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Life as a graduate student at The University of Texas at Austin means receiving a world class education in top-ranked programs, having access to premium health and wellness resources, the opportunity to join 1,000+ student organizations and more- all while living in Austin, Texas.
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Graduate students at The University of Texas at Austin are changing the world. They're transforming health care through research and technology, working to find energy solutions and helping to deepen our sense of history and culture. What will you do as a graduate student?
Get Involved as a Grad Student
The Graduate Student Assembly (GSA) at UT Austin serves as the voice of graduate students to UT administrators, staff and faculty, as well as to the Texas Legislature. The GSA provides a plethora of opportunities to enrich the graduate student experience at UT.
You can get involved by attending GSA meetings every other Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Legislative Assembly Room in WCP 2.302 or via Zoom. Visit the GSA website to learn more.
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@utaustingradschoolThe Office of Career & Life Design invited their PhD Career Pathway Fellows to an evening at the Austin Trail of Lights! 🤘 We hope all of our graduate students and postdocs have a restful winter break and get to enjoy time with family and friends!
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@utaustingradschoolTwo weeks ago, the Office of Career and Life Design hosted the International Job Search Summit to empower and guide international students on their career journeys.
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@utaustingradschoolWow - thank you for an amazing site visit, @alertmediahq!
Last Friday, graduate students visited the AlertMedia offices and learned about the many possible paths to careers in sales, rev ops, product, engineering, threat intelligence and employee experience.
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@utaustingradschoolIf you plan to graduate this fall, Friday, November 15 is the last day to apply to graduate this semester.
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@utaustingradschoolGraduate students from across the university visited @Expedia on Friday as part of the Office of Career and Life Design's Tech is for Everyone series!
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@utaustingradschoolThe Graduate School office is currently displaying artwork by graduate student Selina Wagner. Selina is currently earning a Master of Fine Arts in studio art (painting and drawing). Her piece Untitled (Legs), an 8x10” graphite on clayboard design, is one of the five pieces featured in the lobby.
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@utaustingradschoolThe Graduate School office is currently displaying artwork by graduate student Laurent Le Bel-Roux. Laurent is currently earning a Master of Fine Arts in studio art (painting and drawing). His four pieces displayed are Untitled (Spring), Untitled (Vessel), Untitled (Floater) and Untitled (Figure).
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@utaustingradschoolTech Is for Everyone, a series introducing grad students from diverse backgrounds to exciting tech career paths, begins this week! 🚀
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@utaustingradschoolPostdocs at The University of Texas at Austin were recognized at the inaugural Postdoctoral Appreciation Week Symposium for their research during an interactive poster session.
Winners include:
Louise Ince, first place, College of PharmacyGraduate Student Tour
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Event StatusScheduledThursday January 9, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pmZoom link shared after registrationAs a graduate student, you assume many roles: teacher, instructor, as well as student. In this workshop, you will learn about and apply theories of self-directed learning to students and one’s own achievement, as well as gain strategies about setting expectations and working effectively with students and faculty.
Event StatusScheduledMonday January 13, 2025 - Friday January 31, 2025, All dayAsynchronous - see description belowJoin us for an introductory, asynchronous crash course in the cognitive theories underlying learning and memory. Discover how you can leverage these theories to encourage deep, meaningful, long-lasting learning for your students.
Event StatusScheduledWednesday January 15, 2025, 9:00 am - 10:30 amPeter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC), 2.138Join the Office of Career and Life Design and the Graduate School's spring kick-off for our weekly breakfast, coffee and conversation for First-Gen grad students and postdocs. Come chat with other grad students about life as a First-Gen grad student or postdoc at UT while enjoying coffee and pastries.
Event StatusScheduledTuesday January 21, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pmPeter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC), 2.142 - Classrooms ABCPractice the key skills to conduct a targeted job search for positions in industry, government, non-profits and business. Identify your career interests, understand the steps and structure to a job search, identify organizations and job titles to target in your job search and learn strategies to maximize your use of job boards and networking to increase your chances of success.
Event StatusScheduledTuesday January 21, 2025, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pmPeter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.134 Conference RoomAre 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.
Event StatusScheduledWednesday January 22, 2025, 9:00 am - 10:30 amPeter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC), 2.138Join the Office of Career and Life Design and the Graduate School's weekly breakfast, coffee and conversation for First-Gen grad students and postdocs. Come chat with other grad students about life as a First-Gen grad student or postdoc at UT while enjoying coffee and pastries.
Event StatusScheduledWednesday January 22, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pmZoom link shared after registrationIn this hands-on, collaborative workshop, participants will learn about the backwards design theory of lesson planning and will have the opportunity to collaboratively review and discuss a sample STEM or sample Humanities lesson plan to reflect on the features of effective lesson plans. Instructors will practice generating a clear learning outcome, assessment, and class activity based on their current teaching appointment and with their current students in mind. Participants will leave the session with an outline that may serve as the foundation for a lesson plan they will use during the semester.
Event StatusScheduledFriday January 24, 2025, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pmPeter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC), 2.142 - Classrooms ABCThis event is designed specifically for graduate students who are gearing up to apply for summer internships. Gain the confidence and skills you need with our comprehensive support, resources and expert guidance.
