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Career Paths for Ph.D.s in Humanities and Humanistic Social Sciences Seminar in June

April 29, 2013 | By Daphna Atias, Ph.D. Candidate, English Language and Literature

Journalist and Ph.D. candidate Joshua Rothman recently pointed out that graduate school produces students "capable of having complicated, inconclusive thoughts about nearly any subject."[1] This is true: I find myself wracked with indecision at the grocery store, unable to choose which yogurt to buy without worrying about the extent to which my choice upholds media-driven constructions of gender. And yet, one area that we often fail to think about in depth is the set of…

What Is Professional Development at Rackham?

April 19, 2013 | By Paula D. Wishart, Professional Development, Rackham Graduate School

Rackham supports graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in developing strategies, plans and networks to be successful in their professional development during their U-M experience, and as they transition into their careers. To achieve this, we focus on three key areas: core skill development, career development, and job search skill development. The video below provides more detail. To read more blog posts by Paula, visit http://www.rackham.umich.edu/blog/author/pwishart/ Paula Wishart leads our Professional Development area. You will see…

Presenting Your Professional Self: Your Manifested Story

February 21, 2013 | By Amy Homkes-Hayes, Coordinator, The Career Center

I often get asked by graduate students what makes for compelling presentation to employers in resumes, CVs, cover letters, and interviews. Great presentation starts with knowing yourself. Here are three things I recommend doing as you manifest your story in your presentation. 1. By trying to be everything, you are nothing Sounds somewhat existential, right? Many times I hear from graduate students who, when exploring skills and strengths, argue they are situational. In other words,…

Day in the Life of Doctor Eagle

February 8, 2013 | By W. Ethan Eagle, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Mechanical Engineering

Hi, my name is Dr. Eagle. Oh, who am I kidding, I’ve been a doctor for like 9 months, so you can totally call me Ethan. I finished my Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering in April of 2012 and my career goals are to eventually get a faculty position at an R1 (that means research-focused) institution. In the meantime, I’ve got an awesome job working for the Department of Mechanical Engineering, for my boss Dr. Margaret…

Arts of Citizenship Funding Opportunity: Graduate Student Grants

November 13, 2012 | By Elizabeth Werbe, Associate Director of Arts of Citizenship, Rackham Graduate School

The Arts of Citizenship program is delighted to announce a Request for Proposals for its 2013 Graduate Student Grants in Public Scholarship and Social Practice. This is an excellent opportunity for Rackham graduate students in the arts, design, and humanities to conceive and carry out creative and scholarly projects with civic and cultural organizations that address real-world challenges and enhance students’ professional development. Students interested in collaborating with community partners to co-create work with mutually-beneficial…

Take Our Poll: Career Aspirations

November 9, 2012 | By Natalie Bartolacci, Program Manager, Rackham Graduate School

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Advanced Writing for Graduate Students: Applications Due November 16th

November 9, 2012 | By Alan Hogg, Lecturer, Sweetland Center for Writing

Looking for extra help with your academic writing? If yes, Sweetland Center for Writing offers a course that may be of interest to you. Offered during winter term, the course is designed for graduate students who have made significant progress in their degree program and are thinking ahead to larger, ongoing writing projects: a prospectus, conference paper, article, or groundwork for a dissertation. The first four weeks of the course will be spent in a…

Meaningful Minute (the post you can read in a minute; it will CHANGE YOUR LIFE): Time Management

October 31, 2012 | By Paula D. Wishart, Professional Development, Rackham Graduate School

I’ve been told by a lot of people in the Graduate Student Professional Development community (and most recently the Dean, so now I am on it …) that time management is a huge issue for Professional Development (heretofore referred to as PD – so remember it). Here is one of the best summaries of how I organize myself (with a few extra items), so check it out: http://chronicle.com/blogs/profhacker/my-personal-productivity-rules/41766 My three actionable takeaways for you, oh…

Getting Ready to Defend

October 24, 2012 | By Donna M. Huprich, Director, Academic Records and Dissertations, Rackham Graduate School

Are you planning to defend your dissertation soon? Uncertain about completing your requirements? You’ll need to get acquainted with our Dissertation Handbook and Dissertation Format Guidelines. Another helpful reference is the Dissertation Self-Editing Checklist. If the formatting is difficult or you would like assistance creating a template, the Knowledge Navigation Center (KNC) on the 2nd floor of the Graduate Library can help! KNC provides one-on-one assistance free of charge. They accept walk-ins or take appointments…

Preparing Future Faculty Conference – Getting Ready for an Academic Career

October 15, 2012 | By Karishma Collette, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Center for Research on Learing and Teaching

At the 10th annual Preparing Future Faculty conference, job seekers gained valuable insight into faculty worklife, and were advised on what it takes to get an academic job at different types of institutions. Students interacted with faculty at comprehensive, liberal arts and community colleges, and major research institutions, and reported that these conversations broadened their knowledge of academic career options. Several participants indicated that the conference met its goal of demystifying the job search and…

New Workshops for Grad Students: “Publish Not Perish: Tools for Success”

October 8, 2012 | By Doreen Bradley, Director of User Education Initiatives, University of Michigan Library

Are you a graduate student? Does the idea of publishing your work leave you feeling nervous or unsure of what to do? Please join us for “Publish, Not Perish: Tools for Success,” a series of workshops during the fall and winter semesters that will help you navigate the challenges every new academic author faces, including understanding copyright, sharing your research and teaching materials effectively, establishing a professional presence online, considering when to start publishing, selecting…

Upcoming Workshops for Dissertation Writers

October 8, 2012 | By Melissa Gomis, Instructional Technology Librarian, University Library

Are you working on a dissertation or thesis? The Graduate Library has several upcoming workshops to help you navigate the dissertation writing process including: formatting your dissertation, understanding copyrights, and organizing your citations. These sessions are free and are held in the Faculty Exploratory (2nd Floor Hatcher). To see session details and to register visit http://ttc.iss.lsa.umich.edu/ttc/sessions/upcoming/sponsor/university-library/

Register to Vote!

September 26, 2012 | By Natalie Bartolacci, Program Manager, Rackham Graduate School

The Michigan Secretary of State will have its mobile branch office on campus in front of the Michigan League on Friday, September 28 and will be open for business from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Although the primary focus of this visit is voter registration, they are equipped to handle most regular Secretary of State services. Tuesday, November 6 is Election Day. If you have not yet registered to vote in Michigan, you have until…

Alumni Association Fall Career Call-Ins

September 24, 2012 | By Laura Turner, Senior Career Manager, Alumni Association

The Alumni Association’s career program will be featuring another round of Career Call-In teleseminars starting September 25th at 12:00 pm EDT. The call-ins are free for all AAUM members and students. Can’t make the call at the scheduled time? Register anyway and you will receive details on how to access the archived recording. Tuesday, September 25 Twitter (and Other Social Media) for Your Career Master the art of creating online buzz with your professional brand…

Video: How to Do a Literature Review

September 13, 2012 | By Natalie Bartolacci, Program Manager, Rackham Graduate School

If you haven’t done a literature review or would like to brush up on the basics, you are invited to view a video of the “How to Do a Literature Review” workshop. Conducted by Chris Feak of the English Language Institute (ELI) on campus, this video will help you get started on your literature review process. Due to copyright considerations, electronic copies of the materials referenced in the video cannot be shared. For paper copies…

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