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Rackham/Sweetland Workshops on Writing: Writing with ChatGPT

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

This workshop will provide students with techniques for graduate writing with ChatGPT. We will start with a brief overview of current academic conversations about ChatGPT, authorship, and citation, and we will consider how disciplinary contexts might shape these conversations. We will then practice a series of prompts and writing exercises graduate students can use while […]

Creating and Presenting a Conference Poster

Online

Conference posters are for more than just communicating your research. While a good poster will help you tell a succinct story about your project, a great poster will serve as a platform for engaging in meaningful discussion with your audience and building your network. This session will cover: best practices for organizing a conference poster […]

March 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 […]

Anti-Racist Community Engagement Workshop

Tappan Room, 2nd Floor, Michigan Union 530 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, United States

Anti-Racist Community Engagement is an advanced interactive workshop for participants who are already familiar with both community engagement and anti-racism. We recommend the Ginsberg Center's Foundations of Community Engagement workshop as a prerequisite. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of white supremacy in higher education community engagement, discuss various anti-racist practices to resist white supremacy […]

Ph.D. Connections Career Conference—Taming the Impostor: Navigating the Ph.D. to Professional Job Search

Online

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. Through evidence-based strategies and collaborative dialogue, attendees will gain practical insights to effectively manage impostor experiences […]

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 […]