Weekly workshops are offered throughout the year for you to work on the six core competencies that graduate students should develop during the course of their training. Events are open to everyone, including students, postdocs, faculty, and staff.
SPRING 2026 WORKSHOP SERIES: This page will update with new workshop opportunities, so please check in throughout the semester to learn more!
Decrease your stress of template compliance while working towards final submission. Join us to connect with the UF Graduate School Editors to learn more about using the template. Learn how to successfully navigate the template, prepare for deadlines, and work with the Thesis, Dissertation, and Publication team.
This workshop is open to master students.
January 20, 2025 · 11:45 am to 12:45 pm · Online via Zoom
Registration link will go up soon.
Core Competency: Research Skills & Knowledge
Decrease your stress of template compliance while working towards final submission. Join us to connect with the UF Graduate School Editors to learn more about using the template. Learn how to successfully navigate the template, prepare for deadlines, and work with the Thesis, Dissertation, and Publication team.
This workshop is open to doctoral students.
January 21, 2025 · 11:45 am to 12:45 pm · Online via Zoom
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Core Competency: Research Skills & Knowledge
Join to learn more about the publishing industry from SpringerNature's Patti Davis.
This workshop is open to master students and doctoral students.
February 11, 2025 · 11:45 am to 12:45 pm · Online via Zoom
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Learn more about the Brown Center for Leadership's opportunities for graduate students to build leadership skills through volunteering in the local community.
This workshop is open to master and doctoral students.
February 18, 2025 · 11:45 am to 12:45 pm · Online via Zoom
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Core Competency: Management & Leadership
Literature reviews summarize published knowledge of a specific topic. They are a key component of the research process. There are a variety of types of literature reviews today, such as annotated, scoping and systematic. In this session, we’ll explore the different types of literature reviews and identify library resources to help write each type – whether for a class, a grant proposal or a publication.
This workshop is open to master students and doctoral students.
February 25, 2025 · 11:45 am to 12:45 pm · Online via Zoom
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Core Competency: Research Skills & Knowledge
This workshop will go over the most used interview questions and what to say and not say during the interview to enhance your chances in getting the job!
This workshop is open to master students and doctoral students.
March 4, 2025 · 11:45 am to 12:45 pm · Online via Zoom
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Core Competency: Career Advancement
This workshop is open to master students and doctoral students.
March 25, 2025 · 11:45 am to 12:45 pm · Online via Zoom
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Core Competency: Career Advancement
This week’s workshop is centered around lessons from Leonard Cassuto’s Academic Writing as if Readers Matter. As the title suggests, we will focus on crafting manuscripts with your readers in mind. Our goal is to offer advice for writing about your research in a way that communicates its significance, captures reader interest, and gives it the impact you know it deserves.
This workshop is open to master students and doctoral students.
April 1, 2025 · 11:45 am to 12:45 pm · Online via Zoom
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Core Competency: Communication
Your advisor can be your greatest advocate—or your biggest source of stress. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn practical strategies for “mentoring up”: how to communicate your needs clearly, set expectations, and make the most of your mentoring relationship. We’ll cover tools to help you take charge of your graduate experience and finding additional mentors who can support your goals. Walk away with actionable approaches to get the guidance, opportunities, and support you need to thrive.
This workshop is open to master students and doctoral students.
April 15, 2025 · 11:45 am to 12:45 pm · Online via Zoom
Registration link will go up soon.
Core Competency: Management & Leadership
This workshop will address the skills, tips, and tricks needed to network and utilize LinkedIn during your job search.
This workshop is open to master students and doctoral students.
April 15, 2025 · 11:45 am to 12:45 pm · Online via Zoom
Registration link will go up soon.
Core Competency: Career Advancement
Questions? Contact the UF Graduate School at grad-success@ufl.edu.
