ED028:
New approaches to professional and career development for students and postdocs in the geosciences
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Please note: this session is being considered for an alternate session format. Please be aware that if your abstracted is accepted in this session, your abstract may be scheduled as a panel discussion or lightning poster presentation. For more information please visit the following link:http://fallmeeting.agu.org/2016/alternate-session-formats/.
Session ID#: 13371
Session Description:
Best practices for student and postdoc training recognize that young scientists need to have exposure to career paths, and to acquire non-technical skills that prepare them for future careers. These skills include written and oral communication, leadership, teamwork, mentoring, grant-writing, managing, and diplomacy. Students and post-docs also need support in preparing application materials for graduate school and employment. Studies suggest that professional development activities lead to higher confidence in applying for graduate school or positions in the workforce, increased research productivity, better relationships with advisors, fewer conflicts, and higher job satisfaction. This session will present and discuss what faculty and mentoring programs do in this arena to increase students’ understanding of the non-research skills that are vital to a successful career in the sciences, academia, research and industry. Papers that present novel approaches and research on impact of these strategies are encouraged.
Primary Convener: Valerie Sloan, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, CO, United States
Convener: Rebecca Haacker, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, CO, United States
