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
Take advantage of the offices and programs on campus designed to support your success.