Thrive! UF Graduate School Professional Development Newsletter · 9/3/25

 

In This Edition: September 3, 2025 Resources for Your Success! One-on-One Consults Funding & Internships Research Skills & Knowledge Management & Leadership Effectiveness & Purpose Professionalism Communications Career Advancement Resource Spotlight ________________________________________________________________________ Resources for Your Success! Check out these resources for your success that our Graduate Professional Development team offers online: Strategic roadmaps for navigating your doctoral or master’s degree program. Information on how to make the most of your Individual Development Plan (IDP). The latest schedule of workshops and other events on and off campus. An archive of videos, transcripts, and materials from prior workshops and events. Webpages for building expertise in six key areas: Research Skills & Knowledge • Management & Leadership • Effectiveness & Purpose • Professionalism • Communication • Career Advancement. Learn more on our website — UF Graduate Professional Development — and follow us on social media! Instagram Questions? Email Graduate Professional Development Director Dr. Talline Martins or Dr. Talline Martins or Thrive! editor Alberto Ochoa Fernandez. BACK TO TOP ________________________________________________________________________ One-on-One Consults Individual Consultations Dr. Jim Gillespie on our Graduate Professional Development team can help you with questions about professional development, academic skills building, career planning and more. He holds in-person office hours at 127 Grinter Hall 10 a.m. to 12 noon Mondays and 1:30 to 3 p.m. Thursdays — or email him to set up an online meeting with him via Zoom. Career Connections Center (C3) Consultations The UF Career Connections Center (C3) can help you with curricula vitae or industry résumés, academic and non-academic job searches, networking skills enhancement, and more. For details, click here — Gator CareerLink — then email Dr. Michael Goldberg (Career Design Learning Specialist for Advanced Degrees). BACK TO TOP ________________________________________________________________________ Funding & Internships NGFP Information Session  The NNSA Graduate Fellowship Program (NGFP) is hiring highly qualified students for fellowships in national security! Now also offering opportunities for post-bachelor’s students! Join us for an information session. Date: September 4, 2025 · 11:45 am to 12:45 pm · Online via Zoom. Details: Click here. Fellowship Opportunity  The Michigan Society of Fellows invites applications to its postdoctoral fellowship program for Ph.D.'s in the humanities, arts, sciences, and professions. Fellows for three-year terms to begin August 31, 2026. The annual stipend will be $63,000. Application Open.  Deadline: September 15, 2025. Details: Click here. AI Days: Research and Teaching (Call for Proposal)  We invite you to submit proposals to present at AI Days: Research and Teaching, taking place on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, as part of UF’s annual AI Days, running from October 24-29, 2025. This showcase highlights how UF researchers and educators are engaging with artificial intelligence in research and teaching. Application Open.  Deadline: September 19, 2025. Details: Click here. Dissertation Grants Program (Call for Proposal)  The AERA Grants Program provides advanced graduate students with research funding, professional development, and training. The program supports highly competitive dissertation research using rigorous quantitative methods to examine large-scale, education-related data. Application Open.  Deadline: October 6, 2025. Details: Click here. Curated Funding Searches by UF SRD  Access to a curated funding search crafted by the Strategic Research Development (SRD) team and designed specifically for the UF Research community. Details: Click here. STEM Fellowships & Scholarships STEM funding opportunities for students with early fall deadlines for funding for the 25/26 academic year, over 65 portable scholarships and fellowships are posted on the site. Grad Student Details: Click here. Postdocs Details: Click here. BACK TO TOP ________________________________________________________________________ Research Skills & Knowledge Introduction to PubMed This class will take you step-by-step through effective literature search and save techniques, and other functions within PubMed. Hosted by UFLib. September 08 • 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn more Submitting Your Thesis for Review by the Graduate School Editorial Office (Master Students) Decrease your stress of template compliance while working towards final submission. Join us to connect with the UF Graduate School Editors to learn more about using the template. Hosted by GSS. September 08 • 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn more Submitting Your Dissertation for Review by the Graduate School Editorial Office (PhD Students) Decrease your stress of template compliance while working towards final submission. Join us to connect with the UF Graduate School Editors to learn more about using the template. Hosted by GSS. September 09 • 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn more Academic Resources for Research Whether you are starting a research project or looking to expand your scholarly toolkit, this session will introduce you to a wealth of resources available to you. Hosted by GSS. September 10 • 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn more Using the Library to Find Humanities and Social Sciences Resources Learn how to access and use some of the most critical library databases for researching in the humanities and social sciences. Hosted by UFLib. September 10 • 11:45 a.m. to 12:35 p.m. • Library West, room 211 • Learn more Library Tips to Help International Students Succeed Join us for an interactive orientation designed specifically for international students to explore the rich resources and services offered by the George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida. Hosted by UFLib. September 15 • 01:00 to 03:00 p.m. • Marston Science Library, room L136 • Learn more International