Summer Kickoff Series

Prepare to make progress on your professional development this summer! Any Graduate School student who attends at least three of the five Summer Kickoff Series workshops can earn a free code to complete the CliftonStrengths assessment and identify your top five strengths as a way to continue building your self-awareness and communication skills.

 

Monday, May 10, 2021

2:00 pm to 2:45 pm

What Can I Do with a Graduate Degree? Identifying My Transferable Skills

This workshop will help you identify the transferable skills you’ve already developed in graduate school or your postdoc experience, brainstorm opportunities to continue growing your skills, and connect with tools to help you plan for further development.

 

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

2:00 pm to 2:45 pm

Research Tools for Exploring Your Career Options

Turn your research acumen to the task of exploring your career options. This workshop will introduce key tools that help you identify potential career alignment opportunities and learn about them in depth.

 

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

2:00 pm to 2:45 pm

Key Connections: A Professional Development Workshop for Master’s Students

This workshop will help you make the most of your master's experience at Duke by connecting you with the most important campus resources and strategies to build your career and professional development.

 

Thursday, May 13, 2021

2:00 pm to 2:45 pm

Making the Most of LinkedIn, the Duke Alumni Network, and Informational Interviews

Learn how to leverage the Duke Alumni Network together with LinkedIn to maximize your career research and possibilities for connections. Find out how you can put that knowledge into action through informational interviews with professionals in organizations and careers of interest.

 

Friday, May 14, 2021

2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

How Do You Lead People Who are Not Like You? A Myers-Briggs Type Workshop

Have you ever wondered how your personality preferences shape the way you interact with other people? If you prefer quiet time alone to interacting with a group, might that preference shape your style as a leader—and the way it’s received by those with the opposite preference? What if you like to be highly organized with checklists but your colleagues prefer to fly by the seat of their pants? This interactive workshop will help you learn about your behaviors and preferences by considering the way that people with the opposite personality preferences might perceive you, impacting your effectiveness as a leader.

Core Competencies

 

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Fulbright and Grants Abroad for Graduate Students: An Information Session

Get professional or research experience abroad for 6-12 months! Staff from Nationally Competitive Scholarships at Duke will tell you about all you can do around the world with a Fulbright and differentiate the types of grants available. All Duke students and alumni should apply through an on-campus process with deadlines beginning in early summer. Come learn about the possibilities that a Fulbright offers and how Duke can help you develop your strongest application.

Careers Beyond Academia

 

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

11:00 am to 11:30 am

Alum Zoom: Five Career Questions with Anh Le, Ph.D.’18, Research Scientist in Marketing Science Research and Development at Facebook

As part of a series of short, focused career conversations with former Duke Ph.D. students and postdocs, we'll feature Anh Le, Ph.D.'18 (Political Science), Research Scientist in Marketing Science R & D at Facebook.

 

Thursday, May 6, 2021

6:00 pm

Career Panel: Women in Government

Duke WiSE presents four incredible alumnae panelists to discuss science opportunities in government, the transition from academia to their positions, and any other questions you might have.

 

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

11:00 am to 11:30 am

Alum Zoom: Five Career Questions with Nathan Rudemiller, Ph.D., Manager II (Principal Scientist), Bioagilytix

As part of a series of short, focused career conversations with former Duke PhD students and postdocs, we'll feature Nathan Rudemiller, PhD, Manager II (Principal Scientist), Bioagilytix. At BioAgilytix Labs, Nathan oversees development and validation of PK, PD/Biomarker, ADA, NAb, and Potency assays using a variety of bioanalytical platforms under GxP regulations. Notably, he oversees all flow cytometric assays at the Durham, NC headquarters. Nathan’s team leverages flow cytometry to address emerging bioanalytical challenges for large molecule and cellular therapeutics

 

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

11:00 am to 11:30 am

Alum Zoom: Five Career Questions with Mike Jenista, Ph.D.’10, Senior Analytics Software Tester, SAS Institute

As part of a series of short, focused career conversations with former Duke Ph.D. students and postdocs, we'll feature Mike Jenista, Ph.D. '10 (Mathematics), Senior Analytics Software Tester at SAS Institute.

 

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

11:00 am to 11:30 am

Alum Zoom: Five Career Questions with Davide Carozza, PhD’20, Director of Federal Grants, After-School All-Stars

As part of a series of short, focused career conversations with former Duke Ph.D. students and postdocs, we'll feature Davide Carozza, PhD'20 (English), Director of Federal Grants for the national nonprofit organization After-School All-Stars.

