The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is an academic competition that assists current graduate students with fostering effective presentation and communication skills. Participants have just three minutes to explain the breadth and significance of their research project to a non-specialist audience. 3MT was … Read more
This session will highlight the requirements necessary to create an effective presentation for the Three Minute Thesis competition. The session will also involve review of a sample 3MT presentation with group evaluation as well as allow participants an opportunity to … Read more
Our talents and strengths can be applied in many areas, including learning, academics, leadership, service, and careers. The StrengthsFinder assessment will allow you to identify your greatest talents, gain insight into how to develop and enhance your strengths, and learn … Read more
NEW for 2016! As graduate students, it’s critical to learn how to deal with challenges and set-backs to progress and advance personally and professionally. Participants will learn evidence-based strategies to develop a growth mindset, reduce ANTs, minimize imposter fears, increase … Read more
Participants will assess their own teaching style and be able to communicate important aspects to a search committee via a teaching statement. During this workshop, participants will learn how to prepare a competitive application package for teaching-oriented careers. Participants will … Read more
NEW for 2016! Instructor’s non-content related communication with students is important to establish and create a more inclusive classroom. Building trust and responding to students’ learning needs are crucial for a successful learning experience. Participants will learn about how and … Read more
For better or worse, people are more likely to find out about you and your work via the web than just about any other way. While it is nearly impossible to control every aspect of your online presence, there are … Read more
Green Zone training is a way to learn more about the military affiliated student experience. Its goals are to train members of the Carolina community to know more about the issues and concerns faced by military affiliated students and to … Read more
Participants will learn to be more effective in clarifying expectations, handling conflict, and realizing the fundamentals of tension management in their professional roles. Participants will gain practical insights and learn essential concepts for building and maintaining high team performance. Each … Read more
This session covers how to write research statements for academic jobs that often are required when applying for faculty positions. **For postdocs and graduate students** Sign-in: 9:45am; presentation will being at 10am Presenter: Sohini Sengupta, Research Coordinator, Center for Faculty … Read more
