Career development and science communication are critical to preparing students for success in STEM. That's why the Lovejoy Center partnered with CAMBIUM NRT to develop and launch a new professional development workshop series. Graduate students participants will:
- Discover the essential resources on the University of Arizona campus that support graduate students on their academic journey, from GIS drop in hours to 3D printing to research and grant proposal writing mentors.
- Practice communicating their complex research effectively for a public audience with expert guest speakers.
- Develop durable skills, from being a good mentor to research management.
After a year of monthly workshops, participants will well positioned for a success in the rest of their academic journey and careers.
Workshops launch September 10th, 2025, and will continue on the second Wednesday of nearly every month until May 2026. All are welcome! Check out our calendar for upcoming sessions.
Workshop Recap
Miss the session or or want a reminder of the resources shared?
Session 1: Career Services at the University
2025 Guests: Isis Burks and Kendra Martinez from the Graduate Center
- Graduate Center website: https://gradcenter.arizona.edu/
- Graduate Career Services: https://gradcenter.arizona.edu/career-services. This is where you can book an appointment for free review of professional materials, career coaching, and more!
- PhD Degree Career & Professional Roadmap: https://arizona.box.com/s/y2ulnik55bln4md5wrb86bgebwv3h8fy
- myIDP (IDP = individual development plan): https://myidp.sciencecareers.org/
Takeaways from the session
- Tools like the Career & Professional Roadmaps are useful to consider what professional development opportunities you have been completing without realizing, and which activities might be useful to tackle next to launch you into a great career.
- Tools like myIDP are useful to expand your career horizons, (re)consider career possibilities you had discarded out of hand, and provide a reflection moment on your skills, values, and interests.
Session 2: Mentorship
2025 Guest: Tara Chandler, Assistant Director, MENTOR Institute, Office of Faculty Affairs
The MENTOR Institute's vision is to create a sustainable research institute that offers evidence-based resources and training on mentoring for faculty and students. They offer a wide range of trainings and are changing the way that the University of Arizona approaches mentorship and student support.
Resources from the session
Email Phoebe at pmeixner@arizona.edu to have your takeaways from the session included.
Session 3: Research Development at the Main Library
Coming November 12, 2025 - register now!
Phoebe Meixner, Vanessa Buzzard
