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. Summer 2025 Lunch and Learn dates:
Regulate to Relate
When: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: CBIS Bruggeman Room
Webex link: coming soon
Managing Your Advisor Relationship
When: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: CBIS Bruggeman Room
Webex link: coming soon
TA Check-In
When: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: CBIS Bruggeman Room
Webex link: coming soon
Personal Financial Management
When: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: CBIS Bruggeman Room
Webex link: coming soon
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.
