mspqc January 2021

mspqc@lists.physics.wisc.edu

2 participants
3 discussions

Grad School Professional Development: 3MT® at UW-Madison…and more events
by JACKSON CONAN KENNEDY 28 Jan '21

28 Jan '21

Hello MSPQC Students! Just wanted to share these opportunities with you! I know not all of these topics may apply to you, but I encourage you to pursue anything that interests you. Have a great day! Jackson Conan Kennedy, M.A. Student Services Coordinator Department of Physics University of Wisconsin-Madison (517) 575-9279 Jckennedy3(a)wisc.edu<mailto:Jckennedy3@wisc.edu> Pronouns: he/him/his Professional Development for Graduate Students February 2021 Why Capable Students Suffer from Impostor Syndrome and How to Thrive in Spite of It Tuesday, February 2, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM CST (Online) Millions of people around the world—from executives to graduate students and their professors to Academy Award winners—secretly worry they’re not as bright and capable as other people “think” they are. Join us for an interactive presentation led by speaker and author Dr. Valerie Young. Register here: https://go.wisc.edu/b9q87b 3MT® Finals Wednesday, February 3, 6:00–7:00 PM CST (Online) Three Minute Thesis® or 3MT® is an international competition in which graduate students explain their research to a general audience in three minutes or less. The 9 UW-Madison grad students who have advanced to this final round will compete for cash prizes. Join us to watch their presentations, vote on the People's Choice award, hear from the competitors, and see the winners announced! Register to receive a link and reminder email before the competition: https://go.wisc.edu/tvxnx0 Navigating Job Negotiations for Graduate Students Tuesday, February 9, 12:00–1:30 PM CST(Online) Don't leave money on the table! This hands-on workshop will help you identify your "non-negotiables", and learn and practice proven strategies for negotiation, a critical part of the job offer/acceptance process. Register here: https://go.wisc.edu/5r6fcf Graduate Student Interest Groups The following opportunities for students to meet other graduate students and share their interest in a particular topic, or just have time to work together, are ongoing. Register using the links below to receive reminders and more information about group meetings. ▪Work-Life Integration and Priority Management<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetrYTmSP1eB1G0jrpBbHMwIqemhRF6FQS…> Every other Monday (Next meeting is Feb 8) | 4:00–5:00 PM CST ▪Prelim Preparation<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYuxjJkXcTDJnpyA2w3_L-fmutaPLtH7W…>Every other Tuesday (Next meeting is Feb 9) | 4:00–5:00 PM CST ▪Job Market Preparation<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGSHqUJTL1jBQGig9dBWCa1FYOVu6ePPj…>Every other Wednesday (Next meeting is Feb 10) | 4:00–5:00 PM CST ▪Virtual Coworking Space (Virtual Coffee Shop)<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCR2mNcnqhpvC-2J_-KtyEfUdrVsd9fXS…> Every Thursday (Next meeting is Feb 3) | 4:00–5:00 PM CST ►National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity: Cultivating Compassion & Collectivism: A Multi-Week Course to Facilitate Healing from Racial Trauma Week 1: Wednesday, February 10, 1:00–2:00 PM CST (Online) Week 2: Wednesday, February 17, 1:00–2:00 PM CST (Online) In this two-part workshop series, learn about the connection between trauma, compassion, and collectivism, and practices that facilitate healing from racial trauma. How to Align Your Time with Your Priorities Thursday, February 11, 1:00–2:00 PM CST (Online) Learn how weekly planning is the bridge between your strategic plan and getting control of your workday. Activate your free (UW-Madison) membership or sign in to watch these NCFDD webinars here: https://go.wisc.edu/9mz773 ►Beyond the Professoriate: How to Find a Job You’ll Love Friday, February 12, 11:00 AM CST (Online) Join L. Maren Wood, PhD, in this webinar to learn how you can find a non-academic career where you will thrive, engage in meaningful work, and be connected to people and projects that matter to you. Register here: https://go.wisc.edu/qky8j0 4 things to Consider If You Want to Start a Business or Be a Freelancer Friday, February 26, 11:00 AM CST (Online) After attending this webinar, you will be able to: Identify the difference between freelancing/solopreneurship and starting a business. Recognize common mistakes people make when starting a business. Develop strategies for launching your own successful start-up or career as a freelancer. Register here: https://go.wisc.edu/sn0pa5 COMING IN EARLY MARCH: Investment and Retirement Planning Session for Graduate Students Tuesday, March 2, 1:00–2:30 PM CST(Online) In this interactive workshop, Linda Lepe, CFP & Faculty Associate in the Personal Finance Program (SoHE), will share best practices for retirement planning and prioritizing expenses, loans, savings, and investments during and after graduate school. Leave with personalized financial goals and a plan and resources to accomplish them. Register here: https://go.wisc.edu/6bjo5x Please see the Graduate School Events Calendar for a campus-wide list of professional development events for graduate students: http://grad.wisc.edu/pd/events/.

