Winter Flurry Workshops
Winter Flurry Workshops
We're doing something new this year for our winter event! Join us for our Winter Flurry, two professional development workshops as part of a five-part professional development workshop series. Please RSVP here by January 20, 2027.
Schedule
- 12:00 - 1:00 PM: Lunch
- 1:00 - 2:30 PM: Workshop 1
- 2:30 - 3:30 PM: Workshop 2
Workshop 1: What do you want? • 1.5 hours
January 26, 2027 (Winter Flurry), 12:00 - 3:30 PM
Regardless of where you are in your academic or professional path, it’s helpful to step back and think about what you like, what you’re good at, and how those preferences and skills might align with different career options in academia, government, or non-profit/for-profit organizations. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll introspect, brainstorm, and use online resources for career exploration.
Workshop 2: Making a long-term plan • 1 hour
January 26, 2027 (Winter Flurry), 12:00 - 3:30 PM
You know that there will be a transition when you graduate with your PhD. Regardless of how much time you have left–whether it’s a few months or a few years–there are things you could be doing right now to strengthen your position for that next step. But it’s easy to neglect long-term preparation when you have so much to do for all your short-term responsibilities. You have a lot of resources and support available from your advisors, peers, various UMD offices, and the internet. But to take advantage of them, you have to know what you need to do, and keep your long-term goals in mind even when you’re busy. In this hands-on workshop, you will figure out your goals for the next 1-2 years (including research, academic, and professional development goals), write (or update) an Individual Development Plan (IDP), and make a plan to discuss professional development with your advisor.