Contact: http://www.gradschool.duke.edu/student_life/finding_support/gsa/programs/gsaw.html
Sponsor: Graduate Student Affairs, Society of Duke Fellows
Where: Bryan Center
Why:
8:30 – 10:30 am
Networking Workshop by Marla Goonan (Please register)
Bryan Center (lower level), Von Canon A
Think networking doesn't apply to you? Don't know where to begin? Not sure how to achieve your long-term goals, or even what your goals are? In this workshop Marla will teach the fundamentals of meeting new people, developing relationships, and raising your professional profile.
10:45 – 11:45 am
Graduate Student Research Oral Presentations
Bryan Center (lower level), Von Canon rooms
Noon– 1:00 pm
Keynote Address
Bryan Center (lower level), Von Cannon A
Perception as Probability, or Why We See What We Do
Presented by Dr. Dale Purves, Center for Cognitive Neuroscience and Department of Department of Neurobiology
1:15 – 2:45 pm
Graduate Student Research Poster Presentations
Bryan Center (upper level), Schaefer Mall
3:00 – 4:00 pm
Graduate Student Research Oral Presentations
Bryan Center (upper level), Meeting Rooms A and B
4:15 – 5:15 pm
Panel Discussion
Bryan Center (lower level), Von Canon C
Thinking About a Postdoc? What you need to know before you go
The panelists will specifically address the following: Planning ahead and avoiding the pitfalls; different types of postdoctoral fellows and how they are funded; biggest rewards and obstacles to postdoctoral life; how might a career path change during the postdoc; plotting the path to life after the postdoc; and tips for success. Panelists represent the humanities and social sciences, as well as natural and physical sciences.
5:15 – 6:30 pm
Milestone Recognition Reception: Celebrating Doctoral Candidacy (Please register)
Bryan Center (lower level), Von Canon A and B
Celebration for those who have passed their preliminary exam since March 1, 2007.