McArdle Laboratory for Cancer Research/Department of Oncology
New this year Trainee Flash Talks – win travel funding! Ten trainees will be selected via abstract to give 4 minute flash talks. The top presentation will be awarded $1000 toward conference travel expenses. 2nd place will be awarded $800 and $500 for third place* Click Abstract submission to be considered for a flash talk …
Thursday, February 13, 11:30am–1:30pm, Food and check-in starts at 11:15am Don’t leave money on the table! This hands-on workshop will help you identify your “non-negotiables”, and learn and practice proven strategies for negotiation, a critical part of the job offer/acceptance process. Register here: https://go.wisc.edu/r206dn How to Align Your Time with Your Priorities Thursday, February 13, …
Being a grad student comes with challenges, and it’s important to take care of your mental health throughout your journey, and seek help doing so when you need it. According 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 …
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 …
Design Principles for Presentations Tuesday, Oct. 22 | noon – 1:30 pm 126 Memorial Library As students we have all suffered through bad PowerPoint presentations. Whether you’re presenting your research, teaching, or creating a presentation for a job, utilizing principles of effective design can be the difference between an engaged audience and a sea of …
Design Principles for Research Posters Wednesday, Oct. 16 | 2:45 – 4:15 pm 1220/1222 Health Sciences Learning Center Do you want your research poster to stand out in the crowd? Join DesignLab and the Office of Professional Development for a workshop where you will learn to design a stunning and effective poster. We will explore …
Friday 12/6 8:00am-5:00pm. Washington, DC. One-day course for postdocs and graduate students the day before the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB)/EMBO Meeting. The course will help basic scientists become more competitive for jobs in biotech, pharma, and industry. Note: You do not have to register for the ASCB/EMBO Meeting in order to attend the one-day …
Meet and Greet for Science- and Policy-Based Organizations Thursday 9/12 5:00pm. Upstairs at The Sett, Union South. Organized by the Catalysts for Science Policy group, all STEM postdocs and graduate students are invited to come and meet some of the science- and policy-based organizations on campus. Attending the event are Graduate Women in Science, TAA – Graduate …
Wellness Spotlight: UHS Support Groups By Elaine Goetz-Berman, Graduate Student Assistance Specialist As the school year begins, the importance of taking care of yourself and finding work-life balance is critical. University Health Services (UHS) offers many opportunities to do just that. One opportunity is through the graduate student support groups offered each semester. Group counseling …
Starting Strong and Staying on Track: Strategic Goals for Planning and Productivity Monday 8/26 11:00am-12:30pm. Room 1310, Sterling Hall. Fatimah Williams, founder and CEO of Beyond the Tenure Track, will introduce holistic strategies and tools for strategic goal-setting and planning. Register here. Emotional Intelligence @ Work Wednesday 8/28 9:00am-12:30pm. Room 5045, 21 N Park St. …