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Thursday, June 6th 2013
Managing the Time Trap - Organizational Skills Online Workshop
Social · Early
Many graduate students know the time crunch all too well, frequently balancing work, home life, school, and research. Stressors such as paper and project deadlines, bills, and unpredictable research schedules build on already overworked students! Join us for this ONLINE workshop to learn effective time management strategies that you can implement right away to instantly increase your productivity.
Contact: Lisa Berry
5:30pm–6:30pm
Online, Room Online
19 Seats Available
Wednesday, June 12th 2013
Composition and Expected Content of a Curriculum Vitae
Professional · Early · Middle · Late
Learn the origin and history of the CV. Discover the reasoning behind general content: why you need it, how to write it, what to put in it, who can help you format it, and where you should to post it. Every graduate student needs a proper CV! LUNCH IS PROVIDED!
Contact: Ashley Horn
Tuesday, June 18th 2013
Word for Dissertations & Theses
Academic · Late
Don't let Microsoft Word make writing your dissertation any harder than it already is! In this workshop you will learn advanced features in Word 2007 used to write longer documents that will make meeting the Graduate School formatting requirements a less arduous process. 2-inch margin? Table of contents? Automatic numbering of figures? No problem.
Contact: Oschuwa Coleman
Wednesday, June 26th 2013
Curriculum Vitae & Resume Critiques
Professional · Middle · Late
Bring your CV or Resume and have a professional take a look! Get immediate feedback on existing job application materials, such as CVs, resumes, cover letters, and statements of purpose. Or, bring your laptop computer and work one-on-one with editors throughout the session. You can arrive with a blank page, start from scratch, and leave with a CV that is application-ready. SNACKS PROVIDED!
Contact: Ashley Horn
Saturday, August 24th 2013
New Graduate Student Orientation
Academic · Professional · Social · Early
The Office of Graduate Studies (OGS) hosts an annual New Graduate Student Orientation (NGSO) session at the beginning of each fall semester. This is a voluntary event and does not replace the required international student orientation or any department-specific orientations. NGSO provides important information regarding on-campus services and opportunities available to graduate students.
Contact: Lisa Berry
Unscheduled Workshops / Events
"Summer is Here" Annual Graduate Student Senate Social!
Social · Early · Middle · Late
Meet your fellow members at Blaze's Sports Grill for food, fun, and drinks. Check out the venue's Facebook page for the menu.
Contact: Ashley Horn
ACES: Enhancing the Effectiveness of Oral and Poster Presentations
Academic · Professional · Early · Middle · Late
SUBMITTING A PAPER? Learn how to translate jargon-laden research to an audience outside academic specialties. Squeeze research and results into an efficient and effective 15-minute talk with tips from Dr. David Silva, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs (2:00 pm-3:00 pm). SUBMITTING A POSTER? Learn how to present like an expert researcher with tips and tricks from Dr. Jackson, Associate Dean of the Graduate School (3:00-4:00 pm).
Contact: Ashley Horn
Beyond Compliance: Re-Examining Professional Ethics in the Workplace
Academic · Professional · Early · Middle · Late
In this presentation, Dr. Jotterand will examine the current emphasis on compliance in professional ethics. Responsible conduct of research requires compliance with federal and states laws. As such these laws provide a framework to determine instances of scientific misconduct. He argues, however, that compliance alone limits the scope of ethical analysis because of its emphasis on abstract principles and norms, and its failure to fully capture the complexity of moral life. He contends that professional ethics ought to be grounded on a virtue-based ethic. Virtue ethics provides a deeper understanding of human moral psychology essential for the development of a professional identity. This in turn requires an understanding of the nature of one's profession, its role in society, and its moral obligations
Contact: Lisa Berry
Dean's Forum Sponsored by the Graduate Student Senate
Academic · Professional · Social · Early · Middle · Late
Hear Dean Dr. Philip Cohen address the GSS with the "State of the Graduate School," during the Dean's Forum. Get your information directly from the source! Got questions? Submit them to Ashley Horn before the event and Dr. Cohen will come prepared to discuss.