| Date and Time | Session Title | Presenter | Recordings, Transcripts, and Materials | Core Competencies |
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January 29 |
Submitting Your Thesis for Review by the Graduate School Editorial Office (Master Students)
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Lisa De LaCure, Anna Pardo, and Caitlin Lunzmann from the UF Graduate School Thesis, Dissertation, and Publication Team |
Research Skills & Knowledge |
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February 12 |
The Non-Academic Job Search |
Michael Goldberg from the UF Career Connections Center |
Professionalism |
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February 19 |
The Art of Constructing a Resume |
Crystal Burton and Michael Goldberg from the UF Career Connections Center |
Professionalism |
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February 26 |
Personal Branding: Know Your Story, Own Your Story, Tell Your Story |
Alex Avelino, Director of Communications for the UF Libraries |
Personal Branding: Know Your Story, Own Your Story, Tell Your Story |
Professionalism |
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March 12 |
Negotiating For Your Career and Your Future |
Claire Stephens-Tucker from the Career Connections Center |
Professionalism |
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March 26 |
Crucial Conversations |
Christy Chiarelli, director of the Wedgeworth Leadership Institute |
Crucial Conversations |
Effectiveness |
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April 2 |
Harnessing the Power of Critical Thinking |
Nicole Stedman, Associate Provost and Dean of the University of Florida Graduate School |
Leadership |
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April 16 |
Confidence in Academic Presenting and Relationships |
Dennis McCarty, Director of UF's Public Speaking Lab |
Confidence in Academic Presenting and Relationships |
Communication |
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April 23 |
Writing for Readers |
Jim Gillespie, Teaching/Training Specialist III of the Graduate School |
Communication |
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Sept 3 |
Wellbeing & Accommodations |
Dr. Palani Te & Kelly Hoover |
Wellbeing & Accommodations |
Effectiveness & Purpose |
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Sept 4 |
NGFP Information Session |
Brittany Davis |
NGFP Information Session |
Career Advancement |
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Sept 8 |
Submitting Your Thesis for Review by the Graduate School Editorial Office (Master Students) |
Lisa De LaCure, Anna Pardo, and Caitlin Lunzmann from the UF Graduate School Thesis, Dissertation, and Publication Team |
Submitting Your Thesis for Review by the Graduate School Editorial Office (Master Students) |
Research Skills & Knowledge |
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Sept 9 |
Submitting Your Dissertation for Review by the Graduate School Editorial Office (Doctoral Students)
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Lisa De LaCure, Anna Pardo, and Caitlin Lunzmann, UF Graduate School Thesis, Dissertation, and Publication Team |
Submitting Your Dissertation for Review by the Graduate School Editorial Office (Doctoral Students) |
Research Skills & Knowledge |
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Sept 10 |
Academic Resources for Research |
Megan Daly, UF Libraries |
Research Skills & Knowledge |
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Sept 17 |
Identifying and Articulating Your Transferable Skills |
Dr. Michael Goldberg, Career Connections Center |
Career Advancement |
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Sept 24 |
Salary & Offer Negotiation Basics |
Dr. Michael Goldberg, Career Connections Center |
Career Advancement |
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Oct 1 |
Public Speaking Fundamentals |
Dr. Dennis McCarty, Public Speaking Lab |
Communication |
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Oct 9 |
From Setback to Success: Storytelling Approaches to the Graduate School Experience |
Dr. Rob Pearson |
From Setback to Success: Storytelling Approaches to the Graduate School Experience |
Effectiveness & Purpose |
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Oct 15 |
Powering Up Your Presentation |
Dr. Christine Krebs, Graduate School |
Communication |
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Oct 23 |
Mentoring Up: Proactive Strategies for Successful Mentorship |
Dr. Talline Martins, Graduate School |
Mentoring Up: Proactive Strategies for Successful Mentorship |
Leadership & Management |
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Oct 29 |
Talking About Yourself in an Interview |
Dr. Pallavi Eswara, Graduate School |
Talking About Yourself in an Interview |
Professionalism |
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Nov 5 |
Understanding Imposter Phenomenon & Managing Impostor Feelings |
Dr. Montserrat Carrera Seoane & Dr. Palani Te, Gatorwell |
Understanding Imposter Phenomenon & Managing Impostor Feelings |
Effectiveness & Purpose |
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Nov 12 |
Intro to NSF I-Corps at UF for Grads & Postdocs |
Dr. Aaron Costin |
Intro to NSF I-Corps at UF for Grads & Postdocs |
Career Advancement |
| Date and Time | Session Title | Presenter | Recordings, Transcripts, and Materials | Core Competencies |
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November 20 |