Student– Library West– Guided Tour with Librarian Specialist Step into Library West, UF’s hub for Humanities and Social Sciences! On this guided tour. Hosted by UFLib. September 15 • 03:00 to 04:00 p.m. • Library West, room 211 • Learn more Qualtrics @UF: Getting Started Participants will learn how to create and edit a basic survey, when and how to utilize Page Break and Block, and how to effectively distribute surveys, view results and finally manage reports. Hosted by CITT. September 16 • 09:00 to 11:00 a.m. • CSE, room E112 • Learn more Embase This class will take you step-by-step through effective literature search and save techniques using this bibliographic software. Hosted by UFLib. September 16 • 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn more Survey Tools For Non-Research Learn how to construct and customize your own surveys, and help you understand the nuances of sections and branching for a personalized survey experience, utilizing Microsoft Forms and Google Forms. Hosted by CITT. September 17• 09:00 to 10:00 a.m. • CSE, room E112 • Learn more International Student – Health Science Center Library – Guided Tour with Librarian Specialist Join us and discover the Health Science Center Library with this guided tour with a Health Sciences Librarian Specialist. Hosted by UFLib. September 17 • 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. • Health Science Center • Learn more The Multitasking Mirage — Find Your Focus, Flow, and Finish Line  Learn how to recognize and squash your multitasking tendencies and recalibrate your approach to work. Hosted by UFHR. September 18 • 09:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn more Publish, Don’t Perish: Tools to Make Writing Your Article Easier This session will be a broad introduction to writing a manuscript for submission to a peer-reviewed journal. It will cover selecting a journal, types of articles, and locating appropriate reporting standards. Hosted by UFLib. September 19 • 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn more ERC Grants: Q&A and Testimonials Online meeting with officials from the European Research Council Executive Agency, which administers ERC grants, as well as current ERC grantees, who will share their experiences applying for the prestigious bottom-up grants and setting up their labs in Europe. Hosted by euroaxess. Pending Date • 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn more BACK TO TOP ________________________________________________________________________ Management & Leadership Leading a Team The workshop will look at team development from a manager's perspective and how to facilitate decisions everyone can commit to by building consensus. Hosted by UFHR. September 9 • 09:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn more Accountability in the Workplace The workshop aims to identify ways to positively impact performance and work culture to get great results. Participants will define “accountability” as a leadership competency. Hosted by UFHR. September 11 • 01:30 to 4:30 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn more Communication for Managers Learn how to identify key issues, challenges, and strategies to help managers communicate effectively with team members. Hosted by UFHR. September 16 • 01:30 to 04:30 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn more Priorities, Planning, and Delegation Attend this session and learn: – The basic ways to use your time wisely. – The difference between importance and urgency. – The benefits of delegation. Hosted by UFHR. September 17 • 09:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn more BACK TO TOP ________________________________________________________________________ Effectiveness & Purpose Therapeutic Horticulture Program Grow your wellbeing through plants! This semester-long program at Wilmot Botanical Gardens offers hands-on gardening experiences designed to reduce stress, build resilience, and foster community. No gardening experience needed. Hosted by CWC. September 09 - December 09 • Multiple session times • Wilmot Botanical Gardens • Learn more • Contact Lauren St. Clair to register: laurenstclair@ufl.edu or call 352-294-5467. Biofeedback for Stress Management and Resiliency This workshop provides an overview of biofeedback training, its potential benefits, and an introduction to the equipment and software we use to optimize the mind-body connection. Hosted by CWC. Wednesdays or Thursdays • 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. • UFCWC Peabody Hall, 4th Floor • Learn more • Sign up The Power of Self-Compassion Learn how to use self-compassion to improve your self-worth and relationships by building compassion and loving-kindness for others. Hosted by CWC. Thursdays • 03:00 to 04:00 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn more • Sign up Livestreamed Fitness Classes Join GatorCare’s 15-minute live-streamed fitness classes at noon Monday through Friday to work on strength, cardio, meditation, or stretching. All fitness levels are welcome — no equipment is needed!. Hosted by GatorCare. Mondays - Fridays • 12:00 to 12:15 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn more BACK TO TOP ________________________________________________________________________ Professionalism AI Learning Academy Training The AI2 Center is hosting an AI training to learn how to incorporate AI in your teaching and learning. Completion of the training culminate to a micro-credential for teaching and learning with Artificial Intelligence. It will be free for all UF Grad students (Please use this discount code at check out: ailearn25). Hosted by AI2Center. December 8-11 • Self-Paced • Online • Learn more Mastering NaviGator Chat In this training participants will learn how to navigate and maximize the use of UF Navigator Chat tool. Hosted by CITT. September 09 • 09:00 to 10:00 a.