Spring 2023 Graduate Student Day Open House

Join us as we kick off 2023! New and returning graduate students are invited to stop when it's convenient to meet with various campus support units, enjoy some snacks, and pick up some Rowan swag. More information and RSVP will be forthcoming

When: Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Time: 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Where: Chamberlain Student Center Room 221
To register: Scan QR code in below image or click here for URL 

Thesis/Dissertation Process Workshop

The Office of Graduate Research Services offers workshops for students whose graduate programs require them to produce a thesis or dissertation. The workshop explains the general thesis and dissertation process at Rowan University, and students will benefit greatly from understanding these requirements even before their thesis or dissertation work begins. Though each program has its own expectations for course work, timing, research, and writing, there are many elements (fees, paperwork, formatting, submission method, deadlines) that are the same for every thesis- or dissertation-track graduate student on the Glassboro campus. All students and faculty members enrolled or teaching in thesis-track masters or doctoral programs are welcome to attend. Come learn the process, ask questions, and find out what resources are available to you.

Please RSVP using this Google Form in order to be invited to the WebEx meeting.

Spring 2023 Dates (all dates are virtual and held from 6-7 p.m.)

January 17th, 2023 (Tuesday)
February 8th, 2023 (Wednesday)
March 9th, 2023 (Thursday)
April 14th, 2023 (Friday)

NSF-GRFP Luncheon

Are you pursing or planning to pursue your graduate degree in science or engineering? The School of Graduate Studies will highlight a national funding opportunity aimed at ensuring the quality, vitality, and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF-GRFP) is NSF’s most prestigious student fellowship and provides graduate students with full tuition support and a $37,000 annual stipend. GRFP recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who have demonstrated the potential to be high achieving scientists and engineers early in their careers. Applicants must be a US citizen, US national, or permanent resident and be no more than one academic year into their full-time research-based master’s and doctoral degree in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) or in STEM education at accredited US institutions.

The workshop will provide a program overview, application tips, and insight from those who review GRFP fellowship applications. A panel of existing Rowan GRFP Fellows will also share their perspectives on their experiences. NSF-GRFP seeks to broaden participation in science and engineering of underrepresented groups, including women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans, so we encourage all who are interested in pursuing a STEM graduate degree to join us and learn more about this opportunity.

For additional information about NSF-GRFP, visit https://www.nsfgrfp.org/

Date: Monday, February 13
Time: 11am - 2pm
Location: Hybrid Webex/SJTP, Room TBD (RSVP for Webex link)
RSVP: https://forms.gle/CQGyeJWW3eFBpozP8

Imposter Syndrome Workshop: Hosted by Dr. Rory McElwee

Workshop synoposis coming soon!

Date: Tuesday, February 28^th 2023
Time: 5pm-6pm
Location: Webex (RSVP for Webex link)
RSVP: https://forms.gle/pzDjvXs9j4FpYwP48

Three Minute Thesis Competition

Can you explain your thesis or dissertation in just three minutes?

The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is a research communication competition. Participants work to convey their research and its significance in a short presentation that is understandable by a general audience, assisted only by one PowerPoint slide. Each presentation is judged on a specific set of criteria focusing on both the content of the speech and the quality of its delivery. 3MT is an excellent way for students to cultivate their academic, presentation, and research communication skills, on top of showcasing the incredible work being done by graduate students at Rowan University. 

Cash Prizes!

First Place Doctoral Presentation: $300 
First Place Master’s Student: $300
Audience Choice: $100

Location: South Jersey Technology Park, Room 246/247
Date and Time: April 3rd, 2023 | 6:30-8:30pm

Registration to enter into the competition is due by 1/15/2023. For more information and to register for the competition, visit: https://research.rowan.edu/officeofresearch/graduateresearch/graduate-research-services/three-minute-thesis.html 

Thesis and Dissertation Hoot Camp

Hoot Camp is a “writing bootcamp” experience for graduate students working on their thesis or dissertation. It is a three-day event held during Spring Break, where students are able to focus all of their attention on making progress in the actual writing of their thesis or dissertation. Writers will be given a quiet space with structured writing time, limited distractions, and a small community of peers, in order to produce as much thesis/dissertation material as possible in just a few days. There will also be Writing Center consultants available for brief meetings, and one short presentation each day covering topics like writing anxiety, the writing process, and maintaining a writing schedule.

Hootcamp is run approximately once per semester. For more info and next dates:

https://research.rowan.edu/officeofresearch/graduateresearch/graduate-research-services/hootcamp-retreat.html

Professional Societies and Other Professional Development Opportunities

Join the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies in a conversation about the role of professional societies in your discipline and professional development opportunities to advance your academic and professional career.

Date: Tuesday, March 7^th 2023
Time: 2pm-3pm
Location: Hybrid Webex/SJTP, Room TBD (RSVP for Webex link)
RSVP: https://forms.gle/ZQYtZNy7DmudvBj97