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Child Care Subsidy Application Workshop

Online

Overview of the Child Care Subsidy application process and eligibility criteria. This workshop is part of the Rackham North Workshop Series although graduate students from all campuses are welcome to attend. Registration is required at https://myumi.ch/RWWnm. We want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accommodation would promote your full participation […]

Coffee Chats for Graduate Students: Negotiation Basics

Online

We are offering a series of virtual coffee chats for the graduate student community, hosted by Rackham's embedded University Career Center career counselor. The topic for this session is negotiation -- something that many people feel unprepared for, especially during the job search process. We'll talk through the steps involved in salary negotiation, as well […]

Career Exploration Tools for STEM

Online

The first step in career exploration is simply making the decision to start. However, figuring out where and how to start can sometimes feel daunting. This workshop will focus on career exploration tools and resources for graduate and postdoctoral trainees in STEM disciplines. We will cover: How to reflect on your skills, interests, and values […]

NSF INTERN Supplemental Opportunity Program Info Session

Online

The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently launched the INTERN Supplemental Opportunity Program to support fellows in the Graduate Research Fellowship Program and students funded by their research mentors' NSF grants who are interested in participating in an internship. This information and question and answer session is for eligible doctoral students who are exploring internship opportunities […]

Navigating Difficult Conversations: Communicating Across Difference

Online

In this interactive session, Rackham experts in conflict resolution will discuss the ways in which conflict can manifest in our academic and personal spheres and will explore strategies to navigate and address difficult conversations. You will leave with concrete strategies for productive dialogue and clear communication, able to approach difficult conversations with more confidence in […]

Identifying and Translating STEM Skills into Non-Traditional Careers

Online

Employers are looking for transferable skills. Highlighting these skills in your professional portfolio or job application can set you apart from the competition. The challenge is that often transferable skills can be difficult to identify in yourself. In STEM disciplines, it is easy to fixate on your technical skill set. This session will cover: Reflecting […]

Demonstrating Your Commitment to Diversity

Online

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) aptitude is now highly valued by many employers, both within and beyond academe. This interactive workshop will: Show how employers are evaluating DEI in job interviews Provide opportunities for reflection on how you demonstrate your commitment to DEI Provide time for students to practice answering common interview questions related to […]

Career Exploration Tools for STEM

East Room, Pierpont Commons, North Campus 2101 Bonisteel Boulevard, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

The first step in career exploration is simply making the decision to start. However, figuring out where and how to start can sometimes feel daunting. This workshop will focus on career exploration tools and resources for graduate and postdoctoral trainees in STEM disciplines. We will cover: How to reflect on your skills, interests, and values […]

Designing and Creating Effective Posters

East Room, Pierpont Commons, North Campus 2101 Bonisteel Boulevard, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

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. Join us for a two-part workshop to learn best practices for: […]

Delivering an Engaging Poster Presentation

Center Room, Pierpont Commons, North Campus 2101 Bonisteel Boulevard, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

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. Join us for a two-part workshop to learn best practices for: […]