Events

Contributing to your scholarly field involves joining a conversation that others have been conducting in journals, at conferences and through research advancements. Rigorous research builds upon this conversation while contributing new knowledge, in many ways following a similar structure to improvised performance.

Overcome any reservations you might have about professional networking in live situations. During this interactive session, attendees will learn how to effectively identify and approach potential professional contacts with a keen understanding of professional etiquette. Participants will leave with resources and an action plan for who they want to meet with, core questions to ask and how to create an authentic connection to most effectively establish and build a professional network.

Come meet with alumni and recruiters in a relaxed environment. Ask alumni about their career journey, from academia into industry, their current role, advice on entering the job market and ways to be a competitive candidate.

Looking to find balance and joy in your busy life? Want to make more intentional decisions about your future? Join our workshop over lunch on design thinking mindsets and practices. You'll use empathy, curiosity and collaboration to design small changes for a more satisfying life. Tackle an aspect of your life where you seek clarity, try new things and learn from others. Gain valuable insights and tools from the life design framework to explore multiple possible futures. Take the first step towards a more balanced and joyful life. Join the Office of Career & Life Design and Urmila Venkatesh, former Life Design Fellow and Assistant Dean of Career Education for PhDs and Postdocs at Stanford to kick off the life design learning community.

Learn how to network effectively and build meaningful, two-way relationships at an upcoming site visit in this interactive virtual workshop with the Office of Career and Life Design! Identify where you can add value, refine your messaging, and practice strategies to connect.

Please join us for Coffee and Connections Hour! Are you an international graduate student or postdoc eager to brew up success in your career journey? Look no further! Join us for an invigorating and enlightening experience at the Coffee and Connections Hour, where meaningful conversations blend perfectly with the aroma of delicious coffee.

Changing careers and not sure how to present your previous experience on your resume? Learn how to turn your prior career into your competitive advantage in this interactive virtual workshop from the Office of Career and Life Design!

Learn how to turn LinkedIn into a powerful job search tool at this interactive workshop from the Office of Career and Life Design!

Are you a graduate student or postdoc looking to enhance your LinkedIn profile? Come to our interactive LinkedIn Lab event! Pair up with peers to review and improve your LinkedIn profiles, and get expert advice on crafting a compelling headline, summary, and experience sections that highlight your skills and achievements.

Visit Dell Technologies corporate headquarters in Round Rock, just north of Austin, and learn about data and technical careers and internship opportunities at Dell!