Sessions For: Rackham Graduate School

Are you interested in learning how to effectively connect with colleagues and prospective employers? If so, this integrative workshop will help you develop a strong pitch that can be used in networking opportunities.
Come and learn about the process of networking, develop and practice your pitch, and understand University Career Center networking and career development resources.


Brought to you by the University Career Center in partnership with Rackham Graduate School.

The MICDE PhD Student Seminar Series showcases the research of students in the Ph.D. in Scientific Computing. Lunch will be served. These events are open to the public, but we request that all who plan to attend register in advance. Planned sessions will be canceled if no one signs up to present.

If you have any questions, please email micde-phd@umich.edu.

Negotiation is something that many people feel unprepared for, especially during the job search process. We'll talk through the steps involved in salary negotiation, as well as negotiation tips that can be utilized in other contexts. Bring your questions, as there will be plenty of time for questions and answers.
This event is intended to be interactive and therefore a recording will not be available.


Brought to you by the University Career Center in partnership with Rackham Graduate School.

Rackham Graduate Student and Program Consultation Services warmly invites you to join fellow Rackham students for a virtual
community conversation on navigating well-being as a graduate student. This is
an opportunity to foster connection and learn from one another about enhancing
personal wellness and navigating the unique challenges of graduate life. This
community conversation will use a restorative listening circle format, a
structure that ensures everyone has an opportunity to speak in a supportive and
inclusive environment through the use of a turn order, dedicated peer
facilitators, and open-ended questions.

In this program you will learn more about the work of the Graduate Student and Program Consultation Services Office, including resources for addressing concerns and conflicts that may arise while in graduate school and information about the Rackham Graduate Student Emergency Fund.

Building a network and connecting with others is critical to your professional development in graduate school and job/internship searches. Join this discussion to learn strategies for building your network (including tips on using LinkedIn and the University Career Alumni Network) and how to leverage this network for career exploration and job/internship searching. There will be plenty of time for your questions!
This event is intended to be interactive, and therefore a recording will not be available.

Brought to you by the University Career Center in partnership with Rackham Graduate School.

In this program, you will learn more about the work of the Graduate Student and Program Consultation Services Office, including resources for addressing concerns and conflicts that may arise while in graduate school and information about the Rackham Graduate Student Emergency Fund.

Sometimes, procrastination is a lot more complicated than people think. Explore reasons behind procrastination and the underlying thoughts and beliefs associated with this common behavior. Identify your own reasons for putting off tasks, learn and practice tools to create realistic goals, manage time better, and reduce procrastination to increase productivity.

Hosted by Rackham’s embedded University Career Center career counselors, the topic for this session is resumes. In particular, what are some strategies for writing the all-important bullet point? In an interactive discussion with examples and opportunities to workshop your own resume, we will work on framing your experiences as effectively as possible.
This event is intended to be interactive and therefore a recording will not be available.

This professional development workshop provides master’s students with tailored guidance on preparing for life during and after graduate school. Participants will reflect on career goals, learn how to articulate their skills for different industries, and receive tips on résumés, job searching, and leveraging Rackham and alumni resources.

Join individuals from Student Accessibility and Accommodation Services at the University of Michigan, both from the accommodation and academic support sides of the division, to learn about strategies and resources to get reasonable accommodations, support your executive functioning, communicate with your faculty, and otherwise thrive in graduate school as someone who has ADHD or is otherwise neurodiverse. Even if you're not formally diagnosed but suspect you have ADHD or are neurodiverse, you are welcome to join this session and learn from the expertise presented.

Learn what types of financial aid and scholarships are available from Rackham and how they may impact your financial aid during graduate school.

Have you ever succeeded at an academic task even though you were convinced that you wouldn't do well? Do you dread others evaluating your work or avoid opportunities for critical feedback? Do you have trouble accepting praise or acknowledging your accomplishments? Do you worry about being exposed as an academic fraud? Have you ever questioned whether you belong at Michigan? Thoughts such as these are hallmarks of impostor thinking and are more common among graduate students than you realize. However, they don't have to overshadow your academic and professional journey.
Join us for this interactive, two-hour workshop, during which we will share insights from impostorism scholarship and provide research-based strategies for combating your impostor thoughts and feelings.
By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
Define impostorism and highlight the variety of ways individuals and groups are most impacted.Discuss individual, system, and institution level factors that contribute to impostorism.Recognize maladaptive thought patterns and coping strategies that exacerbate impostor experiences.Access tools and strategies to help interrupt your impostor cycle (all participants will receive a digital strategies workbook).
This workshop is designed for University of Michigan master's students. For faculty, staff, Ph.D. students, and postdoctoral fellows, please contact rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu to see if we can accommodate your attendance.

Learn what types of financial aid and scholarships are available from Rackham and how they may impact your financial aid during graduate school.

