Special Sessions: Understanding Doctoral Funding at Cornell: An Introduction to Fellowships and Assistantships

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At Cornell, almost all PhD students receive funding that pays tuition and provides a living stipend through a combination of fellowships, assistantships, and external scholarships.  This presentation will explain how stipends are paid, what your responsibilities are, and provide insights on how to be an active participant in your own funding plan. Presenter: Jason Kahabka,…

Special Sessions: Maximizing Your Every Minute

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Almost exactly one month into your program, are you asking yourself, “How can I accomplish all of these goals with limited hours in the day?” Fortunately, time management is a skill that can be learned!  Join us for an interactive discussion on the top six tips to successfully manage your time. You will learn methods…

Special Sessions: The Culture of Respect at Cornell

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What is Title IX?  What is prohibited student conduct?  Learn about Title IX as it relates to sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, stalking, sexual exploitation, and sexual and gender-based harassment.  This presentation will include data from the Cornell Campus Survey on Sexual Assault and Related Misconduct, along with providing an introduction to being an effective bystander. …

Special Sessions- Develop Your Strategic Plan for Graduate School Success

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Graduate school may not be exactly what you expected... so what is a first-year student to do? Make a strategic plan! Spend time with our Associate Dean discussing the value of strategic planning and how to take control of your academic future from the first day. This session includes practical strategies, illustrative stories, and cautionary…

Transitions – Understanding Doctoral Funding at Cornell: An Introduction to Fellowships and Assistantships

TBD

At Cornell, almost all PhD students receive funding that pays tuition and provides a living stipend through a combination of fellowships, assistantships, and external scholarships.  This presentation will explain how stipends are paid, what your responsibilities are, and provide insights on how to be an active participant in your own funding plan. Presenter: Jason Kahabka,…

Special Sessions: Maximizing Your Every Minute

TBD

Almost exactly one month into your program, are you asking yourself, “How can I accomplish all of these goals with limited hours in the day?” Fortunately, time management is a skill that can be learned!  Join us for an interactive discussion on the top six tips to successfully manage your time. You will learn methods…

Special Sessions: Understanding Doctoral Funding at Cornell: An Introduction to Fellowships and Assistantships

TBD

At Cornell, almost all PhD students receive funding that pays tuition and provides a living stipend through a combination of fellowships, assistantships, and external scholarships.  This presentation will explain how stipends are paid, what your responsibilities are, and provide insights on how to be an active participant in your own funding plan. Presenter: Jason Kahabka,…

Special Sessions: Serious Scholarship and Responsible Conduct of Research

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Navigating responsibilities for conducting research as a graduate student can be challenging.  It is essential that graduate students understand Cornell’s regulations and expectations for science and scholarship. Discuss with our Associate Dean important issues related to ethics and integrity, obstacles and situations to avoid, what to do when faced with a challenging situation, and campus…

Special Sessions: The Culture of Respect at Cornell

TBD

What is Title IX?  What is prohibited student conduct?  Learn about Title IX as it relates to sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, stalking, sexual exploitation, and sexual and gender-based harassment.  This presentation will include data from the Cornell Campus Survey on Sexual Assault and Related Misconduct, along with providing an introduction to being an effective bystander. …

Special Sessions- Develop Your Strategic Plan for Graduate School Success

TBD

Graduate school may not be exactly what you expected... so what is a first-year student to do? Make a strategic plan! Spend time with our Associate Dean discussing the value of strategic planning and how to take control of your academic future from the first day. This session includes practical strategies, illustrative stories, and cautionary…