Grant Writing Game Plan: Strategic Funding Approaches for Grad Students and Postdocs |
Featuring Dr. Brittany Hollister, Postdoc Affairs and Prestigious Awards, UF Graduate School |
Grant Writing Game Plan: Strategic Funding Approaches for Grad Students and Postdocs Recording |
Research Skills & Knowledge |
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November 13 |
Understanding Imposter Phenomenon & Managing Impostor Feelings |
Featuring Dr. Monserrat Carrera Seoane, Health Educator Specialist at UF GatorWell |
Understanding Imposter Phenomenon & Managing Impostor Feelings Recording |
Effectiveness and Purpose |
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October 30 |
Mentoring Up: Proactive Strategies for Successful Mentorship |
Featuring Dr. Brittany Hollister, Postdoc Affairs and Prestigious Awards, UF Graduate School |
Mentoring Up: Proactive Strategies for Successful Mentorship Recording |
Professionalism |
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October 23 |
Develop Your Potential Beyond the Classroom |
Featuring Dr. Michael Goldberg and Taylor Mingle from the UF Career Connections Center |
Career Advancement |
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October 16 |
When to Start Preparing for Career Success |
Featuring Dr. Susan Joudrey from The Center for Graduate Career Success |
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Career Advancement
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October 2 |
Unlocking Global Opportunities: Internationalize Your Teaching and Research |
Featuring Michael Kung and Carrie Martins from UF International Center |
Professionalism |
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September 25 |
How to Ace Zoom Interviews for Faculty Positions: Strategies and Tips on Answering Typically Asked Faculty Interview Questions | Featuring Dr. Antonio Faciola, Department of Animal Science, CALS & IFAS |
Career Advancement /Professionalism |
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September 18 |
Academic Resources for Research and Beyond |
Featuring Megan Daly and Cindy Craig - UF Librarians |
Research Skills & Knowledge |
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September 11 |
Submitting Your Thesis/Dissertation for Review by the Graduate School Editorial Office |
Featuring Anna Pardo and Lisa Delacure - UF graduate School Thesis, Dissertation, and Publication |
Research Skills and Knowledge/Career Advancement |
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September 4 |
Well-Being and Accommodations | Featuring Jen Kennymore- GatorWell and Kelley Hoover - Disability Resource Center |
Effectiveness and Purpose |
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April 24 |
Stress Less and Unwind | Featuring Montserrat Carrera Seoane, PhD, GatorWell |
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Effectiveness and Purpose |
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March 27 |
9 Dimensions of Wellness | Featuring Jen Kennymore, GatorWell |
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Effectiveness and Purpose |
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March 20 |
Finding Your Dream Postdoctoral Position | Featuring Dr. Brittany Hollister, Postdoc Affairs and Prestigious Awards, UF Graduate School |
Career Advancement /Professionalism |
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March 6 |
Identifying and Articulating Your Transferable Skills | Featuring Dr. Michael Goldberg, Career Connections Center | Career Advancement | |
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February 14 |
How to Ace Zoom Interviews for Faculty Positions: Strategies and Tips on Answering Typically Asked Faculty Interview Questions | Featuring Dr. Antonio Faciola, Department of Animal Science, CALS & IFAS |
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Career Advancement /Professionalism |
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January 31 |
How to Succeed in Grad School and Beyond! | Featuring Dr. Antonio Faciola, Department of Animal Science, CALS & IFAS |
Effectiveness and Purpose /Professionalism /Communication |
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January 24 |
Faculty Life at a Private Institution | Dr. Jean Smith, Stetson University | Career Advancement | |
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January 17 |
Submitting Your Thesis/Dissertation for Review by the Graduate School Editorial Office | Stacy Wallace, Lisa Delacure, and Anna Pardo (Graduate School Editorial Office) |
Submitting Your Thesis/Dissertation for Review by the Graduate School Editorial Office recording
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Research Skills and Knowledge |
| Date and Time | Session Title | Presenter | Recordings, Transcripts, and Materials | Core Competencies |
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January 18 |
Submitting Your Thesis/Dissertation for Review by the Graduate School Editorial Office | Stacy Wallace, Lisa Delacure, and Anna Pardo (Graduate School Editorial Office) |
Submitting Your Thesis/Dissertation for Review by the Graduate School Editorial Office recording |
Research Skills and Knowledge |
| February 1 | Granstmanship 101: Keys to Writing Effective Proposals | Lucy Deckard | Research Skills & Knowledge | |
| February 8 | Time Management for Graduate Students | Dr. Talline Martins | Effectiveness & Purpose | |
| February 15 | Ethics of Authorship and Deciding Where to Publish | Suzanne Stapleton |
