Session V8: Enhancing Graduate Education in Physics: Focus on Skills

8:00 AM–11:00 AM, Thursday, March 24, 2011
Room: Ballroom C4

Sponsoring Units: FEd FGSA
Chair: Megan Comins, Cornell University

Abstract ID: BAPS.2011.MAR.V8.3

Abstract: V8.00003 : Communication and Critical Thinking Skills

9:12 AM–9:48 AM

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Author:

  Elizabeth H. Simmons
    (Michigan State University)

This talk will discuss how faculty can help graduate students (and even postdocs) improve non-technical professional skills required for success in scientific careers. Examples to be covered will include a) planning and delivering high-quality presentations b) listening critically to others' presentations c) writing grant proposals, cover letters, and CV's d) reviewing manuscripts and responding to referee reports. The faculty member(s) involved must be prepared to project a welcoming attitude, to convey the importance of these skills, and to make a consistent investment of time.

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