A RESOURCE AND OPPORTUNITY NEWSLETTER UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GRADUATE SCHOOL OFFICE OF GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT |
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July 14, 2021
TABLE OF CONTENTS Resources
for Graduate Students: Office of Graduate Professional Development Website Professional
Development Individual Consultations Funding,
Internships, and Other Opportunities Resource
Spotlight: GRAPES: Graduate and Postdoc Funding Search Engine |
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Resources for Graduate Students:
The Office of Graduate Professional Development (OGPD) recently launched a
new website featuring resources to help graduate students succeed in graduate
school and beyond. The website features the following resources:
Click here to visit
the OGPD homepage. Questions? Contact
Amanda Catron, Office of Graduate Professional Development |
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Professional Development Individual Consultations Looking for guidance and resources to aid in your professional development? Make an appointment to meet with the Office of Graduate Professional Development! Our office can help you explore resources
to build research and writing skills, find funding, start networking, revise your Individual Development Plan (IDP), and more. We can help you connect with synchronous and asynchronous professional development resources in a casual, supportive atmosphere. Ready to take the first step? Contact us today:
Online Career Connections Center (C3) Graduate Student Career Planning Appointments
The Career Connections Center (C3) provides Career Planning Appointments available for graduate students. A trained specialist from the C3 is available at the Graduate School to meet with students
virtually on Zoom. Graduate students are welcome to have curricula vitae or industry résumés reviewed, discuss academic and non-academic job searches, hone networking skills, or receive personalized help with other career-related questions. Please visit
C3's Gator CareerLink and make an appointment with
Jaime Harsell, Senior Assistant Director for Career Engagement, Career Connections Center. Click here for more information:
Professional Development Individual Consultations |
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Funding,
Internships, and Other Opportunities Doctoral Student Social Media Survey If you are a doctoral candidate at an institution in the U.S., please participate in this survey on doctoral candidate connectedness and social media use. The study examines doctoral candidates’
use of social media with peers and faculty, and also examines whether social media use influences sense of connectedness. The survey should take approximately 15-20 minutes.
Learn more and/or access the survey here:
Doctoral Student Social Media Survey Questions? Contact Krista Vaught at
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Stanford Postdoctoral Recruitment Initiative in Science and Medicine (PRISM) PRISM is an opportunity for select late-stage graduate students from broadly diverse backgrounds to explore postdoctoral training at Stanford. PRISM gives you direct support with support and initiatives
such as: interviewing with potential mentors, getting the inside scoop on postdoctoral training at Stanford from current postdocs, and even accessing professional development to score the best postdoc match for you. Students from backgrounds underrepresented
in academia are especially encouraged to apply. Fall PRISM cohort dates are October 13-16, 2021. Applications due: July 26, 2021. Learn more here:
Stanford PRISM Genentech: Postdoc Hiring Initiative: Open Call for Postdocs Genentech’s biomedical research organization is launching an open call for their postdoc program aimed at identifying top scientific talent, independent of a specific job posting for a given Genentech
scientist’s lab. Applicants are provided the freedom to select three potential Genentech postdoc mentors that they are most interested in working with in order to propel the next stage of their scientific career.
Applications due: July 30, 2021 at 5:30pm (PDT) Learn more here:
Genentech Postdocs |
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Introduction to Research Impact Friday, July 16 | 12 noon – 1 p.m. | Online Learn common metrics used to measure research impact and how you can improve your impact. Hosted by
UF HSCL| Register
here Tuesday, July 20 | 12 noon – 1 p.m. | Online Apply your R skills, get feedback, and connect with the greater #RStats community. Hosted by
UF HSCL| Register
here Wednesday, July 21 | 12 noon – 11 p.m. | Online Learn all the ways to use Mendeley, a citation management program, to import references. Hosted by
UF HSCL| Register
here Introduction to Systematic Reviews Thursday, July 22 | 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Online Learn about systematic reviews, their purpose, and how to conduct a review. Hosted by
UF HSCL| Register
here Qualtrics @UF: Getting Started Tuesday, July 27 | 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Online Learn to create and edit a basic survey, distribute surveys, view results, manage reports, and more. Hosted by
UFIT | Register
here Writing Reusable and Modular Code Tuesday, July 27 | 12 noon – 1 p.m. | Online Learn the principles of writing ‘clean’ code that is easier to read, maintain, and expand. Hosted by
UF HSCL| Register
here Qualtrics @UF: Beyond the Basics Thursday, July 29 | 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Online Learn to use skip, display, branches, question randomization, piped text, embedded data, and more.
