Past Events
- NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
2024:
Date Speakers Details Links DateJanuary 17, 2024 SpeakersDr. Kathleen Flint Ehm
Assistant Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Initiatives
Graduate School
Dr. Kim BellTA Development SpecialistCenter for Excellence in Learning and TeachingDetails A workshop held on January 17, 2024 for new graduate students at Stony Brook University on strategies for planning your own path through graduate school. The workshop was sponsored by the Graduate School. LinksRoadmap to Success in Grad School 2023:
Date Speakers Details Links DateAugust 23, 2023 SpeakersDr. Kathleen Flint Ehm
Assistant Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Initiatives
Graduate School
Dr. Kim BellTA Development SpecialistCenter for Excellence in Learning and TeachingDetails A workshop held on August 23, 2023 for new master's students at Stony Brook University on strategies for planning your own path through graduate school. The workshop was sponsored by the Graduate School. LinksRoadmap to Success in Grad School DateAugust 23, 2023 SpeakersDr. Kathleen Flint Ehm
Assistant Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Initiatives
Graduate SchoolDr. Kim BellTA Development SpecialistCenter for Excellence in Learning and TeachingDetails A workshop held on August 23, 2023 for new doctoral students at Stony Brook University on strategies for planning your own path through graduate school. The workshop was sponsored by the Graduate School. LinksRoadmap to Success in Grad School 2022:
Date Speakers Details Links DateAugust 17, 2022 SpeakersDr. Kathleen Flint Ehm
Assistant Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Initiatives
Graduate School
Dr. Kim BellTA Development SpecialistCenter for Excellence in Learning and TeachingDetails A workshop held on August 17, 2022 for new graduate students at Stony Brook University on strategies for planning your own path through graduate school. The workshop was sponsored by the Graduate School.
Download the slidesLinksNew Student Orientation - GRANT WRITING
2022:
Date Speakers Details Links DateMarch 11, 2022 SpeakersJen Green
Director for Fellowships Advising and Professional Development,
Graduate SchoolDetails This workshop was held in collaboration with the SBU Office of Global Affairs as part of their iGrad series for international graduate students. LinksGrant and Proposal Writing iGrad Series DateMarch 2, 2022 SpeakersJen Green
Director for Fellowships Advising and Professional Development,
Graduate SchoolDetails This workshop was intended for graduate students in the arts, humanities and lettered social sciences disciplines who are interested in learning efficient and effective ways to identify external funding. LinksGrant and Proposal Writing Fundamentals for AHLSS Students 2020:
Date Speakers Links DateAugust 3, 2020 Speakers Jennifer Green
Director of Fellowships Advising and Professional Development, Graduate SchoolLinksKickstart Your Funding Search DateAugust 10, 2020 Speakers Dr. Kathleen Flint Ehm
Assistant Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Initiatives, Graduate SchoolLinksPitching Your Research to Reviewers Unlisted DateAugust 17, 2020 Speakers Jennifer Green
Director of Fellowships Advising and Professional Development, Graduate SchoolLinksThe Art of the Personal Statement - CAREER AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT
2024:
Date Speakers Details Links Date June 27, 2024Speakers Jennifer Albanese
Director, Stony Brook University Writing CenterDetails Postdocs and graduate students were invited to learn key strategies for crafting the research statement. This workshop was sponsored by Stony Brook University's Graduate School, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, and the Center for Inclusive Education.
Links Date June 20, 2024Speakers Karian Wright
Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at the Graduate School and Director of the Center for Inclusive EducationDetails Postdocs and graduate students were invited to an interactive session on strategies for developing diversity statements for faculty job applications. This workshop was sponsored by Stony Brook University's Graduate School, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, and the Center for Inclusive Education.
Links Date June 12, 2024Speakers Kimberly Bell
Teaching Assistant Development Specialist in the Center for Excellence in Learning in TeachingDetails Postdocs and graduate students were invited to an interactive session on crafting a compelling teaching statement for faculty job applications and other teaching-focused jobs. This workshop was sponsored by Stony Brook University's Graduate School, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, and the Center for Inclusive Education.
Links Date June 5, 2024Speakers Molly Lotz
Director, Research Training InitiativesDetails Postdocs and graduate students were invited to learn key strategies for crafting a compelling CV and writing effective cover letters. This workshop was sponsored by Stony Brook University's Graduate School, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, and the Center for Inclusive Education.
Links Date April 9, 2024Speakers Molly Lotz
Director, Research Training InitiativesDetails Postdocs and graduate students were invited to learn about when to apply for faculty and other academic positions, what documents are required, and how long the process takes. This workshop was sponsored by Stony Brook University's Graduate School, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, and the Center for Inclusive Education.
