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What I Learned at Teaching Careers Week

Missed some or all of Teaching Careers Week? Not to fear! Read on for the takeaways from each session.
By Nathaly Martinez | | Professionalization, Teaching
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Why Do I Want to Apply to UTC?

Want to become an instructor at college level and hone your teaching skills? Join our Fall-Winter UTC cohorts!
By Judy Zhu | | Teaching, Professionalization
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Looking Ahead to Teaching Careers Week

Unsure what Teaching Careers Week has to offer? Here is a rundown of the schedule and what to expect from this whole week's worth of career development events!
By Kristoffer Ekroll | | Professionalization, Advice

Reflecting on Your Teaching

Spring is an ideal time to reflect on the goals you met and the challenges you encountered while teaching over the past year.
By Anne Sullivan | | Professionalization
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My Different Roles in the Graduate Student Mentorship Program

Mentorship is crucial to the graduate student experience. Learn why I became a part of the Graduate Student Mentorship Program and why you should get involved, too.
By Camila Alvarez | | Professionalization

Learning as a GSMP Mentor

I value the experiences I gained as a peer mentor for the Graduate Student Mentorship Program (GSMP), and I would like to share my experiences for anyone considering the position for next year.
By Jose Alvarez | | Professionalization

Why I Enjoy Being a Graduate Student Resource Center Lead Consultant

One of the Graduate Student Resource Center Lead Consultants reflects on why he enjoys working in the Resource Center and how it has helped him prepare for his professional future.
By Kristoffer Ekroll | | Professionalization, Wellness
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Why I Enjoy Being a Writing Consultant

The Graduate Writing Center’s Lead Consultant reflects on why she enjoys working in the writing center and how it has helped her prepare for her professional future
By Lauren Hammond | | Writing, Professionalization
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What I Learned at Career Pathways Week

We attended Career Pathways Week and learned a lot! Here is a brief summary of our experiences attending this amazing series of workshops and panels dedicated to finding a career in non-academic professions.
By Kristoffer Ekroll | | Professionalization, Advice
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Get Ready for the Grad Slam Semi-Finals!

It's an exciting return to in-person competition for Grad Slam! Find out about the plan for in-person semi-finals on February 22nd and 23rd.
By Laura McGeehan | | Events, Professionalization
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Looking Ahead to Career Pathways Week

Join us at Career Pathways Week to connect with professionals and learn how to navigate the professional job market! Read this week's blog post to get the breakdown of panels and workshops.
By Nathaly Martinez | | Professionalization, Events

It's Time for GRAD SLAM!

UCR's 2023 Grad Slam competition is on! Take advantage of training and feedback opportunities and submit your preliminary video summarizing your research in three minutes or less.
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Best Practices for Networking in Graduate School

Friends, As the calendar year draws to a close, many of us will enjoy a break from classes as we reflect on the past year and anticipate the year to come. The holiday season is often a time to focus on relationships, as exemplified by the traditions of gift giving, service, and large, communal meals...
By Matt Arthur | | Advice, Professionalization
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What I Learned at Academic Pathways Week

Graduating within the next year? Wondering how to get started on your journey into academia post graduate school? You may be looking for the right post-doc for you or you may be getting ready to apply to academic positions. Well do not worry, the Graduate Student Resource Center has you covered. This month the GSRC...
By Nathaly Martinez | | Professionalization
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Looking Ahead to Academic Pathways Week

Are you thinking about continuing in academia after graduating? Do you feel uncertain about the prospects of entering the academic job market? Would you like to hear people sharing their experiences from moving into academia? If so, you are in luck, for this quarter we have an entire week dedicated to these very questions. I...
By Kristoffer Ekroll | | Professionalization, Advice

PhD Spotlight: Patrick Thomas

We're closing out our annual Summer PhD Spotlight series with Dr. Patrick Thomas. Patrick has just completed his PhD in Plant Biology. What did you get your degree in, and what are you doing now? I received my PhD in Plant Biology and focused on understanding alfalfa’s resistance to whiteflies. A significant chunk of my...
By Alexis Smith | | Advice, Professionalization

PhD Spotlight: John Haberstroh

In the latest edition of our annual Summer PhD Spotlight series, we are chatting with Dr. John Haberstroh, who has just completed his PhD in History. What did you get your degree in, and what are you doing now? I completed my Ph.D. in History (Ancient Mediterranean) with a focus on ancient Greece in June...
By Alexis Smith | | Professionalization, Advice
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Meet the 22-23 GradSuccess Staff!

Introducing Your GradSuccess Team... We are starting off the 2022-23 academic year with some exciting changes in GradSuccess! [Image Description: A round green cartoon creature wearing a feathered hat bounces up and down and waves its arms in the air.] Pictured: This is how excited we are! First, please join us in welcoming a new...
By Hillary Jenks | | Professionalization

PhD Spotlight: Beth Kopacz

In the latest edition of our annual Summer PhD Spotlight series, we are chatting with Dr. Beth Kopacz, who has just completed her PhD in Ethnic Studies. What did you get your degree in, and what are you doing now? I have a PhD in Ethnic Studies, with a focus on Asian American studies, critical...
By Alexis Smith | | Professionalization, Advice

PhD Spotlight: Xiomara Forbez

In the latest edition of our annual Summer PhD Spotlight series, we are chatting with Dr. Xiomara Forbez, who has just completed her PhD in Critical Dance Studies. What did you get your degree in, and what are you doing now? My PhD is in Critical Dance Studies and I’m currently spending the summer doing...
By Alexis Smith | | Professionalization, Advice