Graduate Studies

ITLAL starts Future Faculty Initiative

The Institute for Teaching, Learning, and Academic Leadership (ITLAL) at UAlbany has developed a certificate program designed to better prepare graduate students for their professional careers. The Future Faculty program combines formal coursework with workshops and teaching assessments to help candidates develop vital professional skills.

Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences Student Awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

Robert Setzenfand, a PhD student in the Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, has been awarded the prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. Robert's research examines how Pacific ocean waves and tropical atmosphere interact to modulate global weather and climate.

More than Surviving, Thrive in Graduate School in STEM

Presented by
Abbe Herzig Ph.D.
Wednesday
February 15, 2012
12:00-1:30pm
Humanities 354

There’s no way around it. Pursuing a graduate degree, particularly in STEM fields, is challenging work for anyone. But some students, particularly women and students of color, face additional obstacles to those faced by their classmates. In this talk, we will quickly review those obstacles (although most of you already know what they are!). We will then focus on strategies you can adopt to help you navigate through graduate school and build an optimal experience for yourself. If you are a current graduate student, these strategies will help you survive and thrive in your current program. If you are considering graduate programs, you will also learn some tips for how to select a graduate program that is likely to work best for you.

Strategies for Successfully Navigating the Dissertation Process

Presented by
LaRae Jome Ph.D.
Wednesday
March 21, 2012
11:30-1:00pm
Campus Center 375

Getting through the dissertation process may not al-ways be easy, but it can be accomplished! Learn tips for developing your dissertation idea, navigating the relationship with your chairperson, making steady progress on the document, and managing the anxiety or other issues that often impede your dissertation progress.

Spring Bling
Friday, April 13th

Spring is here! Welcome it with an afternoon of fun and socializing!

There will be music, food, and fun!

RSVP BY April 9, 2012 TO:
Dr. Betty p. Shadrick
UAlbany AGEP Manager
Director of Graduate Student Diversity
BSHADRICK@ALBANY.EDU