Events

This is the first session of the 5-week PhD Plus Fall 2024 Foundations Series.SESSION DESCRIPTIONIn this session, we will discuss and uncover “the hidden curriculum” of graduate school to help you navigate the transitions in graduate studies. We will also look at goals and milestones common to one’s academic journey, skills, and personal and career development to help you think about what you want to achieve during your graduate program. REGISTER HERE 

This is the fourth session of the 5-week PhD Plus Fall 2024 Foundations Series. SESSION DESCRIPTIONTime management is a fundamental skill to your graduate experience that requires periodic reflection to ensure its effectiveness. In this workshop, learn about strategies to set realistic goals, curb distractions and procrastination, and design personalized plans to manage time in order to accomplish professional goals and personal aspirations.  REGISTER HERE 

This is the first session of the 5-week PhD Plus Fall 2024 Foundations Series.SESSION DESCRIPTIONIn this session, we will discuss and uncover “the hidden curriculum” of graduate school to help you navigate the transitions in graduate studies. We will also look at goals and milestones common to one’s academic journey, skills, and personal and career development to help you think about what you want to achieve during your graduate program. REGISTER HERE 

This is the fifth and final session of the 5-week PhD Plus Fall 2024 Foundations Series. SESSION DESCRIPTIONThe challenges in graduate school may cause stress, anxiety, and imposter fears. In the final workshop of this series, learn some strategies to build resilience and reframe negative thoughts. You will also gain awareness and knowledge around your unique strengths by taking the StrengthsFinder 2.0 instrument. REGISTER HERE 

This is the third session of the 5-week PhD Plus Fall 2024 Foundations Series. SESSION DESCRIPTIONMentorship is one of the most critical aspects of graduate training. In this session, we will discuss the science of mentorship and how to cultivate a team of mentors and build lasting relationships to support your areas of needs and growth through your graduate journey. REGISTER HERE 

Have you ever heard anyone say, "know your audience"? That's great advice, but how do you do it? In this session, we will explore a variety of ways of getting to know your audience, even if you don’t know who your audience may be at this point. Series DescriptionThe Research Communication Series (Level 1) is a 4-part training workshop that covers audience analysis, message design, writing in plain language, and storytelling. The workshop will meet in person on Thursdays, Oct.  24 to Nov. 14, from 3:00-5:00 pm. Audience Awareness | Oct. 24Purpose and Medium | Oct. 31Writing in Plain Language | Nov. 7Storytelling | Nov. 14Earn a PhD Plus CredentialUpon successful completion (75%, or 3 sessions) of this series, PhD students are eligible for a non-credit credential (PhDP 9300) on their academic transcript (at no cost to students). PhD students can complete the module over multiple semesters.REGISTER HERE 

Now that you know your audience – their interests and motivations – what message do you want to communicate to them? In this session we will learn how to determine your own goals and find the best medium through which to achieve that goal. We will use the Message Tool to frame your messages in ways that connect with your target audience.   Series DescriptionThe Research Communication Series (Level 1) is a 4-part training workshop that covers audience analysis, message design, writing in plain language, and storytelling. The workshop will meet in person on Thursdays, Oct.  24 to Nov. 14, from 3:00-5:00 pm. Audience Awareness | Oct. 24Purpose and Medium | Oct. 31Writing in Plain Language | Nov. 7Storytelling | Nov. 14Earn a PhD Plus CredentialUpon successful completion (75%, or 3 sessions) of this series, PhD students are eligible for a non-credit credential (PhDP 9300) on their academic transcript (at no cost to students). PhD students can complete the module over multiple semesters.REGISTER HERE 

Humans make sense of their world through stories. By using story structure to communicate your research, you can engage your audience’s curiosity and emotions, taking them along with you on your journey of discovery. In this session, we’ll learn some narrative techniques for structuring your message and effectively engaging your audience through emotion and empathy.  Series DescriptionThe Research Communication Series (Level 1) is a 4-part training workshop that covers audience analysis, message design, writing in plain language, and storytelling. The workshop will meet in person on Thursdays, Oct.  24 to Nov. 14, from 3:00-5:00 pm. Audience Awareness | Oct. 24Purpose and Medium | Oct. 31Writing in Plain Language | Nov. 7Storytelling | Nov. 14Earn a PhD Plus CredentialUpon successful completion (75%, or 3 sessions) of this series, PhD students are eligible for a non-credit credential (PhDP 9300) on their academic transcript (at no cost to students). PhD students can complete the module over multiple semesters.REGISTER HERE 

"Plain language" is a way of communicating information simply and efficiently to your audiences. By using plain language, you relieve your reader (or listener) of the extra effort required to interpret jargon or process long sentences.  As a scholar, when would you use plain language? Clear communication is key to successful grant proposals, executive summaries, cover letters, policy memos, and other writing formats. Most of the principles will even make your academic writing stronger.  Series DescriptionThe Research Communication Series (Level 1) is a 4-part training workshop that covers audience analysis, message design, writing in plain language, and storytelling. The workshop will meet in person on Thursdays, Oct.  24 to Nov. 14, from 3:00-5:00 pm. Audience Awareness | Oct. 24Purpose and Medium | Oct. 31Writing in Plain Language | Nov. 7Storytelling | Nov. 14Earn a PhD Plus CredentialUpon successful completion (75%, or 3 sessions) of this series, PhD students are eligible for a non-credit credential (PhDP 9300) on their academic transcript (at no cost to students). PhD students can complete the module over multiple semesters.REGISTER HERE 

This summer Fellowship Workshop Series supports graduate students who are planning to apply for graduate or postgraduate fellowship opportunities. Participants gain insight into what reviewers are looking for, develop a better understanding of what made past applications successful, begin drafting application materials that highlight individual experiences and strengths, receive small group feedback on personal and research statement ideas, and more. This series is applicable to students in ANY field. Summer 2024 Schedule: June 6, 2:00 pm: Deconstructing Fellowship Announcements & Evaluation CriteriaJune 20, 12:00 pm: Creating Strong CVs and Cover LettersJuly 18, 2:00 pm: Research and Personal Statements: Crafting Your StoriesJuly 30, 2:00 pm: DEI StatementsAugust 7, 2:00 pm: Letters of Recommendation; Revising and RefiningTBD: Peer Feedback SessionsStudents who are planning to apply for the NSF GRFP this fall are strongly encouraged to participate. Graduate students who participate in three or more sessions AND participate in a Peer Feedback Session (or one-on-one meeting with a member of the PhD Plus team) to receive feedback on a fellowship application will be eligible to receive a non-credit PhD Plus credential on their transcripts. REGISTER HERE