Professional & Career Development

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USF graduate students and postdocs have year-round access to workshops, competitions, networking events, and community gatherings designed to build the skills — and connections — that matter most, inside and outside the classroom.

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Upcoming Events

  • PowerBI for Data Visualization: Basics

    September 18

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    Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST

    Location: Online/Virtual

    In this workshop the participants will learn how to connect different data sources such as (csv., excel, and sql db) to PowerBi, and how to manipulate and transform the data inside the tool, so at the end they can create a dashboard according to their expectations. By Viviana Madelaine Milla Angeles.

  • Career Club (Virtual)

    September 18

    Register Here

    Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM EST

    Are you navigating a tough job market? ... wondering where to take your next career step? ...feeling stuck in the application cycles?

    The job market is turbulent, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Whether you’re just starting to explore or actively applying, the Career Club is your space to discuss challenges, celebrate wins, develop your network, prepare for interviews, improve your resumes or LinkedIn profiles, and learn the strategies that get you hired!

    Unlock your potential! Elevate your career!
    Join the club at https://bit.ly/USFCareerClub

  • 2026 National Postdoc Appreciation Week

    September 21-25

    Join us in recognizing the significant contributions that postdoctoral scholars make to U.S. research and discovery.

  • Creating & Curating Academic Profiles

    September 21

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    Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM EST

    Location: Online/Virtual

    Every researcher accumulates a scattered digital footprint, with publications indexed under slightly different name variants, profiles auto generated by databases you never logged into, and no single place that reliably points back to you. This session introduces the tools USF researchers can use to consolidate and control that footprint using ORCID, USF's Digital Commons repository, and the author-profile features built into Scopus and Web of Science, and other free and subscription resources. Participants will leave having created or verified their own ORCID iD, the anchor identifier that ties the rest of these profiles together, along with guidance on populating and maintaining the others. By the end of this workshop, participants will have created or verified their ORCID iD. identified the steps to claim, request, or verify author profiles in Scopus, Web of Science, and USF's Digital Commons repository, and be aware of how to evaluate which additional profile platforms are worth maintaining based on their discipline and visibility goals. By Matt Torrence and Allison Symulevich, USF Libraries.

  • Caffeine & Cuddles with STAR!

    September 22

    Time: 9:00 - 10:30 AM EST

    Location: ALN 200

    Great ideas start with great coffee. Stop by Caffeine & Hypotheses to meet fellow postdocs, unwind, and build community over a fresh brew.

  • Previously Published & Copyrighted Material

    September 22

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    Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST

    Location: Online Virtual

    While you are researching or working on your thesis or dissertation you are making use of a wealth of different resources: published articles, books, images, software, datasets, etc.  Almost all of these things are protected by intellectual property laws like copyright.  This session will introduce common copyright issues encountered during the research, publication, and the writing of theses and dissertations. By LeEtta Scmidt, USF Libraries.

  • Navigating Your Career Journey Using MBTI

    September 22

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    Time: 12:00 - 1:30 PM EST

    Location: Teams

    Happy 2026 National Postdoc Appreciation Week!  

    Using your MBTI results as a strategic compass, this session explores how your natural preferences shape your professional interests and ideal work environments. We will break down your specific profile to identify the innate skills that feel most intuitive to you, helping you distinguish between roles that energize you and those that may lead to burnout.

    By aligning your "type" with real-world career trajectories, you will gain a deeper understanding of the organizational cultures and tasks where you are most likely to thrive. You will leave with an actionable framework to navigate your next steps with confidence, ensuring your career journey is powered by your innate strengths.

    Tracy Costello, PhD, Assistant Dean, Postdoctoral Affairs and Graduate Student Success

  • Intro to Nvivo

    September 22

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    Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM EST

    Location: Online/Virtual

    This is an introduction to NVivo, a qualitative and mixed-methods data tool. Topics will include: Understanding the NVivo workspace, creating a project, importing and exploring different types of data, beginning coding, recording memos and comments, and identifying tools for various analytic tasks. By Shawna Durtschi, USF Libraries.

  • Lightning Talks

    September 23

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    Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM EST

    Presented by Tracy Costello, Ph.D., Assistant Dean, Postdoctoral Affairs and Graduate Student Success

    Lightning talks are an opportunity for you to share your research in 3-5 minutes with a streamlined slide deck (typically 1-3 slides, but fewer than 10), programmed to automatically advance. The primary purpose of this fast-paced presentation is to spark new conversations and collaborations. This lecture will discuss tips and tricks for presenting that will help you make your point concisely and be well-prepared for future conference talks and competitions!

