Past Events
- NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
2024:
Date Speakers Details Links January 17, 2024 Dr. Kathleen Flint Ehm
Assistant Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Initiatives
Graduate School
Dr. Kim BellTA Development SpecialistCenter for Excellence in Learning and TeachingA workshop held on January 17, 2024 for new graduate students at Stony Brook University on strategies for planning your own path through graduate school. The workshop was sponsored by the Graduate School. Roadmap to Success in Grad School 2023:
Date Speakers Details Links August 23, 2023 Dr. Kathleen Flint Ehm
Assistant Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Initiatives
Graduate School
Dr. Kim BellTA Development SpecialistCenter for Excellence in Learning and TeachingA workshop held on August 23, 2023 for new master's students at Stony Brook University on strategies for planning your own path through graduate school. The workshop was sponsored by the Graduate School. Roadmap to Success in Grad School August 23, 2023 Dr. Kathleen Flint Ehm
Assistant Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Initiatives
Graduate SchoolDr. Kim BellTA Development SpecialistCenter for Excellence in Learning and TeachingA workshop held on August 23, 2023 for new doctoral students at Stony Brook University on strategies for planning your own path through graduate school. The workshop was sponsored by the Graduate School. Roadmap to Success in Grad School 2022:
Date Speakers Details Links August 17, 2022 Dr. Kathleen Flint Ehm
Assistant Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Initiatives
Graduate School
Dr. Kim BellTA Development SpecialistCenter for Excellence in Learning and TeachingA workshop held on August 17, 2022 for new graduate students at Stony Brook University on strategies for planning your own path through graduate school. The workshop was sponsored by the Graduate School.
Download the slidesNew Student Orientation - GRANT WRITING
2022:
Date Speakers Details Links March 11, 2022 Jen Green
Director for Fellowships Advising and Professional Development,
Graduate SchoolThis workshop was held in collaboration with the SBU Office of Global Affairs as part of their iGrad series for international graduate students. Grant and Proposal Writing iGrad Series March 2, 2022 Jen Green
Director for Fellowships Advising and Professional Development,
Graduate SchoolThis workshop was intended for graduate students in the arts, humanities and lettered social sciences disciplines who are interested in learning efficient and effective ways to identify external funding. Grant and Proposal Writing Fundamentals for AHLSS Students 2020:
Date Speakers Links August 3, 2020 Jennifer Green
Director of Fellowships Advising and Professional Development, Graduate SchoolKickstart Your Funding Search August 10, 2020 Dr. Kathleen Flint Ehm
Assistant Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Initiatives, Graduate SchoolPitching Your Research to Reviewers Unlisted August 17, 2020 Jennifer Green
Director of Fellowships Advising and Professional Development, Graduate SchoolThe Art of the Personal Statement - CAREER AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT
2024:
Date Speakers Details Links April 9, 2024Nicole Taylor Peters
Doctor of Musical Arts (Flute) student, Graduate Assistant, Graduate SchoolThe final session of the Managing Your Academic Online Presence series focused on how to create relevant, professional content to boost one’s presence online.
April 2, 2024Elizabeth Ann Moon
Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications, Graduate SchoolThis session was centered around advice surrounding engagement on relevant online platforms to ensure professional and appropriate interactions.
March 26, 2024Molly Lotz
Director, Research Training InitiativesThis session focused on aligning materials that exist online to ensure your brand remains consistent across all relevant platforms.
March 19, 2024Ashley Staples
Director of External FellowshipsWhat do your connections and collaborators find when they search for you online? We all have an online presence, so curating your digital brand is an important part of connecting across your academic networks.
February 20, 2024Ashley Staples
Director of External FellowshipsPostdocs and graduate students were invited to attend this bite-size workshop as a part of a larger project management series. This particular session was centered around network analysis; narrowing down who the drivers of process are in your particular project.
February 20, 2024Ashley Staples
Director of External Fellowships
Molly Lotz
Director, Research Training InitiativesPostdocs and graduate students were invited to attend this bite-size workshop as a part of a larger project management series. This particular session was centered around time and energy management as it pertains to project management.
February 27, 2024Molly Lotz
Director, Research Training InitiativesPostdocs and graduate students were invited to attend this bite-size workshop as a part of a larger project management series. This particular session was centered around effective check-ins; how to check in with project members to ensure progress is shared across the team.
February 27, 2024Ashley Staples
Director of External FellowshipsPostdocs and graduate students were invited to attend this bite-size workshop as a part of a larger project management series. This particular session was centered around project team management.
March 5, 2024Molly Lotz
Director, Research Training InitiativesPostdocs and graduate students were invited to attend this bite-size workshop as a part of a larger project management series. This particular session was centered around risk management; anticipating scenarios that may derail the project.
March 5, 2024Ashley Staples
Director of External FellowshipsPostdocs and graduate students were invited to attend this bite-size workshop as a part of a larger project management series. This particular session was centered around academic budgeting; uncovering the hidden curriculum, fringe, etc.
January 12, 2024Kathleen Flint Ehm
Assistant Dean of Professional Development and Postdoctoral Affairs and Director of the Office of Postdoctoral AffairsA brief introduction to the Graduate School's PhD Career Ladder Program, a peer-led career exploration program for grad students and postdocs. The program is offered every semester and summer.
