Professional Development Workshops

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.

September 4, 3-4:30 p.m.; Witherspoon Student Center Rm 201

September 6, 1-2:30 p.m.; Zoom

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.

September 9, 12-1 p.m.; Online

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.

September 10, 12-1 p.m.; Zoom

Topic: Leveraging LinkedIn and Personal Branding

Does it ever feel like time just gets away from you and suddenly it seems you do not have enough time to do all that you want to do? This is normal for graduate students; you have a lot to juggle!  This session will offer strategies for better ways to manage your time.

September 11, 12-1 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 11, 3-4:30 p.m.; Witherspoon Student Center Rm 201

September 13, 1-2:30 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 18, 3-4:30 p.m.; Witherspoon Student Center Rm 201

September 20, 1-2:30 p.m.; Zoom

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.

September 24, 12-1 p.m.; Zoom

Topic: Job search strategies with a emphasis on resumes and interview prep

The semester is well underway, and those plans you had as a graduate student for living a balanced life of work, play, sleep and studying may suddenly seem unattainable. This is a good time to reflect on how things are going in your life and get some guidance on how to bring the varied aspects of your life into a better state of equilibrium.

September 25, 12-1 p.m.; Zoom

How do you deal with Artificial Intelligence as a teacher? What classroom policies should you have regarding questions of academic integrity? In what ways can AI be used to support the processes of teaching and learning? We’ll look at this and related issues in this workshop.

September 25, 3-4:30 p.m.; Witherspoon Student Center Rm 201

September 27, 1-2:30 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 2, 3-4:30 p.m.; Witherspoon Student Center Rm 201

October 4, 1-2:30 p.m.; Zoom

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

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.

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

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 17th, 5-6:30 p.m.; The Graduate School, Room 2328

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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