Ethics of Authorship and Deciding Where to Publish Recording |
Research Skills & Knowledge |
| March 1 | How to Avoid Plagiarism | Suzanne Stapleton & Amy Buhler | Research Skills & Knowledge | |
| March 8 | Build Trust, Create, and Amplify- Growing Your Brand in Science Communication | Dr. Kevin Folta | Build Trust, Create, and Amplify- Growing Your Brand in Science Communication | Communication |
| March 29 | Components of Critical Thinking | Dr. Nicole Stedman |
Components of Critical Thinking Recording |
Effectiveness & Purpose |
| April 6 | How to Pursue Funding to Support Your Graduate Studies- 3-hour workshop | Lucy Deckard | Professionalism/Management & Leadership | |
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September 6 |
Submitting Your Thesis/Dissertation for Review by the Graduate School Editorial Office | Stacy Wallace, Lisa Delacure, and Anna Pardo (Graduate School Editorial Office) |
Submitting Your Thesis/Dissertation for Review by the Graduate School Editorial Office recording Fall 2023 Submitting Your Electronic Thesis/Dissertation for Submission PPT |
Research Skills and Knowledge |
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September 7 |
Leading Effectively from the Middle: A Guide to Communication and Influence | Dr. Hannah Sunderman and Dr. Jonathan Orsini | Leadership and Management | |
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September 28 |
Individual Development Plans and You! | Kimone Simmons, Graduate School | Effectiveness and Purpose | |
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October 4 |
Leading in Tough Situations: Managing Up, Down, and Across as a Graduate Student | Dr. Jeanna Mastrodicasa, Chief Operating Officer of IFAS | Management and Leadership | |
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October 11 |
Scholarly Information Search: Finding the Sources You Need in the Library and on the Web | Suzanne Stapleton, Marston Science Library | Research Skills and Knowledge | |
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October 18 |
Tenure-Track Faculty Librarian Careers: An Exciting and High-Impact Path for Scholars from any Disciplinary Background | Lily Lewis, Ph.D., Aida Miro-Herrans, Ph.D., Ginessa Mahar, Ph.D, Hélène Huet, Ph.D, and Megan Daly, Ph.D. | Career Advancement | |
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October 25 |
Unlocking Your Career Potential: Mastering Transferable Skills and Crafting Impactful Elevator Pitches | David Adams, C3 | Career Advancement & Professionalism | |
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November 8 |
Personal Branding | Natalie Asorey, College of Journalism | Professionalism & Communication | |
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November 15 |
Leveling Up Your Public Speaking | Maegan Meredith, Graduate School | Professionalism & Communication |
| Date and Time | Session Title | Presenter | Recordings, Transcripts, and Materials | Core Competencies |
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January 19 11:45am-12:45pm |
How to Ace Zoom Interviews for Faculty Positions | Antonio Faciola, Associate Professor, UF Department of Animal Sciences | Career Advancement | |
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January 26 11:45am-1:15pm |
Thesis and Dissertation Electronic Submission | Stacy Wallace and Anna Pardo (Graduate School Editorial Office) | Research Skills and Knowledge | |
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February 2 11:45am- 12:45pm |
Finding International Postdocs and Jobs | Jackson Howard- EURAXESS North America | Career Advancement | |
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February 9 11:45am- 12:45pm |
"Finding the Gap" and Identifying a Good Thesis or Dissertation Topic | David Schweider | Research Skills and Knowledge | |
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February 16 11:45am- 12:45pm |
Working in a Way that Truly Works: A Self-Honoring Path to Productivity | Dr. Alison Miller- Dissertation Coach | Working in a Way that Truly Works presentation | Effectiveness and Purpose |
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February 23 11:45am- 12:45pm |
Successful Strategies for Preparing Fundable Grant Applications | Bess Gail de Farber |
Successful Strategies for Preparing Fundable Grant Applications presentation |
Management and Leadership |
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March 2 11:45am- 12:45pm |
Explore the Ethics of Authorship | Michelle Leonard | Research Skills and Knowledge | |
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March 16 11:45am- 12:45pm |
Teaching Resources on Campus | Dr. Alexandra Bitton-Bailey, Center for Teaching Excellence | Teaching Resources presentation | Communication |
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March 23 11:45am- 12:45pm |
Reducing Public Speaking Anxiety | Nicholas Dzoba | Reducing Public Speaking Anxiety presentation | Communication |
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March 30 11:45am- 12:45pm |
Introduction to the Science of Team Science | Wayne McCormack, University of Florida College of Medicine | Management and Leadership | |
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September 7 11:45am-12:45pm |
Submitting Your Thesis/Dissertation for Review by the Graduate School Editorial Office |
Stacy Wallace and Anna Pardo (Graduate School Editorial Office) |
Submitting Your Thesis/Dissertation for Review by the Graduate School Editorial Office recording |