    The Postdoc Lightning Talk Competition is scheduled for Oct 23rd. Competition winners will earn funding for travel or professional development.    Details will be posted on the usf.edu/postdoctoral-affairs website.  Email tcostello111@usf.edu for more information.

  • Writing Literature Reviews

    September 23

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    Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM EST

    OGS Writing Services presents a writing workshop on structuring and crafting literature reviews. This workshop covers the basic genre conventions of Literature Reviews as well as strategies for organizing and drafting one.

  • Future Faculty Fridays

    September 25

    Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM EST

    Location: ALN 296

    Session 1: The Anatomy of a Faculty Position

    This session will demystify the faculty role. We'll explore the different types of faculty positions (e.g., tenure-track, teaching-focused) and the expectations for research, teaching, and service. We'll also discuss the importance of mentors, networking, and strategically planning your faculty job search.

  • NPAW Happy Hour

    September 25

    Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST

    Location: Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen - 11109 N 30th St, Tampa, FL 33612, USA

    Let's connect! Please RSVP  - appetizers and nonalcoholic drinks provided by USF Office of Postdoc Affairs

  • Future Faculty Fridays

    September 25

    Register Here!

    Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM EST

    Location: Teams

    Happy 2026 National Postdoc Appreciation Week! 

    Session 1: The Anatomy of a Faculty Position

    This session will demystify the faculty role. We'll explore the different types of faculty positions (e.g., tenure-track, teaching-focused) and the expectations for research, teaching, and service. We'll also discuss the importance of mentors, networking, and strategically planning your faculty job search.

    Tracy Costello, PhD, Assistant Dean, Postdoctoral Affairs and Graduate Student Success

  • Storymaps for Research

    September 28

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    Time:
    10:00 - 11:00 AM EST

    Location: Online/Virtual

    Seeking new ways to present your research findings to a broad audience? This session will introduce participants to ESRI's ArcGIS Online software suite, including StoryMaps, with a focus on using the interface for presenting research, visualizations, data, and maps. Whether you are an absolute beginner or seeking a refresh on new tools, this session get you ready to start on your own StoryMap. By Benjamin Mittler, USF Libraries.

  • Should I Cite This?

    September 29

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    Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM EST

    Location: Online/Virtual

    When, why, and how should you cite something? How does citing make you seem smarter!? By Camielle Crampsie, USF Libraries.

  • Intro to Community-Engaged Research

    September 29

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    Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM EST

    Location: Online/Virtual

    This session provides an introduction to the continuum of community-engaged and participatory research across disciplines. Participants will gain a basic understanding of how to build reciprocal relationships, share power, and honor multiple forms of knowledge across all stages of a research project. By Molly Hamm-Rodriguez, USF Education.

  • Open Source Collaboration with GitHub

    September 29

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    Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM EST

    Location: Online/Virtual

    An introduction to GitHub.com and related technology used for versioning large projects in software coding, website building, legal documentation, and more. Walk through creating a GitHub repo, a personal issue tracker, and editing markdown-flavored text. Learn these building blocks for making websites, reproducible science, and software development. By Tylar Murray, USF Institute for Marine Remote Sensing, College of Marine Science.

  • Law & Ethics of Using AI in Research

    September 30

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    Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST

    Location: Online/Virtual

    This workshop session explores the legal and ethical considerations involved in using generative AI in academic research. Participants will examine privacy and copyright issues, including how intellectual property laws apply to AI-generated content and the responsibilities researchers have in protecting sensitive information. The session will also address relevant policy matters, such as publisher guidelines, university regulations, and funder requirements that impact the use of AI technologies in research. By LeEtta Schmidt, USF Libraries.

  • Lightning Talks Practice

    September 30

    Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM EST

    Location: 296

    Come practice your lightning talk and get feedback!

  • Crafting Research Abstracts

    September 30

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    Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM EST

    In this workshop, we provide a concise guide to crafting abstracts. This presentation will break down the writing of the abstract into simple steps that will enable you to create an engaging abstract highlighting your research. Academia is competitive, and writing a strong abstract is crucial for success. It opens doors and encourages engagement with your work.  Effectively summarizing complex research within a tight word limit (often 200-250 words) is challenging. This workshop focuses on the capacity of the abstract as a genre convention to create a clear pathway to your work for a wide range of potential audiences and the methods to do so successfully.