 

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

3:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Senior Leadership Insights: A Conversation with Evelyn Murphy ’61, Ph.D.’65, Founder and President, The WAGE Project, Inc.

Join The Graduate School for a series of conversations with alumni reflecting on the role that their Duke education played in their careers. On May 25, we'll feature Economics Ph.D. alumna Dr. Evelyn Murphy, the founder and president of The WAGE Project, Inc., a grassroots nationwide nonprofit dedicated to eliminating the gender wage gap. Dr. Murphy is also the former Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts—the first woman in the state's history to hold a constitutional office—and the author of Getting Even: Why Women Don't Get Paid Like Men and What To Do About It.

 

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

3:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Senior Leadership Insights: A Conversation with Lisa Yvette Waller, Ph.D.’97, Head of School, The Berkeley Carroll School

Join The Graduate School for a series of conversations with alumni reflecting on the role that their Duke education played in their careers. On June 1, we'll feature History Ph.D. alumna Dr. Lisa Yvette Waller, Head of School at The Berkeley Carroll School in Brooklyn, New York—a pre-K-12 independent, preparatory school that draws students from a wide range of neighborhoods throughout the city and beyond. Dr. Waller's research and work to resolve the inequities in U.S. education have made her a leading scholar and speaker on theory and practice related to race and education.

 

Monday, July 12, 2021

3:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Senior Leadership Insights: A Conversation with Adam Sharkawy, Ph.D.’97, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Material Impact

Join The Graduate School for a series of conversations with alumni reflecting on the role that their Duke education played in their careers. On July 12, we'll feature Biomedical Engineering Ph.D. alumnus Adam Sharkawy, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Material Impact, a unique venture fund that focuses on investing in and building successful companies with novel products based on innovations in the underlying material technology, in conversation with Dr. Joel Collier, Theodore Kennedy Professor of Biomedical Engineering.

Core Competencies

 

Friday, August 27, 2021

12:00 pm to 12:45 pm

What Can I Do with a Graduate Degree? Identifying My Transferable Skills

This workshop will help you identify the transferable skills you’ve already developed in graduate school or your postdoc experience, brainstorm opportunities to continue growing your skills, and connect with tools to help you plan for further development.

 

Monday, August 30, 2021

12:00 pm to 12:45 pm

Key Connections: A Professional Development Workshop for Master’s Students

This workshop will help you make the most of your master's experience at Duke by connecting you with the most important campus resources and strategies to build your career and professional development.

 

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

12:00 pm to 12:45 pm

Research Tools for Exploring Your Career Options

Turn your research acumen to the task of exploring your career options. This workshop will introduce key tools that help you identify potential career alignment opportunities and learn about them in depth.

 

Friday, September 3, 2021

12:00 pm to 12:45 pm

Making the Most of LinkedIn and the Duke Alumni Network to Build Your Professional Community

Learn how to leverage the Duke Alumni Network together with LinkedIn to maximize your career research and possibilities for connections. Find out how you can put that knowledge into action through informational interviews with professionals in organizations and careers of interest.

 

Thursday, September 9, 2021

3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

RCR Forum: Cultivating a Culture of Mentoring: A Workshop for Graduate Students (GS716.02)

How can you establish supportive mentoring relationships? What is the role of good mentoring in your success as a graduate student? Join in the conversation in this interactive workshop. The goal of the session is to empower members of the graduate student community to become partners in the mentoring process, making it a deeply rooted part of the Duke experience. Registration for this workshop is now full.

 

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

10:00 am to 11:30 am

Becoming an Upstander - Postponed

In order to help create a culture of respect and civility, we need to learn how to “step in” when we see harmful or disrespectful behaviors. Through presentation, discussion, and role plays, we’ll consider barriers to intervening, explore different ways we can intervene, and then share tips for moving forward. This workshop will be rescheduled for spring 2022.

 

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Leveraging Your Strengths: A CliftonStrengths Workshop

Using the CliftonStrengths assessment, this workshop will help you explore a new way to talk about your skills. We will investigate strategies for communicating your strengths to others, the challenges that your strengths might pose for you, and ways you can use information about your strengths to thrive in a team setting. Registration closes Monday, September 13 at 11:59 am.

 

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Leveraging Your Strengths: A CliftonStrengths Workshop

Using the CliftonStrengths assessment, this workshop will help you explore a new way to talk about your skills. We will investigate strategies for communicating your strengths to others, the challenges that your strengths might pose for you, and ways you can use information about your strengths to thrive in a team setting. Registration closes Monday, September 13 at 11:59 pm.

