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November 20, 2018In this issue: Winter transportation tips, Three Minute Thesis®, and more.
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Tips for Grads: Personal Effectiveness
By Kirby Livingston, PhD student
Cold weather creates added challenges for getting around Madison, and finding parking on campus can be even more harrowing than the temperatures. Here are some tips to make your cold weather travel smoother, safer, and more environmentally friendly.
- Plan ahead. Use Google Maps or another mobile app to track buses and stay ahead of late arrivals.
- Dress warmly. Buses are slowed down by snow and surrounding traffic and you should expect delays during severe weather, so dress accordingly.
- Take care when waiting and boarding. See Metro’s winter bus safety video for tips on navigating snowbanks and icy surfaces at bus stops.
Winter cycling is often overlooked as a cold weather transportation option, but biking can be surprisingly comfortable and convenient with the right preparation.
- Prepare your bike. Visit the University Bicycle Resource Center or your local bike shop to make sure your bike is fully tuned up, with a special focus on visibility, braking, and traction.
- Prepare yourself. Layering is always a key consideration in winter wardrobe choices, but it’s doubly important for biking. Warm gloves and a helmet are a must and riders should avoid exposed skin.
- Plan your route. Learn the most winter bike-friendly routes and be sure to check the weather. When possible stick to bike paths and bike boulevards, which tend to be plowed more promptly, and avoid biking during a snow storm or during the days after a particularly large snow event.
- Take the bus if needed. If the weather deteriorates or your bike fails, you can always use the bus bike rack to bring your bike to your destination.
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| DiscoverPD is an innovative tool for UW–Madison graduate students to advance their academic and professional goals. Review the nine facets of professional development, complete a self-assessment, and get a customized report and recommendations.
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| | Upcoming Professional Development Events
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| Three Minute Thesis® is an international competition in which PhD students explain their thesis research to a general audience. Come watch graduate students in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and math) compete for cash prizes. The event and reception are free and open to the public. Three Minute Thesis® is presented by the Madison chapter of Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) and the Graduate School Office of Professional Development, with prizes and reception sponsored by WARF, Gilson, The American Cleaning Institute, The Wisconsin Initiative for Science Literacy, and Science is Fun in the Lab of Shakhashiri.
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| Start your next job on the right foot by successfully navigating your financial transition out of your PhD training. This webinar will be your roadmap! Discuss everything from moving expenses to higher taxes to your possible new financial priorities like student loan repayment, retirement savings, and buying a home. You’ll leave the webinar with a list of concrete action steps to take and pitfalls to avoid whether you’ve just accepted a job offer or are still a year or more away from looking for a job. This free webinar from The Versatile PhD is presented by Dr. Emily Roberts, the founder of Personal Finance for PhDs.
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| ImaginePhD is an online career exploration tool developed by the Graduate Career Consortium (GCC) specifically for humanists and social scientists. Whether you are thinking of the tenure-track job market or looking elsewhere, in the academy or beyond, you can use ImaginePhD to plan for your career. Explore career pathways, get practical advice, and plot your next steps with suggestions relevant to your discipline and aligned with your interests and values. Bring a laptop to dive into the tool and take some time to discuss career plans with fellow dissertators. Lunch will be provided with gluten-free and vegetarian options.
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| This week's Software Training for Students (STS) courses: - Drop-in session at DesignLab
- Premiere Pro
- Excel 1
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Special Events & Symposia
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Bouchet Graduate Honor Society accepting applicationsThe Bouchet Honor Society recognizes outstanding scholarly achievement and promotes diversity and excellence in doctorate education and the professoriate. PhD students who reach dissertator status by Spring 2019 and postdoctoral researchers are eligible to nominate themselves for consideration as long as they exemplify the five Bouchet qualities: scholarship, leadership, character, service, and advocacy for students who have been traditionally underrepresented in the academy. Applications for the Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society are open until Jan. 28, 2019. Visit the Bouchet Honor Society webpage for details and a link to apply.
Share your thoughts with Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs during office hoursVice Chancellor for Student Affairs Lori Reesor holds regular office hours for students. Student Affairs oversees many of the most important student-related services at the university, including the Division of Student Life, Rec Sports, University Health Services, and the Union. If you have issues or concerns you wish to bring to the attention of the Vice Chancellor, seeing her during office hours is a great opportunity. The Vice Chancellor’s next office hours are Nov. 30, 1 - 3 pm, in 185 Bascom Hall. Access The Versatile PhD's new professional development courseWith an increasing number of PhDs pursuing careers outside of academia, many graduate students and postdocs have expressed a need for support while navigating and preparing for these diverse career paths. The Versatile PhD’s Options 4 Success course is a career exploration and professional development program designed specifically for PhD students who are asking the question, “if not academia, then what?” The flexible course consists of six concise modules that provide actionable information and strategies to help graduate students transition to a meaningful and well-paying career outside of the academy. The Graduate School subscribes to this valuable service for students and alumni, which can be activated by accessing the Graduate School Professional Development website, scrolling down to the Versatile PhD section, and clicking the “Log in to The Versatile PhD” link.
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Mental Health Resources for Grad StudentsAccording to the 2016 UW–Madison Healthy Minds Study, 94% of UW–Madison students do not think any less of a peer who seeks mental health care, and 90% of students who used mental health care found it helpful. As a student, there are a variety of mental health resources available to you at no cost. A few of these resources are listed here. SilverCloud: A self-guided mental health resource that provides treatment options 24 hours a day, no referral from a mental health or medical provider needed. It includes evidence-based learning modules on anxiety, depression, body image, and stress, designed to help students manage day-to-day stresses and improve resilience. YOU@WISC: An online portal with information and resources for resilience and well-being. It covers stress management, self-care and social support, anger management, suicidal thoughts, mindfulness, and more.
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The Dean of Students Office provides resources to students struggling with a variety of issues, and can be your go-to spot for assistance as a graduate student. To contact the Dean of Students Office's Graduate Student Assistance Specialist Elaine Goetz-Berman directly, email egoetz2@wisc.edu.
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Please note: Some graduate students may be ineligible to hold graduate assistantship appointments. Be sure to check with your graduate program coordinator about your eligibility before applying.
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| Idaho National Laboratory Graduate Fellowships
Application due Feb. 15, 2019
The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Graduate Fellowship Program is designed to identify talent in research areas important to the strategic agenda of INL and the mission of the Department of Energy. Students begin collaborating with INL technical advisors early in their graduate careers and conduct research late in their program at the INL site. Students must be enrolled in or applying to PhD programs in science or engineering related to the INL core programs. Currently, fellowships are available in nuclear/clean energy deployment and national and homeland security.
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