With Emily Kashka-Ginsburg, MA, Associate Director, Undergraduate Research & Enrichment Programs
& Special guest faculty panelists (TBA)

Wednesday, April 23, 2025
12 to 1:30 p.m. EDT
Virtual via Zoom

Description: This workshop will cover the basics of effective communication and help prepare scholars to present their work in the form of both oral and poster presentations. Attendees will practice utilizing a narrative framework to communicate their scholarly work and learn best practices for effectively creating and using visual aids across different types of presentations. Faculty mentors from various disciplines will be available to provide additional guidance as you prepare your conference presentation.

Please note that some programs/departments/disciplines may have specific guidance on or requirements for oral and poster presentations. This session is meant to provide general, interdisciplinary guidance in accordance with the requirements for submission to the annual Drexel Emerging Graduate Scholars (DEGS) Conference.

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The Graduate Online Success Series: Grad Online Jawn is a series of online workshops offered by the Office of Graduate Studies and Academic Resources Center (ARC), in collaboration with campus partners, to provide graduate students with key skills and resources to support them throughout their academic journey. The workshops are meant to be engaging and interactive and offer opportunities to meet with faculty and professional staff experts from across the university.

While the workshop series is geared toward graduate students studying online, all graduate students are welcome! Students who register will receive login instructions via email and workshops materials after the event. In addition, workshop materials are made available on this website and in the series archive.

Stepping Up Your Scholarly Research Skills: Developing and Refining Research Questions

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Description: Collecting credible scholarly information as part of graduate research can feel overwhelming. Narrowing, widening, or refining your topic is a normal part of the iterative research process. Designing thoughtful and comprehensive research questions will increase your academic success. Join Sarah Hughes, Health Sciences Librarian, to learn effective, time-saving techniques for developing a research topic and for locating relevant scholarship using Drexel University Libraries resources.

Facilitator: Sarah Hughes, MLIS, MA, Curricula Support Librarian, Health Sciences Team, Drexel University Libraries

With Katie Van Aken, PhD '17, Drexel alumna, co-founder of the DEGS Conference, producer and host of Impact Factor podcast, principal R&D engineering, Syncro Medical

Wednesday, April 30, 2025
12 to 1 p.m. EDT
Virtual via Zoom

Description: Present your research in three minutes with one static slide using jargon-free language to a broad audience? How hard could it be? This workshop will help individuals preparing for Drexel University's official Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition at the annual Drexel Emerging Graduate Scholars (DEGS) Conference, which follows the guidelines of the global phenomenon founded by the University of Queensland, an international competition in which over 600 universities and institutions across more than 59 countries participate.

While participation in this workshop is not required for competitors, it is highly recommended. The workshop and materials will be recorded and shared for those who are unable to participate live.

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The Graduate Online Success Series: Grad Online Jawn is a series of online workshops offered by the Office of Graduate Studies and Academic Resources Center (ARC), in collaboration with campus partners, to provide graduate students with key skills and resources to support them throughout their academic journey. The workshops are meant to be engaging and interactive and offer opportunities to meet with faculty and professional staff experts from across the university.

While the workshop series is geared toward graduate students studying online, all graduate students are welcome! Students who register will receive login instructions via email and workshops materials after the event. In addition, workshop materials are made available on this website and in the series archive.

Networking Online: Tips for Building a Professional Profile

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Description: According to Forbes, 70-80% of all open positions are not advertised and remain part of the "hidden job market" in which hiring managers and recruiters fill positions before they are ever posted. Because of this phenomenon, it is increasingly important to make connections and communicate with employers early in the hiring process. In this workshop, you will learn how to identify organizations and opportunities to get involved, how to research industry professionals and potential best-fit companies, and how to maintain an active and up-to-date online presence. Ken Bohrer, Steinbright Career Development Center, will facilitate this hands-on workshop.

Facilitator: Ken Bohrer, Senior Career Counselor, Steinbright Career Development Center (SCDC)

The Graduate Student Excellence & DEGS Conference Awards Ceremony & Reception hosted by the Office of Graduate Studies and Graduate Student Association, is an annual occasion recognizing the outstanding contributions of graduate and professional students and those who serve students within the classroom, lab, community, society, and beyond.

During the celebratory event, we recognize high-achieving graduate and professional students with Graduate Student Excellence Awards across disciplines in mentorship, scholarship, civic engagement, service, research, and teaching assistance. Award winners from the annual Drexel Emerging Graduate Scholars (DEGS) Conference are also recognized during the ceremony. A reception with hors d'oeuvres and refreshments then follows.

All University community members, family, friends and guests are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Check back for registration information.