  • Developing & Archiving Oral History Project

    September 30

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    Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM EST

    Location: Online/Virtual

    Join us for a workshop to learn about developing and archiving an oral history project for your own research or with your courses. This is a session for beginners or those looking to learn more about USF Libraries' Oral History Program. By Amanda Boczar, USF Libraries.

  • Staying Informed through Automation

    October 1

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    Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST

    Location: Online/Virtual

    Now that you've defined your topic and located the key literature, learn how to build a personalized, low-effort system for staying current in your field using database alerts and AI-powered tools. This session covers setting up saved searches and email alerts in core databases like Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed, plus how Semantic Scholar's AI-generated Research Feeds and citation alerts can surface new, relevant papers automatically. Participants will leave with a working alert system tailored to their research area, reducing manual searching while staying on top of the literature. By Evan Fruehauf, USF Libraries.

  • Lightning Talk Practice

    October 1

    Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM EST

    Location: ALN 296

    Come practice your lightning talk and get feedback!

  • Staying Current: Citation & Search Alerts

    October 1

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    Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM EST

    Location: Online/Virtual

    Keeping up with the research literature can be a challenge for scholars. One thing researchers can utilize to stay current is using tools that provide notifications when new works related to their selected keywords and topics is published, as well as when new citations of the works by the researcher emerge in the discourse. This workshop offers tips on setting up and utilizing automated searches using a variety of online library resources to take advantage of current awareness services. In this workshop participants will discover ways to compare citation notifications with saved searches using a variety of library tools, identify various library resources for notification services and sign up for at least one citation or search notification based on their research interests. By Susan Ariew and Matt Torrence, USF Libraries.

  • PowerBI for Data Visualization: Advanced

    October 2

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    Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Location: Online/Virtual

    In the second part of this series of workshops, the participant will learn how to use the query editor and the Dax language in Power Bi. At the end of the workshop, participants will be able of creating calculated columns, measures and custom tables inside their Power BI workbooks. By Viviana Madelaine Milla Angeles.

  • Intro to Financial Data Research

    October 6

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    Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM EST

    Location: Online/Virtual

    This workshop is designed for researchers eager to explore the fundamentals of financial data analysis. In this session, you'll learn essential techniques for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting financial data to make informed decisions, including company analysis, market trends, and financial indicators. No prior experience is needed—just a curiosity to understand the world of finance through data. Presented by William Parker, USF Libraries

  • EndNote: Intro to Citation Management

    October 6

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    Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST

    Location: Online/Virtual

    EndNote is a citation management software that will help you organize your research, keep track of citations and articles, and easily create bibliographies. This introductory workshop will demonstrate how to import citations into EndNote, attach PDFs of articles to the citation records, and easily create a bibliography. By Camielle Crampsie, USF Libraries.

  • Exploring Tools That Power Spatial Thinking

    October 6

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    Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM EST

    Location: Online/Virtual

    Discover the specialized GIS software offerings available at the University of South Florida. This workshop introduces a range of applications designed for targeted use cases—from drone mapping and urban planning to business analytics and crowdsourced data collection. Researchers will gain valuable insight into how these tools can elevate your spatial thinking and expand your project capabilities.By Benjamin Mittler, USF Libraries.

  • Tap Into Wise Credit Card Use

    October 6

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    Time: 1:30 - 2:30 PM EST

    Location: Online/Virtual

    Credit cards are part of everyday life but using them well requires more than knowing the basics. This session helps participants understand the habits and mindsets that shape their spending—and how small changes can make credit cards work for them, not against them. This session offers clear guidance, practical tips, and simple ways to build healthier credit behaviors that support long-term financial confidence.

  • Introduction to Impact in the Sciences

    October 6

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    Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM EST

    Location: Online/Virtual

    This workshop will provide an overview of journal metrics and rankings in the sciences, including traditional measures from standard sources including the Web of Science (Impact Factor) and Scopus (CiteScore) databases. Additionally, general information will be offered regarding additional academic impact databases and methods, such as Faculty Insights, to maximize benefit of any measures for journal, author, and subject area data points. Other impact measures will be presented, including Altmetrics tools and the presentation of dissemination for works not always formally calculated. Also included will be content on commonly used author profile and archiving options, including ORCiD and the USF Libraries’ Digital Commons repository. By Matt Torrence, USF Libraries.

  • Fresh Check Day

    October 7

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    Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM EST

    Location: MSC Amphitheatre

    Fresh Check Day is a nationally recognized, engaging and uplifting mental health promotion event that features peer-centered interactive booths, a festive social atmosphere, and exciting prizes and giveaways.

