Have you ever thought much about your physical presence in front of an audience? A lot of people immediately think about the act of speaking, which often invites nerves and even fear. But there is a lot more to you when you present. In this session, we'll focus on techniques you can use to engage your audience and build your confidence, making a better presentation experience for you both.
Due to high demand, we are unable to offer single session registration. Register for the Series here.
It's a universal experience: Every single one of us has sat through a presentation with slides that distracted from the speaker. Perhaps you even had a good nap because the speaker read every word on every slide. In this session, we will identify the classic PPT pitfalls that limit our audiences' ability to receive our message. We will show you design options to make your slide complement you as the speaker rather than compete with you for the audience's attention.
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PhD Plus is excited to announce the latest addition to our research communication curriculum: Speak Easy. Developed by UVA PhD student Adrienne Williams, Speak Easy is an innovative opportunity for graduate students from different disciplines to develop skills explaining their research to non-specialist audiences. In a small group setting, participants take turns sharing an aspect of their research such as their methods or results. Other members listen actively and offer authentic feedback. All participants benefit as they increase their awareness of how they are communicating and what their audiences are experiencing. Join us for the pilot session on November 12 from 2:00PM to 4:00PM! Limited to 8 participants.
Register here by November 5 at 5:00PM.
If you have questions, please contact Marlit Hayslett at marlit@virginia.edu.
This is part of Level 2: Skills Training of PhD Plus Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Future Faculty module.
In this session, we will have UVA alum, Ph.D.'15, Dr. Laura Alexander, Assistant Professor to share her thoughts on developing one's scholarship and service. The session would be of particular interest to those conducting or planning to engage in community-based research. After addressing these aspects, you will get a chance to ask your questions.
Laura Alexander, Ph.D.'15, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Dr. Laura Alexander is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, with a specialty in Religion and Human Rights. She is the first recipient of the Goldstein Family Community Chair in Human Rights at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Dr. Alexander received her Ph.D. in Religious Ethics from the University of Virginia and her M.Div. and B.A. degrees from the University of Chicago. Prior to earning her graduate degrees, she participated in two year-long service programs, teaching English in a small community in Thailand and working in refugee services in Minneapolis, MN. In addition to religion and human rights, her areas of research and teaching include comparative religious ethics, religion and immigration, and religious thinking about just war and national sovereignty, especially in relation to the idea of Responsibility to Protect.
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This is part of Level 2: Skills Training of PhD Plus Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Future Faculty module.
In this session, we will have Dr. Adria Laviolette, Professor & Director of Undergraduate Studies from UVA's Department of Anthropology to share her thoughts on how to talk about one's research agenda as one transitions from a student/postdoc to a faculty. After addressing the following aspects, you will get a chance to ask your questions.
- How to talk about research and future research as a potential faculty colleague, instead of a PhD student/postdoc;
- How can one discuss their research plans and share that in an effective way in terms of articles, books, or other projects;
- What about funding opportunities if individuals are interested in grants and fellowships?
- In some fields, such as Anthropology, research statement is incorporated in the cover letter. How should one approach that?
Adria Laviolette, Professor, Director of Undergraduate Studies, Department of Anthropology, UVA
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This is part of Level 2: Skills Training of PhD Plus Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Future Faculty module.
In this session, we will have Dr. Jennifer Bair, Professor & Department Chair from UVA's Sociology Department to share her thoughts on how to talk about one's research agenda as one transition from a student/postdoc to a faculty. After addressing the following aspects, you will get a chance to ask your questions.
Jennifer Bair, Professor of Sociology and Department Chair, UVA
Jennifer Bair is a sociologist of globalization, with interests in trade and the political economy of development, and the relationship between gender and work. Her research agenda centers on the comparative study of export-led development, and she has conducted fieldwork in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Bangladesh.
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This is part of Level 3: Job Search of PhD Plus Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Future Faculty module.
In this session, we will summarize what's been discussed in Level 2 training sessions on teaching statements, research statements, and diversity statements. Specifically, we will also discuss the format and content for CV and cover letters. After addressing these aspects, you will get a chance to ask your questions.
Yi Hao, Ph.D., Assistant Director of Professional Development, OGPA
Phil Trella, Ph.D., Associate Vice Provost, Director of OGPA
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This is part of Level 3: Job Search of PhD Plus Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Future Faculty module.
In this session, we will have Dr. Catherine Bradshaw, Professor & Associate Dean from Curry to share her thoughts on interview strategies, both initial screening interviews as well as on-campus interviews in various forms. After addressing these aspects, you will get a chance to ask your questions.
Catherine Bradshaw, Professor, Associate Dean for Research & Faculty Development, Curry School of Education and Human Development, UVA
Catherine Bradshaw, Ph.D., M.Ed. is a Professor and the Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development at the Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia. Prior to her current appointment at U.Va., she was an Associate Professor and the Associate Chair of the Department of Mental Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where she maintains an adjunct faculty position. She holds a doctorate in developmental psychology from Cornell University and a master's of education in counseling and guidance from the University of Georgia.
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This is part of Level 3: Job Search of PhD Plus Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Future Faculty module.
In this session, we will have Dr. Christian McMillen, Professor & Associate Dean from the College of Arts & Sciences to share his thoughts on how to approach and assess a potential job offer, including how, and what, one might want to negotiate for (or not). After addressing these aspects, you will get a chance to ask your questions.
Christian McMillen, Professor, Associate Dean for the Social Sciences, College of Arts & Sciences, UVA
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This is the first session of level 3 of PhD+ STEM Future Faculty series
In this session, learn about
Instructor:
Sonali Majumdar, PhD- Associate Director of Graduate Professional Development, Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs
*Registrations will close at 5 pm EST, on Monday, 9/14/20