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:
Writing Research and Teaching Statements for Academic Careers
When: Wednesday, June 18, 2025
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: CBIS Bruggeman Room
Webex link: https://rensselaer.webex.com/rensselaer/j.php?MTID=m42cf1b6097157e2f4dd2777319dcf9ad
Research and teaching statements are core components of the academic job application. In this lunch and learn, we will break down their key elements and offer strategies for translating your work and vision into compelling narratives. We’ll discuss how to tailor your statements to different institutions and articulate impact. Ideal for graduate students and postdocs preparing for the academic job market.
Giving Scientific Presentations
When: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: CBIS Bruggeman Room
Webex link: https://rensselaer.webex.com/rensselaer/j.php?MTID=m82345b1540c188688d1d021f8ddb6a30
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.
