Lunch-n-Learns
The GSG Academic Committee organizes a series of seminars called “Lunch-n-Learns” for graduate students. Each Lunch-n-Learn features a one hour presentation by distinguished speakers. In these talks, students learn about funding opportunities, research strategies, presentation skills, writing skills, productivity enhancement skills, skills necessary for professional development.
Note: RSVP is requested for most talks. The link for the RSVP form is emailed two weeks before each talk. Lunch will be provided.
Sessions coming this Spring 2013
Workshop on Poster Design
Presenter : Jennifer Sams, Instruction and Learning Librarian, Van Pelt Library
January 21, 2013
Time: 12:00PM
Venue: Library Instruction Room 242
Presentation Skills
Presenter : Michael Meyer, Director, Teaching and Learning Center
January 22, 2013
Time: 12:00PM
Venue: MUB Ballroom B
Entrepreneurial Opportunities for Graduate Students at Michigan Tech
Presenter : Panel including
Jim Baker, Executive Director, Innovation and Industry
Engagament
John Diebel, Assistant Director, Technology Commercialization,
Innovation and Industry Engagement
Marilyn Clark, Chief Executive Officer, MTEC Smartzone
Bobby Escobar, Immigration lawyer
February 11, 2013
Time: 12:00PM
Venue: MUB Ballroom B
You must RSVP online if you plan to attend.
Please email the Academic Chair, with any questions.
Graduate Research Colloquium and Banquet
Presenters : 100+ graduate students
February 21-22, 2013
Time: All day
Venue: MUB Ballroom
Everyone is encouraged to attend, refreshments provided.
Click here for more information on the Graduate Resource Colloquium
Please email the Academic Chair, with any questions.
Peer Review Process
Presenter : TBA
Time: TBA
Venue: TBA
You must RSVP online if you plan to attend.
Please email the Academic Chair, with any questions.
Sessions from Fall 2012
Career Development and Professional Networking
Presenter : Julia Way, Assistant Director for Career Services
September 17, 2012(Monday)
Time: 11:00 am– 01:00 pm
Venue: Memorial Union Building (MUB) Ballroom (A)
Each fall, the Graduate Student Government (GSG) sponsors the Graduate Professional Development Day, a unique opportunity to participate in a academic and career development for both new and established graduate students. This year, the GSG academic committee has combined our first Lunch-n-Learn with Graduate Professional Development Day so to help prepare students for the Fall Career Fair.
Julia Way is Assistant Director of Career Services at Michigan Technological University. She will discuss what grad students need to prepare for as they go onto the market
You must RSVP online if you plan to attend.
For access to the Presentation Slides, Click Below:
Please email the Academic Chair, with any questions.
Research and Information Resources for Graduate Students
October 16, 2012(Tuesday)
Time: 12:00 pm – 01:00 pm
Venue: Memorial Union Building (MUB) Ballroom (A)
The professional staff at the Van Pelt and Opie Library is eager to support graduate students with a variety of services, such as accessing electronic resources, consulting with individual graduate students on specific research tasks, promptly obtaining books or articles not available here, instruction on how to use databases, and customized workshops focused on document preparation tools.
You must RSVP online if you plan to attend.
For access to the Presentation, click below:
Please email the Academic Chair, with any questions.
Funding Opportunities for Graduate Students at Michigan Technological University
Presenter : Jodi Lehman and/or Peter A. Larsen,
from Sponsored Program Enhancement
November 14, 2012(Wednesday)
Time: 12:00 pm – 01:00 pm
Venue: Memorial Union Building (MUB) Ballroom (A)
Professional staff from the office of Sponsored Program Enhancement will provide an overview of internal and external funding opportunities at Michigan Technological University -- a great opportunity for graduate students who may be interested in seeking funding, financial aid and sponsorships of their graduate work. Students will learn about these opportunities, the application process, application dates, and proposal writing strategies.
You must RSVP online if you plan to attend.
Please email the Academic Chair, with any questions.
Impostor Syndrome
Presenter : Dr. Catherine Tarasoff
December 06, 2012 (Thursday)
Time: 12:00 pm – 01:00 pm
Venue: Memorial Union Building (MUB) Ballroom (A)
Come learn how to identify your Imposter, how your Impostor affects your ability to balance work-life, and techniques to push aside the Impostor. In GSG sponsored next Lunch-n-Learn, Dr. Catherine Tarasoff, from Forestry Department, will present a presentation about "Impostor Syndrome"
You must RSVP online if you plan to attend.
Please email the Academic Chair, with any questions.
For access to the Presentation, click below: