Professional Development Workshops
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The Graduate School offers an array of career preparedness, teaching, writing, and professional development workshops and series which are broken down by five competency areas. Want to know which competencies are a strength for you and which need development? Take the Competencies Assessment and identify the workshops you need to take using our Professional Development Dashboard. Your Professional Development Dashboard is a personalized tool that helps you map out your progress towards your professional growth.
All workshops and development series adhere to the attendance policy and the synchronous Zoom workshop policy.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NC State will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Requests can be served effectively if notice is provided at least ten days before the event. Direct accommodation requests for professional development programs to professional-development@ncsu.edu.
If you are unable to attend a workshop you registered for, you can cancel by going to the Cancel Registration page.
Note: When you register for a workshop, please be sure to enter your correct NCSU email address on the registration form so that the system will be sure to add you to the registration list. Thanks!
October
Teaching: Games & Learning (Oct. 2 & Oct. 4)
Games can be an excellent means for promoting student engagement. Learn how game design principles can be applied in learning environments and different examples of how these can be implemented in your classroom.
October 2, 3-4:30 p.m.; Witherspoon Student Center Rm 201
October 4, 1-2:30 p.m.; Zoom
Career Readiness: A2i Industry Insights (Oct. 7 ) – Life Sciences Career Opportunities
A series of talks led by A2i industry partners to provide you the opportunity to build your network, explore career opportunities, and prepare for the transition to industry. This webinar is hosted by University of Virginia A2i and is open to the entire A2i community.
October 7, 12-1 p.m.; Online
Career Readiness: A2i Industry Insights (Oct. 8) – Research to Real-World Impact
A series of talks led by A2i industry partners to provide you the opportunity to build your network, explore career opportunities, and prepare for the transition to industry.
October 8, 12-1 p.m.; Zoom
Topic: From Research to Real-World Impact: Transitioning to Careers in Animal Health.
Wellness: Benefits of Self-Care (Oct. 9)
Too often graduate students get so immersed in their work that they forget to take care of themselves. Self-care is an important aspect of wellness, and we are all more effective when we engage in self-care. This session will provide insights into how you can either begin and/or maintain a regiment of self-care.
October 9, 12-1 p.m.; Zoom
Communication Skills: Writer’s Toolkit (Oct. 17 & Oct. 24 )
In this two part workshop, we’ll focus on strategies for planning and managing a writing project, as well as fundamental tips for structuring writing genres. Participants will clarify their writing goals for the semester and learn strategies to implement on current and future writing projects. We will use different genres of writing projects as case studies, so participants will also gain tips for summarizing, paraphrasing, and synthesizing their writing projects.
October 17th, 5-6:30 p.m.; The Graduate School, Room 2328
October 24th, 5-6:30 p.m.; The Graduate School, Room 2328
Career Readiness: A2i Industry Insights (Oct. 22) – Translating Graduate Level Skills
A series of talks led by A2i industry partners to provide you the opportunity to build your network, explore career opportunities, and prepare for the transition to industry.
October 22, 12-1 p.m.; Zoom
Topic: Understanding what jobs you’re qualified for with a graduate degree and translating graduate-level skills to industry.
Wellness: Bounce Back from a Set Back (Oct. 23)
Graduate school offers a lot of opportunities to experience unexpected outcomes. It is normal as a graduate student to sometimes feel defeated, overwhelmed and just simply unsure of oneself. Recovering from these experiences is important so that you can keep moving forward towards your goals. Learn the strategies for how to “bounce back” in this session.
October 23, 12-1 p.m.; Zoom
Teaching: Assessing Learning (Oct. 23 & Oct. 25)
How do you assess student learning? In this workshop, you will learn about different approaches to assessment. You’ll also learn about rubrics and how they can help promote consistency and efficiency in your grading.
October 23, 3-4:30 p.m.; Witherspoon Student Center Rm 201
October 25, 1-2:30 p.m.; Zoom
Career Readiness: Job Search Strategies Cohort 2
Job Search Strategies (JSS) is comprised of 4 workshops led by the Director of Career Readiness. Topics covered in this module include:
- How to set a strategy
- How to tailor the application
- Interview preparation
- Managing the job offer and salary negotiation
JSS is a cohort based program with limited number of open seats. If accepted you will be required to attend all four sessions.
October 25, 12-1 p.m.; Zoom
November 1, 12-1 p.m.; Zoom
November 8, 12-1 p.m.; Zoom
November 15, 12-1 p.m.; Zoom
Teaching: Mentoring 101 (Oct. 30 & Nov. 1)
This workshop aims to provide some of the core fundamentals for effectively mentoring undergraduate students. You will explore key topics such as building supportive mentor-mentee relationships, setting realistic goals, offering constructive feedback, and fostering academic and personal growth.
October 30, 3-4:30 p.m.; Witherspoon Student Center Rm 201
November 1, 1-2:30 p.m.; Zoom
November
Communication Skills: Professional Emails (Nov. 4)
Contact colleagues at NC State and beyond with tact and ease. In this workshop, you will gain strategies for crafting effective professional emails for your graduate environment and beyond. We will work through strategies to approach different email contexts for a variety of cultural contexts.
November 4, 12-1:30 p.m.; Zoom
Career Readiness: A2i Industry Insights (Nov. 5) – How to Network
A series of talks led by A2i industry partners to provide you the opportunity to build your network, explore career opportunities, and prepare for the transition to industry.
November 5, 12-1 p.m.; Zoom
Topic: How to Network
Wellness: Strategies for Effective Communication (Nov. 6)
Having trouble communicating well with someone – either in a professional or a personal relationship? Being able to have effective interactions is important, both now as a graduate student and in the future as a professional. Strategies for how to have effective communication will be provided in this session.
