Have you ever succeeded at an academic task even though you were convinced that you wouldn't do well? Do you dread others evaluating your work or avoid opportunities for critical feedback? Do you have trouble accepting praise or acknowledging your accomplishments? Do you worry about being exposed as an academic fraud? Have you ever questioned […]
Racial microaggressions can be uniquely harmful to their targets, and yet we often find ourselves skirting around this subset of microaggressions due to discomfort in openly discussing race, racism, and white supremacy. In this workshop we hope to foster an intellectually humble environment within which we can unpack racial microaggressions, address common barriers to intervening […]
A collaboration between the University Career Center and the Rackham Professional Development and Engagement Team, Gear Your Career is an annual professional development and resource sharing event. Please join us for an exciting and engaging lecture and Q&A session presented by the Ph.D. Comic, Jorge Cham. Jorge is the best-selling and Emmy-nominated creator of Ph.D. […]
This workshop is open to all graduate students seeking guidance around interviewing for positions beyond tenure track roles, which can differ greatly from the academic job search process. It meets the needs of those applying to the Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program. The workshop will focus on preparing graduate students to navigate the interview process, […]
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 […]
This session, which is geared towards domestic graduate students, will help prepare for tax season and answer questions. Registration is required at https://myumi.ch/73xbb. We want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accommodation would promote your full participation in this event, please follow the registration link to indicate your accommodation requirements. […]
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 […]
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 […]
How do you assess whether organizations are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)? Join us to learn about how to assess various aspects of an organization’s culture during the job and internship search process through a DEI lens. During this session, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss the challenges of navigating this process and […]
“Networking” is a word that’s thrown around a lot, but what does it really mean? In this coffee chat for graduate students, we’ll unpack what networking is, why it’s useful, and some strategies to make it worthwhile. In particular, we’ll focus on informational interviewing as a valuable approach to gathering career-related information, in addition to […]