Contact: Ashley Horn
Dissertation Lab
Academic · Late
D-Lab furnishes an environment and support for intense, focused and productive writing. The program provides participants with the structure and motivation to overcome typical roadblocks in the dissertation process. Our goal is to assist each participant in making significant progress towards completing their dissertation. The D-Lab summer session will be held May 21, 22, and 23. Students must submit an application to attend this 3-day workshop. Please email Lisa Berry (lberry@uta.edu) for additional information.
Contact: Lisa Berry
DSPRO Student Training - Online
Academic · Early · Middle · Late
This workshop will provide information on the DSPRO system.
Contact: Lisa Berry
Elements of Effective Poster Presentations
Academic · Professional · Middle · Late
How do you create a Poster Presentation for a conference? Dr. Joe Jackson, Office of Graduate Studies Associate Dean, unlocks the mystery and provides practical advice for creating effective posters.
Contact: Lisa Berry
External Graduate Fellowship (EGF) Workshop #1 - General information session and panel discussion
Academic · Early · Middle
Interested in funding your graduate education to the tune of 30,000 - 40,000 per year? Learn about several federally funded grant opportunities for graduate students. Information about federally funded fellowships will be presented and a panel of former fellowship winners will discuss the programs, describe the selection process, and offer advice on submitting a winning application. This is part of a 3 part workshops series. LUNCH WILL BE SERVED.
Contact: Ashley Horn
External Graduate Fellowship (EGF) Workshop #2 - Writing a winning personal statement
Academic · Early · Middle
The experts at the writing center will discuss tips and tricks for writing a personal statement that is well formed and packed with quality content. Be sure to bring a rough draft to work with during the session.
Contact: Ashley Horn
External Graduate Fellowship (EGF) Workshop #3 - Writing a proposed plan of research
Academic · Early · Middle
The experts at the writing center will discuss the art of crafting a solid plan of research. Most funding agencies require this as part of the application process and certain areas of content are expected. Increase your chances of securing funding by learning the content and formatting requirements of a competitive research proposal. Be sure to bring a rough draft to work with during the session .
Contact: Ashley Horn
Faculty Roundtable Discussion with special guest Jeb Bush
Professional · Social · Early · Middle · Late
The UT Arlington community is invited to a special roundtable discussion with former Florida Governor, Jeb Bush, before his keynote address Friday night. Mr. Bush will join UTA faculty members in a moderated discussion about the current state and future trends in education. The roundtable discussion will be followed by an audience Q&A.
Contact: Lisa Berry
Fall Leadership Retreat
Academic · Professional · Social · Early · Middle · Late
IMPORTANT To register for this event, please go to the Leadership home page and fill out the application. (http://www.uta.edu/leadership/learn/leadership-retreat.php) The Fall Leadership Retreat is a university-wide, two-and-a-half-day leadership conference for UT Arlington students held off campus. The retreat has become a University tradition having shaped and molded student leaders for over 30 years. Students are exposed to a variety of seminar-based leadership topics including ethical leadership, empowerment of others, diversity, global leadership, and effective communication.
Contact: Lisa Berry
Financial Literacy - Graduate Student Focus
Academic · Early · Middle
Attend a lunch-and-learn workshop with Money Management and Student Finance expert Shakeela Hunter. Hunter is the Director of UTA Student Financial Literacy. Noted for her passion for higher education, Hunter's goal is to help students "get a quality education and graduate with as little debt as possible." Learn about money issues faced by graduate students, including debt/income ratio, balancing family costs with school costs, lifestyle adjustments, loan payoff and interest rates, money management and more. Lunch will be provided.
Contact: Ashley Horn
Future Faculty & GTA Workshop 1: Engaging Undergraduate Students
Professional · Early
Strategies for encouraging your undergraduate students to assume a more active role in the learning processes. Presented by David Silva, Ph.D., Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
Contact: Lisa Berry
Future Faculty & GTA Workshop 2: Plagiarism in the Classroom
Professional · Early
Preventing, spotting and dealing with plagiarism. Presented by Daniel Moore, Associate Director for Academic Integrity
Contact: Lisa Berry
Future Faculty & GTA Workshop 3: GTA Handbook Overview
Professional · Early
The basics of being a GTA at UTA. Presented by Raymond L. Jackson, Ph.D., Associate Dean of Graduate Studies (Lunch will be provided)
Contact: Lisa Berry
Future Faculty & GTA Workshop 4: Classroom Management
Professional · Early
Effective strategies for managing large class sizes, disruptive students, records and paperwork, and other common issues. Presented by Peggy Kulesz, Ph. D., Director of First Year English
Contact: Lisa Berry
Future Faculty & GTA Workshop 5: True Tales from the Classroom
Professional · Early
A panel of experienced GTAs shares their experiences and takes questions from the audience about the reality of being a Graduate Teaching Assistant at UT Arlington.
