Graduate Calendar

The world of scholarly publishing is changing and evolving in many directions. This workshop is designed to help authors find and use the library and other tools to navigate the complex publishing landscape. Topics covered in the workshop include:

• Understanding open access journal options
• Learning to evaluate journals
• Identifying and avoiding “predatory publishers”
• Determining the right publication for your work

Presented by Margaret Vaverek, Service Engagement Librarian, University Libraries

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Everything you ever wanted to know — or didn't realize you needed to know — about the process of submitting an IRB Application at Texas State: how, what, where, when, and why does it take so long?

We are here to help graduate students, faculty supervising thesis or dissertations, and faculty or staff researchers understand the process from A to Z so you can submit well-prepared applications that get approved on the first review.

Presented by: Michelle Davis, Compliance Specialist, Research, Integrity, & Compliance
Breanna Moran, Compliance Specialist, Research, Integrity, & Compliance

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This virtual workshop will equip you with the communication tools you need to effectively engage with professors, peers, and advisors. Learn how to craft professional emails, navigate office hours with ease, and handle advisor relationships with confidence. We’ll also cover best practices for collaborating with classmates, ensuring you make a positive impression in all your academic interactions. Join us to sharpen your skills in professional communication and build the confidence to handle any situation that comes your way!

Presented by Ashley Carrington, Student Development Specialist II for Retention, The Graduate College

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Do you feel unproductive at times or believe you should be doing more? This presentation is focused on identifying the difference between healthy boredom and the concept of laziness. In our current fast-paced lives it is important that we don't evaluate ourselves by the completion of our task list. This discussion will help you develop a well-balanced understanding of your experience and utilize your strengths in keeping the mental engine running.

Presented by Dr. Nicole Adams, Psychologist, Counseling Center &
Dr. Alicia Batshone, Psychologist, Counseling Center

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This workshop provides an introduction to methods and methodologies, particularly in the context of thesis and dissertation writing. Participants will learn how to identify a methodology and how methodology informs research writing as well as considerations for both qualitative and quantitative methods that are rigorous, reliable, and replicable. In addition, participants will learn about the role of a methods section in research writing and how to differentiate methods, results, and discussion sections.

Presented by Dr. Lauren Brentnell, Associate Director, University Writing Center

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Elevate your professional presence on LinkedIn with essential strategies. Discover how to craft a standout profile, strategically network, and unlock hidden opportunities in the job market. This Shop Talk session will provide actionable insights to help you navigate LinkedIn with confidence and maximize your career potential.

Presented by: Ross Wood, Associate Director of Career Education and Veteran Resources, Career Services

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the job search process for applicants and employers. Many organizations now use AI-supported tools, applicant tracking systems, and automated review processes to manage large pools of applications. At the same time, job seekers can use AI tools to prepare stronger, more targeted job-search materials. Because these changes have emerged quickly, graduate students need practical guidance for understanding how AI is shaping the hiring process and what that means for the materials they prepare.
In this workshop, you will learn how resumes, cover letters, and related application materials may be read by multiple audiences, including hiring managers, search committees, applicant tracking systems, and AI-supported screening tools. Specifically, it will focus on practical strategies for using AI to improve clarity, organization, audience alignment, and responsiveness to job descriptions while keeping your materials accurate, specific, and grounded in your own experience. We will also discuss how academic job searches differ from many other hiring contexts and how AI can support your preparation even when automated screening is not part of the review process. You will leave with a clearer understanding of how AI is shaping the hiring landscape, how to prepare job-search materials for human and AI-mediated review, and how to use AI tools as part of a thoughtful, strategic writing process.

Presented by Dr. Timothy Ponce, Assistant Professor of Technical Communication, English Department

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Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is a research communication competition in which master's students on a thesis track and Ph.D./Ed.D. students have three minutes to present a compelling oration on their research and its significance. The 3MT® promotes presentation and communication skills, provides opportunities and feedback for students to work on explaining their research to a non-specialized audience, and in general helps students hone their “elevator pitch” discussions of their dissertations (especially useful for those students heading into job interviews!).

At the University Final, twelve students will compete to win top awards. These students will be announced at the end of October 2026.

Guests who attend the event can vote for their favorite competitor and help them win the People's Choice award. Refreshments and snacks will be provided, and there will be time for a Q&A with the finalists following their presentations, door prizes, and raffle prizes. Join us at the University Final and help support graduate student research! 

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If you require accommodations due to a disability in order to participate, please contact 512-245-3451 or ods@txstate.edu at least 72 hours in advance of the event.