2026 Ph.D. Connections Career Conference View Other Sessions

During Ph.D. Connections, participants will be able to learn from industry experts about an array of careers in an interactive and supportive environment. The goals of Ph.D. Connections are to enable students and postdocs to:

  • Increase Awareness: Discover careers available to Ph.D. holders in a variety of industries and sectors.
  • Develop Skills: Learn about skills and key competencies important in different industries.
  • Network Effectively: Develop strategies and connections to explore careers and foster lifelong networking practice.

Ph.D. Connections is co-sponsored by the University Career Center, Rackham Graduate School, and the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at the University of Michigan Medical School.

Registration Instructions:

Please ensure that you have selected all the sessions that interest you before submitting your registration.

Use the sections below to register for various portions of the conference:

  • Virtual workshops
  • Networking round-tables
  • Networking lunch
  • Keynote address


RELATE: Elevator Pitch Workshop

Available Seats 30
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Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) (East Conference Room - 4th Floor)
RELATE

Join RELATE (Researchers Expanding Lay-Audience Teaching and Engagement) during Ph.D. Connections for our Elevator Pitch Workshop! Sharpen your skills in presenting your research goals and the motivation driving your work: captivating audiences from fellow scientists to policy-makers. This workshop will elevate your networking abilities and empower you to market yourself with confidence and impact.

About RELATE: 

RELATE is a science communication training and community engagement student organization designed to improve the dialogue between researchers and different public audiences. Our organization is built on the belief that science communication should be a conversation, and not scientists lecturing audiences about their work. Our goal is to support researchers in engaging in this conversation.

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