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• Date and time: Wednesday, January 29, 2025; 12-1 p.m. 
• Location: JCSU 301
• Speaker: Maureen McBride, Director, University Writing Center

Whether you're a job seeker, participating in 3MT, or simply looking to improve your communication skills, mastering the elevator pitch is essential. In this workshop, you'll learn how to craft a concise, persuasive message that captures your unique value proposition and grabs your audience's attention. From identifying your target audience to honing your delivery, we'll cover all the key elements of a successful elevator pitch. Don't miss out on this opportunity to stand out from the crowd and make a lasting impression on anyone you meet.

• Date and time: Tuesday, September 23, 2025; 12-1 p.m. 
• Location: MIKC, 114
• Speaker: Elena Azadbakht, Associate Professor, Scholarly Communications and Social Sciences Librarian

Zotero is a free citation manager that makes collecting, organizing, sharing, and citing your sources a breeze. Join this workshop to learn more about citation management and how it helps you write your papers.

• Date and time: Thursday, August 28, 2025; 4-5 p.m.
• Location: JCSU, 301
• Speaker: Nicholas Murray, Associate Professor, Public Health

This workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of the academic job search process. Participants will learn where to identify relevant academic job postings, how to prepare competitive application materials and what to expect throughout the hiring process. Part 2 of this series will dive into the interview process. Check out that workshop on Thursday, September 4 from 4-5 p.m.

• Date and time: Wednesday, September 3, 2025; 9-10 a.m.
• Location: Virtual
• Platform: Beyond the Professoriate - Sign in using the link below, choose UNR, log in using your NetID

Now more than ever, PhDs work in a variety of career fields, leveraging their education and training to build meaningful careers after their degree or postdoc. But making the transition takes time - most job searches take 6+ months to explore career options, build a network, and apply strategically to postings. So what can you do today to set yourself up for a successful job search?

In this webinar, you'll learn how to make the most out of the PhD Career Training Platform (Beyond the Professoriate). Access to this platform means you don't have to navigate the job search alone - you have access to a research-informed toolkit designed specifically to support graduate students and postdocs in both academic and nonacademic job searches.

By the end of this webinar, you'll be able to:

• Confidently navigate the PhD Career Training Platform to support your job search
• Apply proven strategies to explore your career options
• Understand the timelines of a job search and take practical steps to get started today

• Date and time: Thursday, September 4, 2025; 4-5 p.m. 
• Location: JCSU, 301
• Speaker: Nicholas Murray, Associate Professor, Public Health

This workshop will provide an overview of the interview process for academic jobs. This includes strategies for effective preparation and insights into what to expect during the interview. 

• Date and time: Wednesday, February 19, 2025; 12 -1 p.m.
• Location: JCSU 301 (Graduate Student Lounge)
• Speaker: Carlos Ramirez-Reyes, Assistant Professor, Data Services Coordinator; Theresa McKim, Teaching Assistant Professor, Biology/Institute for Neuroscience 

In this workshop we use the Compass Message Box, a structured tool designed to help researchers communicate their work clearly and effectively to non-expert audiences. It guides participants in distilling complex scientific information into key messages by focusing on the "so what?" aspect of their research. The framework includes five sections: the core message, the problem, the solution, the benefits, and audience-specific relevance, promoting clarity and focus. By using this tool, researchers can craft compelling, audience-centered narratives that emphasize the importance of their work.

• Date and time: Thursday, February 20, 2025; 12-1 p.m.
• Location: JCSU, 356
• Speaker: Jenny Ouyang, Associate Professor, Biology

This workshop will provide strategies and insights for negotiating academic job offers. Participants will learn what components of the job offer are negotiable including salary, startup packages, teaching responsibilities, and more. We will also guide attendees through the negotiation process and offer practical tips on how to communicate effectively with hiring committees, make informed decisions, and advocate for their needs.

• Date and time: Wednesday, September 13, 2025; 9-10 a.m.
• Location: Virtual
• Platform: Beyond the Professoriate - Sign in using the link below, choose UNR, log in using your NetID

Most doctoral students and postdocs pursue a Ph.D. with the goal of becoming a university professor. But today's academic job market is highly competitive and a tenure-track role may not be the right fit for everyone. As your values, life circumstances and career goals evolve, it's important to reassess what career paths align with your personal and professional needs. In today's creative economy, Ph.D.s are thriving in a wide range of roles - both within and beyond academia. So how do you decide if a faculty job is right for you? How do you make a confident, informed decision about what career path to pursue?

This webinar is designed for doctoral students, Ph.D.s and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:

• How do I know if pursuing a faculty position is the right choice for me?
• How long should I stay on the academic job market?
• How do I evaluate whether my goals and values align with a faculty career?
• What are my options if I decide not to pursue a tenure-track path?

