University of Wisconsin–Madison

UW Graduate Student Support Services

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 and Delivering Conference Presentations Thursday, Feb. 20 | 3:30 – 5 pm 6176 Helen C. White Hall WARF Essential Topics …

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 the Wisconsin Experience Friday, Feb. 21 | 8:30 – 9:45 am 120 Middleton Building Working with Multilingual Writers and Fostering …

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 Letter Friday, Feb. 21 | 12:30 – 2 pm 6176 Helen C. White Hall Writing an Effective Teaching Philosophy Statement …

Design 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, or creating a presentation for a job, utilizing principles of effective design can be the difference between an engaged audience …

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 time, expertise, or extra funds to design and maintain a personal website. For most, LinkedIn is an easy and effective …

2/3 THRIVE Workshop Series

Outreach programming that engages students outside the traditional clinic setting. All workshops are held in Wendt Commons, Room 305 Tuesdays, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. February 11 Science of Love February 18 Do you even go here? Badgers who don’t drink February 25 Impostor Syndrome March 3 Am I just bad at this?! How procrastination actually …

Trainee Flash Talks – win funding toward conference travel – Carbone Research Retreat

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 …

Navigating Job Negotiations for Graduate Students

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, …

Mental health resources for graduate students

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 …

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 …