 

Thursday, September 30, 2021

10:00 am to 11:30 am

RCR Forum: Managing Your Research Career Using an Individual Development Plan (IDP) (GS717.01)

Your experiences and the training you receive as graduate students can shape the rest of your career, and there are strategies and resources that can increase your chances of getting what you came for. During this program, participants will learn how to develop clear and specific goals and objectives, along with a plan for executing them.

 

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

1:00 pm to 1:45 pm

Getting Started with Duke OPTIONS

You’ve heard that you should use Duke OPTIONS to plan your professional development, but you’re not sure where to start. Join this workshop to learn about Duke OPTIONS and other online professional development resources available to you as a Duke Ph.D. student.

Thursday, October 7, 2021

12:00 pm to 1:15 pm

Preparing Ph.D. Applications: A Workshop for Master’s Students

If you’re considering applying to Ph.D. programs, join us for a workshop that will provide insight into the decision-making processes of doctoral admissions committees. Learn how to tailor your application to the institution and compete successfully in this workshop.

 

Friday, October 8, 2021

1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

RCR Forum: Addressing Power Dynamics (GS716.03)

Whether or not we work remotely, power dynamics are part of an academic setting. In this safe space, we will discuss hierarchy in academia, explore how to navigate situations with power differentials, and learn how we can help promote a positive work culture. Waitlist now available.

 

Thursday, October 28, 2021

11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Effective Communication: Sentence and Story with Joanna Downer, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Research Development

During this session, you will learn how to effectively communicate your ideas and plans in improved academic writing. Dr. Joanna Downer, Associate Dean for Research Development for the Duke School of Medicine, will share strategies for improved writing and storytelling to make all of your professional communications more effective. Topics will include knowing your audience, choosing the right information, telling a convincing story, and avoiding common pitfalls. Content will be broadly applicable to all types of academic writing. 

 

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Assertiveness Training and Conflict Management

The work environment is filled with conflict, often as a result of differences in work styles and passive-aggressive communication techniques. Minimizing or resolving conflict often requires engaging in difficult conversations, which is challenging and requires both practice and competency. This workshop will help participants manage conflicts and engage in difficult conversations by teaching an understanding of personal work styles and applying assertiveness techniques.

The Academic Job Search Series

 

Thursday, September 9, 2021

11:00 am to 11:30 am

New Faculty Zoom with Lauren Slosky, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Pharmacology, University of Minnesota

As part of a series of short, focused conversations with PhD and postdoc alumni who successfully navigated the academic job market during the pandemic, we'll feature Lauren Slosky, PhD, an incoming Assistant Professor of Pharmacology, University of Minnesota.

 

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

The Teaching Statement: A Workshop

A teaching portfolio is more than a collection of documents: it is set of claims about your teaching and evidence to support them. In this workshop, you will examine how claims and evidence can be framed in way that allows you demonstrate your skill (or potential) as a university instructor in a teaching statement supported by materials created by you.

 

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Preparing for Postdocs in the Social Sciences and Humanities

Join a panel discussion featuring Duke Ph.D. alumni currently in postdoctoral roles to gain insights on navigating the application process for these positions, as well as making the most of your time in a postdoc.

 

Thursday, September 30, 2021

1:00 pm to 1:30 pm

Alum Zoom: Five Career Questions with Annie Jeong, Ph.D.’17, Assistant Director of Education and Diversity, University of Pennsylvania

As part of a series of short, focused career conversations with former Duke PhD students and postdocs, we'll feature Annie Jeong, PhD'17 (Genetics & Genomics). Annie serves as the Assistant Director of Education and Diversity for the Center for Engineering MechanoBiology, an NSF-funded, multi-institutional Science and Technology Center based at the University of Pennsylvania. In this role, Annie directs the center’s undergraduate and STEM outreach initiatives and strives to make a more inclusive and cohesive graduate and postdoctoral community through trainings, mentorship, and recruitment.

 

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

11:00 am to 11:30 am

New Faculty Zoom with Kate Ostevik, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology, University of California Riverside

As part of a series of short, focused conversations with PhD and postdoc alumni who successfully navigated the academic job market during the pandemic, we’ll feature Kate Ostevik, PhD, Assistant Professor of Evolution, Ecology & Organismal Biology at the University of California Riverside.

 

Thursday, October 7, 2021

11:00 am to 11:30 am

New Faculty Zoom with Crystal Reynaga, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biology, Bryn Mawr College - Postponed

As part of a series of short, focused conversations with PhD and postdoc alumni who successfully navigated the academic job market during the pandemic, we’ll feature Crystal Reynaga, PhD, Assistant Professor of Biology at Bryn Mawr College since June 2020 and former Duke postdoc in the Patek lab, Biology. This event will be rescheduled and registrants will be informed of the new date when available.