    Held by the Center for Student Well-Being

  • Zotero: Intro to Citation Management

    October 7

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    Time: 
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST

    Location: Online/Virtual

    Zotero is a citation management software that will help you organize your research and generate citations and bibliographies. In this introductory workshop, you will learn how to create a Zotero account, save and organize sources, create bibliographies and in-text citations, and collaborate with Zotero groups. By Emily Norton, USF Libraries.

  • Metrics & Rankings in the Social Sciences

    October 7

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    Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM EST

    Location: Online/Virtual

    Journal metrics and rankings in the sciences, including big names like Impact Factor and Citescore, have changed a lot in the last few years, with the advent of new measures and resources to compete with the standards that have long been a part of the academic world. At this workshop, attendees will receive instruction and information on the traditional tools, as well as the new resources available in the metrics world, such as SciMago and PlumX, and guidance on the main tools used in most fields. By Allison Symulevich, USF Libraries.

  • 3MT Preliminaries! Come Cheer your Peers!

    October 7

    Time: 3:00 - 5:00 PM EST

    3MT Preliminaries! Come Cheer your Peers! 

  • AI-Assisted Qualitative Research, Part II

    October 8

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    Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST

    Location: Online/Virtual

    Part 2 of this session will discuss the current ‘state of play’ regarding the various genres of AI-assist technologies available to qualitative researchers and how to select the most appropriate platform. We will compare and contrast several AI-assist platforms for managing and analyzing qualitative data. We will discuss best practices for how to report the use of AI in research studies and how to reflexively consider the consequences of doing so. By Dr. Trena Paulus, East Tennessee State University.

  • Career Club

    October 8

    Join The Club

    Time: 
    12:00 - 1:00 PM EST

    Location: ALN 296

    Are you navigating a tough job market? ... wondering where to take your next career step? ...feeling stuck in the application cycles? The job market is turbulent, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Whether you’re just starting to explore or actively applying, the Career Club is your space to discuss challenges, celebrate wins, develop your network, prepare for interviews, improve your resumes or LinkedIn profiles, and learn the strategies that get you hired! Unlock your potential! Elevate your career!

  • Searching for Evidence Synthesis Projects

    October 8

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    Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM EST

    Location: Online/Virtual

    This workshop will introduce intermediate search strategies and search organization techniques as you embark on your evidence synthesis journey. Attendees will learn techniques to gather, categorize, and combine search terms to form a search string. The presenter will also demonstrate how to find out what information gained or lost from altering a search before discussing how to approach translating a search from one database to another. By Carl DiNardo, USF Libraries.

  • AI for Coding

    October 8

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    Time: 1:30 - 3:00 PM EST

    Location: Online/Virtual

    This workshop will provide background and examples of emerging AI technology relevant for computer programming. Background will include terminologies and an overview of AI technologies including LLMs. Practical application of available tools for programming tasks will be demonstrated, an overview of the technical landscape will be given, and time for discussion will be included. By Tylar Murray, USF Institute for Marine Remote Sensing, College of Marine Science.

  • 3MT Preliminaries! Come Cheer your Peers!

    October 9

    Time: 9:30 - 11:30 AM

    3MT Preliminaries! Come Cheer your Peers! 

  • Satellite Imagery with ESRI Living Atlas

    October 13

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    Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM EST

    Location: Online/Virtual

    This entry-level workshop introduces researchers to satellite imagery and analysis using Esri’s Living Atlas Sentinel and Landsat Explorer apps, accessible through a web browser and your USF Net ID, with no software installation or data downloads required. Learn the basics of remote sensing concepts, explore real-world datasets, and perform quick analyses using Esri’s built-in tools. By the end, participants will be able to generate before and after imagery, time-lapse animations, compute vegetation and moisture indices, investigate land cover change, and export visuals for reports, publications, or projects. By Denise Wright, USF Libraries.

  • SPSS Basics

    October 13

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    Time: 1:30 - 3:00 PM EST

    Location: Online/Virtual

    This workshop covers the basic skills needed to enter data into SPSS, manipulate the data to create new variables (e.g., reverse score variables, compute sum scores across items), identify outliers, and examine descriptive statistics for each variable (e.g., minimum, maximum, mean, standard deviation, frequency). If time permits, we will also cover how to split the data into groups or select specific subgroups on which to perform analyses. By Wendy Rote, USF Psychology.

