Events

Learn the why, what and how of networking—and gain practical strategies to make it authentic and effective. Discover how to identify and approach contacts, start conversations, maintain relationships, and leverage networking for career exploration and job searches. Whether you’re new to networking or refining your approach, this session will help you grow your professional community with confidence.

In this hands-on workshop, you will develop strategies and methods for generating meaningful, appropriate, and actionable feedback on student work.

Are you an international graduate student or postdoc scholar eager to brew up success in your career journey? Join us for Coffee and Connections Hour, where you can forge connections that transcend borders!

This interactive workshop uses improvisation-based tools and structured games to help researchers communicate their work with greater clarity, confidence and impact in real time. Participants will practice responding to their environment, adapting explanations for different audiences and staying present when conversations do not go as planned.

Join the UT Libraries for this in-person workshop covering how to use Zotero for citation management.

Join us for a panel discussion featuring consultants from McKinsey, BCG and other consulting organizations who will share what it really means to be a consultant — beyond case interviews and job titles.

“Teaching with AI” aims to equip graduate student and postdoc instructors with practical strategies for integrating generative AI into lesson planning and day-to-day teaching.

Learn the characteristics of an effective teaching statement —including what search committees look for —and begin drafting/refining your statement to vibrantly convey your teaching values and the instructional choices you make to help students achieve learning goals.

Learn how to ace technical interviews for graduate-level roles in data science, machine learning, AI and other data roles in this interactive workshop with Microsoft hiring managers and UT alumni.

Navigating the job search as an international student or scholar can come with unique questions, constraints, and opportunities. This monthly working group provides a supportive, structured space for international graduate students and postdocs navigating the job search. Sessions combine practical job search strategies with reflective and hands-on activities inspired by Thriving as an International Scientist by Dr. Sonali Majumdar and life design frameworks. Each meeting includes brief guidance on a focused topic, followed by dedicated time to work on job search materials such as resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, and networking plans. Topics may include finding opportunities, researching employers, strengthening applications, and navigating international career considerations. Attend one session or join regularly to build clarity, confidence, and momentum in your job search.