iJobs and CAPS Workshop: Managing Conflict and Having Difficult Conversations  Learn how to start those difficult conversations such as with your PI on wanting to do an internship or changing something about your thesis project. You can also use the skills we will learn with your future boss about compensation packages or a project not … Read More

The ABT (And, But, Therefore) Framework Speaker:     Randy Olson, PhD Scientist, Filmmaker, and Science Communication Strategist       Do you struggle to clearly communicate your research to broader audiences, reviewers, or collaborators? Join us for a university-wide training session with Randy Olson, PhD as he guides us through the ABT (And, But, Therefore) Framework, a simple, powerful … Read More

iJOBS Workshop: Professionalism Skills to Succeed in Industry and Academic Environments This workshop will help PhD students and postdocs learn the professionalism behaviors needed to succeed in both academic settings and industry roles. Participants will explore expectations around communication, workplace etiquette, teamwork, accountability, and ethical conduct. The session will also address navigating feedback, understanding organizational … Read More

iJOBS Workshop: Effective Mentoring of Undergraduates in Research This active learning workshop for PhD students, Postdoctoral Fellows and faculty will use techniques and case study discussions in breakout sessions to teach tools and skills to better mentor undergraduate students in a research setting.  Attendees will also reflect upon approaches they would use to mentor trainees … Read More