Academic & Professional Communication Series

Description

Workshop series for graduate students who seek to improve their academic and professional communication skills and public speaking abilities.

Fall Series

Each of the sessions focuses on a brief communication episode that students will frequently encounter during their academic career. Participants will bring a 200-word, typed draft of their statement, which they will be expected to present, receive feedback and coaching on and revise during the workshop.

Session 1 - Conference Cocktail Party: The Academic Introduction
Practice networking with scholars at academic conferences by developing effective ways to introduce yourself at our “Conference Cocktail Party.”

Session 2 - Research Speed Dating: The One-Minute Research Speech
Join us for “Research Speed Dating” – a learning activity designed to help graduate students describe their research effectively, concisely, and learn about how their research is perceived by grant committees.

Session 3 - Portrait of a Teaching Philosopher: The One-Minute Teaching Philosophy
Graduate students are often asked to describe their approach to teaching during academic job interviews. Receive feedback on your brief teaching statement during this session

Session 4 - My Dissertation Examines...
The description of your dissertation is probably the talk you will give most frequently during your graduate education. Join us to refine your research statement and practice presenting it to audiences both inside and outside your discipline.

Winter Series

Networking at Academic Conferences
Refine your interpersonal communication skills and prepare to network with colleagues at academic conferences

The Art of Creating and Presenting Posters
How do you present your research over and over and over again and keep it interesting? Learn about strategies used by experienced poster presenters.

Communication Strategies for Teams
Collaborative research or team teaching often involves complex communication challenges. Learn about strategies for building well functioning teams through case studies during this session.