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@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 Every other Monday (Next meeting is Feb 8) | 4:00–5:00 PM CST

▪Prelim PreparationEvery other Tuesday (Next meeting is Feb 9) | 4:00–5:00 PM CST

▪Job Market PreparationEvery other Wednesday (Next meeting is Feb 10) | 4:00–5:00 PM CST

▪Virtual Coworking Space (Virtual Coffee Shop) 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/.