Contact: Lisa Berry
Future Faculty & GTA Workshop 6: Get ON-TRAC
Professional · Early
The Organizational Network for Teaching as Research Advancement and Collaboration (ON-TRAC) was established with the goal of building a national faculty in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) committed to enhancing undergraduate STEM education. Learn about how ON-TRAC helps STEM graduate and postdoctoral students develop effective teaching strategies for diverse learners. Although teaching and learning in STEM disciplines is emphasized, GTAs in other disciplines are welcome to attend. Presented by Kevin Schug, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Contact: Lisa Berry
Get Published!! Demystifying the Search for Scholarly Impact
Academic · Professional · Middle · Late
Are you looking to publish but not sure what journals to target? Learn to assess the relevance of journals in your field. If you are already published, discover who is citing your work and find out your impact factor. Get the skills needed to identify other scholars for collaborative research and future publications.
Contact: Ashley Horn
Graduate Student Senate Meeting
Social · Early · Middle · Late
GSS Meeting - business as usual! Email Ashley Horn to request agenda items. Join GSS and get involved with school issues, meet awesome people, and eat pizza! Sign up here: http://mavorgs.collegiatelink.net/organization/graduatestudentsenate
Contact: Ashley Horn
Graduation Workshop
Academic · Late
At this session you will be informed of all the important dates and deadlines you need to follow in your final term, how to apply for graduation to be awarded your degree, and the difference between graduation and the commencement ceremonies.
Contact: Oschuwa Coleman
Graduation Workshop - Online
Academic · Late
At this session you will be informed of all the important dates and deadlines you need to follow in your final term, how to apply for graduation to be awarded your degree, and the difference between graduation and the commencement ceremonies.
Contact: Oschuwa Coleman
GTA Orientation
Academic · Professional · Social
Contact: Oschuwa Coleman
GTA Workshop - Engaging Students Follow-up
Professional · Early
Strategies for encouraging your undergraduate students to assume a more active role in the learning processes. Presented by Dr. David Silva.
Contact: Lisa Berry
How to be Successful at a Job Fair for Graduate Students
Professional · Late
Designed specifically for Graduate Students, this workshop will provide useful tips for job fair success. Topics include how to dress, networking, and resume and navigation tips. You can practice these skills at the upcoming UTA Job Fair.
Contact: Lisa Berry
I Engage Mentoring Networks Come and Go Information Session
Academic · Professional · Middle · Late
Graduate students interested in the I-Engage Mentoring Networks program should attend this come-and-go information session. One-time support of 1000 will be awarded for mentoring projects cultivating mentoring networks with UT Arlington faculty, faculty from other colleges or universities, retired faculty, industry leaders, advanced graduate students, or peers. All doctoral and doctoral-bound students and students earning a Master of Fine Arts or Master of Architecture are eligible to apply.
Contact: Lisa Berry
I Engage Mentoring Programs
Academic · Professional · Middle · Late
Do you have questions about the I Engage Mentoring Program? Ask them from the comfort of home or any location during this online information session. The link to join the conversation will be emailed to you after you register for the event.
Contact: Lisa Berry
I-Engage Mentoring Program Come and Go Information Session
Academic · Professional · Middle · Late
The IM Program will provide doctoral and doctoral-bound students who have completed 30 hours of graduate study an opportunity to gain teaching and mentoring experience by serving as a research mentor to a UT Arlington undergraduate. Graduate students will receive a 400 stipend during the term in which they participate in the project. Please visit the grad.uta.edu/iengage for additional information.
Contact: Lisa Berry
I-Engage Program - Meet your Mentor Match
Academic · Professional · Middle · Late
Graduate students interested in the I-Engage Mentoring program should attend this workshop. The information session provides graduate and undergraduate students an opportunity to learn more about the program, meet potential mentors and mentees, and get tips on writing a competitive application.
