GSO Newsletter – January 23, 2023

Welcome back to campus, graduate students! 

GSO Bi-Weekly Update 

These newsletters should provide information on relevant news and events for graduate students. Got suggestions on what we should include? Email gso@bu.edu

 

Campus Events

Center for Career Development (CCD):

1. Career Development Workshop Series (attached).
    1. This workshop series is designed for all students (undergraduate, graduate, and alums) as a foundational basis for building career readiness competencies and unlocking their potential to achieve their career goals. This is designed to be completed in one academic year but can be spread out and completed at one’s own pace.
    2. Descriptions, dates/times, and registration information can be found by scanning the QR code on the flyer.
    3. These are intentionally designed before larger CCD events like Mock Interviews with Employers, Career Fairs, etc. NOTE: We will also have Career Fair Prep Events – specific to the Career Fairs this semester.
    4. The Spring 2023 series begins on Thursday, January 26, 2023 and runs through Monday, April 24, 2023. Workshops are offered virtually, in-person, or with a hybrid option.
    5. *NEW THIS SPRING* We partnered with the Professional Clothing Closet on 3 of these workshops (highlighted below)! This means students who attend the workshops will have exclusive access to the PCC after the workshop — no appointment required!
      1. Networking & Perfecting Your Elevator Pitch (both dates)
      2. Acing Your Interview (April date)

2. Graduate Coaching Groups (attached). 

    1. The Graduate Coaching Group Series will equip you with the career readiness skills you need to achieve your professional goals during your BU graduate program and beyond.
    3. Descriptions and registration information can be found by scanning the QR code on the flyer or on Handshake (via link).

3. International Student Workshop Series (attached).

    1. This workshop series is designed for international students (undergraduate and graduate) on special topics regarding navigating the job/internship search in the US, networking, and interviewing in the US. This workshop series is a partnership with ISSO so information regarding OPT and CPT eligibility will be covered and particular resources specific to international  students will be shared among attendees.
    2. This workshop series is entirely in-person.
      1. Jan 25, 3-4pm: Job and Internship Search
      2. Feb 6, 4-5pm: Networking
      3. Feb 24 3:30-5pm: Interviewing in the US

CDWS Evergreen Flyer

 

PhD Professional Development Events:

Writing an Individual Development Plan (IDP2)

Wednesday, January 25, 12-1 pm 

In this workshop we will use the self-assessments completed after “What is an Individual Development Plan” to develop and write a structured individual development that aligns with your goals and values. Registrants should complete the assessments on ImaginePhD (Social Sciences/Humanities) or myIDP (STEM) prior to the workshop to get the most out of the time. Together we will work on backwards planning and goal setting to create a roadmap for your success. The workshop will also cover strategies for discussing the plan with a mentor. Register

Managing Your Academic Identity Online

Thursday, January 26, 11am -12pm

Google yourself. Like what you see? Or, would you like to work on building your online presence as an academic? This workshop will provide participants with the resources and strategies to think about how to build and manage their academic brand online, based on individual career goals. Topics covered: LinkedIn, Twitter, Personal Websites, and more. Register

Career Development Learning Community

Monday, January 30 – Monday, February 27, 12-1 pm weekly

Join your fellow PhD students for a month-long Learning Community aimed to support your work in the PhD Progression Career Development Pathways. The Career Development Pathway will help you to work through the essential steps in developing your awareness about the resources available to you and the steps to take in order to set yourself up to find the right career for you. These sessions will be a combination of interactive workshops and reflective conversations that help you to grow your learning through the pathways. The objective of this community is to provide accountability, community building, and the opportunity to earn digital badges for your career development skills. Attendance at all sessions is required. Register

Professional Outreach: Emails and more

Thursday, February 2, 10-11 am

Writing email is more complicated than it appears, and often causes miscommunication. To write effective emails, writers need to consider the target audience and purpose of the email, among other aspects. Just as we work to develop our skills as academic writers, honing the skill of crafting professional emails is an important aspect of career development during graduate school. This workshop covers email language issues such as tone, subject lines, appropriate salutations and closings, and other issues such as the responsible use of the medium. We will address high-stakes messages such as requests for Letters of Recommendation and networking outreach, as well as lower-stakes communication including conversations with peers and students. Register

Fast & Furious & Fair: Accurate, Equitable, and Nimble Grading

Monday, February 6, 11am -12pm

Do you dread the pile of blue books that you have to read through for midterms and exams? Do you know how to grade, but would like to find a way to better explain to your students why they received the grades they did? Do you worry that your grading may be slightly inconsistent over a few days or across the semester? This workshop focuses on how to improve grading practices through the use of rubrics. Whether you are a seasoned lab leader or brand new teaching fellow, rubrics can offer an explicit, systematic way of explaining your learning objectives to students while shortening your grading time. In this workshop, participants will be introduced to rubrics used across different disciplines. Then, participants will identify how learning objectives are clearly defined for students and graders alike. Finally, this workshop will also allow participants to reflect on how they might adopt a rubric in their own current or future classroom setting. Doctoral students of all stages are welcome. Register

 

GWISE:

Hello GWISE and WISEguys,Please join us for our Winter Luncheon featuring Dr. Deborah Burstein. Dr. Burstein is an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel, and the Co-Director of the MIT IMPACT Program. She has been at the forefront of developments for new methodologies in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and was awarded the Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award for her contributions to this field of study. Most recently, Dr. Burstein has been developing methodologies for research training as co-Director of the MIT IMPACT program; an integrated mentoring program to optimize research impact and research career trajectories.We are so excited to have her share her experiences as a leader and network over a three-course lunch. Please RSVP by Friday, Jan 27th if you plan to attend, as space is limited.
Date and Time: Friday, February 17, 2023, 12:00 – 2:00PM Location: Photonics 906