How to practice safe failure - Inside Higher Ed - "As a graduate student whose spirit has been crushed more than once by the disappointment of not getting into the conferences, journals or programs that I wanted, I often wonder about the academic equivalent of falling, or failing, successfully."
Keynote talk from Black in Microbiology week, by Beronda Montgomery - It is important to look at how the work in science gets done, not just the outputs. (Thank you Small Pond Science for this link.)
The psychological origins of procrastination – and how we can stop putting things off - "I love deadlines," English author Douglas Adams once wrote. "I love the whooshing noise they make as they go by."
To bond with fellow grad students, we shared our failures - Science - "I stood in front of my entire lab and told them I had made zero progress in the last year," Michelle declared.
Single- and dual-monitor computer setup: ergonomic tips - EHS Today - "Remember that in ergonomics, the objective is to fit the task to the worker and not the other way around."
Six characteristics that, based on decades of research, have been found to cultivate and promote student learning - Patrick T. Terenzini, Tomorrow's Professor - "What are the characteristics of those widely varying experiences—residence, faculty-peer interactions, instructional approaches, co-curricular experiences and so on—that studies consistently show are effective in shaping so many different outcomes?"
October challenge from Aurora: informational interviews - Enter to win an Amazon gift card, login to Aurora first before clicking the link.
The four steps to organizing your genius - Grad Schooled with Fatimah Williams - "You can do all the management of time that you want, but if you are not managing the right things, it is a waste."
Ride along with the grad students in the Geospatial Ecology of Marine Megafauna Lab on their Northern California Current (NCC) ecosystem survey. - Dawn Barlow, Ph.D. student - "This cruise was the first NOAA Fisheries cruise to set sail since the start of the pandemic. Our team of scientists and the ship’s crew went to great lengths to make it possible, including a seven-day shelter-in-place period and COVID-19 tests prior to cruise departure."
Career preparation resources from Aurora
Everyone at Oregon State has access to Aurora. Aurora's online tools and videos help you navigate the job market through two programs: faculty careers and professional careers. Each month we highlight Aurora resources around a theme.
This month we are focusing on professional careers. We've dug around in Aurora to highlight articles and videos we found most useful and hope you like.
Log in to Aurora before clicking the links below.
Resumes and cover letters for Ph.D.s (VIDEO)
How to translate your skills for non-academic employers (ARTICLE)
5 best practices for resume writing that transitioning Ph.D.s need to know (ARTICLE)
Events
Getting a Dam Job: How to Apply for Government Jobs
Learn tips and tricks to applying for state and federal jobs. Hosted by the OSU Career Development Center. See this on the events website.
When: Noon to 2 p.m. PDT, Thursday, October 15, 2020
Where: Register for the Zoom Meeting
Opportunities for Humanities and Social Science Ph.D.'s in the Private Sector (Aurora webinar)
When: 9 a.m. Pacific Time, Oct. 16, 2020
Where: Register here
What can grad students in the Humanities and Social Sciences do with their Ph.D.? This webinar will explore some of the jobs in the private sector where Ph.D.'s in these fields have found success. Join L. Maren Wood (Founder of Beyond the Professoriate) as she talks to four Humanities and Social Science PhDs about their career paths. After attending this webinar, you will be able to locate growing sectors for Ph.D.'s coming out of the Humanities and Social Sciences; coordinate successful networking within the private sector; and recognize common challenges for Humanities and Social Science PhDs transitioning to industry.
What Every STEM Ph.D. Should Know About Working in Industry (Aurora webinar)
When: 9 a.m. Pacific Time, Oct. 23, 2020
Where: Register here
How can grad students and postdocs in STEM prepare for work outside of academia? In this panel discussion, three STEM Ph.D.'s share their experiences of searching for jobs in industry and what they had to learn in their new careers. After attending, you will be able to articulate the routines and challenges of a STEM Ph.D. working in industry; identify common careers for STEM PhDs outside of academia; and apply networking strategies to assist in your industry job search.
Webinar replays will be available for 1 month on the Aurora platform.
Graduate Student Commons
The Graduate Student Commons, or Grad Commons, is a place for graduate students on the sixth floor of the Valley Library. It supports student success by providing independent, collaborative and facilitated learning experiences.
The Grad Commons is currently closed, but these services are available online:
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