Are you writing your dissertation, thesis, a journal article, or other writing project? This event offers a quiet space for writers to work without distractions. Work for the entire four hours or come and go as you please. Coffee, tea, and very light refreshments will be offered. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop, but […]

The Work and Wellness Discussion Series is hosted by the Professional Development Initiative (PDI) in partnership with the Association for Faculty Women (AFW) as a means for students, faculty and staff to read a book for pleasure, rather than what is assigned for classes. This series contributes to the promotion of a diverse and vibrant […]

Dr. Richard Toolson, professor of accounting at WSU, will look at the basics of federal income taxation as it applies to graduate and professional students who file a 1040 (not a 1040 NR) and who are not claimed by a parent on the parent’s tax return.Find out more and REGISTER.

Dr. Paul Buckley, Professor of Chemistry, provides classroom strategies focused on common situations teaching assistants experience. Lunch will be provided, and the session will be live-streamed.

Dr. Isaiah Hankel (The Cheeky Scientist) discusses the strategy of interviewing beyond just answering questions. There is an entire process of preparation for an interview, beside learning how to answer interview questions. We will detail the entire interview preparation that is required for professionals to demonstrate they are invaluable to a company; from the research […]

In this three hour talk with Q and A, Dr. Karen Kelsky will walk you through the conditions of the current American job market, the most common mistakes made by job-seekers, and the ways you can prepare your record, applications, and interviews. Find out more and REGISTER.

In this presentation, Karen Kelsky will discuss some things I learned from the experience of creating the Sexual Harassment Crowdsource Survey, including the range and scope of sexual harassment in academic settings (including departments, labs, research centers, campuses, academic conferences, etc.), patterns of predation, options for victims, and recommendations to institutions wishing to combat this […]

This session will address: ethical principles surrounding human subjects research, history on human subjects protection, federal regulations, consent requirements, subject recruitment, and the review process. Find out more and REGISTER.

Literature reviews provide a framework for critically situating your research in the larger scholarly conversation. This hands-on workshop led by Lorena O'English, WSU Librarian, will review resources and strategies for conducting literature reviews. Find out more and REGISTER.