Professional Development Workshop Series

During the 2009-2010 academic year, the Graduate School will conduct a series of professional development workshops. These free workshops, led by FSU faculty and administrators, are designed for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

Upcoming Spring 2010 Workshops

Grant Proposal Writing in STEM

January 19, 2010
Strozier Library basement - Scholars Commons Classroom
5:30 - 7:30 PM (90-minute workshop)

Presenter: Ross Ellington, FSU Associate Vice President for Research

A faculty member from the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) discipline will discuss funding sources, the major steps that should occur prior to writing the proposal, the steps in proposal writing, effective writing techniques, the narrative and budget sections, and the role of the FSU Office of Contracts and Grants and Office of Sponsored Research.

Register for the Grant Proposal Writing in STEM workshop.

Grant Proposal Writing in AH

January 26, 2010
Strozier Library basement - Scholars Commons Classroom
5:30 PM

Presenter: Elaine Treharne, Department of English

A faculty member from the Arts and Humanities (AH) discipline will discuss funding sources, the major steps that should occur prior to writing the proposal, the steps in proposal writing, effective writing techniques, the narrative and budget sections, and the role of the FSU Office of Contracts and Grants and Office of Sponsored Research.

Register for the Grant Proposal Writing in AH workshop.

Writing and Publishing in the Social and Behavioral Sciences

January 27, 2010
Strozier Library basement - Scholars Commons Classroom
5:30 PM

Presenter: Arthur Raney, School of Communication

A FSU faculty member from the Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) disciplines will conduct this workshop. The presentation will cover the workings of the publication process and how to organize and construct a paper in the students’ disciplines. The faculty presenter publishes in peer reviewed journals and will share his advice for writing so that you will be in a better position to get papers published.

Register for the Writing and Publishing SBS workshop.

Grant Proposal Writing in SBS

February 9, 2010
Strozier Library basement - Scholars Commons Classroom
5:30 PM

Presenter: Andy Opel, School of Communication

A faculty member from the Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) discipline will discuss funding sources, the major steps that should occur prior to writing the proposal, the steps in proposal writing, effective writing techniques, the narrative and budget sections, and the role of the FSU Office of Contracts and Grants and Office of Sponsored Research.

Register for the Grant Proposal Writing in SBS workshop.

Avoiding Pitfalls When Applying for Human Subjects (IRB) Approval

February 16, 2010
Strozier Library basement - Scholars Commons Classroom
5:30 PM

Presenter: Julie Haltiwanger, Computer Research Specialist, Office of Research

Julie Haltiwanger, with the FSU Office of Research, will discuss the process of applying for Human Subjects Research Approval from the FSU Institutional Research Board (IRB). All research involving living humans must be approved prior to conducting the research. Ms. Haltiwanger developed the online application and works closely with graduate students and faculty regarding human subjects approval.

Register for the Applying for IRB workshop.

Copyright for Fair Use

February 23, 2010
Strozier Library basement - Scholars Commons Classroom
5:30 PM

Presenter: Faye E. Jones, Director and Professor, FSU College of Law Research Center

Do you need copyright basics clarified? Our workshop will explain copyright protection and when a copyright is in effect. We will also cover “fair use” and its meaning. Do you wonder how work is considered in the “public domain”; what is a “work for hire”; what is “copyright transfer”? These questions and so many more will be answered February 23rd.

Register for the Copyright for Fair Use workshop.

The Academic Job: Searching, Interviewing & Negotiating

March 16, 2010
Strozier Library basement - Scholars Commons Classroom
5:30 PM

Presenter: Jonathan Grant, Department of History

FSU faculty will explain the timeframe for academic job searches and the steps to take to maximize your ob opportunities. Tips will be provided for locating academic openings, applying for positions, developing application materials and preparing for a visit to a college or university. Preparing materials for your seminar or presentation and dressing for the interview will also be discussed. Faculty will describe the types of questions to expect during the interview as well.

Register for the Academic Job workshop.

Transition to Graduate School

March 23, 2010
Strozier Library basement - Scholars Commons Classroom
5:30 PM

Presenters: Helen Burke, Department of English
Steve McDowell, School of Communication
Dave Gussak, Art Education

Faculty from the three broad disciplines will discuss their experiences as graduate students, how to prepare for that first year in graduate school, so that the transition from undergraduate to graduate study is smoother.

Register for the Transition to Graduate School workshop.

Negotiating Job Offers: Strategies for Success

March 30, 2010
Strozier Library basement - Scholars Commons Classroom
5:30 PM

Presenter: Janet Lenz, Educational Psychology and Leadership, Career Center

Attend this workshop to learn more about: Factors to consider when negotiating job offers, how to handle salary issues, tips for evaluating your offers and much more.

Register for the Negotiating Job Offers workshop.