Graduate Calendar

Interested in participating in the 3MT® competition? Join Graduate College Associate Dean, Dr. Patti Giuffre, for a 3MT® orientation and tips session, which will cover everything you need to know about preparing for and participating in the 3MT®.
The 3MT® is a research communication competition in which PhD/EdD and master's students on a thesis track present their thesis or dissertation research in three minutes or less and with one PowerPoint slide. More information can be found on our website, visit: www.gradcollege.txst.edu…
This workshop covers finding unique databases, identifying important articles through citation analysis, using citation management tools, exploring a topic with knowledge graphs, and opportunities for publishing your scholarship and building your research identity.

Presented by Dr. Patti Giuffre, Associate Dean, The Graduate College

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This Shop Talks session is designed for doctoral students seeking tenure-track and lecturer positions at four-year colleges and universities. It will provide an overview of different types of universities, the typical timeline of job searches, and job application materials. In addition, participants will learn where positions are posted, how to read job advertisements, and how to prepare the various documents needed for applications. It is never too early to participate in this workshop: The earlier you know what is expected, the better you can seek out opportunities during your graduate career that will make you marketable later on. (Interviews and negotiations will be covered in later workshops.) Job interviews and job offer negotiations will be covered in separate sessions.

Presented by Dr. Andrea Golato, Dean, The Graduate College

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Graduate students are more successful in their graduate studies and future careers if they have productive mentorship relationships. This session will provide tips about working successfully, effectively, and efficiently with research advisors, thesis or dissertation committee chairs, and/or mentors. The Associate Dean of The Graduate College will provide several tips for communicating and clarifying expectations with research advisors. By attending this session, you will learn how to seek out advisors and mentors, what to expect from an advisor or mentor, and what your role in a mentorship relationship involves.

Presented by: Dr. Patti Giuffre, Associate Dean, The Graduate College

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This presentation will introduce participants to the fundamentals of good science communication. Attendees will learn techniques such as storytelling and visual design, as well as strategies for increasing clarity while decreasing length. Whether you are preparing to present in the 3MT® competition, submit an application for external funding, or share the results of your research with the general public, this session will give you the tools you need to engage your audience and improve their understanding and recall.

Presented by Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz, External Funding Coordinator, The Graduate College

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Graduate school is time-consuming, and balancing academic, work, and personal life is challenging. This session will provide attendees with tips and techniques for evaluating and managing their time and attention. Students will learn mindful productivity strategies to increase time for deep work and reduce stress and overwhelm. Both print and digital tools will be introduced.

Presented by Donna Dean, Research Coaching Coordinator, University Libraries

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Thinking about the faculty job market? Join us for an insider conversation with recent TXST graduate alumni who have successfully navigated the transition from graduate student to faculty member. These new faculty will share what they learned on the job market: what worked, what surprised them, and what they wish they had known before applying and interviewing. From crafting strong applications to surviving campus visits and evaluating offers, you’ll hear practical advice, real-world insights, and honest reflections you won’t find in a handbook. Whether you’re just starting to think about academic careers or preparing to go on the market soon, this session will help you approach the process with greater confidence and clarity.

Panelists:
Dr. Katlyn Cassagrande, Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Justice, Utah State University
Dr. Dillon Monroe, Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, Southern Utah University
Dr. Bren Vander Weil, Assistant Professor of Instruction and Undergraduate Coordinator, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Texas State University
Dr. Elizabeth Wrightsman, Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Moderator: Dr. Patti Giuffre, Associate Dean, The Graduate College

Sound data management practices can ensure long-term usability of your data, increase your productivity, and promote collaboration. Learning and adapting a few good habits can go a long way in managing your data. In this webinar, you’ll be introduced to tips for managing data, resources through Texas State University, as well as best practices for workflows, file management, documentation, storage, and preservation. This workshop is helpful for researchers in any discipline and stage in their career. Attendees currently planning or conducting research will benefit most from this workshop.

Presented by Xuan Zhou, Data Curation Specialist, University Libraries

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When you write a thesis, dissertation, or academic journal article, you are addressing a small audience of academics in your field. However, academic writers sometimes need to speak to wider audiences with limited or no specialized knowledge, such as when writing proposals for funding, when creating outreach materials for the public, or when communicating with the media. During this session, you will gain practice with the following:

• analyzing your audience
  
• recognizing and avoiding jargon
  
• editing for simplicity and conciseness
  
• using examples and anecdotes
  
• writing with directness
  

Presented by: Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz, External Funding Specialist, The Graduate College &
Dr. Brian Smith, External Funding Specialist, The Graduate College

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Are you starting to think about or writing your dissertation proposal? Then join us for an informative workshop on transforming your idea into a finished proposal! Learn how to transform a research idea into a compelling dissertation proposal that clearly communicates the significance, feasibility, and design of your study. This session covers key proposal components, common pitfalls, and strategies for navigating the approval process. Bring your questions!

Panelists

Dr. Lauren Brentnell, Assistant Professor of Instruction in English and Associate Director of the University Writing Center
Dr. Aamar Danish,  Bobcat alum (Ph.D., 2024, Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization), Postdoctoral Scholar in the Department of Engineering Technology
Dr. Melissa Martinez, Professor and Coordinator of the PhD in Educational and Community Leadership Program
Moderator: Dr. Patti Giuffre, Associate Dean, The Graduate College

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Learn the secrets of successful graduate students. In just one hour, you will understand advanced search queries, effective research, database tricks, and library services you never knew existed.

This workshop covers finding unique databases, identifying important articles through citation analysis, using citation management tools, exploring a topic with knowledge graphs, and locating opportunities for publishing your scholarship and building your research identity.

Presented by: Donna Dean, Research Coaching Coordinator, University Libraries

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Join a panel of neurodivergent scholars—three Postsecondary Student Success alumni and one current doctoral student—for an honest conversation about navigating graduate school when your brain works differently than the system expects. Through moderated discussion and audience Q&A, panelists will share the strategies, tools, and accommodations that actually helped them manage competing demands, sustain momentum on long-term writing projects, and push through feeling stuck or overwhelmed—including what they've learned to ignore or reinvent beyond the usual advice to "just get organized." Whether you're tackling a thesis, a dissertation, or the daily balancing act of grad school, you'll leave with practical approaches and the reassurance that there's no single "right" way to succeed. All Bobcats are welcome.

Presented by: Dr. Lori Wischnewsky, Postsecondary Success Alumni TXST’24, NeuroCats Program Coordinator - Disability Services,
Dr. Allie Crawford, Postsecondary Success Alumni TXST’25, Coordinator & Lecturer for ELAR – Curriculum & Instruction,
Dr. Camrie Pipper, Postsecondary Success Alumni TXST’26, Manager - Writing Center,
Jess Meurer Sobhani, Postsecondary Student Success Doctoral Student

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