 

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Writing Your DEI Statement

Many employers--not just colleges and universities--have made a commitment to hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive staff. As part of that approach, many job applications ask that you include a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (or DEI Statement) in your application materials. But what exactly is a DEI statement, and what goes in it? We will address these and other questions in this workshop.

 

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

1:00 pm to 1:30 pm

New Faculty Zoom with Rachel Gevlin, Ph.D.’20, Assistant Professor of English, Birmingham-Southern College

As part of a series of short, focused conversations with PhD and postdoc alumni who successfully navigated the academic job market during the pandemic, we'll feature Rachel Gevlin, PhD'20 (English), Assistant Professor of English at Birmingham-Southern College.

 

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

1:00 pm to 1:30 pm

New Faculty Zoom with Ajenai Clemmons, Ph.D.’21, Assistant Professor of Public Policy, University of Denver

As part of a series of short, focused conversations with PhD and postdoc alumni who successfully navigated the academic job market during the pandemic, we'll feature Ajenai Clemmons, Ph.D. '21, Assistant Professor of Public Policy at the Scrivner Institute of Public Policy, the Josef Korbel School of International Relations at the University of Denver.

 

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Leadership and Management in the Lab

Graduate school and postdoctoral training can make you an independent scientist, ready to tackle pressing questions and drive cutting-edge research. But running your own research lab involves more than applying your scientific skills; it requires managing both people and projects. In this workshop we will discuss approaches to being a leader and a manager, and how to guide and mentor the students, postdocs, and staff that will eventually comprise your team.

Careers Beyond Academia

 

Thursday, September 2, 2021

11:00 am to 11:30 am

Senior Leadership Insights: A Conversation with Ron Temple, ’90, Managing Director and Head of U.S. Equities and Co-Head of Multi-Asset Investing at Lazard Asset Management

Join The Graduate School for a series of conversations with alumni reflecting on the role that their Duke education played in their careers. On September 2, we'll feature Ronald Temple, ’90, a managing director and co-head of multi asset and head of U.S. equity at Lazard Asset Management LLC in New York. He is responsible for oversight of the firm’s multi asset and U.S. equity strategies as well as several global equity strategies. Mr. Temple will be joined in conversation by Travis Dauwalter, Ph.D. candidate in the joint Public Policy and Economics program.

 

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Scientific Communications with PRI Healthcare Solutions

Interested in pursuing a career beyond the bench? Join this informational recruitment session to learn more about PRI Healthcare Solutions, which encompasses a dynamic group of scientists, clinicians, and pharmacists who work in a collaborative fashion to create and deliver engaging, innovative content for our pharmaceutical and biotech clients.

 

Thursday, September 16, 2021

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

What is Management Consulting? An Introduction with the Members of APD Consulting Club

Are you curious about how you can apply your research skills in a consulting career? Join us for this workshop offered in collaboration with the APD Consulting Club (Advanced Professional Degree Consulting Club) to learn about careers in management consulting. In addition to hearing an overview of the sector, participants will have the chance to meet in breakout rooms with PhD students and recent graduate alumni from humanities, social sciences, and STEM disciplines who have succeeded in the hiring process with Big Three firms.

 

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

11:00 am to 11:30 am

Alum Zoom: Five Career Questions with Jacob Jacobsen, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer, Evecxia Therapeutics

As part of a series of short, focused career conversations with former Duke PhD students and postdocs, we'll feature Jacob Jacobsen, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer, Evecxia Therapeutics (former Duke postdoc, Cell Biology). In addition to discussing his work, Jacob will tell us about the open PhD-level positions at Evecxia Therapeutics.

 

Friday, October 8, 2021

3:00 pm

Start-Up Ph.D.: Utilizing Academic Training to Launch or Grow a New Venture

From Google to Moderna, PhD and advanced degree holders have been at the forefront of innovative start-ups that are shaping our future.  How can PhD students begin to think about utilizing their academic training in the start-up world?  What are their competitive advantages? Speaker Deep Sran, Ph.D., Esq., will share his experience founding a well-known learning technology company. This free webinar is available to students through The Graduate School's subscription to VersatilePhD.

 

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

1:00 pm to 1:30 pm

Alum Zoom: Five Career Questions with Jennifer Israel, Ph.D.’15, Senior Genomics Data Scientist at Kriya Therapeutics

As part of a series of short, focused career conversations with former Duke PhD students and postdocs, we'll feature Jennifer Israel, Ph.D.'15 (Genetics & Genomics), Senior Genomics Data Scientist with Kriya Therapeutics. Dr. Israel will discuss the path to her current role as well as open positions for Ph.D-.level scientists currently available at Kriya Therapeutics.

