Graduate Student Research and Professional Development Conference
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
8:30 am - 5:15 pm
Bryan Center, West Campus
The Graduate Student Research and Professional Development Conference is the centerpiece of Duke Graduate School's activities during the nationally celebrated Graduate Student Appreciation Week, April 5-9. The conference offers both opportunities for students to showcase their research and a slate of useful professional development workshops and lectures. The day concludes with a celebration that recognizes research day presenters and all graduate students who have completed the milestone of passing their preliminary examinations after March 1, 2009. Come join us for any or all of this not-to-be-missed event!
Graduate Student Professional Development Conference Schedule
8:30 am – 10:30 am
Joy Javitz-Communication
"Making Your Research Connect"
Von Canon B, Lower Level
Joy Javits of In the Public Eye returns to share her communication- and presentation-building expertise in a session that promises to be both constructive and fun.
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10:45 am – 11:45 am
Graduate Student Research Oral Presentation
Von Canon Rooms, Lower Level
Graduate students from a variety of disciplines will give 15 minute oral presentations including a brief question-and-answer session on their research.
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch Keynote: Mohamed Noor, Profesor of Biology and a 2010 recipient of the Dean's Award for Excellence in Mentoring
"Graduate School 2020: How do we get there?"
Von Canon A, Lower Level
A discussion about things we do well, things we could do better, and "blue sky" thinking of what the full graduate school experience could be like a decade from now. Whatever your discipline, you don't want to miss this talk by Professor Noor.
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1:15 pm – 2:45 pm
Graduate Student Research Poster Presentations
Schaefer Mall, 1st Floor
Graduate students will discuss their research in this informal poster presentation session.
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Graduate Student Research Oral Presentations
Meeting Rooms A & B, 1st Floor
Oral presentations continue from the morning session.
4:15 pm – 5:15 pm
Post Doc Panel Discussion with Dr. Diane Klotz, Director of the NIEHS Office of Fellow's Career Development and past Chair of the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA)
"What to Know Before You Go"
Von Canon C, Lower Level
Graduate students navigating career paths face many challenges as they seek postdoctoral work, fellowships, or both. This panel discussion will address many career-related concerns facing graduate students.
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5:15 pm - 6:30 pm
Milestone Recognition Reception for Conference Participants and Those Celebrating Doctoral Candidacy
Von Canon A & B, Lower Level
Celebration for those who have passed their preliminary exams since March 1, 2009.
Sponsored by Graduate Student Affairs and the Office of Alumni Affairs
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