Graduate Student Professional Development Resources

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 …

Checklist For Constructing Better Tests

Getting Ready: Checklist For Constructing Better Tests

Well-constructed tests help motivate students and reinforce their learning while enabling instruc- tors …

Berkeley Science of Gratitude Journaling

Want to practice gratitude? Check out Berkeley’s step-by-step guide for Gratitude Journaling, an important skill for graduate student development, professionally

Graduate Student Mental Health and Well-being

Read important information and latest statistics about graduate student mental health and well-being!

A growing body of evidence indicates that …

Academic Careers You May Not Have Considered

Read Inside Higher Ed’s article “Academic Careers You May Not Have Considered.”

When students talk about careers in academe, they …

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 …

MIT Leadershape

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Getting Ready for an Academic Career: Preparing Future Faculty Conference Resources

Check out University of Michigan’s resources for life after grad school: Getting Ready for an Academic Career: Preparing Future Faculty …

Professional Organizations for Graduate Students

This Princeton guide presents a curated list of the top professional organizations arranged by academic division and discipline.