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    In an effort to make sure that our graduates have a competitive edge when it comes to getting their first job and beyond, the Department is developing a formal Professional Development Curriculum. We are implementing a curriculum that systematically addresses the wide range of skills needed to be successful. The time commitment is modest and the program can be tailored to your individual needs.

    Participants
    • Master's Students
    • Doctoral Students
    • Postdoc
     
    Skills Emphasized
    • Lab management
    • Communication and presentation
    • Professional networking
    • Research development
    • Job search
    • Project management and budget management
    • Leadership
    • Technology commercialization
    • Teaching
    • Research ethics
    Services Offered
    • Career Counseling
    • Courses
    • Workshops
    External Partners
    • No external partners identified.
    University Collaborations
    • Graduate School
    • Career services/career center
    • Center for Integrating Research, Teaching and Learning

     

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