Not a Retreat But a Forward 2009: Grant Writing in Tighter Times

About 40 graduate students and faculty turned out for "Not a Retreat But a Forward: Grant Writing in Tighter Times" at IUPUI on January 10. This annual AGEP-sponsored workshop instructs participants about obtaining grant funding for research. The following pictures illustrate the day's events:

Participants get a hands-on lesson in searching for funding sources

A writing exercise gives particpants some grant writing practice

Lunch discussion with IUPUI Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Kathryn J. Wilson (center left) and IUB Graduate School Assistant Dean Yolanda Treviño (center right)

Participants break for discussion during a presentation

Comments from participants included:
"Very informative"
"I really enjoyed this workshop. I learned a lot about grant writing and that there is a way to continue studying what you are passionate about."
"Thanks for this valuable and enjoyable workshop!"

Save the Date!

AGEP will offer the 3rd annual "Not a Retreat but a Forward" grant-writing workshop for graduate students on Saturday, January 10, 2009 on the IUPUI campus. Read about last year's version of this event here.

Joint Research Conference

The annual Midwest Crossroads AGEP/Indiana LSAMP joint research conference will be held at Purdue University November 7-8, 2008. More information can be found here. Let us know if you'd like to join us by sending an e-mail to agep@indiana.edu.

You're invited...

IU AGEP Kicks Off 2008-2009!

What: IU Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP) Kick-Off meeting When: Tuesday, September 9, at 4:00 pm Where: Indiana Memorial Union Faculty Club (upstairs) Why: The University Graduate School is committed to recruiting, supporting and encouraging diverse students pursuing graduate degrees in the STEM disciplines. This is an opportunity for graduate students, faculty, and program staff to welcome our new graduate students and meet fellow scholars and researchers from across the campus. A short presentation will begin at 4:30 pm where you will have a chance to:

• learn more about IU AGEP, a National Science Foundation funded grant program
• explore opportunities to collaborate on a variety of research projects
• hear about this year's programs and eventsoffer ideas as to how IU AGEP can help you have a more successful year

Kindly RSVP your plans to attend by registering at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=J2ihU88A4a6i30szbhmjOA_3d_3d no later than Friday, September 5

Do you know IUB?

A scavenger hunt is being created to give students an opportunity to learn about IU in a interactive and fun way. Look out for it in Fall 2008!

News & Events Now Available for IU AGEP

The IU AGEP Program announces our new events and news listings! Visit our Web Site anytime at http://graduate.indiana.edu/agep or check our our latest updates here at blogspot.

Mega Midwest AGEP Conference: Elements for Success

The first annual Mega Midwest AGEP Conference at the Hilton Suites in Chicago on February 7-9. 16 Students from the Indiana University Bloomington and Indianapolis campuses came together for 3 days of professional development and networking. A recruiting fair was also available for students to be presented with opportunities for postdoctoral and faculty positions.

Workshops included:

Getting the Most from Mentoring Grant Funding First and Lasting Impressions: Organizing for the Job Interview Is an Academic Career for you? Preparing a Research Proposal Setting Expectations and Resolving Conflicts in Graduate Education Writing Papers and Getting Published: STEM From Submission to Publication: Social Sciences Bargaining & Negotiating for Academic Jobs Creating a Business Plan for your Graduate Studies Juggling Multiple Roles: Graduate Student, Parent, Partner, Future Faculty Member PhD's in the Industry: Representatives from Dow and Shell Companies How Departments Hire: Social Sciences Controlling Graduate School Stress before it Controls You Presenting your Research Diversity Matters in the Classroom Words of Wisdom: How to Thrive in Graduate School - STEM Words of Wisdom: How to Thrive in Graduate School - SBES How Departments Hire: STEM How Departments Hire: Social Sciences