Current Program Information & News
WISCIENCE Scientific Teaching Fellows Program (Now accepting applications for 2021)
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 …
October 23, 2020
GWIS Speaker Event Today (10/21)
October 21, 2020
Winter Dissertation Writing Camp (Deadline 11/6)
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 …
October 21, 2020
Campus Resources for Mental Health
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 …
October 15, 2020
Assessing Your Transferable Skills
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 …
March 3, 2020
Professional Development for Graduate Students March 2020
“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 …
February 28, 2020
Writing & Research
Writing & Research Communication | Inquiry, Discovery, and Creation | Disciplinary Expertise and Interdisciplinary Connections Improving Style Wednesdays, Feb. 19, Feb. 26, March 4, and March 11 | 2 – 3:30 pm 6172 Helen C. White Hall Developing …
February 18, 2020
Teaching
Teaching Leadership | Disciplinary Expertise and Interdisciplinary Connections | Inclusion and Diversity Active Teaching Lab – Connecting with Personalized Content Thursday, Feb. 20 | 1 – 2 pm 120 Middleton Building Active Teaching Lab – Project-Based Learning and …
February 18, 2020
For Future Faculty
For Future Faculty Career Development | Communication Preparing for success on the job market and beyond. Find a full list of events on the For Future Faculty website. On the Academic Job Market: Composing the All-Important Cover …
February 18, 2020Design Principles for Presentations
Design Principles for Presentations Thursday, Feb. 27 | noon – 1:30 pm 159 Wisconsin Idea Room, Education Building | Communication As students we have all suffered through bad PowerPoint presentations. Whether you’re presenting your research, teaching, …
February 18, 2020
Tips for Grads: Leveraging LinkedIn for your Job Search
Tips for Grads: Leveraging LinkedIn for your Job Search Career Development By Kirby Livingston, PhD student In 2020, a strong online presence is critical for any job search. However, not many graduate students have the …
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Professional Development Opportunities
Upcoming Workshops
WISCIENCE Scientific Teaching Fellows Program (Now accepting applications for 2021)
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 …
Winter Dissertation Writing Camp (Deadline 11/6)
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 …
Assessing Your Transferable Skills
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 …
Professional Development for Graduate Students March 2020
“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 …
Writing & Research
Writing & Research Communication | Inquiry, Discovery, and Creation | Disciplinary Expertise and Interdisciplinary Connections Improving Style Wednesdays, Feb. 19, Feb. 26, March 4, and March 11 | 2 – 3:30 pm 6172 Helen C. White Hall Developing …
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