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Ph.D. Connections Career Conference: Networking in Preparation for Attending a Conference

Online

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 work for you, and demystifying the process. The session will include specific […]

Ph.D. Connections Career Conference: Talking Outside Your Field—Explaining Your Research During Your Industry Job Search

Online

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. Career Coach Tim Cavnar in an in-depth discussion of how to talk outside […]

Ph.D. Connections Career Conference: Harnessing Generative AI for Professional Excellence—Strategies and Applications

Online

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 the rapidly changing landscape of the professional world and job market, staying ahead of the curve […]

Ph.D. Connections Career Conference Keynote Address: Finding My Voice—A Journey of Self-Advocacy and Belonging in Academia and Beyond

Amphitheatre, 4th Floor, Rackham Building 915 East Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

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 hurdles and celebrating triumphs. Beyond personal experiences, it invites exploration of the shared lessons we learn on […]

Ph.D. Connections Career Conference: Networking Lunch

Assembly Hall, 4th Floor, Rackham Building 915 East Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

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 career conference designed to support doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows in their exploration of career […]

Ph.D. Connections Career Conference: Careers for Humanities Panel + Networking

East Conference Room, 4th Floor, Rackham Building 915 East Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

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, followed by an opportunity to meet in small groups with individual panelists. The panelists will be available to network […]

Ph.D. Connections Career Conference: Careers for Social Sciences Panel + Networking

West Conference Room, 4th Floor, Rackham Building 915 East Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Panelists represent the Great Lakes Regional Center of the National Wildlife Federation, Google, ghSMART, and the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Biographies coming soon! The first hour will be a facilitated panel discussion, comprised of Ph.D. holders working in different industries, followed by an opportunity to meet in small groups with individual panelists. […]

Ph.D. Connections Career Conference: Careers for STEM + Networking

Amphitheatre and Assembly Hall, 4th Floor, Rackham Building 915 East Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Panelists represent JB Ashtin, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Takeda. Biographies are coming soon! The first hour will be a facilitated panel discussion, comprised of Ph.D. holders working in different industries, followed by an opportunity to meet in small groups with individual panelists. The panelists will be available to network with until 3:30 p.m. Please feel […]

April 2024 Postdoctoral Orientation

Online

Each month, an orientation session is offered for all new postdoctoral research fellows, and those with a new postdoctoral research fellow appointment in the U-M human resources system within the past two months at the University of Michigan. The orientation session includes information about the role of postdocs, working with your P.I./supervisor, campus resources, benefits […]

DEI Certificate Program Ceremony and Reception 2024

Auditorium, 1st Floor, Rackham Building 915 East Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

On behalf of the Rackham Graduate School and Rackham’s Professional Development Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certificate Program (DEICP), it gives us great pleasure to recognize and celebrate our participants earning their DEI certificates this term. The in-person ceremony will be held at the Rackham Auditorium, with a reception immediately following in Assembly Hall on the […]