Conference Session

Track : Graduate - Technical Session 10

Collection

2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

Authors

Ashleigh Wright, North Carolina State University; Rebecca Brent, Education Designs, Inc; Elizabeth C. Dickey, North Carolina State University; Kimberly S. Weems, North Carolina Central University; Brian J. Reich, North Carolina State University; Caesar R. Jackson, North Carolina Central University

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Graduate Education

to give presentations on data science applications of theirprojects. This exercise develops the student’s communication skills in preparation for nationalconferences and other formal presentations.Professional Development. To cultivate student skills beyond the laboratory, the Bridge programregularly hosts professional development workshops and seminars. Sessions occur during the academicyear monthly at NCSU and bi-weekly at NCCU. Sample topics include: ● Exploring non-traditional careers and networking ● Communicating your science to diverse audiences ● Graduate student mental health and wellness ● Entrepreneurship ● Literature searches and library resources ● Writing personal statements ● Graduate school