Over the years, the Graduate School has created hundreds of articles aimed at helping students and postdocs get the most out of their experience at the UW. For the first time, we’ve collected all of these articles in one searchable database, from stories on how to work with your PI or secure funding to insights on how to deal with mental health challenges and impostor syndrome, and much more.
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Thinking about your own path and preparation
In a typical year, our summer schedules often allow us some space to step back,...
Career Advice During COVID-19
As we continue to adjust to Stay Home, Stay Healthy orders for Washington state, the...
Career advice during COVID-19
As we anxiously await the termination of our current Stay Home, Stay Healthy order, the realities of...
Is the job right for me?
Postdocs are often so busy trying to complete the next experiment or write the next...
Elevator Speech: An Effective Way to Communicate Your Work
Have you heard about the concept of an “elevator speech”? It’s a brief summary of...
Use an Elevator Pitch to Effectively Communicate Your Work
Have you heard an “elevator speech”? It’s a brief summary of who you are, what...
Use an Elevator Speech to Communicate Your Work Effectively
Have you heard of an “elevator speech”? It’s a brief summary of who you are,...
Naomi Campa, M.A., Ph.D.
Department of Classics, 2014 I received a GO-MAP* supplemental grant and later a dissertation fellowship...
Tamiko Nimura, Ph.D.
English, 2004 For Tamiko Nimura, Dr. Johnnella Butler’s classes felt like a sanctuary. Butler was...
Summer Tips for Your Career Development
Summer is as good a time as any to invest in your professional development! Whether...
Crafting an Effective Diversity Statement and Cover Letter
In Spring 2019, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA), Core Programs in the Graduate School,...
How Prof. Houra Merrikh Works
Houra Merrikh, Assistant Professor Department/program: Microbiology Research focus: DNA Replication In a 2016 interview, microbiologist Houra Merrik...
Enrich your portfolio through conferences
Since spring 2016, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs has supported the professional and career development...
Lead from where you are
Traditional views of leadership suggest that you need a title or status to be a leader....
Networking is Relationship-Building
In past newsletters, we have encouraged you to build your network of support. This includes...
Your Grad School Guide: Developing leadership skills
Hi, reader! We are excited to announce that going forward, this column will no longer...
Investing in Career Exploration
Happy New Year, and welcome to the start of winter quarter! We hope you set...
Postdocs, Take Stock of Your Skills!
As the season turns to fall, it’s a good reminder to check in with how...