McArdle Laboratory for Cancer Research/Department of Oncology
The next installment of the NIH OITE mental health series takes place on February 1, 2021 at 12:00 – 2:15 CST. This month we will focus on anxiety. The lecture will include details on physical symptoms of anxiety, as well as common contributors to anxiety including perfectionism, imposter fears, cognitive distortions, and negative self-concept. Culture …
We are pleased to announce a pilot resilience training program for graduate students hosted by the UW–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) in collaboration with the NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education (OITE) and sponsored by the NIH/NIGMS Division of Training, Workforce Development, and Diversity. This program, consisting of six modules, is …
In addition to funding through their program, graduate students are strongly encouraged to apply for fellowships from external federal agencies, professional organizations, and private foundations. UW–Madison graduate students can use the table below to identify external funding opportunities for which they may be eligible. Graduate programs and the UW–Madison Graduate School may supplement some externally-funded …
The Spring 2021 Student Research Grant Competition awards are now live in WiSH! Interested graduate students can visit this website to learn more and find the link to WiSH to apply: https://grad.wisc.edu/funding/grants-competition/ Student Research Grants Competition Information – Graduate School | UW–Madison – University of Wisconsin–Madison Have you been invited to present your research at a conference, or do you need additional …
WISCIENCE Scientific Teaching Fellows Program (Now accepting applications for 2021) This year-long program is for graduate students and postdocs in the biosciences or connected fields. Through training and practical teaching experience, Fellows learn about and develop innovative and effective ways to teach science. Fellows also learn how to apply the spirit and rigor of research …
The UW–Madison Writing Center and the Graduate School are now accepting applications to the Winter Dissertation Writing Camp, which will take place Jan 4-8, 2021. Facilitated by Writing Center senior staff, the week-long Camps offer an opportunity for dissertators to make significant progress on their dissertations by drafting a substantial amount of writing in a …
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 2019 Healthy Minds Survey, 93% of UW–Madison graduate students do not think any less of a peer who seeks mental health care, and …
Thursday March 12, 11:30am-1:30pm, Microbial Sciences Building, Room 6201 This interactive workshop is designed to help postdocs reflect on the transferable skills they have which employers value. At the core of this workshop is a comprehensive skills assessment tool that participants will use to identify the skills they prefer to use, as well as the skills they need to develop. …
“Punch Up” Your Presentations: Storytelling Skills for Life and Work (NEW!) Thursday, March 5, 4:00–6:00pm Whether your audience is one person or many, storytelling skills can bring your information to life and better engage your listeners. Learn from pro facilitators Mark Burns and Piero Procaccini how to construct your desired narrative and improve your presentation …