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Three Minute Thesis Information Session

Monday, September 27, 2021

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 presentations using the official judging rubric as well as allow participants an … Read more

Professional Communication Skills Boot Camp for Graduate Students

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

The Professional Communication Skills Boot Camp is a three-part series intended to increase students’ confidence communicating to broader audiences and practice developing persuasive skills that will create effective messaging and relay the importance of one’s research.

LinkedIn for Academics

Monday, September 13, 2021

You have a LinkedIn account and the basics set up; now what? Wait for people to find you? No. “Networking” is an active process that takes time and planning. After attending this workshop, you will understand: 1) Why LinkedIn is … Read more

Effectively Communicating with a Mentor

Monday, August 16, 2021

Effective communication is key to a successful mentor-mentee relationship. This workshop will provide participants opportunities to generate approaches that address communication challenges with academic mentors and strategies for assertive, clear communication. All graduate students are welcome to attend. REGISTER

Tar Heel ThreeMinuteThesis Competition

Monday, May 3, 2021

Join us for the first ever Tar Heel ThreeMinuteThesis (3MT) competition. Graduate students from 11 North Carolina graduate schools will participate: Imani Gilbert (Communication Sciences and Disorders, East Carolina University) Maurice Mathis (Education, Fayetteville State University) Janelle Mason (Computer Science, … Read more

Creating Connections: An Introduction to the Alda Method

Friday, March 26, 2021

The Alda Center’s Creating Connections program is a two-hour live, online workshop designed to help researchers learn to engage and inspire diverse audiences through effective communication, with a particular focus on virtual interactions. Participants will learn how to balance being … Read more

How to Speak Clearly, Concisely and with Conviction

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Through lecture, demonstration and interactive work, the workshop will cover effective communication strategies such as introducing yourself, speaking about your profession and studies, beginning any presentation and answering interview questions. Students will have the opportunity for one-on-one consultations with the … Read more

Responding to Reviewer Comments

Thursday, February 11, 2021

Congratulations! You have received an R&R from the journal! Now, what do you do? In this workshop, we will discuss general strategies for responding to reviewers’ comments and share some language for politely disagreeing. (Please use your @email.unc.edu address to … Read more

Responding to Reviewer Comments

Thursday, February 11, 2021

Congratulations! You have received an R&R from the journal! Now, what do you do? In this workshop, we will discuss general strategies for responding to reviewers’ comments and share some language for politely disagreeing. (Please use your @email.unc.edu address to … Read more

Principles of Funding Proposal Writing

Thursday, February 11, 2021

Are you applying for funding to support your research? While every application is different, there are key qualities of a good application. This workshop describes general principles and offers strategies for writing your best proposal. (Please use your @email.unc.edu address … Read more