Have you ever succeeded at an academic task even though you were convinced that you wouldn't do well? Do you dread others evaluating your work or avoid opportunities for critical feedback? Do you have trouble accepting praise or acknowledging your accomplishments? Do you worry about being exposed as an academic fraud? Have you ever questioned whether you belong at Michigan? Thoughts such as these are hallmarks of impostor thinking and are more common among graduate students than you realize. However, they don't have to overshadow your academic and professional journey.
Join us for this interactive, two-hour workshop, during which we will share insights from impostorism scholarship and provide research-based strategies for combating your impostor thoughts and feelings.
By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

Define impostorism and highlight the variety of ways individuals and groups are most impacted.Discuss individual, system, and institution level factors that contribute to impostorism.Recognize maladaptive thought patterns and coping strategies that exacerbate impostor experiences.Access tools and strategies to help interrupt your impostor cycle (all participants will receive a digital strategies workbook).


This workshop is designed for University of Michigan Ph.D. students. For faculty, staff, master’s students, and postdoctoral fellows, please contact rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu to see if we can accommodate your attendance.

As you may know, filing taxes as a graduate student isn't always as straightforward as we would hope.
In this virtual event, Ed Jennings, the tax director at the University of Michigan, will walk us through how to prepare for tax season. This session is geared toward domestic students.
You will have the opportunity to ask questions throughout the presentation.


Those who register will receive a copy of the slides and the recording. However, the recording takes a few weeks to process.

For many soon-to-graduate Ph.D. students, coordinating a dual job search—applying both to academic and non-academic jobs—becomes a reasonable way to expand your options. In this workshop, we will discuss concrete ways to time, strategize, and optimize the tandem job search, seeking to maximize bang for your buck throughout these two intense, labor-intensive processes.


Brought to you by the University Career Center, in partnership with Rackham Graduate School.

This workshop is open to all graduate students seeking guidance on cover letters and resumes for positions beyond tenure track roles. It also meets the needs of those applying for internships, including those applying to the Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program. The process of synthesizing your academic experiences into strong application materials for jobs and internships beyond academia can be challenging but rewarding. This workshop is a hands-on opportunity for graduate students to learn how to effectively develop a resume using the foundation that they have laid with information from their CVs. Additionally, this session will include tips for writing compelling, tailored cover letters and thinking strategically about how these two documents complement each other.
This workshop is designed for master's students, doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows. For faculty and staff, please contact rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu to see if we can accommodate your attendance.

Brought to you by the University Career Center, in partnership with Rackham Graduate School.

Building a network and connecting with others is critical to your professional development in graduate school and job/internship searches. Join this discussion to learn strategies for building your network (including tips on using LinkedIn and the University Career Alumni Network) and how to leverage this network for career exploration and job/internship searching. There will be plenty of time for your questions!
This event is intended to be interactive and therefore a recording will not be available.

Brought to you by the University Career Center, in partnership with Rackham Graduate School.

Welcome to Rackham Graduate School!We’re thrilled to invite our newly admitted graduate students to this exciting event designed to connect you with the resources, people, and opportunities that will empower your experience at the University of Michigan.
The day kicks off with a special Ceremony at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre in the Michigan League. Join us to hear inspiring remarks from Dean Mike Solomon and student leaders. You'll gain valuable insight into the vibrant community and extensive offerings at Rackham Graduate School.

Immediately following the ceremony, proceed down the hall to the Info Fair, featuring over 30 campus partners, resources, and organizations committed to supporting your academic and personal journey. Rackham's Info Fair provides the premier opportunity for newly admitted graduate students to learn about the many resources and organizations available to them at Rackham and around the university.
At the same time, enjoy the Rackham Student Organization Lunch on Ingalls Mall North (just across from Rackham Graduate School). Connect with fellow students while enjoying music from a live DJ, refreshments, and lawn games—and learn about the many student organizations that enrich campus life.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Rackham! This ceremony and info fair will be an exciting first step in your graduate school journey—and we’re here to support you every step of the way.


We want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accommodation would promote your full participation in this event, please follow the registration link to indicate your accommodation requirements. Please let us know as soon as possible in order to have adequate time, preferably one week, to arrange for your requested accommodations or an effective alternative.

This workshop is open to all graduate students seeking guidance around interviewing for positions beyond tenure track roles, which can differ greatly from the academic job search process. It also meets the needs of those applying to internships, including those applying to the Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program. The workshop will focus on preparing graduate students to navigate the interview process, and to effectively answer questions by strategically articulating strengths and skills. We will also discuss a framework for answering behavioral interview questions.

This event is intended to be interactive, therefore a recording will not be available.
This workshop is designed for master's students, doctoral students, and postdoctoral fellows. For faculty and staff, please contact rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu to see if we can accommodate your attendance.

Brought to you by the University Career Center, in partnership with Rackham Graduate School.

The graduate school offers a series of meetings designed to orient faculty members who have recently taken on the role of chairing a department/program or directing the graduate program in their department/program. These sessions, hosted by Rackham associate deans, focus on various aspects of your role. We provide opportunities to discuss and learn how you can partner with Rackham and what Rackham resources you can rely on while carrying out the work of your role.

Rackham program staff and faculty are invited to attend the Rackham Merit Fellowship (RMF) Information Session with the PACE team. During this virtual meeting we will discuss the goals of the RMF program, how to assess eligibility and evaluate for the RMF criteria, review the award process including the new application for RMF allocations, and answer any questions you have about the administration of the fellowship. Whether or not you attend the information session, we encourage you to visit our website or contact the PACE team (rackham-pace@umich.edu, or 734-615-5670) with any questions. Zoom meeting details will be provided after registration.