Graduate students are encouraged to take advantage of professional development programs and resources at Rensselaer and beyond. The resources listed below can help you:
Lunch and Learn seminars
Join us for a series of 'lunch and learn' seminars covering technology, academia, personal growth, and professional development. Fall 2025 Lunch and Learn dates:
September: Regulate to Relate
Navigating Burnout to Support Ourselves and Those We Mentor
When: Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: CBIS Bruggeman Room
https://rensselaer.webex.com/rensselaer/j.php?MTID=m91462e69f1d600f54ab005cbd0ac0923
Hybrid event. Registration is required. Email sanchn2@rpi.edu
October: Manage your advisor relationship
When: Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Where: CBIS Bruggeman Room
https://rensselaer.webex.com/rensselaer/j.php?MTID=mbb8e95917fd36aab498137a7769a7a61
Hybrid event. Registration Required. Email sanchn2@rpi.edu
November: Teaching Assistants Check-In
When: Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: CBIS Bruggeman Room
https://rensselaer.webex.com/rensselaer/j.php?MTID=m5c44bf7f7f3894509dda6d8f9e556423
Hybrid event- Registration required. Email sanchn2@rpi.edu
December: Personal Financial Management
When: Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Where: CBIS Bruggeman Room See:
https://rensselaer.webex.com/rensselaer/j.php?MTID=mabb718d1c367a574761e51daab06a443
HYBRID Event. Registration required. Email sanchn2@rpi.edu.
Graduate Research Symposium
The Graduate Research Symposium is organized for and by graduate students.
Three Minute Thesis Competition (3MT®)
The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition challenges doctoral students to effectively explain their research in three minutes, using language appropriate to a non-specialist audience.
Campus Resources
Career Training and Preparation Platforms
Beyond Graduate School is a one-of-a-kind, online platform that helps master’s students make the most out of their investment and build their careers. Learn more here.
Beyond the Professoriate’s Career Training Platform is an online professional development tool where postdocs and doctoral students can explore career options and learn job search strategies to secure employment in academia and beyond. Learn more here.
