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The Graduate School is now accepting applications for the 2021 Teaching Academy. Doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows selected for this six-session, applied program will have the opportunity to build teaching competencies, apply skills in a teaching session, and prepare components of a teaching portfolio. Sessions run from August through November or December 2021 and will be delivered in a distance learning format (by Zoom)Click here to learn more!

 

 

Four faculty members inducted into the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida

Elected by their peers through a highly selective process, the new University academy members—Maria T. Abreu, Guillermo Prado, Jeffery M. Vance, and Stephen D. Nimer—will provide a resource for scientific studies of statewide topics.

 

Graduate student breaks barriers in sports industry

Vikaya Powell, who spent the 2020 football season working as a student manager for the Miami Hurricanes equipment staff, is the first woman to work in the same area for the NFL’s Cleveland Browns.

 

Master’s-degree student: ‘I try to see the creativity that is all around us’

Coming from a small, southern African country, Thandolwethu Mamba hopes to one day mesh his love for a variety of passions—including music, youth education, public health, and biochemical research—into a career path that will help others.

 

Civil engineer helps build a better bridge

The college has created a Department of Chemical, Environmental, and Materials Engineering to fulfill new aspirations and address challenging issues.

apply for the dissertation fellowship by july 15
 

Important Reads

Visit UM Libraries' Graduate Essentials Webpage

Did you know that UM Libraries has a webpage specifically for graduate students? Explore resources, get thesis and dissertation formatting support, learn about mindfulness sessions, consult a Subject Librarian or Writing Center Tutor, and more.

Tap into LGBTQ+ Resources and Opportunities

Whether you’re looking to get involved, meet like-minded people, make an impact, or show support, browse University LGBTQ+ resources and opportunities available to the community and find out more during Pride Month.

Focus on Fitness and Wellness

Check out classes and services currently offered by Student Affairs Wellness and Recreation.

Activate your Free NCFDD Membership

As a reminder, all graduate students are eligible for a free personal membership to the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD). Activate your membership in three quick steps.

 

Important Dates

Jun
21

1:00 pm

Software Carpentry Scientific Computing Workshop

Jul
02

11:59 pm

Summer 2021 Deadline to Defend

Jul
15

11:59 pm

Dissertation Fellowship Application Deadline

Jul
16

11:59 pm

Summer 2021 Deadline to Submit ETD Draft for Formatting Review

Jul
30

11:59 pm

Summer 2021 Deadline for Producing Final ETD PDF