The Job Search: The Art of Peer Networking
We trust the experience and counsel of our friends and supporters. There are shared values, safety and perhaps even comparable pursuits. Even more to the point, if we try something new then our peers are more likely to feel comfortable doing the same. When used in a career setting, this is often referred to as horizontal networking.
Where Are They Now...
Michelle Beadle Holder (’16, Sociology) is an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Health Sciences at the University of Missouri. Her research examines the role that religious organizations play in narrowing the gap in health disparities in African American communities.
Postdoctoral Research Symposium 2019
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs in the Graduate School at the University of Maryland will be hosting a day long research symposium on September 13, 2019, in conjunction with National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week.
OPA Post-Doc Newsletters
Faculty Advisory Board
2017-2018 Postdoctoral Faculty Advisory Board
Mark Arnold, Director of Faculty Initiatives, Office of Faculty Affairs
Gregory Ball, Dean, College of Behavioral & Social Sciences
John Bertot (ex-officio), Associate Provost, Faculty Affairs
Beth Brtittan-Powell, Director Joint Research Collaborations, Division of Research
Blessing Enekwe, Program Director, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
Sarah Eno, Professor, Department of Physics
English Editing for International Graduate Students
The English Editing for International Graduate Students (EEIGS) program provides free editing support for enrolled University of Maryland international students. Through this program, international students may submit portions of their required academic writing as Word documents. Volunteer editors from the university’s Volunteer Service Corps edit the students’ submissions using “tracked changes” in Word and return the documents to the students for review. This online service is available during the regular academic year.
Writing Workshops
The Graduate School Office of Writing Initiatives offers many workshops, of varying length, to support graduate students with their writing. All workshops are open to enrolled University of Maryland graduate students free of charge. Please see the Events section for the current workshop schedule.
Invest in Your Future, Summer Edition: A Graduate Success Symposium, May 29
APRIL 25, 2019
May 29, 2019
8:30 am - 4 pm, Edward St. John Teaching and Learning Center
Have some big plans for how to make the summer productive? Need a jump start to be sure you're ready for fall? Join the Graduate School for a day of learning to set you up for a summer of success. Spend the day with your fellow students taking a deep dive in one of four tracks:
Register for the Summer Symposium: Invest In Your Success
MAY 19, 2020