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Read the latest issues of the URI Grad School Newsletter to stay up-to-date about upcoming Programs & Events <\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Graduate Writing and Presenting Lab<\/h2>

Master Writing and Presenting at Every Stage in your career!
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The Academic Job Series \u2013 Summer 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Faculty Futures: Plan\u202fand Prepare<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The series begins on Wednesday, May 27, and concludes on Wednesday, July 22<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This virtual series hosted by UConn is open to all URI students and features workshops on academic job searches, faculty application materials, teaching and research presentations, interviews, and negotiating offers. Sessions will be presented by Melanie Sinche, Director of Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Success, The Graduate School; Kay Kimball Gruder, M.Ed., Certified Career Services Provider\u2122 (CCSP), Associate Director of Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services, UConn Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills; and Rachel Prunier, Ph.D., Director of Teaching and Learning in the Life and Physical Sciences, UConn Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. The series begins on Wednesday, May 27 and concludes on Wednesday, July 22. Click HERE<\/a> for event details and registration links<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>Constructive Communication for the Workplace (and Your Job Search)<\/strong> <\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, June 30, 4-5 p.m., via Zoom<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This session will address common workplace communication challenges, including giving and receiving feedback; conducting difficult conversations: and professional email tips. Led by Graduate Career Advisor Dr. Natalie Lundsteen. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>Identifying Grants and Fellowships and Writing Successful Applications<\/strong><\/a>  <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday, July 1, 12-1 p.m., via Zoom<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Karen Markin, Director of Research Development at the URI Office of Research and Economic Development, and external funding expert, will lead a session on the basics of identifying governmental fellowships and writing an effective grant or fellowship proposal.  She will discuss do’s and don’ts of the process and what she sees are the best ways to succeed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>From Experience to Employment: Strategically Showcasing Your Strengths<\/strong> <\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thursday, July 16, 1-2 p.m., via Zoom <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In this session, led by Graduate Career Advisor Dr. Natalie Lundsteen, you will: (1) identify your strengths and skills, (2) translate experiences into marketable skills, (3) learn strategies for marketing yourself, (4) understand how to demonstrate effective communication during interviews, and (5) gain resources & guidance for future growth. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>Taking an Entrepreneurial Approach to Graduate Career Development <\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday, July 29, 2-3 p.m., via Zoom\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In today\u2019s highly competitive academic job market and uncertain economy, graduate students and postdocs need more than credentials to succeed. You\u2019ll also need the right mindset. Developing an entrepreneurial approach to your own professional development can help you recognize opportunities, navigate uncertainty with confidence, and create a fulfilling and purposeful career path. Led by Graduate Career Advisor Dr. Natalie Lundsteen. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Considering the academic job market this year? Learn more about timing and requirements for an academic job search. In this workshop, we will discuss the timeline for faculty jobs,\u202fhow to find open faculty jobs, points to consider as you review the job openings, and commonly requested application materials. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Prioritize Professional Development<\/h1>

See complete list of Summer 2026 Events<\/p>

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