Wiljeana Glover, Postdoctoral Associate, MIT SSRC
Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/04
Limited to 20 participants
Attendance: Attending all sessions encouraged, not required
Graduate students and newly minted professors face a number of emotional challenges in academia. Among the stressors attributed to incidences of depression are feelings of isolation and a lack of social support during one’s professional development. Without these support networks and structure, graduate students and academic professionals are at risk for dropout, scholastic underperformance, and mental health problems.
To address this problem, et al., an educational initiative, is hosting a series of workshops during IAP, providing attendees with a structured process and pedagogy by which they can complete their Masters or Ph.D. thesis, following the guidelines/practices of their field. This workshop is not a substitute for advice and direction by a thesis advisor on content. Students seeking additional structure and support for the completion of the thesis should join us!
Workshop Objectives:
By the end of this workshop, the attendees will be able to:
Contact: Wiljeana Glover, E38-642, 617 452-2753, WJGLOVER@MIT.EDU
Jan/07 | Mon | 09:00AM-10:30AM | E53-208, Bring Your Laptop |
Session 1: Introductory Session, form writing groups. Guest speaker will discuss writing advice. Each student should complete a brief summary and schedule describing three concrete milestones (written deliverables) that can be completed over IAP.
Wiljeana Glover - Postdoctoral Associate, MIT SSRC
Jan/14 | Mon | 09:00AM-10:30AM | E53-208, Bring your laptop |
Session 2: Milestone 1 complete. Check in on writing groups. Guest speaker will discuss the importance of social support and wellness.
Wiljeana Glover - Postdoctoral Associate, MIT SSRC
Jan/21 | Mon | 12:00PM-01:30PM | E38-208 |
Session 3: Milestone 2 complete. Check in on writing groups. Guest speaker will discuss academic outreach.
Wiljeana Glover - Postdoctoral Associate, MIT SSRC
Jan/28 | Mon | 09:00AM-10:30AM | E53-208, Bring Your Laptop |
Session 4: Milestone 3 complete. Check in on writing groups. Guest speaker will discuss career choices.
Wiljeana Glover - Postdoctoral Associate, MIT SSRC