Fall is in full swing and so is our Grad Pro Skills programming! Learn to be an impactful presenter, make your business ideas come to life, and maintain strong progress on your thesis with this month’s offerings!
October
- Writing Effective Research Proposals – Wednesday, October 21 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
In this workshop, you will learn what makes a great presentation and what you can work on to develop your skills.
- Thesis Thursday: Thesis Submission Process – Thursday, October 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Don’t get lost in the paperwork and procedure, our Thesis Coordinator will walk you through the steps and requirements of the thesis submission process!
- Thesis Thursday: Pomodoro Time Management – Thursday, October 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Need to better manage your time and maximize productivity? Discover the simple yet effective time management tool called the Pomodoro Method.
- From Lab to Venture: Entrepreneurship and Innovation from the Lab – Thursday, October 29 from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Join us for a discussion with a panel of entrepreneurs that have insight into the entrepreneurial world through the lens of a graduate student. Hear their entrepreneurial journey and have the opportunity to ask your own questions.
November
Here’s a glimpse of our upcoming November workshops. Registration opens on Friday, October 16!
- Networking in the Digital World – Wednesday, November 4 from noon to 1 p.m.
Do you know what you'd say to a potential employer if you only had one minute to do a virtual pitch to them? Learn why networking is fundamental to your future career opportunities and professional relationships.
- Writing a Literature Review – Tuesday, November 10 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
In this workshop you will learn how to properly construct a literature review and how to organize your research. Discover the importance of critical and selective reading, how to identify gaps and strengths in the research and integrate writing material into your literature review.