November 2019- Professional Development Workshops

Lunch and Learn: Intellectual Property (IP) and Invention Disclosure for Graduate Students Thursday, November 7, 12:00–2:00pm This event focuses on what graduate students need to know about IP to determine if they have an invention and how to disclose, plus the opportunity to network with and ask individual questions of IP experts and inventors. Register here: https://go.wisc.edu/g01fpf 3MT® Three Minute Thesis Friday, November 8, 9:00am–11:00am, Reception 11:00am–12:00pm Take a break from grading, studying, or writing to watch, learn, and cheer on your friends and fellow UW–Madison grad students as they compete in the internationally recognized 3-Minute Thesis Competition. It’s a great way to get some ideas for ways to present your own research (or future research) to a general audience. The event and reception are free and open to the public and no registration is required to attend. Building Your Networking Confidence Tuesday, November 12, 4:00–5:30pm More than simply schmoozing, networking develops your relationships with peers and colleagues for long-term success. Learn and practice a variety of techniques and strategies for meaningful networking, and how to play to your personal and professional strengths. Register here: https://go.wisc.edu/f1i7cn How to Manage Stress, Rejection & the Haters in Your Midst Thursday, November 14, 1:00–2:30pm This NCFDD webinar will discuss the impact that stress and negativity can have if they are not managed. Common areas of stress in academic life will be identified and strategies for managing stress will be shared. Activate your free (UW–Madison) membership or sign in to watch the webinar here: https://go.wisc.edu/93529v Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile Tuesday, November 19, 4:00–5:30pm, with photo opportunity following the presentation Career consultant Gina Jenkins will share proven strategies and best practices to help you optimize your LinkedIn profile and grow your professional network strategically. Participants will have the opportunity to have a professional headshot photo taken. Register here: https://go.wisc.edu/38io93 Please see the Graduate School Events Calendar for a campus-wide list of professional development events for graduate students: http://grad.wisc.edu/pd/events/.