Beckman Institute Mentoring Workshop Schedule

Thursday, November 12, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Topics covered will include:

  • Positioning oneself to maximize opportunities for an academic position
  • Finding the right institutional fit
  • Putting together a successful CV
  • The interview process
  • Negotiating a start-up package

Beckman Faculty Participants:

Friday, November 13, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Topics covered will include:

  • Demands of academic career for a young Assistant Professor; how to balance teaching, research, mentoring of students, and service
  • How to find a senior mentor, and identify good research collaborators
  • How to find grant opportunities and make the most of them
  • Understanding the tenure process
  • Balancing family and career

Beckman Faculty Participants: