Events

  1. Shaping Your Direction: How Graduate Students Build Powerful Résumés and CVs

    Jan 27, 2026, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

    This workshop empowers master’s and PhD students to translate their academic training, research experience, and professional skills into compelling application materials. Participants will learn how to shape a clear, confident career narrative, distinguish when to use a résumé versus a CV, and tailor their documents for roles in industry, government, nonprofit, and academic settings. Through practical strategies and real examples, students will leave with the tools to elevate their materials and present their expertise with clarity and impact.

  2. Publishing in the Age of AI: Insights from Journal Editors at Ohio State

    Jan 28, 2026, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

    Are you preparing to publish a journal article and considering the use of AI tools in your research or writing process? Join us for a dynamic and timely panel discussion featuring editors in chief from a range of academic journals across disciplines at Ohio State. This panel will explore how several journals are responding to the growing presence of AI in scholarly publishing. Editors will share insights into their journal’s current stance on AI usage—whether during manuscript preparation, submission or peer review—and how they’re working with publishers to address emerging concerns.

  3. Building Your Network: Career & Industry Connections for Graduate Students

    Feb 26, 2026, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

    Networking is more than exchanging business cards—it’s about building meaningful professional relationships that support your career goals. This seminar will explore effective strategies for networking online and in person and learn how to follow up to maintain connections. Participants will also gain practical tips for navigating conferences, finding mentors and sponsors, and creating a personalized networking plan they can use long after the session ends.

  4. Pivoting with Purpose: How a PhD Scientist Built a Career Beyond the Lab

    Mar 9, 2026, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

    Graduate training develops far more than research expertise, but many students wonder how to apply those skills outside the traditional faculty track. This workshop will highlight the career journey of Jay Dahlman, an Associate Director of Licensing at Ohio State, who pivoted from bench research to technology transfer. By sharing his story, attendees will learn about technology transfer, see how academic research is commercialized, and reflect on why scientists are uniquely positioned for this work.