Grad Grow Learning Opportunities

Want a quick overview of effective public speaking? This one-page PDF from the Oral Communication Program summarizes effective public speaking techniques. Get started by identifying your A.G.E. (Audience, Goal and Environment) and learn the anatomy of a good speech. Also listed are different ways to enhance your speaking style. A quick, useful reference for various public speaking scenarios.

The OAE selects over 150 student service providers each quarter as exam scribes, visual descriptionists, lab assistants, volunteer notetakers, and more. Create a Student Service Provider Profile, sign up for positions of interest, and wait to get to matched to jobs organized through the OAE! Help fellow students with labs, notetaking, exam scribing, etc. and get paid!

Hume Center Oral Communication Tutors work with graduate and undergraduate students on all aspects of public speaking and oral presentations, including brainstorming, delivery, and visual aids. This is a paid position for which graduate students from all disciplines are encouraged to apply. A two-unit training course is required; tutors ordinarily work 4-6 hours per week.

CIRTL’s mission is to enhance excellence in STEM undergraduate education by developing a faculty committed to implementing and advancing evidence-based teaching practices for diverse learners. 

Are you interested in improving your scientific talks? Looking for tips to boost your communication skills as a scientist? Look no further! This clear and accessible guide, produced by the Burroughs Wellcome Fund and suggested by Stanford's BioSci Careers website is an excellent tool to support your scientific communication skills. A simple, engaging pdf, this guide is essential for all scientists. 

Many Stanford courses welcome graduate students from a variety of departments and programs. This list of current courses from Explore Courses appears to align with Grad Grow's Communication competency and to be of interest to grad students broadly. Explore the list to find courses of interest to you and be sure to note any restrictions or pre-requisites.