Setting a Strategy: Hear directly from recent NC State graduate alumni who have successfully transitioned into industry and learn what worked for them in today’s job market.

July 28, 3 – 4:30 p.m.; Zoom

Tailoring Your Application: Learn how to effectively translate your graduate experiences into a compelling résumé and application package.

July 30, 3 – 4:30 p.m.; Zoom

Interview Preparation: Gain practical advice from employers and recruiters on communicating your technical expertise and transferable skills to diverse audiences.

Aug. 4, 3 – 4:40 p.m.; Zoom

Managing the Job Offer: Build confidence in assessing opportunities, navigating offer conversations, and making informed career decisions.

Aug. 6, 3 – 4:30 p.m.; Zoom

Are you a new Graduate Teaching Assistant? Embarking on your journey as a graduate student instructor can be both exciting and daunting. This workshop is designed to equip you with the essential strategies and confidence needed to navigate your first day of teaching undergraduate students.

August 13, 4-5:30 p.m., Online

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This workshop discusses dynamics pertaining to teaching in the college classroom and presents pedagogical strategies for promoting student success such as Active Learning and Retrieval Practice.

August 18, 4-5:30 p.m., Centennial Campus, Graduate School, Room 2328

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This workshop discusses dynamics pertaining to teaching in the college classroom and presents pedagogical strategies for promoting student success such as Active Learning and Retrieval Practice.

August 20, 4-5:30 p.m., Online

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The New TA Workshop is one of the “signature events” offered by Professional Development and is designed to lay the groundwork for graduate students to become successful in their role as Teaching Assistants. It is an all-day event and includes a variety of speakers and breakout sessions on topics such as active learning, managing the classroom environment, teaching in a lab and using Learning Management Systems (LMS) to support student learning.

August 21, 8:30-5 p.m.; McKimmon Center

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Create solidly grounded learning experiences for your students by ensuring that course objectives are aligned with assessments and learning activities. To do this, we will look at evidence-based methods such as Backward Design and engage in analyzing and discussing examples.

August 25, 4-5:30 p.m.; Centennial Campus, Graduate School, Room 2328

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Presenting your research as a complete story can be challenging as you navigate the thesis/dissertation process. In this workshop we will focus on the expectations that come with presenting a research narrative, discuss narrative strategies for framing your thesis/dissertation, and discuss writing strategies that will help you organize and structure your thesis/dissertation.

August 25, 3-4:30 p.m.; Location TBA

An interactive, half-day workshop for graduate students and postdocs woh want to foster more productive relationships with thei faculty and PIs. Expectations for mentors and mentees, tools for effective mentoring relationships, communication styles and goal-setting strategies will be shared.

August 27, 1 to 4:45 p.m., in-person on Centennial Campus

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Create solidly grounded learning experiences for your students by ensuring that course objectives are aligned with assessments and learning activities. To do this, we will look at evidence-based methods such as Backward Design and engage in analyzing and discussing examples.

August 27, 4-5:30 p.m.; Online

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Join the Graduate School for an interactive workshop discussing how to approach the Electronic Thesis and Dissertation (ETD) process. Participants will get to ask the ETD Reviewer questions regarding the overall process, as well as gain resources for developing a thesis/dissertation timeline strategy that aligns with their anticipated graduation date. 

This workshop is virtual and free to attend, but registration is required.

August 28, Noon-1:30 p.m.; Zoom

This workshop is part of the “Translating Research for Impact” series that emphasizes the importance of developing different strategies for communicating the significance of your research to prospective grant funders and other types of prospective audiences. See the “Translating Research for Impact” website for more details.

August 31, 4-5:30 p.m.; Talley Student Union, Room TBA

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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.

September 1, 4-5:30 p.m.; Talley Student Union, Room 4270

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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 for a variety of contexts. 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.

September 1, 3-4:30 p.m.; Location TBA

September 8, 3-4:30 p.m.; Location TBA

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.

September 3, 4-5:30 p.m.; (Online)

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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 for a variety of contexts. 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.

