Grad Grow Learning Opportunities

Stanford provides access to the Chronicle of Higher Education. Not only is this site a repository of a wealth of articles about academia and graduate school, it also has an excellent job board for both faculty and research jobs as well as other jobs in higher education. Check it out to get insight into what a career in academia and other aspects of higher education would look like. Create an account using your Stanford email address.

The Community Committee for International Students is a volunteer organization affiliated with Bechtel that supports international graduate students, visiting scholars, post docs, and their families by offering gracious and helpful connections between Stanford Internationals and the community. Explore their website to learn about their social events and educational opportunities, including English classes, community advising, and opportunities for families like professional development classes.

This article from The Chronicle of Higher Education, written by Rick Reis (Tomorrow's Professor), discusses how to promote your own work: a necessary, but often fraught and sometimes avoided step in the research process. Written for and most relevant to scientists, but some general principles will be applicable to all. 

Designed for bench scientists, MED 225 focuses on productive discussion of the common ethical issues encountered during scientific research careers. It also addresses contemporary debates at the interface of biomedical science and society. Topics covered include: (1) Authorship and inventorship; (2) Data integrity and information; (3) Conflicts of interest; (4) Regulatory basics; (5) Human subjects research; (6) Human biological materials; and (7) Societal responsibility.

This article, from CareerEd and accessed through Handshake, will help you prepare for your next job interview. Filled with detailed suggestions on how to get ready for the tough questions of an interview, this resource will help you feel more confident in presenting your skills and experience effectively. Don't leave for your next interview without it!

A service of the Learning Technologies & Spaces office, the Tech Desk offers free checkout of camcorders, projectors, laptops, and a variety of other multimedia equipment to all Stanford affiliates with valid SUID cards. Additionally, the tech desk offers poster printing services for all of your conference and presentation needs. Stop by Lathrop with any questions you may have.