Grad Grow Learning Opportunities

From the Chronicle of Higher Education, this article is a useful read for those entering graduate school and a great reminder for those already in the thick of their programs. It covers 10 tips to help graduate students set themselves up for success, some more obvious (time management skills) and some less so (don't waste your time competing).

If you need to book a room for an event on campus, check out 25Live. 25Live is an enterprise-class, web-based event calendaring, scheduling, and publishing system. 25live can be used  to request classrooms and spaces on campus for academic or non-academic events.

This comprehensive Writer's Toolkit from the American Association of Medical Colleges is designed to assist in the process of scientific writing and publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals. The Toolkit explains how to plan a scholarly project and conduct a literature search.

From the UC Berkeley Career Center, this set of resources aims to provide PhD students with an understanding of the academic job search process from the side of employers. The resources compiled here offer a clear picture of the entire hiring process, from the initial job announcement to negotiating an offer. Peruse this website before beginning your academic job search!

Being a graduate student requires sophisticated and often non-intuitive academic skills. The Center for Teaching and Learning offers several resources geared specifically towards graduate students interested in boosting their academic skills, including individual coaching. Check out this website to learn more about creating structure and balance in your academic and personal life and to maximize your time at Stanford.