Professional Development Workshop Series

During the 2009-2010 academic year, the Graduate School will conduct a series of professional development workshops. These free workshops, led by FSU faculty and administrators, are designed for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

Fall 2009 Workshops

Writing & Publishing Scientific Papers

Part I:
November 3, 2009
Strozier Library basement - Scholars Commons Classroom
5:30 - 7:00 PM

Part II:
November 4, 2009
Strozier Library basement - Scholars Commons Classroom
5:30 - 7:00 PM

Presenter: Dr. Anne Thistle, Biological Sciences

This workshop will be led by a FSU faculty member who is also an experienced editor. The first half of the presentation will cover the workings of the scientific publication process and how to organize and construct a scientific paper. The second half will address problems encountered by educated writers of scientific English and ways to shorten, tighten, and strengthen your scientific writing. Per the request of students that have previously attended these workshops, the Writing & Publishing Scientific Papers workshop will be a two day workshop. Be sure to register for both sessions.

Register for the Writing & Publishing Scientific Papers - Part II workshop.

Business, Corporate and Non-Profit Jobs: Search, Interview, Negotiate

November 17, 2009
Strozier Library basement - Scholars Commons Classroom
5:30 PM

Presenter: Dr. Janet Lenz, Educational Psychology and Leadership Services

FSU faculty will discuss preparing and dressing for a non-academic interview (e.g. industry, private business, government) and will describe the types of questions to expect during the interview as well. The etiquette of interviewing situations (e.g. when dining) will also be discussed.

Register for the Business, Corporate and Non-Profit Jobs workshop.