Workshops

12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Library 120 and via Zoom
Registration required (through Library): Graduate Student Essentials Registration

This workshop series covers topics including presentation strategies and tools, geographic information system (GIS) resources, open access publishing, popular library databases, teaching with primary sources in special collections, and research data management.

• August 21: Slides Like Whoa: Presentation Strategies and Tools
  
• August 28: Geographic Information System (GIS) Resources for Graduate Students
  
• September 4: Cite Me Maybe: Open Access Publishing for Graduate Students *Zoom only
  
• September 11: Getting Started with Popular Library Databases
  
• September 18: Let’s Start from the Beginning: Teaching with Primary Sources in Special Collections 
  
• September 25: Making Research Data Management Easier

10-10:45 a.m. Thursdays
ISUB 329 and via Zoom
Meeting ID: 819 2308 9223

The Professional Development Initiative (PDI) includes events, workshops, and classes intended to provide opportunities to promote the academic and professional success of graduate students, postdocs and other early career trainees. This series of events is facilitated by the Career Services office.

• September 5: Resumes and C.V.s 
  
• September 19: Making the Most out of a Conference 
  
• October 10: Interviewing for Industry Jobs 
  
• October 17: Networking for Introverts 
  
• November 7: The Academic Job Search

3-4 p.m. Tuesdays
Via Zoom: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/83450865632
Meeting ID: 834 5086 5632

The Prestigious Fellowship Workshop series, led by Dean Jerry McMurtry, prepares students to submit federal fellowship applications in the upcoming funding cycle, 2023 - 2024. Students in the final stages of writing an application for the GRFP, Ford Foundation, National Defense, or F31- NIH fellowships are encouraged to attend these sessions. Attendees may bring in-progress application documents and any questions they have about the application process. Additionally, students will learn the differences between the major prestigious fellowships, how to determine which fellowship is the best fit, and how to effectively plan for the 2024 - 2025 application cycle. Any students in need of faculty reviewers for fellowship application components may contact Michael Decker (mdecker@uidaho.edu) for assistance.

• September 24: Introduction to Fellowship Applications
  
• October 1: The Application Process and Components 

11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesdays
Via Zoom: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/86598180151
Meeting ID: 865 9818 0151

Led by Faculty from the Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC), these monthly presentations center around mental health topics especially relevant to graduate and professional students.

• September 4: Building Positive Academic Relationships
• October 2: Grad Mental Health for Online and Remote Students 
  
• November 6: Academic Performance Anxiety

1-2 p.m. Wednesdays
IRIC 321 and via Zoom: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/87630895130
Meeting ID: 876 3089 5130

This series of workshops is designed to help graduate students across disciplines develop a strong sense of genre specific writing critical to success in academia. In the first workshop, we will discuss and practice strategies for writing clear, concise, and engaging abstracts for articles, conferences proposals, and more. Many of the writing forms in this first workshop will be applicable to other forms of scholarly writing. The second workshop will introduce graduate students to the genre of the teaching statement, an important part of an application for college and university teaching jobs.

• November 6: Crafting a Strong Abstract 
  
• November 20: Teaching Statements

10 a.m. Mondays
Via Zoom: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/82268562320
Meeting ID: 822 6856 2320

Workshops in the “Grad Student How To” series are focused on important skills to learn as a graduate student, including formatting a thesis or dissertation, building and editing a study plan, the process for earning a graduate degree, funding a graduate education, and applying for GPSA awards.

HOW TO: Format Your Thesis or Dissertation
October 7

This workshop helps graduate students understand how to start formatting a thesis or dissertation, provides helpful tips and guidelines, and describes all required components of a finished product. The workshop includes troubleshooting any problems students encounter during the formatting process.

HOW TO: Apply for GPSA Travel and Publication Awards
October 14

Led by students from the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA), this workshop will guide graduate students through the process of applying for Travel or Publication Awards through GPSA. Covered topics will include eligibility, deadlines, application requirements, and helpful tips to make the process go smoothly. 

HOW TO: Steps to Your Graduate Degree
October 21

The College of Graduate Studies presents this workshop to guide currently enrolled graduate students through every step of the master's and PhD processes, including dates, deadlines, planning documents, and explanations of COGS forms and procedures. Students should bring their questions!

HOW TO: Create a Study Plan and Check your Degree Audit
October 28

In this program, College of Graduate Studies staff will show students where they can access study plan resources, in addition to demonstrating some strategies for the study plan development process. Students will also learn how to interpret their Degree Audit and use this function as a tool to inform their study plan.

HOW TO: Fund Your Graduate Education
November 4

Join members of the College of Graduate Studies team along with other prospective students to learn the process of grad school funding. This session takes a close look at opportunities and resources for funding your graduate education. (ideally for prospective students)

5-6:15 p.m. Thursdays
Via Zoom

The Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL) and the College of Graduate Studies present a series of workshops relevant to graduate students and postdocs seeking future faculty positions. These workshops will explore Teaching as Research (TAR) and Learning Through Diversity (LTD) pedagogical frameworks. Workshops will be led by Brian Smentkowski from the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL). This is a valuable opportunity for graduate students and postdocs to become involved in CIRTL levels, opportunities, and credentials. For more information about the benefits of becoming involved in the CIRTL network, contact Michael Decker at mdecker@uidaho.edu.

• September 12
  
• October 10
  
• November 14
  
• December 5

1-2 p.m. Thursdays
IRIC Atrium

Graduate researchers can find support, share resources, and build community at the Grad Researcher Community Group, led by the College of Graduate Studies and graduate faculty members. This group is ideal for graduate students who wish to discuss their struggles and successes during the research process. Any graduate student or postdoc who is currently planning or conducting research is encouraged to join.

• August 29
  
• September 12 & 26
  
• October 3, 17, & 31
  
• November 14