Whether you’re riding in an elevator with members of a job search committee, pitching your research as part of a grant proposal, or helping the public to understand the importance of your work, you’ll need to be prepared to talk about your areas of expertise. Sharing the story of your research requires telling the narrative of your process, the significance of your research to others, and your personal engagement with your research. In this interactive session, participants will learn how to share their knowledge and experience in 2 to 5 minutes. As part of the session, graduate students will get an opportunity to think about how they talk about themselves and their research. This workshop is particularly beneficial for students who will be defending a thesis or dissertation, those going on the job market soon, or those interested in competing in the 3MT competition.

Presenter: 

Dr. Michelle Rodems:

Michelle Rodems, Ph.D., is director of professional development, retention, and success in the Graduate School. Dr. Rodems directs interdisciplinary student success efforts for more than 4,000 University of Louisville graduate students, including coordinating the nationally recognized PLAN professional development academies, workshops, and learning communities. Her research and professional interests include teaching, learning, and mentoring in higher education, graduate student development and education, and professional development in higher education. Dr. Rodems joined the University of Louisville in 2011 after completing her doctoral degree in Higher Education Administration from Bowling Green State University.