Spring 2020 Events
Project Management for Graduate Students
Project management is a set of skills that can be applied in academic, non-profit, laboratory, business, and many other settings. Learn principles of project management and apply them to your own project in this collaborative, day-long program. You will think creatively, define a problem, establish project goals, create a plan, and prepare for implementation. Since no project runs perfectly, the program will also address how project leaders manage change and other common challenges. You will leave better prepared to lead a team and deliver results. Students will also hear from a panel of successful project managers.
Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020
9 am - 3 pm
Pyle Center, Room 313
Successful Interviewing for Non-Academic Positions
You landed an interview for an industry, government or nonprofit job. Congratulations! Now is your one chance to impress. In this workshop, tailored for master's and doctoral students, you will learn about various types of interview questions, review a structure for crafting interview responses that illustrate your experiences, practice responding to interview questions in real time, and discuss effective nonverbal communication.
Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020
11 am - 12:30 pm
Union South (TITU)
Navigating Job Negotiations for Graduate Students
Don't leave money on the table! Before accepting any job offer, realize negotiation is a critical part of the process. In this hands-on workshop, you will explore your values and interests in order to identify your "non-negotiables" before learning and practicing proven strategies for negotiation. You can expect to leave this workshop with greater confidence in your negotiating skills, access to useful resources, and action steps to prepare for negotiations. Food will be provided, with gluten-free and vegetarian options available.
Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2020
11:15 am - 1:30 pm
159 Wisconsin Idea Room, Education Building
Design Principles for Presentations
As students we have all suffered through bad PowerPoint presentations. Whether you're presenting your research, teaching, or creating a presentation for a job, utilizing principles of effective design can be the difference between an engaged audience and a sea of glazed-over eyes. In this workshop, we will look at the DesignLab's "CAT" of designing presentations, that is the Conceptual, Aesthetic, and Technical aspects of your research/scholarly project. We will discuss how to structure your presentation for your audience, explore common mistakes/errors, and provide you with tools to communicate your desired message clearly and effectively.
Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020
Noon - 1:30 pm
159 Wisconsin Idea Room, Education Building
Registration is required. Register by clicking the link in the title above.
Representing Your Data: How to Design Compelling Visuals
Whether you're presenting your research, publishing an article, or creating a poster or infographic, utilizing principles of effective design can make a huge difference between a visually stunning chart or graph and a mediocre data visualization. DesignLab's Mandy Morrow will discuss the Conceptual, Aesthetic, and Technical aspects of how to effectively visualize data for your audience. Explore what not to do, and leave with strategies for translating numbers into images. Lunch will be provided, with vegetarian and gluten-free options.
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Noon - 1:30 pm
Memorial Union (TITU)
Registration is required. Register by clicking the link in the title above.
Aurora
Aurora by Beyond the Professoriate offers on-demand video seminars to help graduate students across disciplines launch a successful non-faculty job search. Video seminars are taught by PhD experts working beyond the professoriate. Topics include career exploration, hiring and negotiating, and online job search strategies. Learning prompts help students apply this new knowledge to their own job search.