Professional Development

Join us for our Fall 'lunch and learn' seminar on Personal Financial Management. 

Professor Brian Clark from the Lally School of Management will discuss the core areas of managing personal finance, such as income, spending, investments, and protection. Learn how to develop strategies for managing budgets, emergency funds, debt, and more. HYBRID Event. Registration is required.

Wednesday, November 4th, 12-1 pm @ CBIS Auditorium

Lunch vouchers given out after the event

RSVP: sanchn2@rpi.edu

The Graduate Research Symposium is organized for and by graduate students.

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.

Contact: Judith Obiero, Associate Director and Lecturer, at obierj@rpi.edu

Program Description: PLS builds student leadership, teamwork, and communication skills. Through experiential learning and discussion-based seminars, students explore leadership theories, reflect on their personal development, and strengthen their communication abilities in various formats, promoting continued growth as effective leaders.

Sample schedule includes: 

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) activities

Emotional Intelligence and Impact of Personality Styles on Communications

Selling an Idea

Marketing Yourself

Cultural Competence

Opportunities for Innovation at RPI

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.

Take advantage of the offices and programs on campus designed to support your success.