Contact: Lisa Berry
International Student Q&A Panel and Social
Academic · Social · Early · Middle
Bring your toughest questions to our panelists! Consisting of experienced, International and American graduate students, the panel is open to all students with questions about succeeding in graduate school academics, adjusting to life in a new region, and exploring all that DFW has to offer. Learn the best kept secrets on transportation, food & drink, campus life, and shopping! After the Q&A - get ready for a party! Socialize with friends and meet new students from around the world. Food and drinks will be served.
Contact: Ashley Horn
Literature Reviews in Business and Engineering
Academic · Early
The "literature" of a literature review refers to any collection of materials on a topic. A review does not necessarily mean that your reader wants you to give your personal opinion on whether or not you liked these sources. This workshop will examine the criteria for literature reviews in the Business and Engineering disciplines and in different writing assignments. Participants are encouraged to bring a sample literature review they have written and/or sources that can be used to begin writing an effective literature review.
Contact: Lisa Berry
Literature Reviews in the Liberal Arts
Academic · Early
The "literature" of a literature review refers to any collection of materials on a topic. A review does not necessarily mean that your reader wants you to give your personal opinion on whether or not you liked these sources. This workshop will examine the criteria for literature reviews in the Liberal Arts disciplines and in different writing assignments. Participants are encouraged to bring a sample literature review they have written and/or sources that can be used to begin writing an effective literature review.
Contact: Lisa Berry
Literature Reviews in the Sciences
Academic · Early
The "literature" of a literature review refers to any collection of materials on a topic. A review does not necessarily mean that your reader wants you to give your personal opinion on whether or not you liked these sources. This workshop will examine the criteria for literature reviews in Science disciplines and in different writing assignments. Participants are encouraged to bring a sample literature review they have written and/or sources that can be used to begin writing an effective literature review.
Contact: Lisa Berry
Managing Stress: Multiple Roles and Responsibilities of Graduate Students
Social · Early · Middle · Late
Family, work, financial pressures, relationships, academic responsibilities. This workshop will address self expectations as well as as expectations of others (professors, spouse/partners, children, other family members, supervisors); realistic goal setting; maintaining physical health (importance of sleep, nutrition, exercise); identify self-care behaviors/stress management techniques.
Contact: Oschuwa Coleman
Managing Your Digital Dirt
Professional · Early · Middle
Participants in this workshop will learn proper and professional use of digital media and become aware of some of the pitfalls of not managing their digital presence. Tools and resources will be discussed.
Contact: Lisa Berry
Mentoring 101
Academic · Professional · Early · Middle
Effectively managing your mentoring relationships means understanding the roles and responsibilities of being a mentor and a mentee. Associate Dean, Dr. Raymond L. Jackson will discuss developing your mentoring philosophy and practice as well as getting the mentoring you need. This workshop provides ON-TRAC credit.
Contact: Lisa Berry
Mentoring and Value-Added Teaching and Research
Professional · Early · Middle · Late
This workshop is designed to facilitate cross-disciplinary discussions about the importance of and strategies for effective and impactful mentoring. The session is co-hosted by Dr. Sajal Das, Professor of Computer Science Engineering and Graduate Dean's Excellence in Doctoral Student Mentor Award recipient, and the Graduate School. The session will include an opening address by Dr. Das on Mentoring and Value-Added Teaching and Research, breakout sessions covering a variety of topics related to mentoring and a panel discussion and audience Q&A. Faculty from all disciplines are invited to attend.
Contact: Lisa Berry
Mentoring Workshop with Dr. Kenneth Roemer
Academic · Professional · Early · Middle · Late
Dr. Roemer, winner of the 2012 Graduate Dean's Excellence in Doctoral Student Mentoring Award, will present his research on common issues in collegiate mentoring. After a brief presentation, questions from the audience will be answered by a panel of faculty and students selected by Dr. Roemer for their experience and insight into effective mentoring. Panelists include: Dr. Lewis (UTA Research Institute), Dr. Grey (Nursing), Dr. Rasheed (Management), Dr. Hegar (Social Work), and Marianna Vallejo (Graduate Student Senate President).