September 4, 3-4:30 p.m.; Zoom

September 11, 3-4:30 p.m.; Zoom

Looking to engage your students? Explore strategies for promoting student engagement through methods such as pair-and-share, social annotation, collaborative projects and interactive polling.

September 8, 4-5:30 p.m.; Talley Student Union, Room 4270

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An Introduction to Management and Leadership Styles: Have you ever considered the difference between being a manager and being a leader? This workshop provides an overview of the distinct characteristics associated with each of these roles.

Information about the four general leadership styles will also be provided. Participants will be able to identify when to manage and when to lead as well as learn the type of leadership styles that resonates best with them.

September 10, 3-4:30 p.m.; (Online)

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Looking to engage your students? Explore strategies for promoting student engagement through methods such as pair-and-share, social annotation, collaborative projects and interactive polling.

September 10, 4-5:30 p.m.; (Online)

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From Pathways to Impact: Designing Your Career in Industry — What changes when you move from graduate school to industry? And how can you intentionally build a career that grows with your interests, strengths, and aspirations? In this panel, industry professionals will share their career journeys, reflect on the transition from academia to industry, and discuss the non-technical skills that have accelerated their growth. Through candid stories and practical insights, panelists will explore how careers evolve over time, how to approach pivotal career decisions, and how to navigate opportunities, challenges, and change with purpose.

September 11, 1-2 p.m.; (Online)

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How do you deal with Artificial Intelligence as a Graduate Teaching Assistant? What classroom policies should you have regarding questions of academic integrity? In what ways can generative AI be used to support the processes of teaching and learning? We’ll explore these questions and related issues in this interactive, discussion-focused workshop.

September 15, 4-5:30 p.m.; Talley Student Union, Room 4270

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Do people say that your communication style is too wordy? In this workshop (formerly Concise Writing) workshop, we’ll address the challenge of creating clear and concise communication for a variety of verbal and written situations and audiences. We will review concrete strategies, such as Richard Lanham’s famous “Paramedic Method” as a means to make your professional communication concise.

September 15, 3-4:30 p.m.; Location TBA

Do people say that your communication style is too wordy? In this workshop (formerly Concise Writing) workshop, we’ll address the challenge of creating clear and concise communication for a variety of verbal and written situations and audiences. We will review concrete strategies, such as Richard Lanham’s famous “Paramedic Method” as a means to make your professional communication concise.

September 17, Noon-1:30 p.m.; Zoom

How do you deal with Artificial Intelligence as a Graduate Teaching Assistant? What classroom policies should you have regarding questions of academic integrity? In what ways can generative AI be used to support the processes of teaching and learning? We’ll explore these questions and related issues in this interactive, discussion-focused workshop.

September 17, 4-5:30 p.m.; (Online)

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This workshop is part of the “Translating Research for Impact” series that emphasizes the importance of developing different strategies for communicating the significance of your research to prospective grant funders and other types of prospective audiences. See the “Translating Research for Impact” website for more details.

September 21, 4-5:30 p.m.; Talley Student Union, Room 4270

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Strive to create a learning environment that accommodates and welcomes all learners by learning about approaches such as Universal Design for Learning and Culturally Responsive Teaching.

September 22, 4-5:30 p.m.; Talley Student Union, Room 4270

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Receiving feedback can be an uncomfortable process, whether that is for formal publications or for informal contexts. In this workshop we will address the challenges of interpreting reviewer feedback when it comes to writing, such as journal article reviewers’ comments or for improving your writing more informally. We’ll additionally look at how reviews are constructed and define strategies for addressing feedback to improve your writing.

September 23, Noon-1:30 p.m.; Zoom

Strive to create a learning environment that accommodates and welcomes all learners by learning about approaches such as Universal Design for Learning and Culturally Responsive Teaching.

September 24, 4-5:30 p.m.; (Online)

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From Researcher to Founder: Packaging Academic Work into Autonomous Careers — Curious about how your research can carve an independent path outside traditional corporate or faculty tracks? Learn more about the concept of Traversing the Valley of Death, the systematic process of proving, packaging, and translating complex academic theories and deep research into structured enterprise assets. You will discover a practical roadmap to scale the real-world impact of your knowledge frameworks, allowing you to build a career path you completely own, control, and monetize.

