Professional Development Workshops

To help graduate students succeed in meeting day-to-day and future career challenges, the School of Geography and Development, together with SAGA, will offer 15 workshops during 2009-2010.

Designed to be like ‘drop-in clinics’ each session addresses a unique topic that will be of interest to graduate students at varying stages of their careers. Sample topics include developing skills in:

• Preparing successful grant proposals to fund your research
• The art of publishing – what, why, when, how
• Planning your career – now and after graduation, including job talks
• Presenting and getting the most out of conferences

Who: All students are eligible and encouraged to participate.

Leaders: A combination of faculty and graduate students.

When: Alternate Fridays, 1-3pm Harvill 402.

Announcements of topic: Posted bi-weekly by SAGA.

Credit: Students who wish can earn credit (695B) after participating in 6 workshops over the course of the year.

Schedule

August 28, 2009: "Getting on Track"

September 11, 2009: "Preparing the NSF DDRI: logistics and proposal tips"