Spring 2024 Preparing Future Faculty and Professionals Seminar (PFFP) Topics
Each semester, the Graduate School hosts three LIVE events as part of the Preparing Future Faculty & Professionals Seminar series. These are offered virtually, unless noted, and will be live-streamed via Microsoft Teams live events. UWM log-in required. If you are unable to attend the live event, these will be archived for later viewing and available typically within two weeks of the event.
March
Scholarly publishing and open access
Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 1PM-2PM
Presenter: Stephanie Surach, UWM Social Sciences Librarian. Stephanie is a member of the Research Services Team of the User Services Division and member of the Scholarly Communications Committee at UWM Libraries.
Are you wondering about the current state of scholarly publishing including open access options? This workshop will define the important concepts, discuss the recent trends, and provide practical guidance to navigate the publishing landscape across the disciplines. We’ll explain the difference between various open access options, clarify important terminology from author submission guidelines, and describe how new library/publisher contracts can benefit you.
Watch the virtual presentation with this link: Scholarly publishing and open access
April
Communicating Research: How to Leverage Social Media
Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 11AM – 12PM
Presenter: Erika Kramer, the Social & Digital Specialist in UWM’s Division of Marketing, Communications & University Relations. She oversees UWM’s main social media accounts, developing strategies and content for both organic and paid initiatives, and supervises a team of student social media employees and content creators. Her background also includes an emphasis on search engine optimization (SEO).
This session will explore ways to communicate academic research on social media, including best practices for optimizing your profile, tailoring content to specific platforms and reaching your target audience.
Watch the recorded presentation with this link: Communicating Research: How to Leverage Social Media
View the accompanying slide show (PDF)
How to build a career outside the academy with a PhD
Thursday, April 11, 2024, 1PM-2PM
Join Laurie Marks and Ben Trager from the UWM Center for Student Experience and Talent as they facilitate a discussion with PhDs who built careers outside of the academy. Hear from people working in the corporate and non-profit sector in various industries.
Watch the virtual presentation with this link: How to build a career outside the academy with a PhD
In addition, this is an interesting story of one person who gives some pretty sound advice. https://www.insidehighered.com/advice/2021/04/29/advice-leveraging-your-phd-successful-nonacademic-career-opinion
The Versatile PhD is another helpful resource. Check it out at www.versatilephd.com.