2024-2025 Topics & Calendar
Please see the details for the academic year 2024-2025 below. These offerings are designed for doctoral students and Postdocs from ALL disciplines unless stated otherwise.
Fall 2024 Preview
Using AI Tools to Advance your Career Goals
Wednesday, December 4th, 4-5pm (Virtual) - Registration
This session will focus on how to use generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, or Copilot to boost your career goals. Whether where you are in your career journey, you can leverage AI at different stages of your job search process. We will also learn about writing effective prompts, practice in real time, and discuss best practices as a group.
Networking with PhD alumni @Capital One (Oct. 10, 2024)
How do PhD Terps across disciplines apply their knowledge and skills in their current roles in a big, fintech company.
Tell Your Story as an International Scholar (Oct. 11, 2024)
This workshop is a unique opportunity for international students and scholars to learn about storytelling.
What Can I Do with my PhD? (Fall 2024)
Best suited for doctoral students in year 3+ and Postdocs to explore diverse careers, who prefer virtual formats.
Academic Job Document Retreat (Aug-Oct, 2024)
Best suited for doctoral candidates and Postdocs going on the academic job market in Fall 2024.
A2i Job Search Strategies Series (Sep. 2024)
Best suited for doctoral candidates and Postdocs who are currently applying to non-faculty/internship positions.
Doctoral Career Design Course (Oct. 2024)
Best suited for doctoral students in year 2+ and Postdocs to explore diverse careers.
We also work with various offices on- and off-campus to support the following events/career fairs:
BIG10 Academia Career Fair (Oct. 16, 2024)
This fair connects you with leading institutions across the nation hiring for faculty, researcher, lecturer, and postdoctoral positions.
GoinGlobal: U.S. Visa Webinar Series
UMD provides international students and scholars with access to GoinGlobal.
- Get the Real Facts On U.S. Work Visas (Oct. 24, 3-4 PM)
- F-1 Student Work Visa Strategies (Nov. 20, 3-4 PM)
- H1B Visa Process: Time Sensitive Insights from the Experts (Dec. 12, 3-4 PM)
International Terp Career Development
Best suited for international students and early career scholars intending to work in the U.S.
Quantum Leap Career Nexus Event (Sep. 12, 2024)
This career fair features keynote speakers, companies/government agencies in the quantum industry.
University-Wide Fall Career & Internship Fair (Sep. 24-26)
All UMD students are welcome to attend this annual event showcasing local, regional, and national employers all seeking to hire Terps!