Contact: Ashley Horn
Negotiating a Postdoc Position
Professional · Late
Join a webinar hosted by the Institute for Broadening Participation on Tuesday, April 30th at 6 p/m/ CENTRAL (7 p.m. Eastern time). An experienced panel (both current postdocs and faculty members) will share their perspectives on this topic, followed by a Question & Answer period. Preregistration is requested! Simply sign up for the event below, through EDGE and we'll send you the information you need.
Contact: Ashley Horn
Oral Presentation Skills
Professional · Middle
How do you translate jargon-laden research to your lay audience? How to you squeeze your research and results into an effective 15-minute talk? This workshop provides tips for organizing and presenting your research at a conference.
Contact: Lisa Berry
Practical Advice on Writing Conference Abstracts
Academic · Professional · Middle · Late
This workshop will provide participants with insights as to what makes some conference abstracts successful and others less so. Examples from actual conference abstracts will be presented and analyzed for clarity, audience-awareness, and potential red flags. In addition, participants will have an opportunity to have one of their own abstracts peer-reviewed. (For this exercise, participants must come to the workshop with two copies of a one-page abstract, approximately 250-400 words.)
Contact: Lisa Berry
RCR - Animal Research
Academic · Professional · Early · Middle
Dr. Mike Roner will present Responsible Conduct of Research in Animal Research. This workshop is part of the RCR certification program. Reservations REQUIRED. Lunch provided.
Contact: Lisa Berry
RCR Workshop - Authorship/Publication/Peer Review
Academic · Professional · Middle · Late
As part of a new series on Responsible Conduct of Research, this workshop will cover authorship, publication, and peer review. The workshop is being led by Dr. J.C. Chiao, winner of the prestigious O'Donnell Award in Engineering for 2011. Lunch will be served.
Contact: Lisa Berry
RCR Workshop - Managing Your Research Data
Academic · Professional · Early · Middle
Ensure the utility of your research results by applying the principles of research integrity. Learn specific phases for working with data. Discover the best practices necessary to maintain data integrity so that your results are useful to the expansion of your field. Lunch will be provided!
Contact: Ashley Horn
RCR Workshop - Moral Dilemmas in Research
Academic · Professional
Find out more about the conceptual frameworks used to examine moral dilemmas in the design and completion of research projects. Hear Dr. Maria Martinez-Cosio, Dr. Alexa Smith-Osborne, Dr. Ken Williford, and Dr. Tim Henry speak about their experiences with morality in past research. Then, join in on the discussion, share your opinion, and learn where your peers stand on issues regarding responsible research.
Contact: Oschuwa Coleman
RCR Workshop - Research Ethics & Compliance
Academic · Professional · Middle · Late
What can you do while conducting or reporting your research findings? What should you do? Is there a difference and how do you know what is right? In this workshop, discuss research ethics and compliance and discover the answers to these questions.
Contact: Lisa Berry
RCR Workshop - Research Misconduct
Academic · Professional · Middle · Late
Dr. Kondraske recently served as the chair of a panel investigating an allegation of research misconduct. This workshop will provide a brief review of basic information regarding research misconduct and will then focus on sharing observations and experiences from this recent investigation experience. This will include the type of misconduct investigated, the investigative process, and comments regarding the wide-ranging impact of what may appear to some to be a simple case of "taking liberties" with the facts in the conduct of research.
Contact: Lisa Berry
RCR Workshop - The Relationship Between IRB & RCR
Academic · Professional · Middle · Late
What is considered research when human subjects are involved? What is the IRB and what does it do? Why do I have to get IRB approval? How do I get my application for research approved? What happens after I get approval? These questions will all be answered at this RCR workshop.
Contact: Lisa Berry
Ref Works
Academic · Early
Learn how to export article citations and sources from databases and Google Scholar. Use RefWorks to create a list of references for your bibliography, formatted according to your choice of style. Learn how Microsoft Word and RefWorks "Write-N-Cite" citation software work together to create a polished paper with minimal effort. Librarians will demonstrate how to choose from the variety of citation styles available in RefWorks although this workshop will focus on using the American Psychological Association citation style (APA). Students whose disciplines use citation styles other than APA are still welcome to attend.
