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November 8, 2022In this issue: Inclusive teaching workshop, writing grant proposals, and more.
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Editor's Note: Today is Election Day. Learn more about voting in Wisconsin, including eligibility, voter ID requirements, same-day registration, and where to find your polling place.
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Tips for Grads: A guide to writing grant proposals
One of the things we hear about most often from graduate students is the difficulty and confusion they face when applying for grants. It can feel discouraging if you aren’t sure what to do, what to write, or where to apply! Luckily, the Writing Center has compiled an extremely helpful guide, Planning and Writing a Grant Proposal: The Basics. I would recommend taking the time to read the entire guide for yourself, but in the meantime, here are three key takeaways:
- There is no one size fits all grant proposal: As much as I love to avoid duplicating my work, it is best to tailor grant proposals to the organization, what they are looking for, and what their expectations are for the proposal format and for the usage of the grant itself. You can certainly borrow parts of previous grants you’ve written for the project before, but you should approach each one with your specific audience in mind.
- The smaller grants are worth it: When I think about applying for grant funding, I’ve often narrowed my search to the bigger options out there. My main logic has always been to try to make the investment of my time spent writing the proposal “worth it”, in terms of how much money I get out of it. But the guide reminds us that securing a handful of smaller grants can be a worthwhile strategic move in making your proposal more attractive to larger funding operations. Sometimes, the value of a grant doesn’t just come from the money, but from the weight it lends to your endeavors.
- Grant writing is an exciting thing: I was really surprised to read those words, because my first thought when I know I’m going to need to apply for grants is that doing so is a task and a chore. But the Writing Center encourages us to remember that being in this position means that we have something we are passionate about, something we are doing that no one else is, or an exciting idea that we want to bring to life. Reframing our mindset from “this is something I have to do” to “this is something I get to do” is an essential step in writing a great grant proposal.
GradConnections Weekly is looking for fresh perspectives on the graduate student experience.
If you have advice, counsel, or tips for UW grad students, you’re invited to write a guest column for Tips for Grads.
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DiscoverPD is an innovative tool for UW–Madison graduate students to advance their academic and professional goals. Review the eight facets of professional development, complete a self-assessment, and get a customized report and recommendations.
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Upcoming Office of Professional Development EventsAll event times and deadlines are listed in Central Time.
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If you need to create a research poster, this workshop is for you! You'll discover how to create a research poster that clearly communicates its message through both written composition and captivating design. You'll be introduced to basic design concepts, learn about the fundamental components of strong research posters, and analyze sample posters. By the end of this workshop, you'll have the tools necessary to craft a poster that clearly conveys your research and appeals to your audience. This workshop is presented by UW-Madison's DesignLab, the Writing Center, and the Graduate School Office of Professional Development. The presenters are Lisa Marvel Johnson (pictured left), Faculty Associate at the Writing Center, and Hande Burcu Deniz from DesignLab.
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Preparing for preliminary exams can feel overwhelming and isolating, not to mention difficult to stay on top of when you're doing it on your own. The Graduate School Office of Professional Development is pleased to bring back our Prelim Prep Accountability Group this November, allowing you to gather virtually with fellow graduate students across disciplines who are also preparing for their prelims.
The group will meet for a 90 minute session via Zoom once a week for the month of November to give you some structured time to devote to your prelim prep as well as to meet and chat with other graduate students who are facing similar challenges. We will begin by sharing what we plan to work on, followed by an hour of uninterrupted quiet time to work. After the hour, we will report out on what we got done and make plans for what we want to achieve for the next session.
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As students interact with you and each-other, how do you respond to "hot moments" or "difficult discussions" in the classroom? This workshop is designed for graduate students and post-docs looking to build skills for both current and future teaching roles, and all current and future instructors are welcome to join. Aspects of prejudice, privilege and power regularly impact undergraduates on our campuses. Without training, knowing how to address these inequities effectively can be uncomfortable and challenging. This session emphasizes opportunities to "say the words," offering practice in deconstructining conversations and receiving feedback.
Participants will:
- Explore their own and students' social and cultural identities and the impact that identity has on learning
- Apply a framework for addressing hot moments and difficult discussions in the classroom
- Practice what to say during these hot moments or difficult discussion
- Examine a range of inclusive teaching approaches to use in the classroom and beyond
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Additional Upcoming Professional Development Events
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Do you feel devastated when your articles and/or grant proposals get rejected? Is the pressure of publishing/funding your work making you sick? Please join us to learn:
- The impact that stress and negativity can have if they are not managed
- Identify the most common areas of stress in academic life
- Concrete strategies for managing the physical, emotional, and attitudinal effects of stress.
The Graduate School Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Funding (ODIF) will kick off 2023 nominations for the Edward Alexander Bouchet National Honor Society with a reception gathering held this month. The Bouchet Society is aimed at diversifying the academy through building a national network of outstanding dissertators, postdoctoral researchers and early career faculty who are underrepresented in the academy. ODIF invites all current members of this prestigious national network, anyone interested in nominating themself as a 2023 inductee, and anyone who would like to learn more about the society to attend the reception with hors d’oeuvres served and a cash bar available.
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Teaching & Mentoring
Explore more teaching-related professional development events from the Delta Program.