 

Friday, October 15, 2021

2:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Senior Leadership Insights: A Conversation with Bob Beckler, Ph.D., Chairman and CEO at TemperPack

If you’ve ever received a healthy meal kit or a shipment of reagents for your research, you know how important it is to protect what’s perishable. As Chairman and CEO of TemperPack, Dr. Bob Beckler '83 leads a company founded to break away from Styrofoam and bring its plant-based, recyclable ClimaCell insulation material to customers around the world. Join us to hear about Dr. Beckler’s career as a leader in the packaging and chemicals industry in this conversation with Courtney Johnson, Ph.D. candidate in Chemistry.

 

Friday, October 22, 2021

4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

What Comes Next: The Journey after Duke

Join a panel of graduate alumni reflecting on their professional lives since departing Duke, featuring Adolfo Rodriguez, Ph.D.'03 (Computer Science), SVP Technology Transformation, Advance Auto Parts; Erik Vogt, Ph.D.'14 (Economics), Quantitative Researcher, Citadel LLC; and I-hung Shih, Ph.D.'00 (Biochemistry), Global Industry Analyst / Portfolio Manager-Biotech, Wellington Management. Ron Temple ’90, M.P.P. of Lazard Asset Management will moderate the conversation. An opportunity for networking with the speakers will follow the conversation; registration closes October 21 at 12 noon.

 

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Innovative Careers for Ph.D.s

In this workshop, you'll explore careers in startups, private industry, and beyond, then learn how you can find opportunities—and practice marketing yourself to best highlight your skills and experience. The session will include a keynote on negotiation skills by Dara Wilson-Grant, a workshop on transferable skills, and breakout sessions with alumni who have been successful in innovative careers post-PhD.

 

Thursday, November 4, 2021

11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Australia Global Talent Visa Program - Rescheduled to Spring

Explore your Australian opportunity–just a fast-track visa away! Join us for a webinar on Australia's Global Talent Visa Program, a streamlined visa for highly skilled professionals, innovators and entrepreneurs to live and work in Australia. In 2021-2022, there are 15,000 places available under the program, all with a STEM focus. This session will be rescheduled for the spring.

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

2:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Senior Leadership Insights: A Conversation with Susan Wood, Ph.D., President and CEO of VIDA Diagnostics

What does leadership look like at a lung care company when a pandemic respiratory virus sweeps the globe? Hear executive insights from Dr. Susan Wood, M.S.'88, President and CEO of Vida Diagnostics, in this conversation with Dr. Fan Yuan, Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Director of Graduate Studies for the master’s program.

Core Competencies

 

Friday, January 14, 2022

1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

RCR Forum: Becoming an Upstander (GS 715.02)

The Race and Bias Conversations series kicks off spring 2022 with a highly interactive skill-building workshop. In order to help create a culture of respect and civility, we need to learn how to “step in” when we see harmful or disrespectful behaviors. Through presentation, discussion, and role plays, we’ll consider barriers to intervening, explore different ways we can intervene, and then share tips for moving forward.

 

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Advanced Time Management: A Workshop

Start your new year off on the right foot! This workshop will equip you with strategies to understand your strengths in managing short- and long-term goals. You will also learn ways to build new habits and break with old ones to ensure your success.

 

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Advanced Time Management: A Workshop

Start your new year off on the right foot! This workshop will equip you with strategies to understand your strengths in managing short- and long-term goals. You will also learn ways to build new habits and break with old ones to ensure your success.

 

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Understanding Professional Competency in Your Career Planning

How can you demonstrate competency in job application materials or interviews? More importantly, how can you take advantage of your current opportunities as a graduate student or postdoc to build your competency and score your dream job?

 

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Assertiveness Training and Conflict Management: A Participatory Workshop

The work environment is filled with conflict, often as a result of differences in work styles and passive-aggressive communication techniques. Minimizing or resolving conflict often means that you must engage in difficult conversations, which is challenging and requires both practice and competency. This workshop will begin with a grounding in assertiveness training, followed by the chance to practice assertiveness techniques in small groups where attendees can share their experiences, struggles, and successes in becoming more assertive.

 

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Building Your Skills in Intercultural Communication

How can you communicate more effectively with colleagues and faculty from other cultures? In this workshop, you will learn the three major cultural communication styles. You’ll also build an understanding of how your preferences might interact with those of your team members. By the end, you will gain concrete strategies to collaborate more effectively with colleagues from other cultures. Registration closes Friday, February 18 at 11:00 am.

