Events

Join fellow grad students who parent as we discuss navigating competing priorities of academic work and family life. Panelists will share their own journeys, provide examples of how they’ve navigated graduate school while parenting, and add in a few tips, tricks and ideas for gracefully managing the joys of being a caregiver while tackling academic life!  There will be an opportunity to meet other students who parent through breakout rooms and post-panel questions.  

Learn about what the experience involves, how to plan, and what questions to ask your supervisor to plan for this milestone.

Explore decision-making strategies for deciding when to say yes and when to say no to different opportunities and events, as well as suggestions and tips for how to convey your decision.

Join experts from the Office of Research to learn about this important aspect of conducting graduate-level research.

Learn about what comprehensive and qualifying exams involve, how to plan for them, and what questions to ask your supervisor.

Explore approaches students can use to navigate a variety of potentially challenging situations.

One of the most important relationships you will have during your time in graduate school is the one you share with your supervisor. Join us to learn about supervisor-student relationships, expectations and how to navigate through the experience to create a collaborative and positive experience.