UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Whether you are interested in learning tips for reading scientific articles, are a student hoping for tips on how to present your research to the public, or are a master’s student working on an application to a doctoral program, graduate students can find workshops on those topics and more between Oct. 2-8 designed to support graduate student success at Penn State.
These upcoming events are hosted by the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School or units around the University. A larger list of upcoming Fox Graduate School and community events for graduate students can be found on the Fox Graduate School website.
STEM Libraries Workshop: How to Read a Scientific Article
Hosted by the University Libraries
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 5-6 p.m. — Online and at the Engineering Collaborative Research and Education Building
Join the University Libraries for the Fall 2024 STEM Libraries Workshop Series. Workshops will be available online and in the new Engineering Library (2nd floor of the Engineering Collaborative Research and Education (ECoRE) Building. This week’s workshop will focus on learning how to read a scientific article. Register for a reminder email.
Talking with/at/over: Using Phrasal Verbs to Sound Less Formal-EPPIC Speak UP
Hosted by the English for Professional Purposes Intercultural Center (EPPIC)
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 5:30-7:30 p.m. — 208 Business Building
Speak UP is a weekly speaking group that focuses on advanced, real-world language use in everyday university contexts. Participants have an opportunity to engage with their new knowledge through group discussions and role-plays with international and American peers.
Writing Targeted Cover Letters — EPPIC Workshop
Hosted by the English for Professional Purposes Intercultural Center (EPPIC)
Thursday, Oct. 3, 4:30-6 p.m. — E403 Paterno Library
Are you an international student looking to apply for jobs in the United States? Don’t miss this workshop centered around tips for writing targeted cover letters. Understand the purpose and contents of a cover letter in the United States, learn what kind of information to include and exclude in your cover letter, and reflect on your own experiences to inform elements of your cover letter.
Focus on Pronunciation: The Sounds of American English-EPPIC Workshop
Hosted by the English for Professional Purposes Intercultural Center (EPPIC)
Monday, Oct. 7, 5:30-7 p.m. — E403 Paterno Library
Attend this session to learn which sounds can make spoken English easier to understand in the United States, hear clear side-by-side comparisons of the distinctive vowel sounds in American English, identify and practice sounds that may impact comprehensibility in a U.S. context, and learn about resources for self-study.
The Hidden Curriculum — Graduate Application Workshop Series
Hosted by the Fox Graduate School and Division of Undergraduate Studies
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 5-6 p.m. — 301 Benkovic Building
Are you an undergraduate student exploring graduate studies or a master’s student aiming for a doctoral degree? The Fox Graduate School’s Office of Graduate Educational Programs (OGEEP) and the Division of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) have crafted a series just for you! Join the second session of the series to learn the ins and outs of the often-unspoken aspects of graduate education. Register for this session here.
Relatable Research: Communicating Complex Ideas to the Public
Thursdays, Oct. 8 and 15, 5-6 p.m. — Online via Zoom
Don’t miss your chance to attend the final series of these workshops hosted by the Fox Graduate School in collaboration with two faculty members, Marcy Milhomme, associate teaching professor for continuing education in communication arts and sciences, and Andy Gustafson, associate clinical professor of accounting. These sessions set out to help set graduate students up for success with future presentations. Register for the upcoming sessions here.