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Upcoming TIBBS sponsored events

Here you'll find a list of upcoming TIBBS career awareness and professional development activities designed specifically for UNC PhD students. For a general list of upcoming campus-wide events click on the "Events" tab.

Thursday, February 16th, at Noon in Bondurant 1074
Career Networking Lunch with Julia G. Barzyk, Ph.D.

Dr. Julia Barzyk, Recruitment Team Manager/Managing Editor at American Journal Experts (AJE) will join a small group of graduate students for a discussion about careers in science editing. Dr. Barzyk will also discuss opportunities for graduate students to gain editing experience by serving as editors for AJE. Registration is limited to 20 participants, and lunch will be provided.
Click here for more information and to register.

Wednesday, February 22nd, 9:00am to 12:00pm in Thurston Bowles 3200
Science Writing Workshop with Pam Hurley

This workshop is for graduate students getting ready to start, or in the thick of, writing proposals, manuscripts, dissertations, etc. Workshop attendees will learn about topics such as writing abstracts, creating tables, writing to meet audience needs, using the IMRAD method correctly, and editing, proofing, and revising your documents.
Click here for more information and to register.

If you would like individual help with a writing project. Pam is available for 20-minute one-on-one consultations with students. Please email Erin Hopper (erin_hopper@unc.edu) to request a slot.

Wednesday, February 29th, at Noon in the MBRB Main Lobby
TIBBS Cupcake Social

Celebrate cupid’s arrival with colorful cupcakes! Take a break from the lab to join your fellow graduate students for sweet treats. Bring your OneCard to be served, but no registration is necessary.

Thursday, March 1st, 9:00am to 10:30am in Bondurant G030
Dissertation Formatting Workshop

For most graduate students, the Ph.D. dissertation is the single largest document you have ever created. In this workshop, you will learn a number of features and tricks in Microsoft Word that can make the task more manageable.
Click here for more information and to register.

Save the Date! March 27th: 3rd Annual Postdoc Bootcamp

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