  • Online Thesis & Dissertation Writing Retreat

    October 14

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    Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST

    Location: Online/Teams

    Join for two 3-hour block writing sessions each day (Morning Session 10 AM to 1 PM; Afternoon Session 2 PM to 5 PM) , with a facilitator present for quick 5–10-minute break-out sessions regarding writing concerns if needed.

    The Fall Sustainable Writing Strategies Workshop occurs in conjunction with this retreat: Wednesday, October 14th 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.

    Students are encouraged to show up and write for the full duration of as many sessions as they are able. 

  • R Programming: Data Analysis & Visualization

    October 14

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    Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST

    Location: Online/Virtual

    This workshop will build on the basic foundations of R covered in the introductory workshop and will explore data visualization using the popular plotting library ggplot2. We will use real data examples and create custom data visualizations. By Kristina Riemer, EHS Support.

  • EndNote Advanced: Citation Management

    October 14

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    Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM EST

    Location: Online/Virtual

    Tap into the power of EndNote to streamline your academic and professional writing processes. This workshop builds upon the basics of importing and collecting your background research in EndNote and will enable you to make writing in-text citations and end references a breeze whether doing your own work or collaborating with others. By Carl DiNardo, USF Libraries.

  • Sustainable Writing Strategies

    October 14

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    Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM EST

    Location: Online/Teams

    In conjunction with the Online Mini Writing Retreat

    Writing is a lifelong skill, not just for academic work. Writing is where we articulate our knowledge.  Sustainability prevents binge writing, burnout, and frustration. The goal of this workshop is to help attendees, through reflection and discussion, consider what strategies will help them develop a consistent, fulfilling, and adaptable writing practice.

  • Tools for Market and Industry Analysis

    October 15

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    Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST

    Location: Online/Virtual

    Learn how to analyze business market and industry information using authoritative USF Library resources alongside AI tools. After completing this session, participants will be able to generate reports, perform comparative analyses, and verify AI-generated data against citable sources to gain a clear, evidence-based understanding of existing markets and industries. By Chris Sturgeon, USF Libraries.

  • MaxQDA for Qualitative Analysis

    October 15

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    Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM EST

    Location: Online/Virtual

    This is an introduction to MaxQDA, a qualitative and mixed-methods data software. Topics will include: Understanding the MaxQDA interface, creating and sharing a project, importing and exploring different types of data, an overview of the various tools for analysis, recording codes, memos, and comments, and identifying the specific tool(s) needed for an analytic task. Participants are encouraged to bring media resources that will simulate the analysis process on the software as we learn. By Leah Burger, USF College of Education.

  • AI for Evidence Synthesis & Systematic Review

    October 15

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    Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM EST

    Location: Online/Virtual

    Examine how AI can assist researchers in conducting systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and other evidence-based research methods. This session critically evaluates emerging AI review tools, considering their reliability, transparency, and ethical limitations. Participants will identify key human-in-the-loop moments where expert judgment, verification, and contextual understanding must guide the process to ensure credible, rigorous, and reproducible synthesis outcomes. By Evan Fruehauf and Carl DiNardo, USF Libraries.

  • Tap Into Wise Credit Card Use

    October 15

    Register Here!

    Time: 5:00 - 6:00 PM EST

    Credit cards are part of everyday life but using them well requires more than knowing the basics. This session helps participants understand the habits and mindsets that shape their spending—and how small changes can make credit cards work for them, not against them. This session offers clear guidance, practical tips, and simple ways to build healthier credit behaviors that support long-term financial confidence.

  • Academic Culture & Communication

    October 16

    Register Here!

    Time: 9:30 - 10:30 AM EST

    Location: ALN 296

    Set Yourself up for Success as a Teaching Assistant. 

    Enroll in one session or all sessions designed to help you thrive in your TA role - whether you're grading, holding office hours, running labs, or teaching. Each session focuses on key skills and cultural insights to help you feel confident and prepared.

  • Caffeine & Hypotheses: Postdoc Community

    October 19

    Time: 9:00 - 10:30 AM EST

    Location: ALN 296

    Great ideas start with great coffee. Stop by Caffeine & Hypotheses to meet fellow postdocs, unwind, and build community over a fresh brew.

  • Career Club (Virtual)

    October 22

    Register Here

    Time: 
    12:00 - 1:00 PM EST

    Are you navigating a tough job market? ... wondering where to take your next career step? ...feeling stuck in the application cycles?

