Fall 2026 Writing and Research Programming
The College of Graduate Studies is teaming up with campus partners including the Writing Center, University Libraries, and Office of Research and Sponsored Programs to bring you events and programming to support your writing, research, and research communication!
Explore opportunities to build your skills, connect with resources, and make progress toward your academic and professional goals. Whether you are drafting a paper, preparing a thesis or dissertation, or learning to present your work to audiences outside your field, these workshops and sessions are designed to support graduate students at every stage of their studies.
Programming
Explain Your Research Series
Can you explain your research to someone outside your field? This three-part workshop series helps graduate students communicate their research in a way that is clear, engaging, and memorable. Learn how to write for broad audiences, build effective presentation visuals, and deliver your message with confidence so others understand not just what you study, but why it matters.
Workshop 1: Write Like a Human
Build the bridge between your expertise and your audience. Learn how to replace jargon, simplify complex ideas, and connect with audiences outside your discipline.
Saturday, September 19 | 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Online via Microsoft Teams (Save to Calendar on InvoNet)
Wednesday, September 23 | 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Main Campus, Carlson Library 2024 (Save to Calendar on InvoNet)
Monday, September 28 | 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Health Science Campus, Collier Building Room 1035 (Save to Calendar on InvoNet)
Workshop 2: Design Slides that Work
Your slides should help tell your story, not distract from it. We'll take you through how to create presentation visuals that highlight your key ideas, support audience understanding, and make your research more engaging and accessible.
Tuesday, October 6 | 12 - 1 p.m.
Health Science Campus, Collier Building Room 1220 (Save to Calendar on InvoNet)
Thursday, October 8 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Main Campus, Carlson Library 2024 (Save to Calendar on InvoNet)
Saturday, October 10 | 12 - 1 p.m.
Online via Microsoft Teams (Save to Calendar on InvoNet)
Workshop 3: Deliver With Impact
Turn preparation into presence. We'll share ways to connect with your audience, project confidence, and deliver presentations that are clear, memorable, and engaging.
Wednesday, October 14 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Main Campus, Carlson Library 2024 (Save to Calendar on InvoNet)
Thursday, October 15 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Health Science Campus, Collier Building Room 1230 (Save to Calendar on InvoNet)
Saturday, October 17 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Online via Microsoft Teams (Save to Calendar on InvoNet)
Prepare to Succeed: Connect and Discover
Stop by and discover the resources that can help you succeed. These drop-in style sessions allow you try out Microsoft EndNote, check out examples of how the Writing Center can help you during an appointment, learn who your subject librarian is, and much more!
Prepare to Succeed: Connect and Discover is a mini resource fair brought to you by the Writing Center, University Libraries, and College of Graduate Studies.
Main Campus Session
Health Science Campus Session
Wednesday, October 14, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Health Education Building Lobby
Grant Writing Workshop
Every successful grant starts with a strong proposal. This virtual workshop delivered by our friends at the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs will take you through the building blocks of a successful grant proposal and tips to stand out in the application process.
Wednesday, September 30
12 - 1 p.m., Online via Microsoft Teams
Electronic Thesis & Dissertation (ETD) Drop-In Hours
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