Professional Development

Graduate students are encouraged to take advantage of professional development programs and resources at Rensselaer and beyond. The resources listed below can help you:

  • Work well in diverse teams
  • Make decisions and solve problems
  • Communicate well verbally with people in and out of unit
  • Plan, organize, and prioritize work
  • Demonstrate proficiency with computers and technology
  • Sell and influence others
  • Imagine, create, and see connections
  • Craft narratives and maximize stories

Graduate Research Symposium

The Graduate Research Symposium is organized for and by graduate students.

Three Minute Thesis Competition (3MT®)

The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition challenges doctoral students to effectively explain their research in three minutes, using language appropriate to a non-specialist audience.

Campus Resources

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