Graduate Calendar

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 2025.

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! 

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.

Ever get lost trying to keep track of notes, projects, and readings? Need a place to store all that info, add notes and ideas, and access it later? Notion is a great tool to do this, and in this workshop, we’ll specifically talk about ways to use it for organizing your graduate work.

This workshop introduces using Notion as a project management and note taking tool for graduate students. Attendees will leave with an understanding of how Notion works, how they can leverage the tool for their graduate work, and will be provided a variety of templates to start from.

Presented by Henna Punjabi, Instructional Design Specialist, University Libraries

Ever get lost trying to keep track of notes, projects, and readings? Need a place to store all that info, add notes and ideas, and access it later? Notion is a great tool to do this, and in this workshop, we’ll specifically talk about ways to use it for organizing your graduate work.

This workshop introduces using Notion as a project management and note taking tool for graduate students. Attendees will leave with an understanding of how Notion works, how they can leverage the tool for their graduate work, and will be provided a variety of templates to start from.

Presented by Henna Punjabi, Instructional Design Specialist, University Libraries

Are you curious about your career options in academia? In this workshop, we will explore several career paths available within universities. This workshop will delve into the distinctions between tenure-track and non-tenure track positions, providing a clear understanding of the expectations, benefits, and challenges associated with each. Additionally, we will discuss the role and opportunities of post-doctoral positions, helping you to make informed decisions about your future. Whether you aspire to become a tenured professor or are considering alternative academic roles, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and tools to navigate your career journey effectively. Attendees will receive a packet of sample job ads after the session.

Key Takeaways:
• Understand the differences between tenure-track and non-tenure track positions.
• Learn about the responsibilities and benefits of post-doctoral roles.
• Find out more about administrative positions in the university.
 
Presented by Dr. Patti Giuffre, Associate Dean, The Graduate College

Are you curious about your career options in academia? In this workshop, we will explore several career paths available within universities. This workshop will delve into the distinctions between tenure-track and non-tenure track positions, providing a clear understanding of the expectations, benefits, and challenges associated with each. Additionally, we will discuss the role and opportunities of post-doctoral positions, helping you to make informed decisions about your future. Whether you aspire to become a tenured professor or are considering alternative academic roles, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and tools to navigate your career journey effectively. Attendees will receive a packet of sample job ads after the session.

Key Takeaways:
• Understand the differences between tenure-track and non-tenure track positions.
• Learn about the responsibilities and benefits of post-doctoral roles.
• Find out more about administrative positions in the university.

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

International Education: External Funding for Graduate Students

Interested in learning more about external funding opportunities for graduate students to study or conduct research outside of their home country? Attend this special International Education Week event, which will involve three different sessions, tailored to specific audiences and purposes: Funding for Study and Research Abroad, Funding for Students Studying in the United States, and a panel of TXST External Funding Recipients. Registrants may sign up for any or all sessions.

Funding for Study and Research Abroad
10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
This session will provide a brief overview of some of the external funding opportunities available to help graduate students study foreign languages, teach English, and conduct research abroad. Although most of these opportunities are limited to U.S. citizens, we will also share strategies used by international students to pursue funded activities outside of the United States.

Funding for Students Studying in the United States
10:30 – 11:00 a.m.

This session will provide information about the approaches and tools used by international students to find external funding opportunities for which they are eligible. During this session, attendees will discover how to customize their funding searches, as well as learn about TXST international students who have received external awards.

Panel of TXST External Funding Recipients
11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
This event will conclude with a panel discussion about the successful strategies that TXST awardees have deployed in their own planning, searching, and application processes. Join us to hear from these external funding recipients about their experiences and advice in seeking international education!

Interested in learning more about external funding opportunities for graduate students to study or conduct research outside of their home country? Attend this special International Education Week event, which will involve three different sessions, tailored to specific audiences and purposes: Funding for Study and Research Abroad, Funding for Students Studying in the United States, and a panel of TXST External Funding Recipients. Registrants may sign up for any or all sessions.

Funding for Study and Research Abroad

10:00 – 10:30 a.m. 

This session will provide a brief overview of some of the external funding opportunities available to help graduate students study foreign languages, teach English, and conduct research abroad. Although most of these opportunities are limited to U.S. citizens, we will also share strategies used by international students to pursue funded activities outside of the United States.

Funding for Students Studying in the United States

10:30 – 11:00 a.m. 

This session will provide information about the approaches and tools used by international students to find external funding opportunities for which they are eligible. During this session, attendees will discover how to customize their funding searches, as well as learn about TXST international students who have received external awards.

Panel of TXST External Funding Recipients

11:00 – 11:30 a.m.

This event will conclude with a panel discussion about the successful strategies that TXST awardees have deployed in their own planning, searching, and application processes. Join us to hear from these external funding recipients about their experiences and advice in seeking international education!

This workshop covers the basics of the Open ecosystem! We’ll touch on everything open – from Open Educational Resources (OER) and Open Pedagogy to Open Access and Open Publishing. We’ll also look at resources here at Texas State that support you in these areas and how to begin looking for resources on your own.  

Presented by Isabelle Antes, Open Educational Resources Librarian, University Libraries

This workshop covers the basics of the Open ecosystem! We’ll touch on everything open – from Open Educational Resources (OER) and Open Pedagogy to Open Access and Open Publishing. We’ll also look at resources here at Texas State that support you in these areas and how to begin looking for resources on your own.  

Presented by Isabelle Antes, Open Educational Resources Librarian, University Libraries

Are you ready to make a difference on campus? Join us for an interactive workshop designed for graduate students interested in starting or strengthening student organizations. Whether you have a new idea or want to grow an existing group, this session will give you the knowledge and skills to succeed.

In this session, you will
• understand the steps and requirements for officially registering a student organization, including key policies and resources;
• discover how student groups can enhance your academic experience, build community, and open doors to networking and professional development; and,
• learn how involvement in student organizations develops leadership, communication, and project management skills valued by employers and academia.

Panelists:
Oliver Agger-Shelton, Coordinator for Student Organization Development and Administration, Student Involvement and Engagement
Deion Robbins, Coordinator for Campus Programming, Student Involvement and Engagement
Sofia Diaz de Villegas, Doctoral student, Aquatic Resources and Integrative Biology; President, Biology Graduate Student Association
Nisa Sindhi, Doctoral student, Aquatic Resources and Integrative Biology; Vice President, Biology Graduate Student Organization
Presented by Dr. Patti Giuffre, Associate Dean, The Graduate College

Are you ready to make a difference on campus? Join us for an interactive workshop designed for graduate students interested in starting or strengthening student organizations. Whether you have a new idea or want to grow an existing group, this session will give you the knowledge and skills to succeed.

In this session, you will
• understand the steps and requirements for officially registering a student organization, including key policies and resources;
• discover how student groups can enhance your academic experience, build community, and open doors to networking and professional development; and,
• learn how involvement in student organizations develops leadership, communication, and project management skills valued by employers and academia.

Panelists:

Oliver Agger-Shelton, Coordinator for Student Organization Development and Administration, Student Involvement and Engagement

Deion Robbins, Coordinator for Campus Programming, Student Involvement and Engagement

Sofia Diaz de Villegas, Doctoral student, Aquatic Resources and Integrative Biology; President, Biology Graduate Student Association

Nisa Sindhi, Doctoral student, Aquatic Resources and Integrative Biology; Vice President, Biology Graduate Student Organization

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