1 0

Welcome Jackson Kennedy!
by Michelle Holland 22 Jan '21

22 Jan '21

Hello MSPQC Students, Please join me in welcoming Jackson Kennedy to our student services team here in the Department of Physics. Jackson will be the new graduate program coordinator for the MS Physics-Quantum Computing (MSPQC) program and assist with aspects of the Ph.D. program as well. He will arrive virtually on Monday, January 25th and I know he is very excited to begin working with all of you! He will eventually be in the main office (2320 Chamberlin Hall) and can be reached at jckennedy3(a)wisc.edu. I will also add him to our MS Teams group if you want to connect with him on there. Below is a message from Jackson about his background. "Hello! I recently graduated with my master’s degree from the University of Iowa, I completed my undergraduate studies at Michigan State University and, although I have been a Spartans fan my entire life, I am incredibly excited to join the Badger family and cheer on the Cardinal and White! I’m originally from Lansing, Michigan and I love biking, reading about collegiate history, and hiking with my wife through the natural beauty of the Midwest." Feel free to contact Jackson if you have any questions about MSPQC. Thanks! Michelle Michelle R.Z. Holland Graduate Programs Coordinator Department of Physics University of Wisconsin-Madison 608-262-9678 (available while working remotely) michelle.holland(a)wisc.edu Microsoft Teams: @michelle.holland

1 0

Online forum for employees and graduate students TODAY
by Michelle Holland 21 Jan '21

21 Jan '21

Good morning grad students, Please see the information below about a forum happening TODAY at 12:00pm. There are many updates this semester with Covid-19 procedures so it may be helpful to attend. What Employees and Grad Students Need to Know for the Spring Semester Thursday, January 21, 2021 12:00-1:00 p.m. Location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewdRLj145_Y Best, Michelle Michelle R.Z. Holland Graduate Programs Coordinator Department of Physics University of Wisconsin-Madison 608-262-9678 (available while working remotely) michelle.holland(a)wisc.edu Microsoft Teams: @michelle.holland ________________________________ From: 'Dean William J. Karpus' via DGS List <dgs(a)g-groups.wisc.edu> Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2021 9:44 AM To: UW-Madison Graduate School Dean <dean(a)grad.wisc.edu> Subject: Online forum for employees and graduate students January 20, 2021 Dear Directors of Graduate Study and Graduate Program Coordinators, Please encourage graduate students and other colleagues to attend the following information session: What Employees and Grad Students Need to Know for the Spring Semester Thursday, January 21, 2021 12:00-1:00 p.m. An online forum for employees and graduate students to learn more about the requirements, the new Safer Badgers app, issues such as facilities access, and other employment-related concerns. Submit questions via email to chancellor(a)wisc.edu<mailto:chancellor@wisc.edu>. Please include “Safer Badgers employee forum” in the subject line. Location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewdRLj145_Y Also, if you missed yesterday’s information session for supervisors and managers, you can watch it here: Video Replay - What Supervisors Need to Know for the Spring Semester https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLD65Vt7Z9o Thank you, William J. Karpus Dean of the Graduate School Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Newsletter sent by the University of Wisconsin–Madison ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ View this email in your browser<https://apps.umark.wisc.edu/lighthouse-letters/letters/740/preview?auth=bd0…> [Newsletter sent by the University of Wisconsin–Madison] January 20, 2021 Dear Directors of Graduate Study and Graduate Program Coordinators, Please encourage graduate students and other colleagues to attend the following information session: What Employees and Grad Students Need to Know for the Spring Semester Thursday, January 21, 2021 12:00-1:00 p.m. An online forum for employees and graduate students to learn more about the requirements, the new Safer Badgers app, issues such as facilities access, and other employment-related concerns. Submit questions via email to chancellor(a)wisc.edu<mailto:chancellor@wisc.edu>. Please include “Safer Badgers employee forum” in the subject line. Location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewdRLj145_Y Also, if you missed yesterday’s information session for supervisors and managers, you can watch it here: Video Replay - What Supervisors Need to Know for the Spring Semester https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLD65Vt7Z9o Thank you, William J. Karpus Dean of the Graduate School Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine [University of Wisconsin-Madison Logo]<https://www.wisc.edu> You are receiving this communication because you are a member of UW-Madison and included on distribution lists for official university correspondence. Members of UW-Madison are not able to unsubscribe from these lists. © 2021 Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System<https://www.wisconsin.edu>

1 0

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

mspqc January 2021