Upcoming Events

Self-Advocacy and Assertiveness (Webinar)

Feb 26, 2025, 12:00 – 1:30 PM

We all need to develop the skills needed to be assertive and to advocate for ourselves, especially in hierarchical environments where we sometimes feel we do not have a voice. In this webinar, we will discuss how to set boundaries, communicate expectations, ask for feedback, and discuss difficult issues with friends, mentors, colleagues, and supervisors.

Self-Advocacy and Assertiveness (Discussion)

Mar 5, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

We all need to develop the skills needed to be assertive and to advocate for ourselves, especially in hierarchical environments where we sometimes feel we do not have a voice. In this discussion, we will discuss how to set boundaries, communicate expectations, ask for feedback, and discuss difficult issues with friends, mentors, colleagues, and supervisors.

Developing Feedback Resilience (Webinar)

Mar 12, 2025, 12:00 – 1:30 PM

We all need feedback to grow and learn but we often become defensive and are unable to learn from the feedback we receive, even if it is delivered well. In this webinar, we will talk about why receiving feedback is so difficult and explore ways to stay calm and engaged when receiving feedback. We will also talk about giving feedback in a calm and assertive way so that our voice can be heard.

Developing Feedback Resilience (Discussion)

Mar 19, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

We all need feedback to grow and learn but we often become defensive and are unable to learn from the feedback we receive, even if it is delivered well. In this discussion, we will talk about why receiving feedback is so difficult and explore ways to stay calm and engaged when receiving feedback. We will also talk about giving feedback in a calm and assertive way so that our voice can be heard.

Managing Up to Maximize Mentoring Relationships (Webinar)

Mar 26, 2025, 12:00 – 1:30 PM

We all need mentors to support and encourage us throughout our educational and career journey. In this webinar, we will talk about the mentoring relationship in research environments with a focus on improving your relationship with your PI, finding mentors and on improving communication and interpersonal interactions. The webinar will help clarify what you need from your supervisors and mentors and address how to get what you need from these important interactions.

Managing Up to Maximize Mentoring Relationships (Discussion)

Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

We all need mentors to support and encourage us throughout our educational and career journey. In this discussion, we will talk about the mentoring relationship in research environments with a focus on improving your relationship with your PI, finding mentors and on improving communication and interpersonal interactions. The webinar will help clarify what you need from your supervisors and mentors and address how to get what you need from these important interactions.