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Ph.D. Connections Career Conference: Careers for Humanities Panel + Networking
Panelists represent the Mellon Foundation, Human Rights First, Hanover Research, and the University of Michigan Ginsberg Center. Biographies coming soon! The first hour will be a facilitated panel discussion, comprised of Ph.D. holders working in different industries,...Ph.D. Connections Career Conference: Networking Lunch
Join us for an informal networking lunch with keynote speaker Roshni Rao and the panelists in the afternoon sessions. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your professional network with peers and professionals in a low-pressure environment. Ph.D. Connections is a...Ph.D. Connections Career Conference Keynote Address: Finding My Voice—A Journey of Self-Advocacy and Belonging in Academia and Beyond
This keynote dives into the experience of an international scholar navigating complex academic pathways and career choices. It offers a fresh perspective on forging a unique path with confidence and self-advocacy, engaging the audience with anecdotes of overcoming...Ph.D. Connections Career Conference: Harnessing Generative AI for Professional Excellence—Strategies and Applications
In this session, we will learn the potential of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools in various professional settings and how to integrate these tools into your career and professional development, including career exploration and job searches. As we navigate...Ph.D. Connections Career Conference: Talking Outside Your Field—Explaining Your Research During Your Industry Job Search
Are you a Ph.D. student seeking non-tenure-track or industry jobs? Do you struggle to explain your research to non-experts? Are you worried that employers won’t see the value of your doctoral experiences? This workshop is for you! Join University Career Center...Ph.D. Connections Career Conference: Networking in Preparation for Attending a Conference
Conferences are a great opportunity to connect with others and grow your network. We also know that the idea of networking brings up questions (and anxiety!) for many, so we’ll spend time talking through approaches to networking, how to leverage networking tools that...Ph.D. Connections Career Conference—Taming the Impostor: Navigating the Ph.D. to Professional Job Search
Embarking on the transition from Ph.D. student to professional can be daunting, often accompanied by the emergence of impostor thoughts and feelings. This session provides a space for participants to discuss and explore the complexities of this challenge openly....Rackham Graduate Exercises
Earning a graduate degree is a major achievement—one of life’s landmark occasions, a time when graduates, family members, and friends gather to celebrate past and future. To mark this academic milestone, those receiving master’s or doctoral degrees through the Rackham...The Cost of a Mango in January
Alexa White, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, investigates sustainable agriculture and has earned recognition for her wider efforts in support of environmental justice.