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MBTI for Graduate Students

Monday, November 23, 2015

Learn how your personality preferences can play a role in your career decision making and approach to leadership. Using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator as a model for determining your preferences, Amy Blackburn and Greg Bocchino will lead you through exercises … Read more

The PhD Movie 2: Still in Grad School

Saturday, October 17, 2015

Come out to see the sequel to the independently-produced movie based on PHD Comics, about life (or the lack thereof) in Academia. the film takes a smart and humorous look at the world of Academia through the eyes of four … Read more

Master’s/PhD Career Fair

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Grad students and post docs are cordially invited to attend this event at the Friday Center put on by 6 NC institutions (Duke, NC State, UNC CH, UNC Charlotte, UNC Greensboro, and Wake Forest).  For more information on 2015 attending … Read more

Finding and Succeeding in Interdisciplinary Training Environments

Monday, September 28, 2015

Interdisciplinary training is increasingly promoted by research teams and employers alike, yet not all graduate students and postdoctoral fellows receive formal training in working in an interdisciplinary environment. This interactive workshop will explore what interdisciplinary settings look like in terms … Read more

Translating Your Scholarship for a Non-Expert

Monday, August 31, 2015

Ever wonder how to talk about your research with someone outside of your discipline? This workshop will assist you in developing skills to communicate clearly and accurately about what you do and the importance of your scholarship for a non-expert … Read more

Dissertation Writing Boot Camp

Friday, August 28, 2015

Boot camp is a week-long opportunity for students currently writing dissertations to set writing goals, practice disciplined writing habits, learn new strategies, and connect with other dissertation writers. Please see full details at the registration link below. Cost: $20 REGISTER: … Read more

Three Minute Thesis® Information Session

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

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