General Information
Course in Professional Development
There is a set of skills that scientists must possess that are not typically taught as part of a graduate program curriculum, yet these skills are fundamental for the success of future graduates. These skills include the ability to write, present and critique scientific material; to efficiently manage time, manage information and personnel; to secure employment, to master the process of writing and submitting grants, and to know how to conduct oneself at meetings and seminars. In the absence of any formal seminars on these topics, most graduate students learn these skills by trial and error, which is inefficient at best. Therefore, this course will provide guidance to graduate students in these important subject areas.
The course is designed as a discussion course. Practical exercises in writing, reviewing, and oral presentations will be included. |
