2019 Schedule

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Overview of  the 2019 workshop

May 6, 2019

Opening Reception 5-7 PM
Graduate Hotel, Regency Ballroom 2nd Floor


May 7, 2019
Workshops and lunch
Assembly Hall, 4th Floor Rackham Building
8:30 am – 5:15 pm

 Life in Academia 

The Faculty Search Process, Part 1: Making the Short List 

Lunch Speaker: Mary James, Reed College

Developing your Research Statement

Talking about the Nature and Importance of Your Research


May 7, 2019

Evening reception/dinner
Biological Sciences Building
6:30 -9:00 pm


May 8, 2019
 Workshops through lunch in the Assembly Hall, 4th Floor Rackham Building

Developing your Teaching Statement

The Faculty Search Process: The Interview

Lunch Speaker: Keivan Stassun, Vanderbilt

Afternoon: Department activities


May 9, 2019
Graduate Hotel
8:30 am – 1:30 pm

Outreach/Diversity/Inclusion Activities

Writing Your Diversity Statement

How to Interpret and Negotiate the Faculty Offer

Closing Remarks: Top Ideas to take away from the Workshop