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September 2025 Events:


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Tuesday, Sep 30, 12:30-1 p.m., via Zoom
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Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Kick Off

Tuesday, September 30, 12:30-1 p.m., via Zoom

Learn about this fun way to compete for up to $1,000 in prizes and hone your research communication skills. Our 2024 3MT winner, Sarah Davis, PhD Candidate won regionals and competed at Nationals.

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October 2025 Events:


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October
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11 a.m.-2 p.m., Ryan Center
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Engineering and Technology Career Fair

Wednesday, October 1, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Ryan Center.

Bring CVs and resumes, wear business casual, and meet representatives from more than 100 companies and organizations who are actively seeking students like you! Learn about opportunities for internships, jobs, fellowships, and even short term projects. Not sure you’re ready for an internship yet? No problem! We encourage you to attend to learn about career pathways and grow your professional network- it’s never too soon!

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October
1
5-5:30 p.m., via Zoom
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Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Kick Off

Wednesday, October 1, 5-5:30 p.m., via Zoom

This is one of the two sessions available to learn about this fun way to compete for up to $1,000 in prizes and hone your research communication skills. Our 2024 3MT winner, Sarah Davis, PhD Candidate won regionals and competed at Nationals.

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October
2
12-1 p.m., via Zoom
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Reading with Focus and Purpose

Thursday, October 2, 12-1 p.m., via Zoom

Studying by simply reading and re-reading is one of the least effective forms of studying. The problem is that readers often read passively and without absorbing information. After reading the previous sentences, for example, did you move to this one and continue reading without processing what you had just read? Most readers do. We often don’t pause to think about what we have read. This workshop will offer graduate-level study strategies in addition to methods to maximize learning while reading purposefully.

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October
7
5-7 p.m., Roosevelt Hall: Great Room
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URI Salary Negotiation Seminar

Tuesday, October 7, 5-7 p.m., Roosevelt Hall: Great Room

Learn how to effectively negotiate your salary and other job benefits from employer representatives and career professionals. This program is for graduate and undergraduate students.

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October
9
9-11 a.m., via Zoom
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Intro to Equitable & Inclusive Teaching

Thursday, October 9, 9-11 a.m., via Zoom

This session can be taken on its own and it can also count towards the Equitable and Inclusive Teaching and Pedagogy Badge.

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October
15
10-11 a.m., via Zoom
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Writing Outlines to Improve and Accelerate Your Writing (even if you use AI!)

Wednesday, October 15, 10-11 a.m., via Zoom

Starting a new writing project or presentation? An outline is the perfect way to plan out your project! This workshop will help you get started and stay on track! Presented by the Graduate Writing and Presenting Lab.

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October
17
12-2:30 p.m., via Zoom
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Teaching at a Teaching Intensive Institution

Friday, October 17, 12-2:30 p.m., via Zoom

URI cosponsors with UMass Amherst and other New England graduate schools. Many faculty enjoy rewarding careers at colleges and universities that primarily emphasize teaching, including liberal arts colleges, community colleges, and regional comprehensive universities. This free biannual one-day regional conference brings together graduate students, postdocs, and faculty to discuss what it’s like to work at teaching-intensive institutions and how to apply for these faculty positions. Graduate students and postdocs will engage with faculty and deans from a range of teaching-intensive institutions across the New England region through a series of talks, panel presentations, and networking opportunities. REGISTER HERE

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October
20
10:30-11 a.m, via Zoom
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Time Management for Graduate Students – 30 minute Speed Session

Monday, October 20, 10:30-11 a.m, via Zoom.

Have you ever wished there were extra hours in the day?  In this workshop, we will introduce time management strategies and help you identify strategies that might work for you so you will be better prepared to make each day a productive one.  We will also discuss and practice some stress management strategies.

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October
28
12-2 p.m., 250 Pastore
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LinkedIn Speed Training and Headshots with Professional Photographer

Tuesday, October 28, 12-2 p.m., 250 Pastore

Are you a graduate student and need guidance on setting up or improving your LinkedIn account to get the attention of employers? Do you need a professional headshot? If you do, then, come to our LinkedIn Speed Training and Headshots with Professional Photographer event where you can receive both! REGISTER HERE

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October
31
1-2 p.m., 106 Tyler Hall
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Job Search and Cover Letter Writing for MESM students.

Friday, October 31, 1-2 p.m., 106 Tyler Hall

Are you a graduate student and need guidance on setting up or improving your LinkedIn account to get the attention of employers? Do you need a professional headshot? If you do, then, come to our LinkedIn Speed Training and Headshots with Professional Photographer event where you can receive both! REGISTER HERE

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Past Events

  • Resume Writing, Wednesday, September 24, 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. 
  • NSF GRFP Fellowship Info Session, Wednesday, September 22, 4-5 p.m., via Zoom. Are you a graduate student in your first or second year in a STEM based discipline? Are you interested in three years of funding while in grad school? Are you a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident? Then please join us for an informational session about the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP)!
  • CV Workshop, Wednesday, September 24, 1-2 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
  • Effective Teaching Seminar, Thursday, September 25, 2-3:30 p.m., via Zoom. Graduate students who are TAs or are pursuing tenure track faculty positions will benefit from this workshop led by Dr. Natalie Lundsteen, developmental education specialist. She will facilitate an interactive session on strategies and practices for creating a positive learning environment for students. This session counts towards the Graduate School’s Equitable and Inclusive Teaching and Pedagogy Badge.