Presenting Rackham Connect's first annual networking event! Join us for a virtual game night to connect Rackham students and Rackham alumni with friendly competition, networking, and prizes. Registration is required at https://myumi.ch/WJVdV. We want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accommodation would promote your full participation in this event, please […]
This workshop will meet the needs of those applying for the Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program, but is open to any graduate student seeking guidance around interviewing for positions beyond tenure track roles, which can differ greatly from the academic job search process. It will focus on preparing graduate students to navigate the interview process […]
There is a lot of talk about “inclusive leadership,” but many are left asking: What is it? Why is it important? How can I do it? This workshop will address these questions by presenting research on the specific traits, elements, and styles of inclusive leaders. Participants will be able to reflect on and share their […]
Every year, the Rackham Graduate School accepts applications for the King-Chávez-Parks (KCP) Future Faculty Fellowship (FFF). Offered through a grant from the State of Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, the KCP FFF Program provides funding to increase the pool of academically or economically disadvantaged candidates pursuing faculty teaching careers or approved administrative positions […]
The Biotech Career Development Program (BCDP) is a structured program designed to guide biomedical and life science graduate students (M.S. students and Ph.D. candidates), postdocs, and early-career scientists as they explore careers beyond the academic tenure track. Trainees accepted into the program will participate in workshops, career panels, and in-person networking socials to build career […]
As an 18th century sugar plantation turned historic site, Whitney Plantation welcomes thousands of visitors annually to discuss the experiences of enslaved Africans and their descendants on Louisiana plantations and the legacies of slavery that still impact our communities today. For many of the staff, this unique work becomes personal. During this interactive presentation, Director […]
Career exploration does NOT have to be painful or time-consuming! Much of the same technology used in daily life can be applied to learning about careers and making professional connections. This workshop will focus on using myIDP and other online resources to launch your career exploration. This workshop will cover: How to identify careers that […]
This workshop is for graduate students who want to learn more about informational interviewing. Some of the topics we will discuss include: What is an informational interview? Who should I talk to? How do I request an interview? How can I prepare for the conversation? What questions should I ask? How can I follow up? […]
The combined impact of the biotech, pharma, and healthcare industries on the future of human health outcomes is huge. Ph.D. degree holders have many career options within these industries in areas that are related to, but not limited to, scientific research. Panelists will discuss lessons from their career trajectories, describe their daily professional lives, and […]
Panelists will share insights about the business challenges they take on in their consulting roles. The session will speak to what is required to uncover solutions for clients, the skills drawn upon to address issues, and the approaches used to solve complex problems. You will gain a better sense of how advanced degrees from a […]