October 2019
Focus Group for First-Year Master’s Students
Rackham is conducting focus groups to better understand the first-year experience of our master's students. All participants will receive a $10 digital Amazon gift card. Dinner will be provided. Registration is required at myumi.ch/Nxpr3.
Find out more »Focus Group for First-Year Ph.D. Students: North Campus
Rackham is conducting focus groups to better understand the first-year experience of our Ph.D. students. All participants will receive a $10 digital Amazon gift card upon completion of the session. Dinner will be provided. Registration is required at myumi.ch/O4X1w. 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. Please let us know as soon as possible in…
Find out more »Rackham North: Knowing Your Strengths
Do you have the opportunity to do what you do best every day? Research shows that knowing and focusing on your strengths helps to increase your engagement and satisfaction at work. Learn how using a strengths-based approach will help you to achieve higher levels of overall personal well-being, productivity, and professional success. As a pre-requisite of this workshop, you will take the Gallup Strengths assessment to learn your top five strengths. The registration deadline for this session is October 24…
Find out more »November 2019
Rackham North: Exploring Alternative Methods of Translating Research
Workshop: 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., East Room, Pierpont Commons Research Remix: 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Gallery, Duderstadt Center (Exhibit: Ripple Effect) Communication and dissemination of research often comes in the form of a paper, poster, or presentation. In this workshop, we will explore alternative methods of displaying research and arts research through media such as installations, performance, and other creative options. Dorsey Kauffmann, artist and scientist from the University of Arizona, will discuss her project Ripple Effect on…
Find out more »December 2019
Establishing a Positive Relationship with Your Research Advisor
The advisor/advisee relationship is critical to graduate student success. Participants in this workshop will reflect on the roles that their advisor plays in their graduate education, as well as the importance of establishing a broader network of support. We will also discuss a process for developing and agreeing upon shared expectations with your advisor so that you set yourself up for a positive working relationship. This workshop is designed for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Space is limited. For faculty…
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