    The job market is turbulent, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Whether you’re just starting to explore or actively applying, the Career Club is your space to discuss challenges, celebrate wins, develop your network, prepare for interviews, improve your resumes or LinkedIn profiles, and learn the strategies that get you hired!

    Unlock your potential! Elevate your career!
    Join the club at https://bit.ly/USFCareerClub

  • 3MT and Lightning Talk Finals

    October 23

    Time: 9:30 - 11:30 AM EST

    Location: CWY 206

    Graduate Students who are selected in the preliminary heats on Oct 7, 8, 9 will advance to the finals - and grad students selected in department-specific heats - will participate in this event to select the top 2 winners and a people's choice.  
    More info https://www.usf.edu/graduate-studies/research/three-minute-thesis.aspx

    Postdoc Scholars will participate in a Lightning Talk competition and the top 2 winners and a people's choice will be selected. Postdocs, please register for the Lightning Talks Competition hereRegistration: 2026 Postdoc & Visiting Scholar Lightning Talks  – Fill out form

    Come and hear about a wide variety of research happening here at USF!

  • Academic Culture & Communication

    October 23

    Register Here!

    Time: 9:30 - 10:30 AM EST

    Location: ALN 296

    Set Yourself up for Success as a Teaching Assistant. 

    Enroll in one session or all sessions designed to help you thrive in your TA role - whether you're grading, holding office hours, running labs, or teaching. Each session focuses on key skills and cultural insights to help you feel confident and prepared.

    Session 2: Understanding U.S. learning and teaching approaches

  • Designing Your Research Poster

    October 29

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    Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM

    Research posters are a common communication tool in the academic community for visually sharing research projects and creative ideas.  During this session, we will discuss key aspects of designing effective posters and pertinent information about the Graduate Student Research Symposium and the Postdoctoral Scholar Research Symposium so you can WOW the judges and potentially win awards! 

    Presented by Tracy Costello, Ph.D., Assistant Dean, Postdoctoral Affairs and Graduate Student Success, USF Office of Graduate Studies

     

  • Future Faculty Fridays

    October 30

    Time: 3:30 - 4:30 PM EST

    Location: ALN 296

    A strong research statement is your professional identity on paper. This session will guide postdocs in writing a compelling narrative that outlines their past work, future vision, and how they will secure funding. We'll also cover how to format and tailor a CV to highlight key achievements for a faculty search committee.

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  • Writing Wednesdays 📝 (Online or In-Person)

    Wednesdays, Weekly

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    Online: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

    Being intentional and consistent about writing will help you progress and meet your goals. Whether it's a journal article or a fellowship/grant, thesis or dissertation, proposal, or a scholarship/award application, join peers in a time of intention setting and dedicated writing. 

    Questions?
    Contact Dr. Stephanie Harper (Online)

  • Conversation Studio

    Fridays, Weekly

    Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Location: ALN 209

    Join the Conversation Studio in the Graduate Student Lounge in ALN 209.

    An English discussion group for graduate students, postdocs, and visiting scholars designed to help you build confidence, improve fluency, and connect with peers in a welcoming environment. 

    Conversation Studio offers a relaxed, supportive space to practice speaking while engaging in meaningful conversations on academic and everyday topics. Whether you want to strengthen your English communication skills, gain confidence speaking in groups, or expand your community, all are welcome. 

    Join us and be part of the conversation - attend one session or come to them all!

  • ETD Formatting Workshops ✏️

    Rotating Mon/Tue

    Meet virtually via Microsoft Teams. View Dates.
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    These are meant to help with ETD-specific formatting.

    What's the difference between Workshops

    - ETD Formatting Workshops (weekly) cover formatting guidelines and last approximately 1.5 hours. Drop in for help with document formatting.

    - ETD Process Workshop occurs once a semester and covers all aspects of the process from Registration to Review. 

    - Book a 1-on-1 Help Session with an ETD Specialist, these are only 15-minutes and can cover the ETD process including document assistance if needed. Bring focused questions.

  • National Postdoc Association SmartSkills

    Monthly

    NPA Smartskills have recurring sessions every 4th Tuesday of the month at 3PM.

    Upcoming Sessions

    Many postdocs wonder about the pathway into industry without ways to learn the truth about the journey.

    Join leaders from industry as they share their thoughts on the current industry postdoc landscape, discuss misconceptions about postdocs and careers in industry, clarify differences between industry and academic postdocs and positions, offer recommendations to postdocs seeking to enter industry positions, and provide insights on future trends that may affect postdocs in industry.
    This is intended as a collaborative discussion so bring your questions!

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