Created in 2015-16, “Get Connected” is a series of events curated by GPB on topics of professional development for bioscience graduate students. Some events are organized and convened by GPB staff, others by UCLA partners such as the Graduate Division, Biomedical Library and the Career and Writing Centers. Get Connected is designed to make it easy for bioscience graduate students to find high-quality career and professional development opportunities that are appropriate to their interests.
Spring 2018
April 4
Exploring Careers in Teaching & STEM Education
Time: 8:30am-10:30am, CNSI Auditorium
RSVP: uclagradprofdev.eventbrite.com
April 4
Transitioning to a Teaching Career with the EnCorps STEM Teachers Program
Time: 10:30am-11:30am, CNSI Executive Conference Room
RSVP: uclagradprofdev.eventbrite.com
April 5
Effective Resume Writing
Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm, Career Center 200
RSVP: uclagradprofdev.eventbrite.com
April 17
Planning an Effective Job Search Strategy for Careers in Industry, Government and Nonprofits
Time: 11:00am-12:30pm, Career Center 200
RSVP: uclagradprofdev.eventbrite.com
April 23
Professional Development for Grad Students and Post Docs in Life Sciences
Time: 12:00-1:30 PM, Career Center 200
RSVP: uclagradprofdev.eventbrite.com
April 24
Professional Development for Grad Students and Post Docs in Health Sciences
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 PM, Career Center 200
RSVP: uclagradprofdev.eventbrite.com
April 24
How to Publish Outside Academia
Time: 5:10-6:50 PM, Conference Room 1, SAC
RSVP: http://gwc.gsrc.ucla.edu/Workshops
May 1
Career Panel Hiring Process for Advanced Degree Holders
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM, CNSI Auditorium
RSVP: uclagradprofdev.eventbrite.com
May 1
Introduction to Grant Writing (Non-profit sector)
Time: 4:00-5:30 PM, Conference Room 4, SAC
RSVP: http://gwc.gsrc.ucla.edu/Workshops
May 2
Guide to Technical Interviewing
Time: 9:00-10:30 AM, Career Center 200
RSVP: uclagradprofdev.eventbrite.com
May 4
Networking Night Featuring GradBar
Time: 4:00-6:00 PM, Switzer Plaza
RSVP: uclagradprofdev.eventbrite.com
*May 11
Graduate Programs in Bioscience Tweetathon
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM, OHRC Conference Room 5th floor
RSVP: http://uclagpbevents.eventbrite.com (Lunch Served)
*May 14th: How to be an Ally by Dr. Evelyn Carter
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 PM, CNSI Auditorium
RSVP: TBA (reception to follow)
May 17th: Public Speaking in Academia
Time: 5:10-6:45 PM, Conference Room 4, SAC
RSVP: http://gwc.gsrc.ucla.edu/Workshops
May 18th: Mindfulness for Work / Life Balance
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, Career Center 200
RSVP: uclagradprofdev.eventbrite.com
May 22nd: Professional Negotiation Skills
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM, Career Center 200
RSVP: uclagradprofdev.eventbrite.com
May 23rd: Careers in Science Policy
(tickets go on sale Jan. 29th for $15)
Time: 2:00-3:00 PM, Career Center 200
RSVP: uclagradprofdev.eventbrite.com
May 24th: Getting Started on the Dissertation
Time: 5:10-6:50 PM, Conference Room 4, SAC
RSVP: http://gwc.gsrc.ucla.edu/Workshops
June 5th: Finishing and Filling the Dissertation
Time: 5:10-6:50 PM, Conference Room 4, SAC
RSVP: http://gwc.gsrc.ucla.edu/Workshops
*Event Hosted by Graduate Programs in Bioscience
**REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS**
Graduate Student Drop-Ins: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays, 2:30 – 4:00 PM, CAREER CENTER 200