Practice the art of informational interviews and make connections with other grad students in this preview of the popular d.school course, Designing the Professional.
Kathy Davies, lecturer and managing director, d.life Lab
Join the virtual session at 12PM on Thurs., Apr. 23 via Zoom. A Zoom meeting link will be emailed to you once you register for the session.
AI for Earth and the Environment
How can AI and machine learning be leveraged to mitigate the impact of human activities on earth’s natural systems? Learn about data science tools and strategies being used to safeguard our water supply, feed the worldwide human population, and promote greater biodiversity and global sustainability.
Lucas Joppa, Chief Environmental Officer, Microsoft
This interactive, two-session workshop provides tools and processes for PhD students to identify and communicate professional interests and transferable skills for careers beyond the professoriate. You will explore your interests and skills, translate your current experiences to audiences outside of academia, and initiate a plan to develop professional connections. You will work out your ideas in conversation with your graduate peers. The workshop will be especially useful for students who are early in their exploration of careers.
This interactive, two-session workshop provides tools and processes for PhD students to identify and communicate professional interests and transferable skills for careers beyond the professoriate. You will explore your interests and skills, translate your current experiences to audiences outside of academia, and initiate a plan to develop professional connections. You will work out your ideas in conversation with your graduate peers. The workshop will be especially useful for students who are early in their exploration of careers.
Get valuable hands-on experience with essential tools for career exploration.
By participating in this program, you will:
Learn how to negotiate with colleagues, bosses, partners, friends, clients, and many others.
Through a dynamic mix of theory, demonstration, and practice, this two-session workshop provides a solid foundation for more principled, persuasive, and successful negotiation in a variety of contexts.
Negotiation Matters will take place on the following two Tuesdays: Feb. 4 & 11 from 4 - 8 PM. Due to the workshop's interactive format, full participation in both sessions is required.
In this workshop, we will discuss everything from how to identify a postdoc position that fits your values and interests, through to how to apply, interview for, and land the ideal position.
John Boothroyd, PhD, associate vice provost for graduate education, VPGE, and professor, Microbiology and Immunology
This interactive workshop will be followed by dinner and networking.
Thriving as a Community Engaged Scholar: A Professional Development Series for Graduate Students is a series designed for Stanford graduate students interested in exploring both academic (tenure-line) and alternative academic career paths with a focus on community-engaged research.
November Focus: Publishing, Presenting, and Finding Funding for Community-Engaged Research
In this session, Dr. Antero Garcia will provide guidance and answer questions about publishing and presenting research and finding funding as a community engaged scholar.
The BEAM Consulting series is designed to deepen your understanding of management consulting while also honing your case interview skills. An employer will take us through an entire case and framework. The series will feature management consulting firms that work with clients in life sciences, tech, healthcare, and finance. About the Employer Keystone brings together Strategists, Economists and Experts to tackle complex issues for technology- and science-driven companies.
Thriving as a Community Engaged Scholar: A Professional Development Series for Graduate Students is a series designed for Stanford graduate students interested in exploring both academic (tenure-line) and alternative academic career paths with a focus on community-engaged research.
October Focus: Preparing for the Academic Job Market as a Community-Engaged Scholar
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