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As Director of Graduate Professional & Career Development, Dr. Miriam Krause offers assistance with a wide variety of topics, which can be discussed in one-on-one meetings or presented as workshops for research labs or other student groups.
(photo of chemistry career workshop by Miriam Krause)
Example workshop topics
Example workshop topics
Some topics are well-suited to either one-on-one settings or group workshops. Examples include:
Exploring careers and searching for jobs
Elevator pitches & networking
Managing time, energy, and wellness in grad school
Giving & receiving feedback
Preparing for conferences
Communication for informal audiences/outreach
CVs and resumés
Ethics & efficacy of AI in chemistry writing
Mentoring undergraduate students
What is professionalism?
Balancing the 8 dimensions of wellness
Authorship discussions
Intro to project management
Exploring leadership styles and values
Starting & sustaining a writing practice
Effective use of LinkedIn
Strategies for generating creative ideas
Planning for effective meetings
Balancing leadership and collaboration on research projects
Feel free to request topics not listed here!
Example one-on-one meeting topics
Example one-on-one meeting topics
In addition to all the professional development areas listed above, some students request individual meetings on topics such as:
Challenges with class, TAing, or adjusting to grad school
Planning for specific projects (paper writing, fellowship proposals, thesis, etc.)
Strategizing for difficult conversations (with advisor or others)
Practice for job/internship interviews
Brainstorming options for managing challenging intragroup dynamics
Getting connected with other resources within and outside the department
... anything else!
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