• Date/Time: Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 12-1 p.m.
• Location: JCSU 403, Great Room
• Speaker: Conrad Chow, Program Coordinator, Nevada Money Mentors

Just finished grad school or wrapping up your postdoc? Not sure what financial steps to take next? You're not alone! Transitioning to the next stage of your career comes with new money challenges - but also big opportunities to build wealth, eliminate debt and set yourself up for financial success. This workshop will offer 5 steps to launch your financial success!

• Date and time: Tuesday, September 16, 2025; from 12–1 p.m.
• Location: Virtual via Zoom
• Speakers: Adilia Ross, Associate Director, OISS

Are you an international scholar looking to gain hands-on experience in your field of study? Join us for an informative workshop that breaks down the essentials of Optional Practial Training (OPT) and Curricular Practical Training (CPT). We'll cover eligibility, application timelines, key regulations and best practices for maintaining your visa status while working. Whether you're planning ahead or ready to apply, this session will provide the tools and insights you need to navigate the process confidently. Q&A included!

• Date and time: Wednesday, October 1, 2025; 9-10 a.m.
• Location: Virtual
• Platform: Beyond the Professoriate; sign in using the link below, choose UNR, log in using your NetID

Ph.D.s are driven to build careers that offer impact, purpose, and intellectual challenge - they want careers where they can apply their skills and continue growing. And in today's creative economy, there are countless opportunities for smart researchers outside academia. But how do you find a career path in industry that's the right fit for you? Join the Beyond Prof team for this webinar where you'll learn how to begin identifying career pathways that align with your interests, values, and strengths. We'll discuss how you can turn career exploration into a manageable and empowering process. This virtual session is designed for doctoral students, Ph.D.s, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:

• How do I find a career that aligns with my unique background, skills and goals?
• How do I evaluate if a job or field is a good fit for me?
• Once I've identified career options, where do I begin my job search?

• Date and time: Thursday, September 25, 2025; 4-5 p.m.
• Location: Virtual via Zoom
• Speaker: Elena Azadbakht, Associate Professor, Health Sciences Librarian 

Learn about different review types and styles. Plus how to best conduct a comprehensive search across various databases and other online resources. We will also discuss strategies for effectively organizing and synthesizing your sources.

• Date and time:  Wednesday, March 12, 2025; 12–1 p.m.
• Location: PSAC 114
• Speakers: Theresa McKim, Teaching Assistant Professor, Biology/Institute for Neuroscience 

In Part 3, the final part of this workshop series, we'll briefly review the STAR method and jump into interview practice! This is a great opportunity to fine tune your interviewing skills in a safe and inclusive environment while receiving feedback from others. 

• Date and time: Wednesday, April 2, 2025; 12-1 p.m. 
• Location: JCSU 356, Senate Chambers
• Speaker: Will Peshall, Lead, Organizational, and Employee Development

This workshop will help you to understand what is and is not a conflict, reflect on your natural preferences in dealing with conflict, and learn some strategies for managing a conflict. Will is the Lead, Organizational and Employee Development in Human Resources within the Learning & Development team. He specializes in career coaching and well-being at work. This workshop is ideal for graduate students and postdocs!

• Date/Time: Friday, September 5, 2025, 12-1:15 p.m.
• Location: MIKC 107
• Speaker: Markus Kemmelmeier, Dean, Graduate School and panelists

The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees in STEM and STEM education. The GRFP provides three years of graduate support ($37,000 stipend per year + $16,000 for institutional support) for individuals who have demonstrated their potential for significant research achievements. This workshop will provide an overview of the GRFP application process, as well as a panel discussion by faculty who have served as GRFP panel reviewers and University students who have recently received NSF GRFP awards.

• Date and time: Monday, April 14, 2025; 12-1:30 p.m.
• Location: JCSU 317
• Speakers: Will Peshall, Lead, Organizational and Employee Development, Human Resources

Join us for a brand new workshop offering to continue learning about and building your leadership skills. The Five Paths to Leadership (self-assessment required to be completed before attending this workshop), will help you and your team explore how one's leadership styles manifest under normal circumstances and how they can change under stress. 

• Date and time: Monday, September 8 through Thursday, September 11, 2025; 11-11:30 a.m. each day
• Location: Virtual
• Platform: Beyond Graduate School - Sign in using the link below, choose UNR, log in using your NetID

Career fair season is here, which means it's time to prepare your pitch, write your resume, and start researching future employers.

If you're looking to stand out in your internship or job search, join Beyond Graduate School for "How to Navigate Career Fairs With Confidence", an intensive boot camp designed exclusively for master's students. This virtual series will help you prepare for upcoming career fairs and meeting with employers. You'll learn how to introduce yourself, communicate your value, craft standout applications, and build your network. During the week we'll talk about:

• Welcome video: How a career fair fits into your job search
• Sept. 8: Setting goals and expectations for a career fair
• Sept. 9: How to be your best professional self
• Sept. 10: The risk of using AI in your job documents
• Sept. 11: Beyond career fairs: Why a job search takes 6-9 months