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn more Effortless Appointments with Microsoft Bookings This user-friendly appointment scheduling software makes scheduling appointments a breeze. Join this training and discover how it can simplify your life. Hosted by CITT. September 11 • 02:00 to 03:00 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn more Overcoming Academic Perfectionism Learn strategies to identify when your perfectionism is at work, assess whether it is useful or debilitating, and adjust your standards and behavior accordingly. Hosted by ncfdd. September 11 • 02:00 to 03:00 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn more Teams Mini-Series: File Management Learn how to keep your files organized and easily accessible within Teams, integrate with OneDrive and SharePoint. Hosted by CITT. September 19 • 09:00 to 09:30 a.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn more BACK TO TOP ________________________________________________________________________ Communications Learning with a Smile: Using Play-Based Learning to Increase Engagement and Motivation Integrating play into college classrooms can enhance learning, engagement, and collaboration while reducing stress for college students. We will discuss play in learning and present three example activities. Hosted by CTE. September 09 • 01:55 to 02:55 p.m. • Tigert Hall, room 302 • Learn more How We Learn: Teaching Strategies that Maximize Learning The goal of great teaching is to help students learn. This workshop explores the science behind adult learning and outlines strategies you can use to maximize learning. Hosted by CTE. September 10 • 12:50 to 02:20 p.m. • Tigert Hall, room 302 • Learn more Creating Connections with Students Online This workshop discusses proven engagement strategies: personalization of content, real-time communication, and incentivized learning. Hosted by CTE. September 12 • 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn more The Metacognitive Feedback Loop This workshop will focus on how to promote student success by providing students with metacognitive feedback. Hosted by CIRTL. September 16 • 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn more iClicker Cloud Training Learn about iClicker Cloud, a mobile engagement platform that can increase student engagement and enhance teaching and learning. Participants will have opportunities to practice with the product. Hosted by UFIT. September 17 • 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn more Quick Take: How to Plan a Single Class Session Explore and apply key lesson-planning topics – like backwards design, learning objectives, assessment, and more. Hosted by CIRTL. September 17 • 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn more BACK TO TOP ________________________________________________________________________ Career Advancement Beyond the Screen: Master In-person Networking with Walmart/Sam's Club Sharpen your professional skills, expand your network, and learn directly from Walmart representatives and proud Gator alumni. Meet seven Walmart representatives, including five UF alumni, and gain real-world insights into leadership, networking, and career growth. Hosted by C3. September 04 • 02:00 to 03:30 p.m. • C3, Connections room • Learn more • Sign up Standing Out in a World Transformed by AI In this talk, the speaker blends career advice on how to differentiate yourself as a candidate with an insider’s look at Lenovo’s Advanced AI Technology Center: a horizontal platform AI group powering innovation across the company. **To register, please select “Career Readiness Programs: A2i+ Career Insights (The date of your session)."** Hosted by A2I+. September 05 • 01:00 to 02:00 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Sign up How to Navigate Career Fairs With Confidence Exclusively for master’s students. This virtual boot camp will help you prepare for upcoming career fairs and meetings with employers. You’ll learn how to introduce yourself, communicate your value, craft standout applications, and build your network. Hosted by beyondgrad. September 08-11 • 02:00 to 02:30 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn more International Student Series: What I Wish I Knew: Experience and Career Prep as an International Student Join us for an engaging and insightful workshop designed specifically for international college students. It is an opportunity to hear directly from seasoned students and alumni who have successfully journeyed through their first year and beyond at UF. Hosted by C3. September 16 • 04:00 to 05:00 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn more Identifying and Articulating Your Transferable Skills This session will offer guidance to naming and claiming the skills you have acquired in your program that can transfer across a broad range of career options. Hosted by GSS. September 17 • 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn more Is a Faculty Job Right for You? This webinar is designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs 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? Hosted by beyondprof. September 17 • 12:00 to 12:45 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn more Translating Graduate-Level Skills to Industry Learn how to identify the right roles, translate your academic experience for industry, and present your expertise in ways that resonate with employers.**To register, please select “Career Readiness Programs: A2i+ Career Insights (The date of your session)."** Hosted by A2I+. September 19 • 01:00 to 02:00 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Sign up In-Person/Virtual Express Drop-In Express Drop-Ins are designed for document reviews (i.e., resumes, cover letters, personal statements), mock interviews, LinkedIn profile reviews, and quick Career Planning questions. Hosted by C3. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays In-Person (C3); Thursdays Online • Learn more BACK TO TOP ________________________________________________________________________ Resource Spotlight Grad$ense Financial Planning Tool Grad$ense — a website brought to you by the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) and TIAA — offers you free financial planning tools that can help you... Learn what funding options are available for what degrees. Plan ahead with its debt-to-earnings calculator. Create a budget to see you through your degree program. To check it out, click this link: Grad$ense. BACK TO TOP

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