IAP 2013 Activities by Sponsor - Wiljeana Glover

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:

• Structure their time to be innovative, productive, and well-rounded scholars
• Recall research, writing, and cognitive skills that enhance their capabilities and enjoyment of the scholarship process
• Receive academic and psychosocial support from a multi-specialty or interdisciplinary peer group
• Articulate their research ideas in a clearer way to those inside and outside of academia
• Have a portion of their Ph.D. related scholarship completed
• Connect their current scholarship with their future goals

Contact: Wiljeana Glover, E38-642, 617 452-2753, WJGLOVER@MIT.EDU

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et al.: Peer-to-Peer Writing Workshop I

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

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et al.: Peer-to-Peer Writing Workshop II

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

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et al.Peer-To-Peer Writing Workshop III

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

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et al. Peer-to-Peer Writing Workshop IV

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