Teaching and Career Preparation Workshops

Engineering Cafes: Engineering Cafes return online via Zoom video conferencing with a two-part “Writer’s Toolkit” (Jan.19)  focused on the basics of effective engineering writing. Additional Cafe topics include literature searches and reviews, professional emails, effective report structures, and concise writing, with registration opening throughout the semester. Click the link to learn more or register at our workshops page. Questions? Contact Katie Homar

Writing Workshops: Get a head start on your journal article, chapter, or paper. Our interactive online writing workshops start with a goal-setting and planning workshop (Jan. 20) and a workshop on organizing academic articles (Jan. 27). Additional topics include results/ discussion sections, lit reviews, abstracts, and introductions, with registration opening throughout the semester. Click the link to learn more or register at our workshops page. Questions? Contact Katie Homar.

Ahead of the Pack Development Series: For first-year graduate students, Ahead of the Pack is a comprehensive development series that supports your adjustment to graduate school. It provides sustained support, practice and feedback on key aspects of grad school and sets you on a path for success. Weekly sessions cover strategies for wellness, time management, communication, writing and career management, among other topics. Questions? Contact Stella Jackman-Ryan in the Graduate School. Register for Ahead of the Pack.

Professional Portfolio Design Development Series: Build your professional brand while you enhance your writing and visual design skills. In this multi-week virtual development series, participants will craft a variety of job application materials and personal statements that they can use in future job searches and to create an engaging online portfolio of their work. Learn more here or register at our workshops page. Questions? Contact  Katie Homar.

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