 

Thursday, March 17, 2022

3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

RCR Forum: Moving from Mentee to Mentor (GS 716.03)

You are finishing your PhD or postdoctoral research and hoping to secure a faculty or industry position soon. You feel confident about your research, but you may have questions about building your lab personnel. How do you figure out whom to hire? How do you set up productive, working relationships with your mentees from the beginning? How can you give feedback? In this interactive session, discover how to successfully move from mentee to mentor.

 

Wednesday, April 6, 2022

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Beyond the Profile: Optimizing Your LinkedIn Use

Join alumna Heidi Scott Giusto, Ph.D.’12 (History) for a Zoom-based workshop that will help you make the most of LinkedIn for your career research as well as building your network.

 

Tuesday, May 3, 2022

10:00 am to 11:00 am

Networking: How to Build Professional Relationships for Long-Term Career Success

The world of work and how we navigate our professional lives have changed significantly due to the pandemic. However, networking remains one of the most effective approaches to getting your career on the fast track. This informative session will show you techniques for effective and tactful networking in this post-pandemic era.

The Academic Job Search Series

 

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Understanding University Structure and the Tenure Process

Congratulations–you got a tenure-track position at your dream institution! Now you just have to get tenure. But what does that really mean? Join this presentation for an exploration of university structure and how faculty members drive the mission of an educational institution so that you can ultimately understand what your school means when it says "tenure."

 

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

1:00 pm to 1:30 pm

Senior Leadership Insights: A Conversation with Tomiko Brown-Nagin, J.D., Ph.D., Dean of Harvard Radcliffe Institute

How can scholars both succeed in academia and influence broader conversations as public intellectuals? Tomiko Brown-Nagin, J.D., A.M. '93, Ph.D. '02 has carved a distinctive path through Constitutional Law and History as a faculty member at Harvard University and is now Dean of Harvard Radcliffe Institute, where she leads an interdisciplinary community of scholars, artists, practitioners and students in addressing complex questions and challenges.  Dean Brown-Nagin will share her insights with Dr. Adriane Lentz-Smith, Associate Professor of History and Associate Chair of the Department of History.

 

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

11:00 am to 11:30 am

Alum/Faculty Zoom with Carlos Goller, Ph.D. and Claire Gordy, Ph.D., Teaching Professors at NC State University

We are excited to welcome back two Duke alums, Claire Gordy, PhD'11 (Immunology) and Carlos Goller, PhD (former Duke postdoc), who are Teaching Professors at NC State University.  In addition to discussing their careers, Claire and Carlos will discuss work/life balance as parents of two young children.

 

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

1:00 pm to 1:30 pm

Alum Zoom: Five Career Questions with Mark Dudley, Ph.D., Director of Duke’s Merit Scholarship Programs

As part of a series of short, focused career conversations with former Duke PhD students and postdocs, we'll feature Mark Dudley, Ph.D.'16 (Political Science), Director of Merit Scholarship Programs with Duke's Office of University Scholars and Fellows. Mark began his career in academic administration as an Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Duke and assumed his current leadership role in November 2021.

Careers Beyond Academia

 

Thursday, January 13, 2022

2:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Senior Leadership Insights: A Conversation with Chini Krishnan, Ph.D., Founder and CEO, GetInsured.com

Hear executive insights from Chini Krishnan, Ph.D.'92 (Computer Science), the founder and CEO of GetInsured.com, a technology company partnering with states to provide state-based healthcare exchanges to their citizens, in conversation with Dr. Jeffrey Chase, Professor of Computer Science and Director of Graduate Studies for CS graduate programs.

 

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

8:00 pm to 9:00 pm

An International Management Consulting Career: Insights from Jane Wang, Ph.D., Associate Partner at McKinsey and Company

As an Associate Partner with McKinsey & Company, Jane Wang, Ph.D.’16 serves top global high-tech companies and “internet unicorns” in product development and new business building. She also serves top global pharma companies on digital transformation. In this session, Dr. Wang will share her leadership experience working in management consulting in the U.S. and China and reflect on how a graduate education has prepared her for a career in management consulting.

 

Thursday, February 3, 2022

3:00 pm

Beyond the Lab: The Exciting World of Medical Writing (Webinar)

Are you someone passionate about teaching and effective communication? Have you explored positions in education, outreach, and science writing? This might surprise you, but you should also consider a career in the expanding field of medical writing. Hear from Dr. Anique Olivier-Mason, Medical Writer with DynaMed, in this free webinar available to students through The Graduate School's subscription to VersatilePhD.