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Workplace Dynamics: Team Skills Monday, July 19 | 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. | Online Learn key teamwork skills and how to help teams through rough spots, conflict, and growing pains Hosted by
NIH OITE | Register
here Wednesday, July 21 | 9 a.m. – 12 noon | Online Learn key communication and motivation techniques to create an effective work climate. Hosted by
UF HR | Register
here Wednesday, July 28 | 9 a.m. – 12 noon | Online Develop skills to create a team environment where all members are valued and nurtured. |
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Dissertation Support Space for Graduate Students Thursdays, Summer C | 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Online Find support and accountability through writing discussions with other graduate students. Hosted by
UF CWC | Register
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Virtual International Tea Time Wednesday, July 14 | 5 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. | Online Reflect on the coping skills that are culturally meaningful to you and learn some from other students. Hosted by
UF CWC | Register
here Mindfulness Sessions with GatorWell Thursday, July 15 | 3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | GatorWell Conference Room (Reitz Union, Suite 1100) Tuesday, August 3 | 3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | GatorWell Conference Room (Reitz Union, Suite 1100) Wednesday, August 4 | 4:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. |Lake Alice by the Baughman Center Learn and practice mindfulness strategies from mindful walking to belly breathing. Hosted by
GatorWell | Register
here Developing Your Emotional Intelligence for Workplace Effectiveness Friday, July 16 | 9 a.m. – 12 noon | Online Discover ways to strengthen relationships, build networks, and find common ground. Hosted by
UF HR | Register
here Calming the Storm: Learn actions you can take and build your toolkit Tuesday, July 20 | 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Online Learn crisis survival and distress tolerance skills from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
Hosted by
UF CWC | Register
here Wednesday, July 21 | 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Online Join this interactive workshop for an honest exploration of how Imposter Syndrome impacts you. Hosted by
UF CWC | Register
here Monday, July 26 | 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Online Learn ways to identify your priorities and develop effective strategies to accomplish your goals. Hosted by
UF HR | Register
here Calming the Storm: Practice radical acceptance, willingness, and mindfulness Tuesday, July 27 | 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Online Discover and practice helpful techniques to improve your ability to handle stressful situations. Hosted by
UF CWC | Register
here Thursday, July 29 | 9 a.m. – 12 noon | Online Explore ways to overcome resistance to change, including personal resilience. |
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Thursday, July 29 | 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Online Explore systems of power and privilege to promote more inclusive and equitable work environments. |
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Mondays | 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. | Online Thursdays | 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Online Write Time is a biweekly virtual drop-in writing hour for graduate students to dedicate time to write.
Hosted by
UF OGPD | Access Zoom links
here Wednesdays | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Online Writing Wednesdays is a weekly writing space to help you progress towards your writing goals. Hosted by
UF OGDI
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Monday, July 19- Sunday, July 25 | Asynchronous | Online Explore methods to create and implement flexible assessments in the learning environment. Hosted by
UFIT | Register
here Tuesday, July 20 | 9 a.m. – 12 noon | Online Build and practice active listening skills to improve communication effectiveness. Hosted by
UF HR | Register
here E-Learning @UF: Build & Design Tuesday, July 20 | 9 a.m. – 12 noon | Online Learn how to create and update an engaging online course on UF’s e-Learning system (Canvas). Hosted by
UFIT | Register
here E-Learning @UF: Facilitate & Engage Thursday, July 22 | 9 a.m. – 12 noon | Online Explore the powerful tools for providing effective feedback and assessing student progress on Canvas. Hosted by
UFIT | Register
here Talking Science: Designing and Delivering Successful
Oral Presentations Thursday, July 22 | 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. | Online Learn key presentation skills such as structure, successful slides, confidence, and answering questions. Hosted by
NIH OITE | Register
here Monday, July 26- Sunday, August 1 | Asynchronous | Online Learn best practices for engaging online learners through producing quality videos. Hosted by
UFIT | Register
here Monday, July 26, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. and Thursday, July 29, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Online Explore ILTs to clarify your beliefs about leadership and how those beliefs impact your leadership roles. Hosted by
CIRTL | Register
here Designing a Course Based on Your Research Expertise Thursday, July 29 | 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Online Join to hear a panel of grad students and postdocs share their experiences building courses. |
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Putting Students First: Faculty Life at Community Colleges Wednesday, July 14 | 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. | Online Learn about careers in community colleges including job search and application processes. Hosted by
UF OGPD | Register
here Wednesday, July 14 | 3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Online Get real-time support for starting and/or polishing your resume. Hosted by
UF C3 | Register
here CVs, Resumes, and Cover Letters: Essential Job Search Documents Thursday, July 15 | 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. | Online Learn the basics of creating and structuring critical elements of CVs, resumes, and cover letters. Hosted by
NIH OITE | Register
here How to Identify a Career Path That's Right For You Friday, July 16 | 12 noon – 1 p.m. | Online Learn ways to identify and search for nonacademic career options that would be a good fit for you. Hosted by
Beyond the Professoriate | Register
here Stumble Through the Jungle: A Circuitous Path to Medical Writing Wednesday, July 21 | 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. | Online Learn from Dr. Leah Colvin’s journey from academia to industry positions, such as medical writing. Hosted by
UF OGPD | Register
here Wednesday, July 21 | 3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Online Get real-time support for starting or improving your LinkedIn profile. Hosted by
UF C3 | Register
here An Introduction to the Field of Fundraising Thursday, July 22 | 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. | Online Learn the types of skills needed to succeed in non-profit positions that involve fundraising. Hosted by
UF C3 | Register
here How to Conduct a Successful Job Search So That You Can Get Paid for Your Skills and Education Friday, July 23 | 12 noon – 1 p.m. | Online Learn common mistakes PhDs make in job searches & a process that will help move you forward. Hosted by
Beyond the Professoriate | Register
here Wednesday, July 28 | 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Online Get real-time support for starting and/or polishing your resume. Hosted by
UF C3 | Register
here Thursday, July 29 | 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. | Online Learn search strategies such as networking, creating resumes, preparing for interviews, and more. |
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Resource Spotlight:
GRAPES: Graduate and Postdoc Funding Search Engine The
University of California, Los Angeles hosts
GRAPES, a search engine for graduate and postdoc funding. Students from any university may search for awards from among 625 scholarships, grants, fellowships, and postdoctoral awards.
Searches may be narrowed by amount, academic level, award type, citizenship status, and more. GRAPES is free-to-search for applicants to any graduate program, to graduate
students working on a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation, and to postdoc scholars.
Click here for more information:
GRAPES: Graduate and Postdoc Funding Search Engine |
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OFFICE OF GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GRADUATE SCHOOL 129 Grinter Hall 1523 Union Road POB 115500 Gainesville FL 32611 352 273 3143 Questions or comments? Contact
Amanda Catron, Office of Graduate Professional Development.
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