September 25, 1-2 p.m.; (Online)

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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.

September 28, 4-5:30 p.m.; Talley Student Union, Room 4270

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Learn how to master the final stage of the thesis/dissertation process. In this workshop we will be reviewing the defense process in addition to reviewing presentation strategies to best prepare for the oral defense component of your degree. Participants will additionally be able to practice their speaking skills during this workshop so they can approach their oral defense with confidence. 

September 30, 3-4:30 p.m.; Location TBA

Join the Graduate School for an interactive workshop discussing how to approach the Electronic Thesis and Dissertation (ETD) process. Participants will get to ask the ETD Reviewer questions regarding the overall process, as well as gain resources for developing a thesis/dissertation timeline strategy that aligns with their anticipated graduation date. 

This workshop is virtual and free to attend, but registration is required.

October 1, Noon-1:30 p.m.; Zoom

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 1, 4-5:30 p.m.; (Online)

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Formal presentations for conferences can be intimidating, especially when you navigate your first conference. In this workshop we will focus on best practices for preparing and presenting at a conference. We will talk through presenting with nerves, developing your pacing as a speaker, as well as presenting in a manner that allows you to engage with your audience. Participants will also get a chance to practice their public speaking skills in a supportive in-person environment.

October 6, 3-4:30 p.m.; Graduate School Conference Room 2328

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 6, 4-5:30 p.m.; Talley Student Union, Room 4270

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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 8, 4-5:30 p.m.; (Online)

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Contact colleagues at NC State and beyond with tact and ease! In this workshop, you will gain strategies for crafting effective professional emails. Participants will practice and discuss strategies for: organizing a professional email message, making inquiries and requests, and creating a professional tone or voice in email.

October 8, Noon-1 p.m.; Zoom

This workshop is part of the “Translating Research for Impact” series that emphasizes the importance of developing different strategies for communicating the significance of your research to prospective grant funders and other types of prospective audiences. See the “Translating Research for Impact” website for more details.

October 12, 4-5:30 p.m.; Talley Student Union, Room 4270

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Presenting your research can feel intimidating, no matter if it is for a job interview or a research conference.  As a part of the Translating Research for Impact series, this workshop will discuss public speaking strategies for presenting your research story with clarity and confidence. 

This workshop counts towards completing elective requirements for the Translating Research for Impact: The Power of Storytelling Certificate. For more information and to enroll in this certificate, please visit go.ncsu.edu/translating-research-certificate.

October 13, 3-4:30 p.m.; The Graduate School Conference Room 2328

In this two part (formerly User-Friendly Writing) workshop, we address the challenges of conveying your research in a persuasive way for technical and nontechnical stakeholders.We will focus on common structures of communication across STEM and humanities fields to include organization and interpretation of results. Using strategies such as John Swales Create a Research Spaces (CARS) Model and John Swales and Christine Feak’s User-Friendly Data Friendly Paragraphs, we will discuss how to organize our communication to be “user friendly” for our intended audiences. 

October 15, Noon-1:30 p.m.; Zoom

October 22, Noon-1:30 p.m.; Zoom

What I Wish I Knew Before Entering Industry — In this session, hear firsthand reflections on the lessons learned during the transition, what life in industry is really like, and the skills and mindsets that make the biggest difference. Through personal experiences and practical advice, you’ll gain insights to help you navigate your own career journey with greater confidence and a clearer understanding of what to expect beyond graduate school.

October 16, 1-2 p.m.; (Online)

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The Graduate School’s two-day Virtual Writing Retreat offers graduate students and postdoctoral scholars dedicated time and structure to make progress on a major writing project in a supportive online setting. The retreat is free to attend, but registration is required. You must attend both sessions for this writing retreat to count towards the Communication Skills Certificate. 