 

Thursday, February 3, 2022

11:00 am to 11:30 am

Alum Zoom with Nathan Rudemiller, PhD, Associate Director, Bioagilytix

As part of a series of short, focused career conversations with former Duke PhD students and postdocs, we'll feature Nathan Rudemiller, PhD, Associate Director and Hiring Manager at Bioagilytix. His role there is focused on Large Molecule/Gene & Cell Therapy Assay Development and Bioanalysis. In addition to sharing his own career path, he'll highlight open PhD-level positions at Bioagilytix for which he's the hiring manager.

 

Tuesday, February 8, 2022

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Adapting Your Academic Presentation to U.S. Industry Culture

During your graduate school or postdoc career, you’ve become an expert at presenting in the conventions of your discipline for other academic researchers. But what should you change when you begin presenting your research in industry? Hear from a communications expert and pitch coach who works with MBA students and business executives about what they seek in presentations. This workshop will help you prepare and present your research to appeal to audiences in the U.S. corporate world.

 

Thursday, February 10, 2022

11:00 am to 11:30 am

Alum Zoom with Ashley Trama, Ph.D., Senior Director for Research and Development Program Management at Locus Biosciences

As part of a series of short, focused career conversations with former Duke PhD students and postdocs, we'll feature Ashley Trama, PhD, Senior Director, Research and Development Program Management, at Locus Biosciences. Ashley joined Locus Biosciences in 2019, and currently leads the company’s Project Management Office, which is responsible for delivering all of Locus’ asset development programs and platform projects. She will also share about the open Project Manager positions at Locus.

 

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Careers in Business Development (BD): A Panel Discussion Featuring Takeda Pharmaceuticals

What is Business Development (BD) and how can you pursue a career in this area? Since there are few entry points to start a career directly in BD, how can you build experiences that will help you transition into this industry role? A panel of BD professionals from Takeda Pharmaceuticals will share their career paths and opportunities to gain experience in BD, including through internship opportunities.

 

Friday, February 18, 2022

6:00 pm

A Journey from Shakespeare to EdTech (Webinar)

In this PhD Pathways seminar, Dr. Christina M. Squitieri (Ph.D. English, NYU, 2019) will talk about the choice to leave academia, the multiple pathways she tried before finally deciding to move into EdTech, and the rewards of finding a job that values the teaching and research experience of a PhD program. She will also share some advice about accepting a non-academic job mid-semester. This free webinar is available to students through The Graduate School's subscription to VersatilePhD.

 

Thursday, February 24, 2022

10:00 am to 11:00 am

Leaving the Ivory Tower: Managing the Emotional Side of Career Change

The overall loss of identity that we feel when we decide to leave academia is comparable to healing after the loss of a loved one and letting go can be difficult. In this informative session, participants will learn about the emotional obstacles that can keep us stuck in an academic career path that is no longer fulfilling. Participants will also learn how former graduate students and postdocs found the courage to follow a more rewarding career path.

 

Friday, February 25, 2022

3:00 pm

From Art History PhD to UX Research

PhDs are often in high-demand for user experience (UX) positions across a range of industries. In this PhD Pathways seminar, Dr. Risha Lee (PhD in Art History, Columbia University, 2012) shares about her pathway and experience as a lecturer, academic researcher, and curator. Today she leads the UX Research Program for B2B Products and Services at American Express. This free webinar is available to students through The Graduate School's subscription to VersatilePhD.

Friday, March 4, 2022

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

The Journey after Duke: Reflections and Connections with Graduate Alumni

In this in-person event, join a panel of graduate alumni reflecting on their professional lives since departing Duke. The audience will include a group of distinguished alumni in addition to student participants. An opportunity for conversation with the speakers and the distinguished alumni will follow the panel discussion. Register by Thursday, March 3 at 12 noon.

 

Monday, March 14, 2022

5:00 pm

Blooming Beyond Academia

In this PhD Pathways seminar, Dr. Jameela F. Dallis (Ph.D. English, UNC-CH, 2016) will talk about the choice to leave academia, the transition from academia to industry, and the tips you need to succeed in your career search. This free webinar is available to students through The Graduate School's subscription to VersatilePhD.

 

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

10:00 am to 11:00 am

Converting Your CV to a High-Impact Resume

Are you considering a career outside academia? If so, you will need to convert your curriculum vitae (CV) into a résumé, and this session will show you how. In addition to learning the differences between an academic CV and a résumé, you will learn specific steps and strategies to help you craft a résumé that effectively promotes your qualifications in a way that appeals to a broad audience. 

