October
Aligning Expectations
Thursday, October 10, 2024, 12:00pm-1:00pm | Zoom
Fall Quarter is an essential time for faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars to align expectations for the coming academic year. Mentors and mentees should meet to discuss how they will communicate, structure meetings, and outline progress for the quarter. This workshop will provide resources to help facilitate these conversations.
Challenges of Graduate Writing
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 4:00pm-5:00pm | Walker Hall 1220 Gibeling Conference Room
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Graduate writing expectations require students to engage more deeply with disciplinary conventions than they may be accustomed to, and these expectations are often implicit. This workshop is designed for students new to any graduate program to explore how to navigate these expectations and develop effective writing strategies.
Facilitated by Dr. Erica Cirillo-McCarthy, Director, UC Davis Writing Center
Building Mentorship Networks
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 12:00pm-1:00pm | Zoom
No one mentor can provide all the mentorship you need. This session will cover why we need multiple mentors, how to find them, and an action plan for building a supportive mentorship network.
Dissertation Day
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 9:00am-4:00pm | Teaching and Learning Commons, 4th Floor and Zoom
This free, all-day event, held in the WC (Teaching and Learning Complex, 4th floor), is sponsored by the GradPathways Institute, UC Davis Library Researcher Services, and the UC Davis Writing Center. It will feature writing workshops in the morning, followed by dedicated writing time in the afternoon, and therefore is suitable for students who are just starting their dissertation. In-person attendees (limited to 50 participants) will receive lunch and will have access to Writing Center consultants and research librarians during writing time. Virtual attendees can view the writing workshops and the goal setting and reflection components of writing time.
Career Preparation and Exploration Workshop Series
Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 11:00am-12:00pm | Zoom
This series aims to help UC Davis PhD students and Postdocscholars across departments learn how to prepare for career path exploration inthe non-academic (alternative-academic or alt-ac) job market. Preparing foralternative career options will help PhD students and Postdocs ensure jobsecurity and strengthen their professional skill-set for a wide range ofapplications. During Winter 2025, the series will include 5 on-campusworkshops. Workshop topics will include life design, individual development, career exploration, resume and cover letter writing, interviewing and negotiation skills, and learning from alumni in alt-ac careers.
Understanding Your Strengths
Thursday, October 31, 2024, 10:00am-12:00pm | Walker Hall 1230 West Conference Room
Understanding your strengths can enhance your confidence and empower you to approach goals, relationships, and challenges in ways that align with your unique strengths. Participants will complete a Gallup Strengths assessment to learn their top 5 strengths and how to apply them to their graduate student/postdoctoral role.
Make Your Own Doodle Summary: Translating Scholarly Papers for the Public
Thursday, October 31, 2024, 1:00pm-2:00pm | Walker Hall 1230 West Conference Room
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In this hands-on workshop you will create a "doodle summary" of a scholarly paper designed to communicate the contents of the paper to the general public (https://bit.ly/doodlepaper). We will discuss strategies to summarize specialized content, tools to do the graphical work, and then do a live-coding style session where learners will create a summary of a favorite paper. There are no prerequisites to attend this workshop.
Instructor: Beth Tweedy
November
What Makes It into the Historical Record?: Understanding Primary Sources in Libraries
Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 10:00am-11:00am | Walker Hall 1220 Gibeling Conference Room
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Primary historical sources, including images, newspapers, letters, and government records, are valued by historians for the picture they paint of the past. It is important to remember that the availability of primary sources also reflects the structure of our present distribution of power and equity. In this workshop we will examine the factors that contribute to the accessibility of historical information, and discuss strategies and efforts to bring to light the daily lives of diverse communities that may be under-represented in the historical record
Instructor: David Michalski
Incorporate AI Tools for Research
Thursday, November 7, 2024, 10:00am-11:00am | Walker Hall 1220 Gibeling Conference Room
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The goal of this workshop is for attendees to build an awareness of the various AI tools available to them at different stages of the research process. Workshop attendees will receive a brief introduction to some of the different AI tools that will support them with literature searching, reading scholarly articles, coding and programming, and writing. No prerequisite knowledge or experience is necessary to attend this workshop.
Instructor: Emily Atkinson
Giving and Receiving Feedback
Thursday, November 14, 2024, 10:00am-12:00pm | Walker Hall 1230 West Conference Room
Feedback conversations often feel very difficult. This session will breakdown the different kinds of feedback and the common triggers that can occur. Participants will learn how to respond to difficult feedback as well as practice planning to give feedback.
Conflict Competence for Graduate Students and Postdocs
Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 9:00am-2:00pm | Walker Hall 1220 Gibeling Conference Room
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While conflict is a normal part of life, with proven conflict management techniques, you can minimize its negative impacts, keep relationships on track and lower your stress. Learn skills to navigate conflict effectively through an instructor-led workshop developed by the Ombuds Office and registration is managed through the GradPathways Institute for Professional Development.
This intensive workshop takes a deep dive into techniques to de-escalate emotionally-charged situations, successfully communicate your needs and lower others’ defenses. The workshop begins with an exploration of conflict management and frameworks through interactive exercises and group work, and then provides an opportunity to implement these approaches in realistic conflict scenarios.