We’re gearing up to welcome you back in the New Year with a great selection of Grad Pro Skills! Learn about digital library resources, managing your time and stress levels, and how to write effective research proposals. Registration is open as of Wednesday, December 16, 2020.
January 2021 workshops:
Starting Off Strong: Digital Library Resources 101 – Tuesday, January 19 from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Did you know our campus libraries offer robust online and digital services that can help you succeed in your graduate studies? In this workshop you will learn all about accessing academic journal articles and books online with ease, the benefits of an online research consultation with your subject librarian, and how to access specialized digital resources like datasets, cases, patents, and standards.
Making Time for Time Management – Thursday, January 21 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Master your schedule this semester! In this workshop you will discover concepts and strategies for time management, learn about short and long-term planning, how to track your progress and establish best practices for managing your time.
Leading-Edge Computing Resources to Advance Your Graduate Research Work – Monday, January 25 from noon to 1:30 p.m.
In this workshop, you will learn how SOSCIP and Mitacs can advance your research and skills, through collaboration with industry, by providing advanced computing resources and funding.
SOSCIP will introduce three advanced computing platforms that are available to power your graduate research in any discipline that involves data science/analytics, simulation (molecular modeling, energy, climate), finite element analysis, AI/ML modeling, cybersecurity and others. Learn about Cloud Analytics, Accelerated GPU, and Parallel CPU platforms, and walk through example case studies of how these platforms have been used by researchers and their industry collaborators to advance innovation and technology development.
Adapt and Overcome: Anxiety and Stress Management – Tuesday, January 26 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Kick your stress to the curb with this workshop – learn about the nature of stress and how to apply stress management techniques to help quell it. Identify symptoms and sources of stress and how to build resilience so you can thrive.
Writing Effective Research Proposals (for Social Science, Health Science and Education) – Thursday, January 28 from 1:15 to 2:45 p.m.
A clear and concise presenter, a visual presentation and engaging content are some of the keys to keeping your audience’s attention in a presentation. In this workshop, you will learn what makes a great presentation and what you can work on to develop your skills.