Aayushi Verma, a second-year PhD student in UConn’s School of Computing, who is growing as both a researcher and a leader. Through her work with the John Lof Leadership Academy and the GradLife Committee, she exemplifies how leadership can drive personal and professional growth in graduate education.
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During his doctoral journey at the University of Connecticut, Alaa Selim, PhD embraced far more than technical research. Through the development of communication skills, and entrepreneurial exploration, Alaa transformed his time as a PhD student into a steppingstone for long-term professional growth.
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How his Graduate Assistantship has contributed to PhD student, Timothy Brown’s, career readiness.
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Starting your graduate program is an exciting time, and it’s essential to begin preparing for your future career from the very first semester. Don’t leave your career readiness to chance—take proactive steps early in your degree program to set yourself up for success. Read along for eight actions you can take to enhance your career preparation!
Sylvia Pu, PhD ‘20 in Sociology, shares her insights into starting her consulting business and offers advice for current graduate students interested in entrepreneurship.
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If you want to move into educational leadership, getting your Ed.D. degree could set you on a path to advancement. People who earn an Ed.D. don’t just become school principals, although more than half of them do. They also …
What does leadership really mean? To Mayowa Oladele, it means respecting different opinions, keeping an open mind, and making difficult decisions. Learn more about Mayowa’s experience as President of Student Association of Graduate Engineers (SAGE) and his advice for others.
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Discover takeaways from the Spring 2024 Expand Your Career Options virtual panel and gain advice for finding a good fit, advancing your career and managing time.
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References and letters of recommendation are often the last thing that job candidates think about when assembling their application materials. Yet these supporting documents and contacts need to be cultivated throughout one’s graduate program. Not everyone has the same extent …
In a recent career panel for graduate students titled “Expand Your Career Options” (Fall 2023), four panelists with PhDs working in different offices at UConn shared their career trajectories and advice. Read on to see the key takeaways from this panel and stay tuned for the next Expand Your Career Options event!
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