Preparing Future Faculty (PFF) Seminar Series: AY 24-25

Why: Are you a PhD student or postdoc in the school of engineering, interested in exploring a path to an academic career? Do you want to learn more about what the faculty job is about and if it right for you? What does the academic job search consist of? How to better prepare yourself for it? Do you need advice or feedback on your application materials? 

What: This seminar series aims to provide information in an informal setting, demystify the faculty job and the academic job search process, create a community, and point you to available resources. The format will include a combination of presentations, panels, and writing clinics. This is the second time we offer this seminar series.  Last year's materials can be found at PFF AY 23-24.  This is not a course for credit. 

When: Second Thursday of every month, 3-4pm. Coffee and cookies at 2:45pm.

Where: ISEB 1200 or EH 2430 (check for the particular date)

Who should attend: Ph.D students, and postdocs, in the School of Engineering, considering an academic career. Students at any year of their PhD are welcome.  The earlier you think about how to build a strong academic profile, the better position you will find yourself in at graduation time. For example, students in early years of their Ph.D. can benefit from sessions on writing , fellowships, how to do research etc. Students in later years and/or about to graduate can benefit from advice on preparing their application materials.

Organizers: Athina Markopoulou, Associate Dean for Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS) and Aparna Chandramowlishwaran, Acting Associate Dean for GPS (Fall 2024). With support from Marilyne Tamayo, Engineering Staff. See Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS) in SSoE.

Canvas Page and Sign up: The schedule will be updated throughout the quarter and materials (slides, links, announcements) will be shared through this canvas page.  We ask that you please fill out this interest form ✍🏻 Links to an external site.for two reasons. (1) So that we give you access to this canvas page. (2) To customize the materials to the needs of this year's cohort. 

Schedule: The tentative schedule can be found below and it will be updated throughout the quarter. For  reference, last year's materials can be found at PFF AY23-24 .