 

Wednesday, March 23, 2022

11:00 am to 11:30 am

Alum Zoom: Five Career Questions with Julie Martin, Ph.D., Impact Tracking Program Delivery Manager at McKinsey and Company

As part of a series of short, focused career conversations with former Duke Ph.D. students and postdocs, we'll feature Julie Martin, Ph.D. '17 (Psychology), Impact Tracking Program Delivery Manager at McKinsey & Company. Julie launched her career after graduation in institutional research and assessment with Temple University and has since transitioned to the private sector with roles at YPO, PowerMyLearning, and now McKinsey.

 

Wednesday, March 23, 2022

12:00 pm to 12:30 pm

Senior Leadership Insights: A Conversation with Lori Lehman, Ph.D., Former Vice President, Gilead Sciences

Lori Lehman, Ph.D.’83 (Chemistry) has almost 40 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry, including leadership roles at firms such as Schering-Plough, Amylin, RiboGene and Gilead Sciences. During her career, Dr. Lehman led several research and development projects and managed collaborative relationships with large and small pharmaceutical companies and academic research groups. Through the end of 2021, Dr. Lehman served as Vice President for Research Strategy and Portfolio Management at Gilead. She will be joined in conversation by Dr. Katherine Franz, Alexander Hehmeyer Professor and Chair of the Department of Chemistry.

 

Friday, March 25, 2022

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Cover Letter Workshop for Humanities and Social Sciences

Cover letters are very common in the U.S. and provide you with an opportunity to communicate both why you are interested and how you can contribute to the organization’s success. In this workshop, you will discover what employers are really looking for, how to analyze a job description and create a persuasive cover letter. The focus of this session will be on non-faculty positions. Facilitator: Nora Nunn, PhD '20 (English), International Technical Associate at Education Development Center (EDC).

 

Friday, March 25, 2022

3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Research Collaboration: A Path Beyond the Academy

In this PhD Pathways seminar, Dr. Melissa M. Moore (Ph.D. Communication, University of Buffalo, 2021) will talk about her own career path, tips for managing the uncertainty that comes with the job search, and practical points for translating PhD skills into jobs outside academia. This free webinar is available to students through The Graduate School's subscription to VersatilePhD.

 

Thursday, March 31, 2022

2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Career Adaptability: Preparing for and Responding to Unexpected Events in the Job Search - Canceled

In this workshop, gain skills critical to becoming an adaptable and agile job seeker. Participants will learn core skills and characteristics for enhancing adaptability as well as strategies to prepare for future career transitions. This event has been canceled, but a virtual version will be available at a future date upon request.

 

Friday, April 1, 2022

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Interviewing Workshop for Humanities and Social Sciences

In this workshop, you will learn useful strategies to prepare strong responses and also practice answering some of the most common behavioral-style interview questions.

 

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Women in STEM with Zen Succulent

Join a conversation with Duke alumnae about women in STEM all while building your own terrarium.

Friday, April 8, 2022

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Developing a Network: A Workshop for Social Sciences and Humanities

In this workshop you will get to practice networking techniques and learn strategies to help you become more successful. We will also practice using online tools to make contact with new people and maintain your relationships over time. This workshop will feature Duke PhD alumni as facilitators.

 

Thursday, April 28, 2022

4:00 pm

A Political Scientist Builds a Career in Data Science (Webinar) - Rescheduled

Demand for social scientists is soaring across a range of industries and enterprises, from policy work to technology-enabled ventures. In this Ph.D. Pathways seminar, Jake Rothschild, Ph.D., currently Senior Data Scientist at Verasight, a leading data-driven consumer research and survey firm, will talk about his own transition from a political science Ph.D. at Northwestern University to the world of surveys, data, and research insights outside of academia. This free webinar is available to students through The Graduate School's subscription to VersatilePhD. This event has been rescheduled to Thursday, May 5 at 4:00 pm.

 

Tuesday, May 3, 2022

10:00 am to 11:00 am

Networking: How to Build Professional Relationships for Long-Term Career Success

The world of work and how we navigate our professional lives have changed significantly due to the pandemic. However, networking remains one of the most effective approaches to getting your career on the fast track. This informative session will show you techniques for effective and tactful networking in this post-pandemic era.

 

Thursday, May 5, 2022

4:00 pm

A Political Scientist Builds a Career in Data Science (Webinar)

Demand for social scientists is soaring across a range of industries and enterprises, from policy work to technology-enabled ventures. In this Ph.D. Pathways seminar, Jake Rothschild, Ph.D., currently Senior Data Scientist at Verasight, a leading data-driven consumer research and survey firm, will talk about his own transition from a political science Ph.D. at Northwestern University to the world of surveys, data, and research insights outside of academia.