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March Career Exploration Opportunities

March brings a range of career exploration opportunities designed to help you connect your interests with meaningful paths forward. From conversations with guest speakers and professionals across global development, anthropology, and energy policy to Fulbright information sessions and international fellowship …

By Qingqing Ouyang
Qingqing Ouyang Career Exploration Leader
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February Career Exploration Events

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romance—it’s also a great excuse to invest a little love in your future. 💘 This February, CAPD’s Career Exploration events are here to help you explore new paths, meet inspiring professionals, and spark ideas that might …

By Qingqing Ouyang
Qingqing Ouyang Career Exploration Leader
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Professional Development Workshops with the hosts of the Squiggly Career Podcast

Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis, hosts of The Squiggly Career, are coming to campus on Friday, February 27 to lead two workshops on professional development for graduate students. RSVP for one or both workshops!
How to succeed in your squiggly …

By Tara Thakurta
Tara Thakurta Graduate Community Fellow
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Save the date: Professional certificates for PhDs and postdocs

Professional Certificate programming for graduate students and postdocs has entered its 3rd year. These popular programs provide opportunities for participants to go a little deeper into grant writing and research mentoring, two important topics  certain to play key roles in …

By Lydia Huth
Lydia Huth Communication and Program Manager
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Building a Network: Digital and In-Person Strategies for Students, Recent Graduates, and Postdocs

The following article is from Trevor Cambron’s post for the MIT Communications Lab

Networking. For some it is a loaded word that induces a visceral sense of dread, while for others it is a natural part of the workday. In …

By Tara Thakurta
Tara Thakurta Graduate Community Fellow
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Science of Mentorship Report and Online Resource

Mentorship is essential in developing science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) professionals. It is a set of skills that …

Science of Mentorship Podcast

Mentorship is essential to the development of anyone in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or medicine (STEMM), but did you know …

CAPD Podcast Playlist: Professional Development & Career Competencies

Check out CAPD’s ever-expanding playlist of podcasts offering insight into professional development & career competencies.

Social Justice and Anti-Racism Resources for Graduate Education

The Council of Graduate Schools has created a social justice and anti-racism resource list intended to help support reflection, dialogue, …

PLOS Curated Tools for Scientists

“Ten Simple Rules” provide a quick, concentrated guide for mastering some of the professional challenges research scientists face in their …

A Tool Kit for Effectively Mentoring Graduate Students

Check out Penn State’s resources for Mentoring Graduate Students!

Success in graduate school depends in large measure on the quality …