Professional Development

Graduate students are encouraged to take advantage of professional development programs and resources at Rensselaer and beyond. The resources listed below can help you:

a list of learning outcomes

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.

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