Presentations & Trainings

This presentation will introduce participants to the fundamentals of good science communication. Attendees will learn techniques such as storytelling and visual design, as well as strategies for increasing clarity while decreasing length. Whether you are preparing to present in the 3MT® competition, submit an application for external funding, or share the results of your research with the general public, this session will give you the tools you need to engage your audience and improve their understanding and recall.

Presented by Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz, External Funding Coordinator, The Graduate College

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When you write a thesis, dissertation, or academic journal article, you are addressing a small audience of academics in your field. However, academic writers sometimes need to speak to wider audiences with limited or no specialized knowledge, such as when writing proposals for funding, when creating outreach materials for the public, or when communicating with the media. During this session, you will gain practice with the following:

• analyzing your audience
  
• recognizing and avoiding jargon
  
• editing for simplicity and conciseness
  
• using examples and anecdotes
  
• writing with directness
  

Presented by: Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz, External Funding Specialist, The Graduate College &
Dr. Brian Smith, External Funding Specialist, The Graduate College

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This session is for continuing TXST students for The Graduate College Scholarship. Find out how to make your application stand out! This presentation will offer valuable insights into the application and review processes for these awards, including tips and tricks for success, requesting letters of recommendation, common mistakes to avoid, and an insider perspective on how this funding is awarded and disbursed.

Presented by Lynnette Lombardo, Internal Funding Specialist, The Graduate College

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Many applications require personal statements, but writing them can present numerous content selection challenges. What should you choose to say about your personal history — and how do you make it relevant? This Shop Talk will focus on personal statements in the context of external funding applications, but the advice and tips shared will be widely applicable to other personal statements. During this session, you'll learn how to:

• curate your personal history
• create a compelling application story
• connect with the organization's goals

Presented by Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz, External Funding Specialist, The Graduate College & 
Dr. Brian Smith, External Funding Specialist, The Graduate College

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Interested in learning more about external funding opportunities for graduate students to study or conduct research outside of their home country? Attend this special International Education Week event, which will involve three different sessions, tailored to specific audiences and purposes: Funding for Study and Research Abroad, Funding for Students Studying in the United States, and a panel of TXST External Funding Recipients. Registrants may attend any or all of the following 30-minute sessions:

10:00am - Funding for Study and Research Abroad
This session will provide a brief overview of some of the external funding opportunities available to help graduate students study foreign languages, teach English, and conduct research abroad. Although most of these opportunities are limited to U.S. citizens, we will also share strategies used by international students to pursue funded activities outside of the United States.

10:30am - Funding for Students Studying in the United States
This session will provide information about the approaches and tools used by international students to find external funding opportunities for which they are eligible. During this session, attendees will discover how to customize their funding searches, as well as learn about TXST international students who have received external awards.

11:00am - Panel of TXST External Funding Recipients
This event will conclude with a panel discussion about the successful strategies that TXST awardees have deployed in their own planning, searching, and application processes. Join us to hear from these external funding recipients about their experiences and advice in seeking international education!

Presented by Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz, External Funding Specialist, The Graduate College &
Dr. Brian Smith, External Funding Specialist, The Graduate College

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