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Professional Development Seminars
The Division of Graduate Education hosts a series of professional development seminars throughout the semester. These seminars are free and open to all current graduate students. Typically seminars last one hour and light refreshments will be served. Please check the schedule below.
Click here to view a list of previously recorded seminars from past semesters.
Fall 2008
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Speaker |
Title & Description |
Wednesday, October 22
4:00pm
SUB 235
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Dr. Steve Holmgren |
Effective Ways to Present Your Research
Dr. Holmgren will speak on how to present research in a conference setting. |
Thursday, October 30
Time : 4:45 pm - 730pm
Location: SUB168
Dinner will be served. An RSVP is required. Click here to RSVP. |
Dr. Carrie Myers , Kaylee Ranck |
Teaching Strategies Workshop
This workshop will have tips and tools to assist first time or continuing college teachers in conveying information in the classroom. If you are currently employed as a Teaching Assistant or plan a future in academia this seminar will enhance your skills and knowledge of teaching in higher education.
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Thursday, November 13
Time : 2:30 pm
Location: SUB 235
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Lauren Cerretti, Graduate Writing Tutor |
Graduate Writing Seminar & Workshop
This workshop will focus on answering your questions about writing. The Graduate Writing Tutor will also offer techniques about getting started, organization, writing, revising, and polishing your final product. If you have a current project, the tutor encourages you to bring it with you to the seminar. |
Thursday, November 20
Time : noon
Location: SUB 233
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Dr. Jack Dockery |
Introduction to LaTeX, BibTeX and Beamer for the thesis.
We will talk about the very basics of the use of LaTeX for typesetting a thesis. BibTeX for references and Beamer for your defense will also be covered.
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Video Presentations:
We have presentations that were previously recorded. Click on the following links to watch the videos.
Date Recorded |
Speaker |
Description & Link |
| April 24, 2008 |
Dr. Carina Beck
Director of MSU Career Services |
Career Services for Graduate Students
Listen to Dr. Beck discuss services and opportunities for students provided by Career, Internship & Student Employment Services. Including career planning, job searches, resume/CV writing and more. |
| April 7, 2008 |
Dr. Nancy Dodd
Associate Professor in the College of Business |
Conflict Resolution Seminar
Learn methods for resolving conflicts. |
| April 1, 2008 |
Dr. Rebecca Mahurin
Director Technology Transfer Office
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Intellectual Property & Technology Transfer
Topics include the many aspects of technology ownership, protection, and commercialization |
February 25, 2008 |
Dr. David Dooley
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs |
"The Life of the Mind - Living and Working in Academia"
Dr. Dave Dooley will lead a
discussion of academic expectations, how to prepare
for those expectations, and what you can expect in a
career as a faculty member.
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| October 9, 2007 |
Dr. Carl Fox
Vice Provost for Graduate Education |
Grant Writing - Money, Money, Money!!
The grant writing seminar will provide you with the principles
and fundamentals of grant writing, from idea to proposal submission. You
will learn where to find sponsors, how to develop your idea, what steps
are necessary to be successful, and who can provide help. Dr. Fox has over
25 years experience in seeking funds to support university-based research
and will share his experiences and expertise with a focus on funding to
graduate student thesis and dissertation research. |
If you have an idea for a seminar presentation, please email us.
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