Contact: Oschuwa Coleman
T & D Drop-in Assistance
Academic · Late
Students needing assistance with the mechanical check process will be assisted on a first-come, first- serve basis. Registered students will be given priority.
Contact: Lisa Berry
T & D PREP
Academic · Early · Middle
This workshop will explain the importance of choosing a mentor and introduce the processes involved in successfully completing the Thesis or Dissertation. Designed for students who are early in their graduate career.
Contact: Lisa Berry
Tech Tools
Academic · Early
Learn about new applications to make your research faster and easier. Discover new ways to search, organize, and share information. Browse potential topics for the workshop (http://libguides.uta.edu/content.php?pid=22684&sid=2187984&searchterms=tech+tools) and select what will be covered (http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3KWK5D6). The most popular three applications will be covered during the hour session.
Contact: Lisa Berry
The Art of Public Speaking
Professional · Middle
Does your heart race when you get ready to speak in front of an audience? Are you too overcome by fear to even get the first word out? This is the workshop for you. In this workshop, students will learn the process of developing an audience-centered approach to public speaking. Other topics include speech organization and tips for presenting at conferences.
Contact: Lisa Berry
Thesis and Dissertation Formatting
Academic · Late
"What do you mean my dissertation isn't formatted correctly?" Reduce the chance of hearing this statement by attending this workshop. Learn the Graduate School requirements for formatting and submitting your document electronically. You may bring a section of your thesis or dissertation if you have specific formatting questions.
Contact: Lisa Berry
Transition from Employee to Graduate Student
Social · Early
Many students are returning to graduate study after having been employed in business or industry. Adjusting to being a student can be challenging. This workshop will offer tips for making a successful transition. Typical issues that could be addressed include loss of professional identity, re-establishing good study habits, changed financial status, and changes in personal relationships that are associated with status change.
Contact: Oschuwa Coleman
Transition from Undergraduate to Graduate Student Status
Social · Early
What are the differences in graduate vs. undergraduate coursework/assignments? What are the expectations for advanced critical thinking and writing skills? Participants will receive valuable insight into graduate school expectations and gain strategies for successfully managing the transition to graduate school.
Contact: Oschuwa Coleman
Writing a Winning Abstract
Academic · Professional · Early · Middle
Get the formula for accurately reflecting your first-hand, investigative efforts in 250 words! (depending on the submission guidelines.) Discover the art of writing a thought-provoking and engaging abstract that steals the show every time!
Contact: Ashley Horn
Writing in Graduate School: An Introduction
Academic · Early
Many graduate students are unsure of the expectations for writing at the graduate level. In addition to defining general graduate school writing expectation, this workshop will review basic tenets of good academic writing and editing.
Contact: Lisa Berry
Writing Literature Reviews
Academic · Middle
The "literature" of a literature review refers to any collection of materials on a topic. A review does not necessarily mean that your reader wants you to give your personal opinion on whether or not you liked these sources. This workshop will examine the criteria for literature reviews in various disciplines and in different writing assignments. Participants are encouraged to bring a sample literature review they have written and/or sources that can be used to begin writing an effective literature review.
Contact: Lisa Berry
Writing with Clarity and Cohesion
Academic · Early
Participants in this workshop will receive instruction in editing and revising writing, but will spend the majority of the workshop revising writing samples to improve the clarity and cohesion. All registered students must email a short writing sample to Lisa Berry lberry@uta.edu no later than 24 hours prior to the workshop. The workshop is limited to 10 students and students will not be accepted who do not submit a writing sample. Students must be willing to anonymously share parts of their writing samples with the group.
Contact: Lisa Berry
Writing Workshops
Academic · Early · Middle · Late
The UTA Writing Center offers workshops for graduate students. Please visit their website to register for these events. http://www.uta.edu/owl/Graduate20Workshops.html
Contact: Tracey-Lynn Clough
Your Rights as an Author
Professional · Late
Want to publish your research? Become informed about your copyright and the options available to you before you sign a publisher contract. You will learn about publisher policies, author's rights, and helpful tools and resources. Presented by UT Arlington librarians Mary Castle and Diane Shepelwich. Open to students, faculty, and staff. Reservations are not necessary.
Contact: Lisa Berry