Past Events

As part of the 3MT preparation series, learn strategies about communicating your research effectively. Open to all students.

This workshop will cover formatting requirements for theses and dissertations.

The Graduate School distributes a set of thesis and dissertation templates in Microsoft Word for Apple and Windows computers, which will help you format your paper according to current requirements. This workshop will help you learn to use the templates, and will cover such topics as the use of styles, correct page numbering, and table of contents generation.

At this workshop, we will discuss a wide variety of OGS student policies, including (but not limited to) new policies, attendance at defenses, requests for final oral, rules on committees, programs of work, end of semester processes, and in absentia.

At this workshop, we will review the guidelines and deadlines necessary for graduation this semester.

As part of the 3MT preparation series, the University Writing Center will discuss how to craft a standout slide by balancing verbal and visual information and creating interesting design elements. Open to all students.

As part of the 3MT preparation series, the University Writing Center will provide tips on how to edit your 3MT script, and consultants will be available for one-on-one feedback (as time allows). Open to all students.

The UT Science Communication Interest Group presents Research Speed-Dating. Using a “speed-dating” format, this professional development event will hone your ability to explain your research to laypersons. Open to all students.

As part of the 3MT preparation series, lIn this workshop, the University Writing Center will provide tips on how to tell a compelling story about your research, taking into consideration how your audience influences and may determine your rhetorical choices. Open to all students.

Information & resources on preparing a successful fellowship application.