An interdisciplinary forum in which students and faculty collaboratively explore and critically appraise emerging evidence on how genomic variability and targeted nutritional interventions converge to optimize cognitive function and neurological resilience. 

This presentation will focus on practical strategies for writing and publishing journal articles, with a focus on revising a seminar paper or course project for publication. This workshop will review general expectations of academic publishing and will be most useful for early-stage graduate students. Writers from all disciplines are welcome.

This presentation will be held via Zoom and is open to all current U of I affiliates (students, faculty, and staff). You will need to be logged into your Illinois Zoom account to join. 

Please register with your Illinois email by May 10 to receive the Zoom details on the morning of the event. If you register on the day of, please email wow@illinois.edu immediately to request the Zoom details - we will do our best to get them to you prior to the event.

All registrants will receive access to the presentation materials via email the following business day. 

Many funding agencies require a personal statement in addition to an applicant’s research proposal. Why?! What on earth are you supposed to talk about? If these questions have induced writer’s block, this workshop is for you. We will assess the range of personal statement prompts you may encounter and distill their shared essence. Participants will learn the qualities of a compelling statement and a writing process they can follow to arrive at a complete first draft. 

Register in advance for the link to join this online workshop.

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If you are starting (or jumpstarting) your job search, we've got you covered. This workshop will provide an overview of the entire job search process from beginning to explore career paths and finding roles, through preparing effective application materials and excelling in an interview. Whether you're curious about what it takes to find a job outside of higher education or you're actively looking for jobs, this workshop will help refine your strategy.

No registration required. This session is available online at https://go.grad.illinois.edu/eventspace

See the full listing of Graduate College workshops at https://go.grad.illinois.edu/workshops

Schedule a career advising appointment at https://go.grad.illinois.edu/careeradvising

*If you require any disability-related accommodations to participate in this workshop more fully, please email gradsuccess@illinois.edu

Join us for the next Resources for Researchers Office Hours, where we’ll shine a spotlight on the Idea Lab! This special session will be led by Stuart Turner and Eric Kurt and will be available both online and in person. If you can attend in person, you’ll have the chance to explore the Idea Lab space and try out its resources firsthand. The Idea Lab is a collaborative technology center dedicated to innovation and design in engineering and the arts. It offers access to emerging technologies that support learning, teaching, research, and creative exploration. All i-card holders are welcome. Whether you’re curious about new tools, seeking inspiration for your projects, or just want to see what’s possible, this event is for you! Don’t miss this inclusive opportunity to connect, discover, and get hands-on experience with the Idea Lab. 

The Resources for Researchers - Monthly Office Hours series is intended to foster a collaborative and supportive space for Illinois researchers. Connect with the tools, expertise, and guidance needed to elevate your work—from research computing and compliance to data and beyond. Each month we'll highlight a different resource on campus that can be used to support and enhance your work as a researcher.

If you are graduating in the next year and want to apply for faculty jobs, the hiring cycle begins in just a few months. Applying for faculty jobs can involve a huge list of possible application materials (CV, cover letter, research statement, teaching statement, diversity statement, service statement, writing samples, letters of recommendation, and more), so getting started early is important. This workshop will help you jumpstart your preparation this summer by offering a guide to all of the materials you need to be working on. We will cover content, format, audience expectations, and how these documents fit into your overall faculty job search strategy. 

No registration required. This session will be held on Zoom at https://go.grad.illinois.edu/eventspace

Schedule a career advising appointment at https://go.grad.illinois.edu/careeradvising 

See the full listing of Graduate College workshops at https://go.grad.illinois.edu/workshops

*If you require any disability-related accommodations to participate in this workshop more fully, please email gradsuccess@illinois.edu

A doctoral degree represents the culmination of years of commitment, dedication, and work.

The Doctoral Hooding ceremony offers doctoral degree recipients, along with faculty mentors, a special opportunity to celebrate their achievement in a university-wide setting. The ceremony will include comments from campus leaders, and deans from each college and school will be present to congratulate students on their achievements. The focus of the ceremony is the formal "hooding" of doctoral degree recipients, often by faculty advisers.

The event will be live-streamed for family and friends who are unable to attend the ceremony in person.