Mindful Writing for Graduate Students
111F Townsend Hall (GRAD Hub)Feeling overwhelmed by dissertation writing and deadlines? Join us to learn mindful strategies that can help reduce stress, improve focus, and boost your productivity. This series, led by Donna Strickland, LPC, will provide tools to help you manage your workload with greater ease. Sessions will take place every other Wednesday from noon to 1:00 pm […]
CITI-Sci Open Workshop
201Townsend Hall (The Reflector)Employer Visit: Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
111F Townsend Hall (GRAD Hub)The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) connects the most talented and diverse college students, recent graduates, postdocs, and faculty to STEM internship and fellowship programs hosted by a wide variety of federal sponsors. During this informational session, you will have the opportunity to learn more about the ORISE program. The session will […]
Grad Students Learn & Write Series: Academic Language Tips & Tricks
Conley HouseGrad Students are invited to take part in a Learn & Write Retreat #2 on October 24. Sign up below! We'll have coffee, tea and snacks ready for you at 9 a.m. You'll enjoy a brief presentation on Academic Language Tips & Tricks to Refine Your Academic Language at 9:30 a.m. led by Dr. Christy Goldsmith, Associate […]
Open Access Publishing Pre-Prints & Post-Prints
OnlineThis session will discuss the benefits and stereotypes of Open Access publishing, the difference between preprints and postprints, and how to retain author rights to publish open and accessible articles even if the journal is behind a pay wall. You’ll also take a look at repositories like MOspace, and how learn how they facilitates OA […]
Peer Accentuation with GPC
Wellness Resource CenterEnhance your English Communication Skills. Join us in a friendly and supportive environment where you can practice English, improve your accent, and gain confidence in your communication skills.
DSA Grad Cert Info Session
OnlineThe Institute for Data Science and Informatics offers a 12-hour graduate certificate in Data Science, Geospatial Analytics, or BioHealth Analytics. In just four courses over two semesters, you'll be prepared to navigate the Data Science Lifecycle and tackle large datasets, giving you a competitive edge. No prior programming experience? Our Spring or Summer bootcamps will […]
Grad Friday Focus: Interviewing 101
111F Townsend Hall (GRAD Hub)In this workshop, we'll focus on the fundamentals of interviewing. Learn how to prepare compelling answers to common questions, what to ask interviewers (and what not to), and what to expect from start to finish. Gain strategies and resources to help in your preparation, so you can feel confident throughout the process.
Grad Friday Focus: Know Your Worth: Tips for Accepting and Navigating Job Offers
111F Townsend Hall (GRAD Hub)Should I accept this offer? Ask for more money? If so, when? In this workshop you'll learn valuable tips for advocating for yourself during the job offer and salary negotiation process.
MO Federal Data Proposal Development Seminar
Room 2206A in the MU Student CenterThis four-part seminar is focused on developing and submitting a proposal for research in the Missouri Federal Statistical Research Data Center (FSRDC) The Missouri FSRDC offers researchers the opportunity to conduct research using restricted, respondent-level data from federal censuses, surveys, and administrative data sets. Inside the RDC, approved researchers can choose from over 350 […]
How to Write a Resume That Hiring Managers Will Actually Read
OnlinePhDs and Postdocs often approach resume writing as a self-reflective exercise — they “convert” their CV into a resume and focus on their academic accomplishments. But if you’re trying to catch a hiring manager’s attention, this is a failed strategy. Instead, PhDs and postdocs should treat their resume as a persuasive document, designed to convince […]