Research Skills and Knowledge |
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September 14 11:45am-12:45pm |
How to Ace Zoom Interviews for Faculty Positions |
Dr. Antonio Faciola (IFAS) | Career Advancement | |
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September 21 11:45am-12:45pm |
Manage Yourself, Maximize Your Time |
Jen Kennymore and Rebbeca Jacobs (GatorWell) |
Manage Yourself, Maximize Your Time |
Effectiveness and Purpose |
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October 5 12pm-1pm |
Tips, Tools, and Resources for Managing Your Finances and Making Informed Financial Decisions |
Dr. Martie Gillen (IFAS) |
Tips, Tools, and Resources for Managing Your Finances and Making Informed Financial Decisions Tips, Tools, & Resources For Managing Your Finances PPT Consumer Financial Protection Bureau |
Effectiveness and Purpose |
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October 12 |
Considerations When Making Employment Decisions |
Dr. Martie Gillen (IFAS) |
Considerations When Making Employment Decisions Considerations When Making Employment Decisions PPT How To Compare Employer Benefits Packages |
Professionalism |
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October 19 |
How to Avoid Plagiarism |
Suzanne Stapleton & Amy Buhler (Marston Science Library) | Research Skills & Knowledge | |
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October 26 |
How to Revise Academic Writing |
Dr. Eric Vallee (Writing Studio) | Communication | |
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November 2 |
Identifying and Articulating Your Transferable Skills as a Graduate Student |
Allie Simon | Career Advancement | |
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November 9 |
What Nobody Ever Tells You: Writing Tips for International Graduate Students |
Jen Ramos |
What Nobody Ever Tells You: Writing Tips for International Graduate Students |
Communication |
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November 16 |
The Key to Finding a Great Mentor: Be a Great Mentee! |
Dr. Roger Fillingim | Management & Leadership |
| Date and Time | Session Title | Presenter | Recordings, Transcripts, and Materials | Core Competencies |
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January 26 2pm-3pm |
What Nobody Ever Tells You: Writing Tips for International Graduate Students | Jen Ramos (English Language Institute) | Communication | |
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February 2 2pm-3pm |
Thesis and Dissertation Electronic Submission | Stacy Wallace and Anna Pardo (Graduate School Editorial Office) | Research Skills and Knowledge | |
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February 9 2pm-3pm |
Literature Reviews: Know Your Options | Suzanne Stapleton (Smathers Libraries) | Research Skills and Knowledge | |
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February 17 11am-12pm |
Tips, Tools, and Resources for Managing Your Finances and Making Informed Financial Decisions | Dr. Martin Gillen (FYCS) | Effectiveness and Purpose | |
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February 24 11am-12pm |
Considerations when Making Employment Decisions | Dr. Martin Gillen (FYCS) | Career Advancement | |
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March 2 2pm-3pm |
How to Find and Evaluate a Postdoc Position | Dr. Lily Lewis (Office of Postdoctoral Affairs) and Dr. Sharonda Harris (Postdoctoral Associate, College of Medicine) | Management and Leadership | |
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March 9 2pm-3pm |
Finding Motivation and Overcoming Procrastination | Dr. Saloni Taneja and Dr. Sneha Pitre (Counseling and Wellness Center) |
This workshop was not recorded for participant privacy. |
Effectiveness and Purpose |
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March 16 2pm-3pm |
Perfectionism 1 | Dr. Melanie Varney (Counseling and Wellness Center) |
This workshop was not recorded for participant privacy. |
Effectiveness and Purpose |
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March 23 2pm-3pm |
Perfectionism 2 | Dr. Melanie Varney (Counseling and Wellness Center) |
This workshop was not recorded for participant privacy. |
Effectiveness and Purpose |
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March 30 2pm-3pm |
Making the Most of Conferences | Jaime Harsell (Career Connections Center) | Professionalism | |
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April 6 2pm-3pm |
Identifying and Articulating Your Transferable Skills as a Graduate Student | Jaime Harsell (Career Connections Center) | Career Advancement | |
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April 8 1:30pm-2:30pm |
Design Thinking: Reframing Your 5-Year Plan | Jaime Harsell (Career Connections Center) | Career Advancement | |
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April 13 2pm-3pm |
Stress and Anxiety Management | Brianna Kane and Morgan Hagstrom (College of Education) | Effectiveness and Purpose | |
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May 25 11am-12pm |
Transitioning from Graduate Student to Industry Professional | Dr. Latoya Allen | Career Advancement | |
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June 2 1pm-2pm |
Tech Transfer: Where research, business, and law meet | Dr. Mark Staudt | Career Advancement | |
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June 8 11am-12pm |