Links Date April 9, 2024Speakers Nicole Taylor Peters
Doctor of Musical Arts (Flute) student, Graduate Assistant, Graduate SchoolDetails The final session of the Managing Your Academic Online Presence series focused on how to create relevant, professional content to boost one’s presence online.
Links Date April 2, 2024Speakers Elizabeth Ann Moon
Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications, Graduate SchoolDetails This session was centered around advice surrounding engagement on relevant online platforms to ensure professional and appropriate interactions.
Links Date March 26, 2024Speakers Molly Lotz
Director, Research Training InitiativesDetails This session focused on aligning materials that exist online to ensure your brand remains consistent across all relevant platforms.
Links Date March 19, 2024Speakers Ashley Staples
Director of External FellowshipsDetails What do your connections and collaborators find when they search for you online? We all have an online presence, so curating your digital brand is an important part of connecting across your academic networks.
Links Date February 20, 2024Speakers Ashley Staples
Director of External FellowshipsDetails Postdocs and graduate students were invited to attend this bite-size workshop as a part of a larger project management series. This particular session was centered around network analysis; narrowing down who the drivers of process are in your particular project.
Links Date February 20, 2024Speakers Ashley Staples
Director of External Fellowships
Molly Lotz
Director, Research Training InitiativesDetails Postdocs and graduate students were invited to attend this bite-size workshop as a part of a larger project management series. This particular session was centered around time and energy management as it pertains to project management.
Links Date February 27, 2024Speakers Molly Lotz
Director, Research Training InitiativesDetails Postdocs and graduate students were invited to attend this bite-size workshop as a part of a larger project management series. This particular session was centered around effective check-ins; how to check in with project members to ensure progress is shared across the team.
Links Date February 27, 2024Speakers Ashley Staples
Director of External FellowshipsDetails Postdocs and graduate students were invited to attend this bite-size workshop as a part of a larger project management series. This particular session was centered around project team management.
Links Date March 5, 2024Speakers Molly Lotz
Director, Research Training InitiativesDetails Postdocs and graduate students were invited to attend this bite-size workshop as a part of a larger project management series. This particular session was centered around risk management; anticipating scenarios that may derail the project.
Links Date March 5, 2024Speakers Ashley Staples
Director of External FellowshipsDetails Postdocs and graduate students were invited to attend this bite-size workshop as a part of a larger project management series. This particular session was centered around academic budgeting; uncovering the hidden curriculum, fringe, etc.
Links Date January 12, 2024Speakers Kathleen Flint Ehm
Assistant Dean of Professional Development and Postdoctoral Affairs and Director of the Office of Postdoctoral AffairsDetails A brief introduction to the Graduate School's PhD Career Ladder Program, a peer-led career exploration program for grad students and postdocs. The program is offered every semester and summer.
Links 2023:
Date Speakers Details Links DateAugust 15, 2023 SpeakersKathleen Flint Ehm
Assistant Dean of Professional Development and Postdoctoral Affairs and Director of the Office of Postdoctoral AffairsDetails Postdocs and graduate students were invited to learn about when to apply for faculty and other academic positions, what documents are required, and how long the process takes. This workshop was held on August 15, 2023, sponsored by Stony Brook University's Graduate School and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs LinksIntro to Faculty Job Search DateSeptember 27, 2023 SpeakersKimberly Bell
Teaching Assistant Development Specialist in the Center for Excellence
in Learning in TeachingDetails Postdocs and graduate students were invited to an interactive session on crafting a compelling teaching statements for faculty job applications and other teaching-focused jobs. This workshop was sponsored by Stony Brook University's Graduate School and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. LinksTeaching Statements for Faculty Job Applications Date October 5, 2023
SpeakersKarian Wright
Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at the Graduate School and Director of the Center for Inclusive EducationDetails Postdocs and graduate students were invited to an interactive session on strategies for developing diversity statements for faculty job applications. This workshop was sponsored by Stony Brook University's Graduate School, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, and the Center for Inclusive Education. LinksDiversity Statements for Faculty Job Applications Date August 21, 2023
Speakers Molly Lotz
Director of Research Training Initiatives at Stony Brook UniversityLisa Ospitale
