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Tips for Grads: Personal Effectiveness As we enter the homestretch of Fall Semester 2016, taking care of your physical and emotional well-being is especially important. With deadlines approaching, every day counts and we don’t want to lose one to sickness. With that in mind, take advantage of our many campus resources to help you manage stress, stay healthy, and remain energized. If you take care of yourself now, you will be better equipped to handle seasonal stress, whether it’s coming from inside or outside the classroom.
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DiscoverPD is an innovative tool for UW-Madison graduate students to advance their academic and professional goals. Start by reviewing the nine areas (or "facets") of professional development, complete a self-assessment, and get a customized report of your areas of strength and weakness as well as recommendations about resources and campus events to help you strengthen your ability in each area.
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Upcoming Professional Development Events
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3-Minute Thesis (3MTTM)
Thursday, December 8 | 1:00 - 3:00pm, Reception 3:00 - 4:00pm
H. F. DeLuca Forum, Wisconsin Institute for Discovery | Communication
Non-participants register to attend here
Three minutes to convey the gist of your research. Are you up to the challenge? Stepping back from the technical details to communicate the big-picture issues of your research is essential, whether you are competing for funding, interviewing for a job, or sharing your work with a relative. To practice this skill, participate in the third annual UW-Madison 3-Minute Thesis Competition, hosted by GWIS-Beta and co-sponsored by WARF and the Graduate School. The event is open to the public, with a reception to follow the competition. Competitors from STEM fields will have the opportunity to share their research in 3 minutes and one PDF slide. A panel of judges will evaluate participants on their presentation's comprehension, creativity, and engagement. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three speakers. Competitors must register here before Friday, December 2; non-participant attendees can register at any time, here.
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| Find more Graduate School Professional Development events here.
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Research Data Management
Wednesday, December 7 | 12:00 - 1:00pm
3268 Health Sciences Learning Center | Managing Projects and People | Disciplinary Expertise and Interdisciplinary Connections Introduction to Proposal Writing
Thursday, December 8 | 10:00 - 11:30am
231 Memorial Library | Communication | Disciplinary Expertise and Interdisciplinary Connections In
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Special Events & Conferences
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| Catalysts for Science Policy (CaSP) is hosting an interactive, skills-based workshop to teach aspiring scientists the ins and outs of program evaluation. Program evaluation is a policy toolkit used to measure the effectiveness of a project or program at meeting its goals. It's widely used to make government more empirical, as well as to monitor and support research grants -- and it's also a useful skillset for managing a lab or other large project.
Come learn more about the UW Green Fund at this information session. This new $50,000 fund will support student-initiated projects to reduce the environmental footprint of residence halls and other buildings on campus. To learn more please visit the Office of Sustainability Green Fund page or the Facebook event page.
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| REMINDER: Professional Development Grant for Graduate Student Organizations The Graduate School Office of Professional Development encourages graduate student organizations to apply for grants of up to $1,000 to be used toward professional development programming that directly benefits graduate students. The final deadline for application is December 8, 2016. Read more and apply here. Meet the Graduates Series
Wisconsin Union Directorate Society & Politics presents the "Meet the Graduates Series". This series is focused on the work of UW-Madison graduate and professional school students and will provide an opportunity for graduate students to share and inspire the university community with their research/projects. If you are interested in participating, fill out this form before December 25th.
Registration is now open for Spring 2017 Delta courses
Delta courses are designed to provide you with a lens for exploring and developing evidence-based pedagogical skills. Registration is now open for the following Delta courses:
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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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Global Health Corps fellows work with high-impact health organizations in yearlong paid positions. They fill critical gaps in their placement organizations as many have non-traditional health backgrounds. Throughout the year, fellows engage in intensive leadership development and community building, striving to embody the leadership practices of Global Health Corps as they work to address health inequities across the global health field.
Students completing a master's, doctoral, or professional degree in natural resource management or environmental-related studies are invited to apply to the Coastal Management Fellowship. The Fellowship provides on-the-job education and training opportunities in coastal resource management and policy for postgraduate students and provides project assistance to state coastal zone management programs. The program matches postgraduate students with state coastal zone programs to work on projects proposed by the state and selected by the fellowship sponsor, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coastal Services Center.
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