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When: Thursday, September 18, 2008, 8:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Where: Kane Hall 130
Sponsored by The Graduate School & The Center for Instructional Development and Research

8:15 - 9:00 Registration, Refreshments and Networking Event
First Floor Lobby, Kane Hall
Sign In & Information Desk opens
9:00 - 9:15 Welcome, TBA
130 Kane Hall
9:15 - 10:30 Faculty Panel
130 Kane Hall
10:40 - 12:00 Panel Sessions by Discipline-Cluster
Kane Hall 110, 120, 210 & 220
Advanced research assistant panelists share compelling stories, strategies and tips for successfully navigating the RA experience at UW.

Based on their own disciplinary and research roles, attendees will self-select into one of four panel sessions.

110 Kane Hall – Health Sciences, Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Biostatistics, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Pharmacology, Physiology and Biophysics and Related Fields

120 Kane Hall – Engineering: Electrical Engineering, CSE, Bioengineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Technical Communication, Aeronautics & Astronautics and Related Fields

220 Kane Hall – Social Sciences, Humanities, Arts, Professional Schools/Colleges (Law, Social Work, Public Affairs, Business, etc.), Urban Planning, Education, Information School, and Related Fields

210 Kane Hall – Natural Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Psychology, Archeology, Ocean & Fisheries Science, Physics and Related Fields

Panelists address core aspects of the RA role in different types of disciplines, emphasizing success strategies for:
  • Planning for Professional Development
  • Understanding Who Your Supervisors Are
  • Working in Teams
  • Working in Labs
  • Handling Clinical Responsibilities
  • Working with Human Subjects and Research Participants
  • Dealing with Cross-Cultural Differences
  • Balancing Multiple Responsibilities
  • Evaluating/Enhancing Your Performance
  • Getting Good Mentoring
  • Time Management
  • Seeking Departmental or University Funding and Other Resources
  • And more!
  • 12:00 - 12:30 Presentation, UAW Local 4121
    Kane Hall 110, 130, 210 & 220
    Academic Student Employee Union Representatives discuss the graduate student union and hold a Q&A.
      Closing Remarks & Evaluation
    Kane Hall 110, 130, 210 & 220

     

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