GRAD TALKS
For Graduate Students by Graduate Students
GRAD TALKS are a series of academic, professional, and community based events open to all graduate and postdoctoral engineering students at the Jacobs School of Engineering.
Grad Talks are FREE and require students to RSVP ahead of time. Registration opens 1 week prior to the date of each talk, and will close once we reach full capacity.
Check out our for recordings of past Grad Talks and subscribe to our YouTube channel to get newÌývideo updates!Ìý
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Winter Events
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Grad OAR2 and GAPS Wellness Presents: Imposter Syndrome
Thursday, 2/6/2025 1PM - 3PMÌý
FAH 1315 (IGE Office, First Floor)
Engineering Community Hour
Engineering Community Hour is a monthly informal discussion hour for engineering students. This is an opportunity for students to connect with and engage in a small group conversation with engineering faculty and professionals in a supportive environment about topics of interest.
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Check out our for recordings of past Grad Talks and subscribe to our YouTube channel to get newÌývideo updates!Ìý
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Previous Presentation Slides​
2022
Life after the PhD: Applying to Post Doctoral Positions
Dr. Debika Datta
Date Recorded: May 13th, 2022
Women In Tech: Mentorship and Career Growth Opportunities
Intuit
Date Recorded: April 15th, 2022
Finding a Job in Industry
Panel with CAP Partners
Date Recorded: April 29th, 2022
2021
NSF & Ford Fellows Panel
Ke'La Kimble (NSF Fellow), Carlos Guzman (Ford Fellow)
Date Recorded: October 8th, 2021
Micro Aggressions
Veronica Abreu and Chelsea Richardson
Date Recorded: October 15th, 2021
Reflective Mentorship
Madison Edwards
Date Recorded: November 5th, 2021
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Faculty Failures Panel
Dr. Jesse Jokerst, Dr. Padmini Rangamani, Dr. Darren Lipomi
Date Recorded: December 3rd, 2021
Reasonable Expectations
Prof. James Friend and William Connacher
Date Recorded: April 9, 2021
Effective Teaching PracticesÌý
Dr. Thomas Bussey
Date Recorded: April 16, 2021
Alumni Industry Panel: How to Succeed after Â鶹´«Ã½
CAP - Corporate Affiliates Program
Date Recorded: April 23, 2021
Introduction to Crafting Competitive Proposals
Wendy Groves, Sharon Franks
Date Recorded: April 30, 2021
Telling a Scientific Research Story
Writing Hub - Erica Bender
Date Recorded: May 7, 2021
Creating a Strong Online Presence
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Academic Career Panel
Engineering and DPS Faculty
Date Recorded: May 28, 2021
Teach, Publish, Research: Explore Academic Jobs
Creating Spaces in Equity or DiversityÌýin STEM
Presented by LEAD Fellows
Reflections and Actions for Creating an Inclusive Research Environment
Panel on Non-Traditional Career Options with an Academic Career
Presented by CAPS Industry Panel
Job Hunting through a PandemicÌý
Presented by the Career CenterÌý
A Recruiter's Do's and Don'ts for Success (Recruiter Panel)
Presented by CAPS Industry Panel
A Recruiter's Do's and Don'ts for Success (Recruiter Panel)
Presented by CAPS Industry Panel
Managing Relationships and Networking
This session was not recorded.Ìý
2020
Developing a Successful Ford Fellowship Application
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Tips for Creating a Work/Life Balance
Michelle Liu
Women's Center Grad InternÌý
Recorded: October 30, 2020
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Professional Planning: COVID EditionÌý
Giulia Hoffmann, Ph.D.
Associate Director, Graduate Career DevelopmentÌý
Career CenterÌýÌý
Recorded: November 6, 2020
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What's Next? Post Doc Opportunities!
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Growth Mindset
Prof. Adam Burgasser
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No recording will be posted for this session.
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Colonialism 101 & STEM
Colonialism 101 & STEM
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Allyship
Allyship
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Faculty Panel: Teaching Students of Color in STEM
Faculty Panel: Teaching Students of Color in STEM
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+ Understanding the Publication Process
Understanding the Publication Process
Zheng Chen
May 29
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+ Negotiating Job Offers
Negotiating Job Offers
Brandon Lob
April 24
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+ How To Network: Making Industry Connections
How To Network: Making Industry Connections
Tod Pascal and Zheng Chen
April 17
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+ How to Give Good Presentation
How to Give Good Presentations
Tod Pascal and Zheng Chen
April 10
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+ What Industry Cares About: Hard vs Soft Skills
What Industry Cares About: Hard vs Soft Skills
Tod Pascal and Zheng Chen
May 1
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