Versatile PhD will host a free panel discussion on PhD Careers in Think Tanks for STEM disciplines, April 3-7, 2017. This is an online, asynchronous panel. STEM PhDs can positively impact society by working in think tanks, non-academic research organizations that … Read more

Versatile PhD will host a free panel discussion on PhD Careers in Think Tanks, March 6-10, 2017. This is an online, asynchronous panel. Humanities and Social Science PhDs can positively impact society by working in think tanks, non-academic research organizations … Read more

Versatile PhD will host a free panel discussion on PhD Careers in Conservation, Feb 6-10, 2017. This is an online, asynchronous panel. STEM PhDs can make a positive impact on the planet by working in Conservation – the protection and preservation … Read more

Effective communication is critical to success in our professional careers as well as daily interactions. This workshop will provide opportunities to assess your communication style, learn strategies on how to best interact with others who may not share your style, … Read more

What do taxes and savings have to do with each other? We will discuss a few taxes and the entities that collect your money (hint: it is not just the federal government). And walk through a basic tax return so … Read more

Spend time practicing the new networking skills you’ve learned through your time at UNC (through workshops, conference settings, classroom and extracurricular interactions).  We will explore a few case studies and test out how to interact and respond. Participants will learn: … Read more

This workshop is for anyone applying for globally-related jobs or internships, abroad or domestic. Learn from both the employer’s perspective and from the applicant’s perspective, what should be included in your resume and cover letters, how to sell your international … Read more

The desired outcome of this session is to provide participants with needed “people” skills that are paramount to team and organizational effectiveness. Each will understand to how to create work environments that foster engagement and productive working relationships. Participants will … Read more

A representative from National Academies of Sciences, Layne Scherer, will be on campus and is interested in hearing graduate students’ thoughts on revitalizing graduate STEM education. Join us for a lively conversation! REGISTER: http://tinyurl.com/jjsqsfw

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 optimism and how … Read more