Program Manager for the Center for Inclusive EducationDetails Molly Lotz, Director of Research Training Initiatives at Stony Brook University and Lisa Ospitale, Program Manager for the Center for Inclusive Education at Stony Brook University as they provide advice regarding the creation of CVs and cover letters for faculty job applications. LinksCVs and Cover Letters 2022:
Date Speakers Details Links DateMarch 10, 2022 SpeakersDr. Kathleen Flint Ehm
Assistant Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Initiatives, Graduate SchoolDetails Should a postdoc position be your next career step? If so, how do you choose a postdoc that's a good fit? This workshop was co-hosted by Stony Brook University's Center for Inclusive Education and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. LinksTo Postdoc Or Not To Postdoc DateJuly 12, 2022 SpeakersMeghan Gambino
Director of Visa and Immigration Services
Stony Brook University
Brendan Venter
Immigration Attorney
Harris Beach PLLC Attorneys at LawDetails In this QandA for grad students and postdocs, you'll hear from Stony Brook University's Visa and Immigration office on options like OPT and from an immigration attorney on the latest issues in obtaining visas and green cards for continuing to work in the U.S. as a graduate degree holder. This workshop was held on July 12, 2022, sponsored by Stony Brook University's Graduate School and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. LinksImmigration Options for PhD Holders DateJuly 25, 2022 Speakers Paola CepedaDirector, Office of Postdoctoral AffairsWashington University in St LouisDetails Postdocs and graduate students were invited to learn about when to apply for faculty and other academic positions, what documents are required, and how long the process takes. This workshop was held on July 25, 2022, sponsored by Stony Brook University's Graduate School and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. LinksGetting Started with Your Faculty Job Search DateSeptember 15, 2022 Speakers Kim BellTA Development SpecialistCenter for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT)Details Postdocs and graduate students were invited to an interactive session on crafting a compelling teaching statements for faculty job applications and other teaching-focused jobs. This workshop was sponsored by Stony Brook University's Graduate School and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. LinksTeaching Statements for Faculty Job Applications DateOctober 6, 2022 Speakers Karian WrightAssistant Dean, Diversity and Inclusion, Graduate SchoolDirector, Center for Inclusive EducationDetails Postdocs and graduate students were invited to an interactive session on strategies for developing diversity statements for faculty job applications. This workshop was sponsored by Stony Brook University's Graduate School, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, and the Center for Inclusive Education. LinksDiversity Statements for Faculty Job Applications DateAugust 16, 2022 Speakers Dr. Kathleen Flint Ehm
Assistant Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Initiatives, Graduate SchoolDetails An introduction to Stony Brook University's PhD Career Ladder Program held on August 16, 2022 for graduate students and postdocs. The workshop was sponsored by the Graduate School. LinksPhD Career Ladder Program Info Session 2021:
Date Speakers/Panelists Links DateMarch 24, 2021 Speakers/Panelists Sindhuja Tirumalai Govindarajan
Biomedical Engineering, PhD ‘20Bruno De Carvalho
Pharmacology, PhD ‘21Moderator:
Alfreda James
Assistant Director, Graduate Students and Postdocs, Career CenterLinksCareer Choices and Pivots in a Wild PhD Job Market DateMay 12, 2021 Speakers/Panelists Dr. Kathleen Flint Ehm
Assistant Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Initiatives, Graduate SchoolLinksPhD Career Ladder Program DateJune 30, 2021 Speakers/Panelists Meghan Gambino
Director, Visa and Immigration Services, Stony Brook UniversityBrendan Venter
Immigration Attorney, Harris Beach PLLC Attorneys at LawLinksImmigration Options for PhD Holders DateSeptember 21, 2021 Speakers/Panelists Dr. Rebecca Adikes
Former SBU postdoc, Assistant Professor of Biology, Siena CollegeDr. Ethan Cline
Postdoc, Physics and AstronomyDr. Lisa-Marie Nisbett
Postdoc, Pharmacological SciencesDr. Laurel Yohe
Former SBU postdoc, Assistant Professor of Bioinformatics and Genetics, UNC CharlotteModerator:
Dr. Kathleen Flint Ehm
Assistant Dean for Graduate and Postdoctoral Initiatives, Director of the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, Graduate SchoolLinksChoosing the Right Postdoc For You DateSeptember 22, 2021 Speakers/Panelists Dr. Paola Cepeda
Program Manager for Graduate and Postdoctoral Development, Graduate SchoolLinks Getting Started with Your Faculty Job Search - FACULTY AND STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2022:
Date Speakers Details Links DateAugust 10, 2022 SpeakersDr. Carl Lejuez
Executive Vice President and Provost
Professor of Clinical Psychology
Stony Brook UniversityDetails On August 10, 2022, Stony Brook University Provost Carl Lejuez presented the inaugural entry in the Graduate School's Conversations in Graduate Education series. In his talk entitled, "Graduate Student Mental Health and the Role of Mentors," Provost Lejuez, a professor of Clinical Psychology, provides insights and tips for mentors on supporting graduate student mental health. LinksGrad Student Mental Health and the Role of Mentors