Carleton University GradPD

Professional development resources for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows at Carleton University.

[Carleton University Philosophy @PhilCarleton]

We sat down with graduate Saleha Anwer to discuss her journey through the MA program, her thesis on Hegel & cancel culture, and how she approached the challenge of writing her thesis while also being a new parent.
See her spotlight here:
https://t.co/hnynVvu0lm

[Carleton University GradPD @CarletonGradPD]

Interesting!

[🚨 Altac Jobs LLC @AltacJobs]

I sympathize with the general ambivalence about the burgeoning AI sector

But it does present a good transitional #altac option. Why?

1. Right now, there's a focus on training AIs to be better with highly specialized/expert data. PhDs have that expertise (cont)

[Khoa Vu @KhoaVuUmn]

Pedro Pascal as academics. A 🧵:

First-year PhD student.

[MPAD CU @cu_mpad]

@comscarleton @CarletonBiology @CarletonHCI Congratulations to all the participants on contributing to an amazing @Carleton_U event! #3MT #CarletonU @MyCarletonU @CUGradStudies

[Carleton University GradPD @CarletonGradPD]

Do turtles have friends?

We're finding out right now, at Carleton's #3mt contest in Richcraft Hall.

[Carleton University GradPD @CarletonGradPD]

We're hearing about some fascinating research at today's 3MT contest in Richcraft Hall. Quantum radar!

[Carleton University GradPD @CarletonGradPD]

Please check out Cara G's live tweeting of today's #3mt contest at Carleton! #carleton

[MPAD CU @cu_mpad]

Stay tuned as I attend the @Carleton_U Three Minute Thesis finals this afternoon. The top ten theses will be presented at 2pm in the Richcraft Hall second floor conference rooms. #3MT @CUGradStudies @3MT_Official https://t.co/iGMFxmMOHc
(Cara G)

[Universities Canada | Universités Canada @univcan]

Canada is facing its most acute talent crisis in our history. How do we keep Canada competitive in research and science? Join @CU_President, @semimatte, @MackMetcalfe and @DrStevenMurphy to discuss supporting Canadian talent and the pathway to renewed prosperity. #Accelerate2023

[Carleton University GradPD @CarletonGradPD]

An article on graduate writing and how it intersects with professional development, from Carleton GradPD's very own Karim Abuawad! https://t.co/zooDwI8Tab

[Academic Exit @academic_exit]

Folks: I am a *huge fan* of informational interviews. They're the single most useful tool for PhDs seeking an industry role. Check out my free guide on how to conduct them linked below.
That said, there are a few key norms that info-interview requestors should abide by. A 🧵:

[Carleton J-School @JSchool_CU]

Listen now to the audio transcript of Buzz Bissinger’s visit to Carleton’s SJC and his conversation with @Andrew_Z_Cohen about immersive journalism https://t.co/r9nZ8apVf6

[Carleton University GradPD @CarletonGradPD]

Yeah, I know that many grad students don't read documents on institutional strategy and planning, but you should. It's important to know the direction your institute is heading, as it can help you situate your own research. Give this one a read!

[ITS @Carleton_IT]

Carleton's Digital Strategy and Roadmap officially launches today!

Reflecting insights from more than 1,000 students, faculty and staff, it provides #CarletonU with the ability to enhance our digital practices and support our evolution.

Read it here! https://t.co/f1EnHTzTFr

[Devin Fraser @cpadevin]

Beautiful winter sunrise @Carleton_U this morning 😊

[Carleton University GradPD @CarletonGradPD]

Some helpful replies here.

[Academic Exit @academic_exit]

PhDs working outside of academia: what's the biggest mistake you made in leaving academia?

Inquiring minds (of PhDs still in academe) want to know.

[Carleton University GradPD @CarletonGradPD]

A key piece of knowledge mobilization advice.

[Dr Lisa Nivison-Smith @LNivisonSmith]

Science communication

❌️ dumbing it down for the general public

✅️ making it accessible to the general public

[Carleton University GradPD @CarletonGradPD]

You can "mine" ⛏ your past for transferable skills. Take any professional experience, list the tasks involved, then list the skills you used to carry out each task. Repeat with other experiences, and soon you'll have a list of your transferable skills (with examples!).

[Carleton University GradPD @CarletonGradPD]

If you are a grad student, think of yourself as a knowledge professional in training. Academia represents only one segment of the knowledge economy. The skills you are developing in knowledge synthesis and mobilization are valuable in many contexts.

[Carleton University GradPD @CarletonGradPD]

For those interested in working in communications, some insights into crisis communications and how to prepare for the unknown. https://t.co/6BqcUETZll

[Carleton University GradPD @CarletonGradPD]

Grad students and alumni, this is for you too:

[CU Career Services & Co-op @carletonucareer]

The Virtual Winter Career Fair is 6 weeks away! Unsure about whether you should attend or not? Unroll this thread to learn why the Career Fair is worth your time!

[Jonathan Malloy @JonathanMalloy]

Huge news in the Loeb and Southam buildings at Carleton_U as the tunnel linking us to the rest of campus has finally reopened. We’ve been our own separate world for the last two months.