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.

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.

“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 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.

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

Are you an advanced degree, student or scholar engaged in (or want to learn more about) qualitative research? Interested in chatting with professionals working in qualitative research positions? Come meet with alumni and recruiters in a relaxed environment.

In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn the core principles of an effective cover letter—what employers look for, how to structure your content and tips to make your letter stand out. Then, put those insights into action by outlining your own letter, drafting strong topic sentences and building a reusable template for future applications. Bring your resume and a job description if you have one!

Through hands-on activities and discussion, this workshop will introduce you to student-centered grading practices and some time-saving tips for managing your workload.