Developing Core Skills
Graduate students and postdocs develop a variety of skills that help them to thrive in diverse academic and work environments. These skills often extend beyond experiences in the classroom or lab and can be translated to a variety of professional contexts. Click on the links below to discover more about each skill, explore resources for your skill development, and learn how to apply your student and postdoc experiences to diverse careers.
Career Development
Explore career opportunities, define your professional goals, and develop skills for a successful job search.
Collaboration
Develop skills to work effectively with other towards shared objectives and towards interdisciplinary engagement.
Communication
Learn how to effectively convey your research or ideas to a variety of audiences in both written and oral contexts.
Content Expertise
Establish mastery of knowledge and methodologies in your academic discipline.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Create spaces that value diverse social identities and that promote access and belonging.
Leadership
Demonstrate the ability to create positive change through motivating others and accomplishing goals.
Personal Well-Being
Find deeper meaning, balance, and purpose in your professional and personal journey.
Teaching
Engage learners more effectively through an exploration of teaching and learning best practices.