October 19, 9 a.m. -4 p.m.; Zoom

October 20, 9 a.m. -4 p.m.; Zoom

Identifying stakeholders in your research can be a helpful step in understanding how to tailor your written and oral communication for a particular audience. As a part of the Translating Research for Impact series, this workshop will assist in identifying stakeholders in research and create effective communication practices to help promote your academic and professional research.

This workshop counts towards completing elective requirements for the Translating Research for Impact: The Power of Storytelling Certificate. For more information and to enroll in this certificate, please visit go.ncsu.edu/translating-research-certificate.

October 21, 3-4:30 p.m.; Albright Entrepreneurship Garage Classroom

Self-Awareness: A Vital Component of Leadership — Leadership is often associated with vision, influence, decision-making, and the ability to inspire others. While these qualities are undoubtedly important, they are built upon a more fundamental foundation: self-awareness. Before leaders can effectively guide others, navigate conflict, build trust, or create meaningful change, they must first understand themselves. This workshop provides a framework for how to build self-awareness so that one can become a more effective and engaging leader.

October 22, 3-4:30 p.m.; (Online)

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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).

October 27, 4-5:30 p.m.; Talley Student Union, Room 4270

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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).

October 29, 4-5:30 p.m.; (Online)

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Contact colleagues at NC State and beyond with tact and ease! In this workshop, you will gain strategies for crafting effective professional emails. Participants will practice and discuss strategies for: organizing a professional email message, making inquiries and requests, and creating a professional tone or voice in email.

October 29, Noon-1 p.m.; Zoom

Building a Career Beyond Your Degree — Your graduate degree prepares you with valuable skills but your career path may take you in unexpected directions. Learn how a recent graduate student leveraged transferable skills, embraced continuous learning, and navigated new opportunities on the path from graduate school to a career in the data and AI industry. You’ll leave with practical strategies for identifying skill gaps, using feedback in interviews to grow, and confidently pursuing careers across a variety of industries.

October 30, 1-2 p.m.; (Online)

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In this two part (formerly User-Friendly Writing) workshop, we address the challenges of conveying your research in a persuasive way for technical and nontechnical stakeholders.We will focus on common structures of communication across STEM and humanities fields to include organization and interpretation of results. Using strategies such as John Swales Create a Research Spaces (CARS) Model and John Swales and Christine Feak’s User-Friendly Data Friendly Paragraphs, we will discuss how to organize our communication to be “user friendly” for our intended audiences. 

November 3, 3-4:30 p.m.; Location TBA

November 10, 3-4:30 p.m.; Location TBA

Communicating Your Research to Broad Audiences — Great research can only make a difference if people understand why it matters. In this session, we will discuss practical strategies for explaining complex research in clear language for audiences beyond your field, which could include industry partners, policymakers, funders, and the public. Participants will leave with simple techniques to reduce jargon, show why their research matters, and communicate effectively in a variety of professional settings.

November 6, 1-2 p.m.; (Online)

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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 3, 4-5:30 p.m.; Talley Student Union, Room 470

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Skills in Demand: How Graduate Education Prepares You for Corporate Challenges — The skills you develop in graduate school are highly valued by employers. Learn how research, problem-solving, communication, and analytical thinking translate into success in the corporate world. You’ll leave with practical insights on how to showcase your skills and confidently navigate today’s job market.

November 13, 1-2 p.m.; (Online)

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Crafting stories from your research can help provide a presentation structure that can be adapted for different audiences. As a part of the Translating Research for Impact series, this workshop will utilize the INFUSE method as a way to approach organizing and creating stories to highlight the significance of your research for written and oral communication situations. 

This workshop counts towards completing elective requirements for the Translating Research for Impact: The Power of Storytelling Certificate. For more information and to enroll in this certificate, please visit go.ncsu.edu/translating-research-certificate.

November 13, Noon-1:30 p.m.; Zoom

This workshop discusses dynamics pertaining to teaching in the college classroom and presents pedagogical strategies for promoting student success such as Active Learning and Retrieval Practice.

December 2, 3-4:30 p.m.; (Online)

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