The Accidental PhD: From Engineer to Higher Ed Admin | Dr. Samesha Barnes Ivey | Career Advancement | |
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June 15 11am-12pm |
Who Does That? Searching for the Right Employer Post-PhD | Dr. Adwoa Baah-Dwomoh | Career Advancement | |
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June 29 11am-12pm |
Transitioning from Academia to Industry and Into a New Research Area | Dr. Allison Goins | Career Advancement | |
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July 6 11am-12pm |
Transitioning from Academia to Technology Research and Development | Dr. Jerone Dunbar |
This workshop was not recorded. |
Career Advancement |
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July 14 1pm-2pm |
Putting Students First: Faculty life at community colleges | Dr. Melissa Flanagan & Dr. David Tegeder | Career Advancement | |
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July 21 1pm-2pm |
Stumble Through the Jungle: A Circuitous Path to Medical Writing | Dr. Leah Colvin | Career Advancement | |
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September 8 11:30am-12pm |
Resources to Develop Professional Skills in Graduate School | Dr. Talline Martins & Amanda Catron | Effectiveness and Purpose | |
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September 15 11:30am-1pm |
Thesis and Dissertation Electronic Submission | Stacy Wallace and Anna Pardo (Graduate School Editorial Office) | Communication | |
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September 22 11:30am-12:30pm |
What Every Grad Student Needs to Know About Avoiding Plagiarism | Michelle Leonard, UF Libraries |
This workshop was not recorded. |
Communication |
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October 6 11:30am-1pm |
Design Thinking: Reframing Your 5-Year Plan | Jaime Harsell, M.Ed., Career Connections Center | Career Advancement | |
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October 13 11:30am-12:30pm |
How to Train Your Advisor | Jeremy Waisome, PhD, College of Engineering | Professionalism | |
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October 19 3pm-4pm |
Finding Reputable Journals: Library Tools to Identify Credible Publications | Suzanne Stapleton, MS, UF Libraries | Research Skills and Knowledge | |
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October 27 11:30am-12:30pm |
Working on Your Wellness: An Ongoing Journey | Jennifer Kennymore, MPH, CHES, CWHC, GatorWell | Effectiveness and Purpose | |
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November 3 11:30am-12:30pm |
Thinking Beyond Thinking: Using Critical Thinking To Improve Learning | Dr. Nicole Stedman, Graduate School Dean and Associate Provost | Management and Leadership | |
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November 10 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Your Path to Progress: Building Competencies During Your Graduate Program | Matt Mitterko, MA, Office of Graduate International Outreach, The Graduate School | Effectiveness and Purpose | |
| November 17 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Creating Fundable Grant Proposals | Bess de Farber | Communication |
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Date and Time |
Session Title |
Presenter |
Recordings, Transcripts, and Materials |
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February 5th 3pm-4pm |
Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Submission |
Stacy Wallace, Assistant Director of the Graduate Editorial Office |
Research Skills and Knowledge |
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February 10th 12pm-1pm |
The Role of External Funding in Educational Research and Building Collaborations with HBCUs |
Dr. Caesar Jackson, Interim Dean of the Graduate School and Professor of Physics, North Carolina Central University |
Research Skills and Knowledge, Professionalism |
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March 18th 1:30pm-12:30pm |
Effective Posters and Figures: Minimize Processing to Maximize Clarity​ |
Dr. Scott Thourson, Post-Doc in the Deparment of Biomedical Engineering |
Not Recorded |
Professionalism and Communication |
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March 25th 3pm-4pm |
All Work and No Play: How to Manage Work/Life Balance as a Graduate Student​ |
Gabby Woodard, MS, Psychology Intern for the Counseling and Wellness Center |
Not Recorded |
Effectiveness and Purpose |
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April 8th 12pm-1pm |
Academic Conference Tips: Delivering a Great Paper and Maximizing Your Conference Experience |
Dr. Kristen Galvin, Assistant Director for Graduate Engagement, Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere |
Communication |
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June 2nd 2pm-3pm |
Managing Public Speaking Anxiety |
Dr. Diana Nagy, UF Dial Center for Written and Oral Communication |
Effectiveness and Purpose, Communication |
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June 16th 2pm-3pm |
Your Own Worst Enemy: Imposter Syndrome and Perfectionism |
Dr. Spurty Surapaneni and Dr. Sneha Pitre, UF Counseling and Wellness Center |
Not Recorded |
Effectiveness and Purpose |
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June 24th 11am-12pm |
Get Stuff Done: Taking Control of Your Time and Managing Leisure Guilt |
Amanda Catron, UF Graduate School |
Get Stuff Done: Taking Control of Your Time and Managing Leisure Guilt Webinar Recording |
Effectiveness and Purpose |
