Career Planning: How to Maximize your Time in Undergrad
Available in Workshop Session(s): 1, 2, 3
Brainstorm possible career ideas and how to utilize your time in school to set you up for success at graduation. This workshop is in collaboration with the Department of Physics at the University of North Florida.
Practices for LGBTQIA Inclusion (Previously: How to Be an Ally)
Available in Workshop Session(s): 2
Despite progress towards visibility, LGBTQIA people in physics experience bias and discrimination that impacts their retention and sense of belonging in the field. Come learn about the experiences of LGBTQIA physicists and learn ways to be an ally to LGBTQIA people and create more inclusive physics environments. Though this workshop is focused on LGBTQIA people, we hope the knowledge and strategies you learn can be used to support other marginalized groups in physics, such as POC and disabled physicists. This workshop is in collaboration with the Georgia Tech LGBTQIA Resource Center.
Scientific Communication
Available in Workshop Session(s): 1, 2, 3
Learn strategies to parse through scientific text – both in popular media and scientific journals – and how to make well-thought-out, accessible scientific presentations.
Destigmatizing Learning Disabilities in STEM
Available in Workshop Session(s): 3
Discuss how to get and implement accommodations in your coursework and talk to Physics PhD students about their experiences with learning disabilities. This workshop is in collaboration with the Georgia Tech Office of Disability Services.
Teaching (High School) as a Career
Available in Workshop Session(s): 1
Discuss how to transition to teaching after graduation and the highs and lows of teaching high school.
Emotionally Empowered: Managing Mental Health
Available in Workshop Session(s): 1
Discuss various techniques to improve your own mental health, when to seek professional help, and where to find appropriate resources. This workshop will focus on stress management and improving your coping skills. This workshop is in collaboration with the Georgia Tech Center for Mental Health Care and Resources.
CV and Resume Planning
Available in Workshop Session(s): 1, 2, 3
Learn the elements of a CV and how to tailor a CV/Resume to an individual position or industry. This workshop is in collaboration with the Georgia Tech College of Sciences.
LGBTQIAP+ Roundtable
Available in Workshop Session(s): 3
Meet other queer people in STEM!
Applying to Scholarships and Fellowships
Available in Workshop Session(s): 1, 2, 3
Learn about scholarships and fellowships available to undergraduate students and brainstorm ways to write an effective personal statement.
Work-Life Balance: Managing Schooling or a Career Without Going Crazy
Available in Workshop Session(s): 1, 2, 3
Talk to faculty and a grad student about managing work-life balance in school and in a job while maintaining family, pets, hobbies, and your sanity.
Interrupting Sexual Harassment
Available in Workshop Session(s): 2
Discuss how patriarchal society facilitates sexual harassment, how to identify sexual harassment, how to set boundaries, how to practice self-care, bystander intervention practices, and how to support a friend or survivor in your life. This workshop is in collaboration with the Georgia Tech Women’s Resource Center.