Grad Students/Post Docs
Welcome, graduate students and postdocs! On this page, you will find professional development resources and more information on the opportunities available at MRSEC!
Professional Development Videos
Videos covering topics like research and design skills, academic careers, and writing research proposals can be found here!
Effective Teaching Practices
Teaching methods that are designed to engage students in learning that is meaningful, relevant, and accessible to all. Learning environments that provide supports to address individual student needs and promote learning for all students.
Our Activities
View a list of our Hands-On Activities
Training Videos
Visit this page to view training videos in order to prepare to lead our outreach activities
MRSEC Honored Scholar Travel Award
Apply for the MRSEC Honored Scholar Travel Award! The award supports travel to materials research and educational conferences.
“Improv to Improve Science Communication” Course
This improvisation course is designed to improve both teaching and science communication skills. It was developed by the MRSEC in collaboration with the Delta program and a local theater company.
Individual Development Plan (IDP)
Create a free account to establish your own IDP. Explore career possibilities and set goals for the career path that fits you best!
UWAMIC LinkedIn Group
Connect with Wisconsin Materials Industry using the popular professional networking website LinkedIn
Delta Program
The UW MRSEC collaborates with the Delta program, who hosts a variety of annual workshops to help participants with their professional development around teaching and learning
MRSEC Executive Committee
The UW MRSEC has postdoc and graduate student members on the executive committee. This provides the opportunity to develop leadership skills and the student representatives of the MRSEC Executive Committee are selected on an annual basis. Interested? Contact Kerri Phillips at kphillips22@wisc.edu.
Didn’t find what you were looking for? Here are additional outreach resources for all things science!