GradSWE Webinar Live Series 
For International Students in the US

October 20, 2020

Invited Speakers:
Dr. Jennet Toyjanova, Director of Technical Innovation & Advanced Analytics, Ximedica
Dr. Gisella Lamas. Lecturer, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Kentucky

The first of a GradSWE Webinar Live Series for international students in the US, Tobore Edema moderates Dr. Toyjanova and Dr. Lamas in a discussion on navigating through employment opportunities and accessing scholarships, financial aid & funding opportunities.

Effective Writing at Home

Presented by: Dr. Katy Huff

Dr. Katy Huff, Assistant Professor of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, presents on how to write effectively while working at home.

Developing your Undergraduate Researchers and Post-Bacs into Successful Researchers

Presented by: Carolyn Chlebek

Carolyn presents a discussion on strategies you can use to develop your undergraduate researchers both technically and professionally. She covers strategies for motivating your students, choosing appropriate projects, and evaluating when they are ready to take on the next step. Additionally, she will provide a framework for easy ways to implement professional development throughout your training. Her discussion will help to ensure that your students will succeed even after they have graduated!

Desk Yoga- Stretches and Positions for Good Work From Home Posture

Presented by: Cecilia Klauber

Cecilia shares tips and tricks for maintaining good posture and attitude when working from home. She will cover basic ways to be mindful of and adjust your posture during the day, simple stretches you can do at your desk (and even during Zoom meetings!) to relieve tension and stress, an practice an easy yoga flow perfect for a quick break to re-enter and refocus during the day.