The Graduate College Lunch and Learn webinars help graduate students and postdocs explore careers in and outside of academia and build career readiness confidence. Attendance is free, but registration is required to obtain the Zoom link for each session.
1. Building Your TA Skills 9/10/26
Lead the classroom with confidence! Gain essential teaching assistant skills, including communication, classroom management, student engagement, and effective feedback practices.
2. Design Your Life 9/24/26
Build a life, not just a resume. Apply design-thinking principles to explore your goals, make intentional decisions, and create a fulfilling academic and professional path.
3. Using IDP Tools for Long-Term Planning 10/8/26
Plan with Purpose. Learn how Individual Development Plan (IDP) tools can help you set goals, track progress, and plan for your future career.
4. Aligning Academic Progress with Career Goals 10/22/26
Turn today's decisions into tomorrow's opportunities. Gain practical strategies for aligning your academic journey with your career goals. Learn how to make intentional choices about coursework, research, mentorship, and professional development that position you for success after graduate school.
5. Managing the Writing Space 11/5/26
Beat writer’s block before it starts. Discover strategies for creating productive writing habits, overcoming common challenges, and maintaining momentum on academic projects.
6. Nature Masterclass 11/19/26
Looking for support across the entire research lifecycle? Join us for a one-hour discussion and demo of a comprehensive, on-demand training platform designed to support scholars at every stage of their work. Whether you’re designing a study, seeking funding, collecting data, analyzing results, writing and publishing, or sharing your findings with broader audiences, this platform has you covered.