November 6, 12-1 p.m.; Zoom
Teaching: Processing Course Evaluations (Nov. 6 & Nov. 8)
Learn ways to interpret end-of-course evaluations so they can be a helpful tool for reflecting on your teaching and also as a resource for generating new ideas for change (e.g., continuous improvement).
November 6, 3-4:30 p.m.; Talley Student Union Rm 4280
November 8, 1-2:30 p.m.; Zoom
Career Readiness: A2i Industry Insights (Nov. 11) – Life Sciences Career Opportunities
A series of talks led by A2i industry partners to provide you the opportunity to build your network, explore career opportunities, and prepare for the transition to industry. This webinar is hosted by University of Virginia A2i and is open to the entire A2i community.
November 11, 12-1 p.m.; Online
Career Readiness: A2i Industry Insights (Nov. 19) – Transition from graduate school to industry
A series of talks led by A2i industry partners to provide you the opportunity to build your network, explore career opportunities, and prepare for the transition to industry.
November 19, 12-1 p.m.; Zoom
Topic: Transition from graduate school to industry
Wellness: An Attitude of Gratitude (Nov. 20)
The end of the semester and the year is near, so this is a good time to reflect on what has been gained, experienced and learned over the past semester. Being grateful for what you have accomplished and what you have gained from your experiences leads to a healthier mindset. Learn how to develop an attitude of gratitude that will improve your sense of well-being.
November 20, 12-1 p.m.; Zoom
Teaching: Writing a Teaching Philosophy (Nov. 20 & Nov. 22)
How would you describe your teaching philosophy to someone who has never observed your teaching? In this workshop, you’ll learn strategies for distilling the most important elements of your teaching philosophy and expressing it in a clear, succinct narrative. We will especially think about how it can be used to highlight your strengths when applying for academic teaching positions.
November 20, 3-4:30 p.m.; Witherspoon Student Center Rm 201
November 22, 1-2:30 p.m.; Zoom
December
Career Readiness: A2i Industry Insights (Dec. 2) – Life Sciences Career Opportunities
A series of talks led by A2i industry partners to provide you the opportunity to build your network, explore career opportunities, and prepare for the transition to industry. This webinar is hosted by University of Virginia A2i and is open to the entire A2i community.
December 2, 12-1 p.m.; Online
Wellness: Setting Healthy Boundaries (Dec. 4)
Boundaries are important – both in your professional life and personal life. No matter the relationship, establishing healthy boundaries leads to better effectiveness and well-being. Learn how to establish and maintain healthy boundaries that benefit both you and the relationships you have.
December 4, 12-1 p.m.; Zoom
Communication Skills: Writing Retreat (Dec. 12 & Dec. 13)
The two-day Virtual Writing Retreat Sprint offers graduate and postdoctoral writers the dedicated time and structure to make progress on a major writing project in a supportive online setting. This event is free to attend but registration is required.
December 12, 9 a.m. -4 p.m.; Zoom
December 13, 9 a.m. -4 p.m.; Zoom
January
Career Readiness: Job Search Strategies Spring Cohort 1
Job Search Strategies (JSS) is comprised of 4 workshops led by the Director of Career Readiness. Topics covered in this module include:
- How to set a strategy
- How to tailor the application
- Interview preparation
- Managing the job offer and salary negotiation
JSS is a cohort based program with limited number of open seats. If accepted you will be required to attend all four sessions.
January 14, 12-1:30 p.m.; Zoom
January 16, 12-1:30 p.m.; Zoom
January 21, 12-1:30 p.m.; Zoom
January 23, 12-1:30 p.m.; Zoom
A2i Site Visit: NIH NIEHS
Accelerate to Industry (A2i) is excited to announce a site visit on Thursday, January 16 at NIEHS from 8:45 am – 12:30 pm. The purpose of this site visit is to provide you the opportunity to learn from early career professionals about the transition from academia to government, network with leadership and various teams within NIEHS, and see the job environment through a tour of the facilities.
This company site visit is open to all graduate students and postdocs, regardless of discipline. If interested, please fill out the application by October 25 at 12pm (Noon) est.
January 16, 8:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; In Person
February
Career Readiness: A2i Industry Insights (Feb. 4)
A series of talks led by A2i industry partners to provide you the opportunity to build your network, explore career opportunities, and prepare for the transition to industry.
February 4, 12-1 p.m.; Zoom
Topic: TBD
Career Readiness: A2i Industry Insights (Feb. 18)
A series of talks led by A2i industry partners to provide you the opportunity to build your network, explore career opportunities, and prepare for the transition to industry.
February 18, 12-1 p.m.; Zoom
Topic: TBD
March
Career Readiness: A2i Industry Insights (Mar. 4)
A series of talks led by A2i industry partners to provide you the opportunity to build your network, explore career opportunities, and prepare for the transition to industry.
March 4, 12-1 p.m.; Zoom
Topic: TBD
Career Readiness: A2i Industry Insights (Mar. 18)
A series of talks led by A2i industry partners to provide you the opportunity to build your network, explore career opportunities, and prepare for the transition to industry.
March 18, 12-1 p.m.; Zoom
Topic: TBD
April
Career Readiness: A2i Industry Insights (Apr. 1)
A series of talks led by A2i industry partners to provide you the opportunity to build your network, explore career opportunities, and prepare for the transition to industry.
April 1, 12-1 p.m.; Zoom
Topic: TBD
Career Readiness: A2i Industry Insights (Apr. 15)
A series of talks led by A2i industry partners to provide you the opportunity to build your network, explore career opportunities, and prepare for the transition to industry.
April 15, 12-1 p.m.; Zoom
Topic: TBD