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July 8th 11am-12pm |
Taking a Gator Chomp Out of Social Anxiety |
Dr. Brian A. Zaboski, Department of Psychiatry, Yale University |
Taking a Gator Chomp Out of Social Anxiety Webinar Recording |
Effectiveness and Purpose |
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July 14th 2pm-3pm |
Test Anxiety: Classes, Comps, and Quals |
Dr. Rosa West, UF Counseling and Wellness Center |
Effectiveness and Purpose |
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July 22nd 11am-12pm |
Effectively Coping with Writing Anxiety and Procrastination: Support for Students Writing Proposals, Comps, Articles, Theses, Quals, and Dissertations |
Dr. Alison Miller, The Dissertation Coach |
Effectively Coping with Writing Anxiety and Procrastination Webinar Recording |
Effectiveness and Purpose, Communication |
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July 28th 2pm-3pm |
When to Ask for Help- DRC Resources |
Beth Roland, UF Disability Resource Center |
Effectiveness and Purpose |
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September 3rd 2pm-3pm |
Starting Off Right: How to Make the Most out of Graduate School |
Dr. Talline Martins, UF Graduate School |
Effectiveness and Purpose |
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September 8th 2pm-3pm |
Write a Winning Teaching Statement | Alexandra Bitton-Bailey, UF Center for Teaching Excellence | Communication | |
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September 17th 3pm-4pm |
Finding a Good Dissertation or Thesis Topic | Dr. David Schwieder, UF Smathers Libraries | Research Skills and Knowledge | |
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September 24th 3pm-4pm |
How to Ace Zoom Interviews for Faculty Positions | Dr. Antonio Faciola, UF Department of Animal Sciences | Career Advancement | |
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September 30th 10am-11am |
Giving Effective Oral Presentations | Scott Morgan (Bio: www.MorganGp.com) | Communication | |
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October 6th 2pm-3pm |
Living Academically Outside of Academia | Dr. Djurdja Trajkovic, Executive Director, Reconstruction Women’s Fund | Career Advancement | |
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October 13th 2pm-3pm |
My World Is Not My Doctoral Program: Re-imagining Balance During Graduate School | Dr. Cliff Haynes, UF College of Education | Effectiveness and Purpose | |
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October 22nd 10am-11am |
Excellent Scholarly Information Search: Finding the Sources You Need in the Library and on the Web | Dr. David Schwieder, UF Smathers Libraries | Research Skills and Knowledge | |
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October 27th 2pm-3pm |
Developing a Diversity Statement | Alexandra Bitton-Bailey, UF Center for Teaching Excellence | Career Advancement | |
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November 3rd 2pm-3pm |
Academic Writing Part 1: The Process Approach to Composition | Dr. Martin Simpson, UF University Writing Program | Communication | |
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November 10th 2pm-3pm |
Academic Writing Part 2: Writing Concisely and Avoiding Passive Structures | Dr. Martin Simpson, UF University Writing Program | Communication | |
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November 17th 2pm-3pm |
Academic Writing Part 3: Citing Sources and Avoiding Plagiarism | Dr. Martin Simpson, UF University Writing Program | Communication |
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Date, Time, and Location |
Session Title |
Core Competencies |
Recording |
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1/23/2019, 3:30 PM, Turlington Hall L007 |
Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Submission |
Research Skills and Knowledge |
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1/30/2019, 3:30 PM, Turlington Hall L007 |
Who is Getting Hired and How to Be That Person |
Career Advancement |
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2/6/2019, 3:30 PM, Turlington Hall L007 |
Pathways to Teaching Excellence |
Communication |
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2/13/2019, 3:30 PM, Turlington Hall L007 |
How to Become an Expert in Your Field |
Research Skills and Knowledge, Professionalism |
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2/27/2019, 3:30 PM, Turlington Hall L007 |
Gen X to Gen Z: Navigating Generational Differences in the Workplace |
Effectiveness and Purpose, Communication |
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3/13/2019, 3:30 PM, Turlington Hall L007 |
Scholars Speaking to the Public in the Age of Internet Noise |
Professionalism, Communication |
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3/20/2019, 3:30 PM, Turlington Hall L007 |
Effective Poster Presentations |
Professionalism, Communication |
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3/27/2019, 3:30 PM, Turlington Hall L007 |
Leading from the Middle: Leadership Style and Strategy for Young Professionals |
Management and Leadership |
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4/3/2019, 3:30 PM, Turlington Hall L007 |
Opportunities for International Engagement |
Management and Leadership |
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4/10/2019, 3:30 PM, Turlington Hall L007 |
The Non-Academic Job Search |
Effectiveness and Purpose, Career Advancement |
