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March 2020
“Data Privacy and Security” vs. “Personal and Research Data Management”
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: “Data Privacy and Security” vs. “Personal and Research Data Management” Tom Ambrosi, Assistant Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer & Mike Kluzik, Director, Office of Research Assurances A general overview of what every person, including graduate students, need to be aware of regarding data privacy and security will be presented. Examples of information technology threats WSU typically sees and addresses will be given along with practical scenarios exemplifying the risks or challenges…
Find out more »Writing Workshop Series: Reference Management Software – Tri-Cities Campus
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: WRITING WORKSHOP SERIES: REFERENCE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE Lorena O’English (WSU Librarian and Tenured Faculty) Reference management software enables users to collect, organize, manage, and cite sources in a methodical and sustainable process. This workshop will focus on the free/mium, open source Zotero reference management tool but will briefly discuss alternatives such as EndNote and Mendeley. **Lunch will be provided** **If possible, bring a laptop** Please register for this event by clicking…
Find out more »Writing Lock-In II
This event has been canceled THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: WRITING LOCK-IN II 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. Consultants from the Graduate Writing Center will be on hand to help with goal setting, accountability, writing habits, grammar, and structure in writing. Bring your laptop! Coffee, tea, and water will be available while you write. Lunch will be…
Find out more »How to Craft a Teaching Philosophy
This event has been canceled THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: How to Craft a Teaching Philosophy Erika G. Offerdahl, Associate Professor School of Molecular Biosciences, Associate Director for Undergraduate Education & Steve Hines, Associate Dean for Teaching & Learning; Professor Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology In this workshop, you will learn how to communicate your scholarly approach to teaching and commitment to student learning (including inclusion and diversity) in a teaching philosophy suitable for academic job…
Find out more »Panel Discussion: A view of Work in Non-Academic Jobs (Vancouver Campus)
This event has been canceled The Professional Development Initiative Presents: Panel Discussion: A view of Work in Non-Academic Jobs (Vancouver Campus) The PDI is hosting a great graduate panel who will talk about their experiences in non-academic jobs. The panelists will share their pathways to their current occupations, as well as their advice and experiences in graduate school. Additionally, attendees will have a chance to interact and ask questions to the panelists. Following the panel discussion, attendees will…
Find out more »Alumni Panel Discussion: A view of Work in Non-Academic Jobs for Social Sciences
This event has been canceled The Professional Development Initiative Presents: Alumni Panel Discussion: A view of Work in Non-Academic Jobs for Social Sciences The PDI is hosting a great graduate alumni panel who will talk about their experiences in non-academic jobs. The panelists will share their pathways to their current occupations, as well as their advice and experiences in graduate school. Additionally, attendees will have a chance to interact and ask questions to the panelists. Following the panel…
Find out more »Writing Workshop Series: Reference Management Software
This event has been canceled THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: WRITING WORKSHOP SERIES: REFERENCE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE Lorena O’English & Chelsea Leachman (WSU Libraries) and Troy Rowden (Graduate Writing Center Staff) Reference management software enables users to collect, organize, manage, and cite sources in a methodical and sustainable process. Attendees of this workshop will be able to choose between a session on: Zotero (free/mium and open source) - Live-streaming available for this session EndNote (been around a long time;…
Find out more »April 2020
Work and Wellness Discussion Series: Outliers
This event has been canceled The Professional Development Initiative and the Association for Faculty Women present: WORK AND WELLNESS DISCUSSION SERIES A discussion on: Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell A Special Discussion with: Melanie-Angela Neuilly, Associate Professor-Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology Interim Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Inclusive Excellence 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…
Find out more »Panel Discussion: A view of Entrepreneurship & Patents Outside Academia
This event has been canceled The Professional Development Initiative Presents: Panel Discussion: A view of Entrepreneurship & Patents outside Academia The PDI and the Office of Research are hosting a great panel who will talk about their experiences in entrepreneurship and patents. The panelists will share their pathways to their current occupations, as well as their advice during their journey. Additionally, attendees will have a chance to interact and ask questions to the panelists. Following the panel discussion,…
Find out more »Stress Relief and Mindfulness
The Professional Development Initiative and University Recreation present: STRESS RELIEF AND MINDFULNESS WORKSHOP *** This event will be delivered via Zoom*** Presentation by: Dr. Cecilia Richards Professor School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering & UREC Group Fitness Instructor Graduate school can be stressful, competitive, and extremely demanding under normal conditions. Graduate students experience high rates of burnout and mental health problems from unrelenting workloads and pressure. The Covid-19 pandemic and the accompanying uncertainty and social upheaval amplifies anxiety and stress levels. Learn…
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