October 2026 Events
Introduction to Equitable and Inclusive Teaching
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 12 – 2 p.m., via Zoom
Associate Dean and Professor of Education Annemarie Vaccaro will provide insight into and best practices for equitable and inclusive teaching. This seminar can be taken alone or be counted toward the Equitable and Inclusive Teaching & Pedagogy Badge Program.
Presentation Technology and Design
Tuesday, October 27, 5 – 6 p.m., via Zoom
A well designed and delivered presentation makes a good impression. Join us to learn about constructing an impactful presentation and how to make great visuals to go along with it. No artistic skill required.
GSO Blue Economy & Ocean Careers Virtual Career Fair
Wednesday, October 28, 1 – 4 p.m., Virtual
Join the University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Oceanography for the Blue Economy & Ocean Careers Virtual Career Fair, connecting students and alumni with employers, organizations, and agencies shaping the future of our oceans, coasts, and marine industries. Register HERE on Handshake.
URI COB Supply Chain Career Fair 2026
Wednesday, October 28, 5 – 6:30 p.m., Welcome Center (In-Person)
Come learn about the Supply Chain major and what you can do with this degree. Organizations will be available to provide information about their opportunities. All graduation years are welcome to attend. Register HERE on Handshake.
November 2026 Events
From the Hiring Table: Insights from the Public Sector (Brown/URI)
Wednesday, November 4, 4 – 5:15 p.m., via Zoom
Are you curious as to how employers actually evaluate candidates, and what helps applicants stand out? Join this program, hosted by Brown University and the University of Rhode Island (URI), for a virtual employer panel of hiring profefssionals who will give students a behind-the-scenes look at the interviewing process from the employer perspective.
This session will spotlight 4 Public Sector agencies who will share behind-the-scenes insights on how students can make strong impressions through effective storytelling and personal branding during the interview process. REGISTER HERE.
AI and Grad Writing
Tuesday, November 10, 12 – 1 p.m., via Zoom
Hosted by Jordan Scott
Many students have come to rely on generative artificial intelligence (such as ChatGPT) for their writing. While AI can make writing easy, it can also make it bland, uninspired, and easy for a reader to recognize as AI generated. In this session, we will talk about how to put your human voice back into your writing and improve its structure. In this workshop, we will navigate the “do’s and dont’s” of graduate writing and AI.
Presenting Your Scientific Poster
Tuesday, November 17, 3 – 4 p.m., via Zoom
Hosted by Molly Robinson
As a graduate student, you’ll often present your research at a conference or showcase. In this session, learn tips and strategies for what to say and how to effectively present your scientific poster to scholars in your field.
URI Health and Human Services Career Fair
Wednesday, November 18, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Ryan Center (In-Person)
Explore internship, employment, research, and experiential learning opportunities at the expanded Health & Human Services Career Fair. Meet employers recruiting students for clinical and non-clinical roles across healthcare, nursing, pharmacy, biology and life sciences, psychology, human development and family studies, community health, social services, and many other related fields.
Craft Your Research Elevator Pitch: Create a Clear and Compelling Introduction to Your Scholarship
Wednesday, November 18, 2 – 3:30 p.m., 250 Pastore Hall (In-Person)
Whether you’re networking, meeting potential collaborators, interviewing for jobs, or preparing for competitions such as Three Minute Thesis (3MT), you’ll benefit from having a concise and engaging way to describe your research, scholarship, or creative work. In this interactive workshop, Dr. Sunshine Menezes will help you develop and refine a brief summary that highlights the significance of your work and captures your audience’s attention. Come prepared to practice, receive feedback, and leave with a stronger research elevator pitch. Pizza will be served!
Market Yourself: Resume Strategies for Graduate Students
Friday, November 20, 12 – 1 p.m., via Zoom
Learn tips and strategies for writing and improving your most important job search document. Led by Cara Mitnick, Director of Graduate Professional Development and Natalie Lundsteen, Career Advisor.
CV Writing for Graduate Students
CV Writing for Graduate Students
Friday, November 20, 1 – 2 p.m., via Zoom
Transform your hard work into a powerful academic profile. Join our upcoming CV Writing Workshop for Graduate Students to learn how to strategically showcase your research, teaching, and publications. Whether you are applying for fellowships, postdocs, or faculty positions, you will get the concrete strategies and expert feedback you need to stand out. Led by Dr. Natalie Lundsteen, Career Advisor.
December 2026 Events
Providence Writing Retreat
Tuesday, December 1, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.,
RINEC – Seminar Room 332 (In-Person)
Do you need some late-semester accountability to work on a writing project? A term paper, dissertation chapter, or perhaps even make a plan for using your summer break effectively? Join us for some or all of this jam session where you can bring any writing project and come work in a space with like-minded students! Coffee, tea, and light continental breakfast fare will be provided. No registration is required, but please consider signing up so we can anticipate how much food to order. If you have any questions while you’re writing, a Graduate Writing & Presenting Lab consultant will be available to chat with you.
Please note: the area around RINEC in Providence has street parking, but there are no commuter lots for URI students. RINEC does however have its own paid parking garage at 330 Eddy Street (South Street Landing Garage) just behind the South Street Landing building on the same side. There are a few different parking garages in the area—the correct garage has large black & white historical photos on the outside & is located on the same side of Eddy Street as SSL. Additionally, when you arrive at RINEC, you may need to check in at the front security desk to let them know you are there to attend a writing retreat.
Fall 2026 Writing Groups
Thesis/Dissertation Proposal Writing Group
Four sessions
Weekly on Wednesdays from September 16 through October 7.
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
This writing group will take place entirely online.
Participants in this writing group will make progress on their dissertation/thesis proposal while strengthening writing skills through an iterative peer and self-revision process. We will spend our four sessions breaking down sections from the official Graduate School guidelines into digestible group discussions. These four topic-of-the-day meetings will include 1) Title of the Study + Statement of the Problem, 2)
Justification for and Significance of the Study, 3) Methodology or Procedures, and 4)
Resources Required + Literature Cited in the Proposal. Beyond reviewing these various required formatting sections in detail, we will also spend some time generating writing and sharing progress updates with each other. This group will meet for 90-minute synchronous group sessions via Zoom.
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF-GRFP) Writing Group
Four sessions
Weekly on Mondays from September 21 through October 12.
4 – 6 p.m.
This writing group will take place entirely online.
Are you interested in applying for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF-GRFP)? Since 1952, the program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing full-time research-based master’s and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Consider joining our writing and accountability group this fall, where we will work on generating and editing important application components such as your Graduate Research Plan and Personal, Relevant Background, and Future Goals Statement. Please note: this writing group is intended for those who will be first-year graduate students (master’s or PhD level) at the start of the Fall 2026 semester (graduate students in their second year or beyond are ineligible). If you will be an undergraduate junior or senior in the Fall 2026 semester who is open to working with graduate students and giving/receiving graduate-level feedback, please also consider signing up. Please also note: applicants must, at the time of submission, be a U.S. citizen, national, or a permanent resident (“green-card” holder).