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4/17/2019, 3:30 PM, Turlington Hall L007 |
Networking and Building Professional Connections for Graduate Students |
Professionalism, Career Advancement |
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9/11/2019, 3:30 PM, Bartram Hall 211 |
Expert Scholarly Information Search: Finding the Sources You Need in the Library and on the Web |
Research Skills and Knowledge |
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9/18/2019 3:30 PM, Bartram Hall 211 |
Tips to Finding Funding For Your Graduate Education |
Management and Leadership, Professionalism |
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9/25/2019 3:30 PM, Bartram Hall 211 |
Oral Presentations |
Professionalism, Communication |
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10/2/2019, 3:30 PM, McKnight Brain Institute LG101A |
Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Submission |
Research Skills and Knowledge |
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10/9/2019, 3:30 PM, Bartram Hall 211 |
What You Need Before You Proceed: Finding and Filling the Gaps in Your Academic Training |
Research Skills and Knowledge, Professionalism |
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10/15/2019, 3:00 PM, McKnight Brain Institute LG101A |
Maximize Your Mentoring Relationships in Graduate School |
Management and Leadership, Professionalism |
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10/29/2019, 3:00 PM, McKnight Brain Institute LG101A |
Graduate Funding Opportunities with the UF Center for European Studies |
Management and Leadership, Professionalism |
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Date, Time, and Location |
Session Title |
Core Competencies |
Recording |
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2/27/2018, 4:00 PM, McKnight Brain Institute DeWesse Auditorium LG101-A |
Awesome Scholarly Information Search: Finding What You Need in the Library and on the Web |
Research Skills and Knowledge |
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3/13/2018, 4:00 PM, McKnight Brain Institute DeWesse Auditorium LG101-A |
Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Submission |
Research Skills and Knowledge |
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3/20/2018, 4:00 PM, McKnight Brain Institute DeWesse Auditorium LG101-A |
NSF Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grants and Graduate Research Fellowships |
Management and Leadership, Professionalism |
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3/27/2018, 4:00 PM, McKnight Brain Institute DeWesse Auditorium LG101-A |
Think and Act Like an Entrepreneur: Leveraging Entrepreneurial Competencies in Your Life and Career |
Management and Leadership |
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4/10/2018, 4:00 PM, McKnight Brain Institute DeWesse Auditorium LG101-A |
How to be an Expert in Your Field |
Research Skills and Knowledge, Professionalism |
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4/17/2018, 4:00 PM, McKnight Brain Institute DeWesse Auditorium LG101-A |
National Institute of Health Fellowship Application |
Management and Leadership, Professionalism |
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8/31/2018, 4:00 PM, McKnight Brain Institute DeWesse Auditorium LG101-A |
Dr. Sandra Johnson |
Career Advancement |
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9/11/2018, 3:30 PM, McKnight Brain Institute DeWesse Auditorium LG101-A |
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GFRP) |
Management and Leadership, Professionalism |
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9/19/2018, 4:00 PM, McKnight Brain Institute DeWesse Auditorium LG101-A |
Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Submission |
Research Skills and Knowledge |
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9/26/2018, 4:00 PM, McKnight Brain Institute DeWesse Auditorium LG101-A |
Oral Presentations |
Professionalism, Communication |
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10/3/2018, 3:30 PM, McKnight Brain Institute DeWesse Auditorium LG101-A |
Writing Personal Statements |
Communication, Career Advancement |
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10/10/2018, 3:30 PM, McKnight Brain Institute DeWesse Auditorium LG101-A |
Finding Funding |
Management and Leadership, Professionalism |
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10/16/2018, 3:30 PM, McKnight Brain Institute DeWesse Auditorium LG101-A |
Finding a Good Dissertation or Thesis Topic |
Research Skills and Knowledge |
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10/24/2018, 3:30 PM, McKnight Brain Institute DeWesse Auditorium LG101-A |
Excellent Scholarly Information Search: Finding the Sources You Need in the Library and on the Web |
Research Skills and Knowledge |
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11/7/2018, 3:30 PM, McKnight Brain Institute DeWesse Auditorium LG101-A |
Financial Management: Now and Throughout Your Career |
Effectiveness and Purpose, Career Advancement |
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11/14/2018, 3:30 PM, McKnight Brain Institute DeWesse Auditorium LG101-A |
More than Brains on Sticks: Staying Well in Graduate School |
Effectiveness and Purpose |
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11/28/2018, 3:30 PM, McKnight Brain Institute DeWesse Auditorium LG101-A |
An Overview of Literature Review Types |
Research Skills and Knowledge |
