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Designing Your Research Poster - Virtual
March 9
Date: Monday, March 9
Time: 2:00 P.M. (EDT)
π Register Here: bit.ly/USF2026-PosterDesign
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!
Workshop - Discussion Leading Tips
March 24
This interactive workshop helps participants lead open and engaging academic discussions with confidence. Attendees will explore practical facilitation strategies, strengthen active listening skills, learn approaches for managing conflict, and discover ways to encourage meaningful participation from all voices.
Tuesday, March 24th at 3:30 PM in ALN 296
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Graduate Research Symposium
March 27
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Friday, March 27
β° 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
π MSC on the Tampa campus
Annually, The Office of Graduate Studies and the Graduate and Professional Student
Council (GPSC) host the Graduate Research Symposium to showcase the research of graduate students in all disciplines and allow them to obtain
feedback from faculty and peers.
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Professional Development Workshops
March:
Presented by Tracy Costello, Ph.D., Assistant Dean, Postdoctoral Affairs and Graduate
Student Success.
π Behavioral Insights for Career Success using DiSC
Tuesday, March 3, 12:00 β 1:30pm, ALN 296
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π ACHIEVE Your Potential: Creating Your Individual Development Plan for Strategic
Success
Thursday, March 5, 12:00 β 1:00pm, Online
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πΌ Future Faculty Fridays: The Job Search and Interview Process
Friday, March 6, 12:00 β 1:00pm, ALN 296
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βοΈ Identifying & Articulating Your Transferable Skills
Monday, March 9, 12:00 β 1:00pm, Online
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πACHIEVE Your Potential: Understanding How Your Habits and Mindset Impact Your Growth
Tuesday, March 10, 12:00 β 1:00pm, Online
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πΊοΈ Navigating Your Career Journey Using MBTI
Friday, March 20, 1:00 β 2:30pm, ALN 296
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π» I've no clue what's next! How to research potential career paths
Tuesday, March 24, 12:00 β 1:00pm, Online
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π₯ Strategic Networking: Building Your Career Connections
Monday, March 30, 12:00 β 1:00pm, Online
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π―Setting Strategic Career Goals that are ACHIEVE-able!
Tuesday, March 31, 12:00 β 1:00pm, Online
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Workshop - Communicative Strategies for ITAs
April 2
This practical workshop supports International Teaching Assistants in building communication skills for everyday interactions and classroom success. Participants will work on improving fluency, gaining confidence, navigating language barriers, and applying effective communicative techniques for teaching and academic settings.
Thursday, April 2nd at 3:30 PM in ALN 296
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Writing Wednesdays π (Online or In-Person)
Wednesdays, Weekly
Online: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
In-person: 3:00 PM β 5:00 PM
Location: ALN 209 USF Tampa Campus
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)
ETD Formatting Workshops βοΈ
Rotating Mon/Tue
Meet virtually via Microsoft Teams. View Dates.
Join Workshops
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.
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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The Center for Career & Professional Development presents engaging programs, meaningful experiences, and comprehensive services, which are provided in partnership with employers, faculty, staff, and the global community.
USF Libraries offer a variety of virtual and in-person workshops that are aimed to assist graduate students with developing research skills:
USF Health Libraries offer a variety of virtual workshops and other scheduled events. There are two locations on the USF Tampa Campus: Hinks and Elaine Shimberg Health Sciences Library on Bruce B. Downs Blvd, and the Florida Blue Health Knowledge Exchange in downtown Tampa's Water Street District.