2023:
Date Speakers Details Links August 15, 2023 Kathleen Flint Ehm
Assistant Dean of Professional Development and Postdoctoral Affairs and Director of the Office of Postdoctoral AffairsPostdocs and graduate students were invited to learn about when to apply for faculty and other academic positions, what documents are required, and how long the process takes. This workshop was held on August 15, 2023, sponsored by Stony Brook University's Graduate School and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs Intro to Faculty Job Search September 27, 2023 Kimberly Bell
Teaching Assistant Development Specialist in the Center for Excellence
in Learning in TeachingPostdocs and graduate students were invited to an interactive session on crafting a compelling teaching statements for faculty job applications and other teaching-focused jobs. This workshop was sponsored by Stony Brook University's Graduate School and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. Teaching Statements for Faculty Job Applications October 5, 2023
Karian Wright
Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at the Graduate School and Director of the Center for Inclusive EducationPostdocs and graduate students were invited to an interactive session on strategies for developing diversity statements for faculty job applications. This workshop was sponsored by Stony Brook University's Graduate School, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, and the Center for Inclusive Education. Diversity Statements for Faculty Job Applications August 21, 2023
Molly Lotz
Director of Research Training Initiatives at Stony Brook UniversityLisa Ospitale
Program Manager for the Center for Inclusive EducationMolly Lotz, Director of Research Training Initiatives at Stony Brook University and Lisa Ospitale, Program Manager for the Center for Inclusive Education at Stony Brook University as they provide advice regarding the creation of CVs and cover letters for faculty job applications. CVs and Cover Letters 2022:
Date Speakers Details Links March 10, 2022 Dr. Kathleen Flint Ehm
Assistant Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Initiatives, Graduate SchoolShould a postdoc position be your next career step? If so, how do you choose a postdoc that's a good fit? This workshop was co-hosted by Stony Brook University's Center for Inclusive Education and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. To Postdoc Or Not To Postdoc July 12, 2022 Meghan Gambino
Director of Visa and Immigration Services
Stony Brook University
Brendan Venter
Immigration Attorney
Harris Beach PLLC Attorneys at LawIn this QandA for grad students and postdocs, you'll hear from Stony Brook University's Visa and Immigration office on options like OPT and from an immigration attorney on the latest issues in obtaining visas and green cards for continuing to work in the U.S. as a graduate degree holder. This workshop was held on July 12, 2022, sponsored by Stony Brook University's Graduate School and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. Immigration Options for PhD Holders July 25, 2022 Paola CepedaDirector, Office of Postdoctoral AffairsWashington University in St LouisPostdocs and graduate students were invited to learn about when to apply for faculty and other academic positions, what documents are required, and how long the process takes. This workshop was held on July 25, 2022, sponsored by Stony Brook University's Graduate School and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. Getting Started with Your Faculty Job Search September 15, 2022 Kim BellTA Development SpecialistCenter for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT)Postdocs and graduate students were invited to an interactive session on crafting a compelling teaching statements for faculty job applications and other teaching-focused jobs. This workshop was sponsored by Stony Brook University's Graduate School and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. Teaching Statements for Faculty Job Applications October 6, 2022 Karian WrightAssistant Dean, Diversity and Inclusion, Graduate SchoolDirector, Center for Inclusive EducationPostdocs and graduate students were invited to an interactive session on strategies for developing diversity statements for faculty job applications. This workshop was sponsored by Stony Brook University's Graduate School, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, and the Center for Inclusive Education. Diversity Statements for Faculty Job Applications August 16, 2022 Dr. Kathleen Flint Ehm
Assistant Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Initiatives, Graduate SchoolAn introduction to Stony Brook University's PhD Career Ladder Program held on August 16, 2022 for graduate students and postdocs. The workshop was sponsored by the Graduate School. PhD Career Ladder Program Info Session 2021:
Date Speakers/Panelists Links March 24, 2021 Sindhuja Tirumalai Govindarajan
Biomedical Engineering, PhD ‘20Bruno De Carvalho
Pharmacology, PhD ‘21Moderator:
Alfreda James
Assistant Director, Graduate Students and Postdocs, Career CenterCareer Choices and Pivots in a Wild PhD Job Market May 12, 2021 Dr. Kathleen Flint Ehm
Assistant Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Initiatives, Graduate SchoolPhD Career Ladder Program June 30, 2021 Meghan Gambino
Director, Visa and Immigration Services, Stony Brook UniversityBrendan Venter
Immigration Attorney, Harris Beach PLLC Attorneys at LawImmigration Options for PhD Holders September 21, 2021 Dr. Rebecca Adikes
Former SBU postdoc, Assistant Professor of Biology, Siena CollegeDr. Ethan Cline
Postdoc, Physics and AstronomyDr. Lisa-Marie Nisbett
Postdoc, Pharmacological SciencesDr. Laurel Yohe
Former SBU postdoc, Assistant Professor of Bioinformatics and Genetics, UNC CharlotteModerator:
Dr. Kathleen Flint Ehm
Assistant Dean for Graduate and Postdoctoral Initiatives, Director of the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, Graduate SchoolChoosing the Right Postdoc For You September 22, 2021 Dr. Paola Cepeda
Program Manager for Graduate and Postdoctoral Development, Graduate SchoolGetting Started with Your Faculty Job Search - FACULTY AND STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2022:
Date Speakers Details Links August 10, 2022 Dr. Carl Lejuez
Executive Vice President and Provost
Professor of Clinical Psychology
Stony Brook UniversityOn August 10, 2022, Stony Brook University Provost Carl Lejuez presented the inaugural entry in the Graduate School's Conversations in Graduate Education series. In his talk entitled, "Graduate Student Mental Health and the Role of Mentors," Provost Lejuez, a professor of Clinical Psychology, provides insights and tips for mentors on supporting graduate student mental health. Grad Student Mental Health and the Role of Mentors