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- Excel 1
- Photoshop 1
- Illustrator 1
- JavaScript 1
- Audacity
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Special Events & Symposia
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- What I Heard: My Service Through the Words of Others - Reflections and Q&A with Jolene Anders of University Veteran Services | Wednesday, Nov 9 | 9:30 - 10:30 am
- Badger Veteran Mixer | Thursday, Nov 10 | 6 - 8 pm
- Veterans Day Recognition Breakfast | Friday, Nov 11 | 9 - 10:30 am, followed by a flag dedication ceremony on Bascom Hill
- UW Women Veterans Coffee Club | Thursday, Nov 17 | 9:30 - 11:30 am
- Afghanistan Anamnesis: A Historian’s Early Reflections on the End of America’s Longest War | Thursday, Nov 17 | 3 - 4 pm
- Veteran Education to Workforce Affinity and Success Study: Overview and Q&A with Dr. Ross Benbow | Tuesday, Nov 29 | 2:30 - 3:30 pm
- Alpha Pi Omega Sorority Inc - Lambda Chapter Native November | Thursday, Nov 10 | All day
- Elder-in-Residence Janice Rice | Monday, Nov 14 | All day
- Corn Braiding Workshop | Monday, Nov 14 | All day
- Let's Talk - Indigenous Students | Wednesday, Nov 16 | 3 - 4 pm
- Dance Social with MadTown Singers | Tuesday, Nov 22 | All day
Dairy Summit
Wednesday, Nov 16 | 9 am - 3:30 pm
University Center, Riverside Ballroom (UW–River Falls) and Online
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Fall 2022 Tuition and Fee Due DatesSpring 2023 Enrollment Dates- Monday, Nov 7: Enrollment appointment times for spring term assigned to students (throughout week)
- Monday, Nov 14: Students begin enrolling for spring term courses according to their appointment times
3MT® semi-final winners advance to finals
Twelve winners of the Three Minute Thesis® semi-finals were selected from among over 50 graduate student competitors on November 2. Their research spans biological, physical, and social sciences, as well as the arts and humanities. Competitors in the 3MT® competition explain their research to a general audience and compete for cash prizes. All campus community members are encouraged to cheer on the competitors at the finals on February 17!
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- Tuesday, Nov 15 | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm | The Nick (Courts 1 & 2)
Updated COVID-19 boosters are available at flu shot clinics. Students and employees can boost their immune systems and help keep campus healthy this fall with a flu vaccine and Pfizer bivalent booster, conveniently available together for no cost at vaccine clinics across campus this fall. Visit the UHS website for more information and to schedule your appointments today.
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COVID-19 Response and Testing Information
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Mental Health Resources for Grad Students
According to the 2019 Healthy Minds Survey, 93% of UW–Madison graduate students do not think any less of a peer who seeks mental health care, and 89% of UW–Madison graduate students who used mental health care found it helpful.
- Individual Counseling. University Health Services offers individual counseling conducted remotely over phone or video, with bilingual mental health providers available in Mandarin or Spanish. Counseling topics can be any issue that causes distress – emotional, psychological, interpersonal, or academic.
- Connecting Badgers Podcast: This podcast, available on Spotify, is hosted by UHS providers and offers tips for students to promote their mental health in order to strengthen student wellbeing and success.
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UHS services available remotely
University Health Services is committed to supporting you. Many medical, counseling, and wellness services are available by phone and accessible online. Find out more on the UHS Remote Health and Connection webpage.
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| Graduate Student Support and Assistance
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 Graduate and Professional Student Assistance Specialist Elaine Goetz-Berman directly, email egoetz2@wisc.edu.
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| Hostile and Intimidating Behavior
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is committed to preventing hostile and intimidating behavior (HIB) and will take prompt and appropriate corrective action whenever it learns that it has occurred. If you have experienced HIB, there are resources to help and staff available to talk.
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Please note: Graduate students enrolled in service-based pricing programs, such as online and accelerated programs, are ineligible to receive tuition remission. Be sure to check with your graduate program coordinator and read your admission and appointment letters carefully to understand your benefits eligibility.
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The ADEPT Program provides a $6,000 per semester scholarship to pay for tuition, other academic or research expenses, or travel to attend conferences and present research, for three semesters. Applicants must be enrolled in a doctoral program part-time and from a background historically underrepresented in science as defined by the NIH. Furthermore, the aim of their doctoral research project needs to improve human health. ADEPT trainees will have the opportunity to interact and network with other trainees and scholars enrolled in professional development programs supported by Collaborative Center for Health Equity (CCHE) including scientific writing, responsible conduct of research, team science, dissemination and implementation, and mentorship training.
The Graduate Women In Science (GWIS) National Fellowship Program promotes knowledge in the natural and social sciences and encourages women’s academic and professional careers in the sciences. GWIS seeks to recognize merit-based scholarship and sustained personal engagement with underrepresented communities. Awards of up to $10,000 will be made to women who hold a degree from a recognized institution of higher learning, who demonstrate outstanding ability and promise in research and are performing hypothesis-driven research at any institution in the U.S. or abroad. Any person who identifies as a woman in science, irrespective of race, religion, nationality, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, or age is welcome to apply. The career level (e.g. graduate student through assistant professor) of the candidate will be taken into consideration when reviewing the proposals. GWIS membership is required by the application deadline.
Boren Fellowships provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests, and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. The fellowships provide up to $30,000 in funding. Applicants should identify how their projects, as well as their future academic and career goals, will contribute to U.S. national security, broadly defined. UW–Madison graduate students interested in applying for a Boren Fellowship are welcome to connect with Boren Fellowship campus representative Mark Lilleleht.
This fellowship aims to ensure a continuous supply of highly trained scientists and engineers in areas of study related to high energy density physics, nuclear science, and materials under extreme conditions and hydrodynamics. Benefits including full tuition payment and a $38,000 yearly stipend are awarded to students pursuing a PhD in fields of study that solve complex science and engineering problems critical to stewardship science.
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Coco is a friendly giant – just look at that smile! Be sure to keep any valuables away from her, however, because Coco does not know how mighty her tail is and will often knock things off the table when happy. She loves the winters in Wisconsin, unlike her Texas-raised "pawrent," Luis Orozco, DMA student in Voice, and can be found napping in a cozy snowdrift.
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