Description:

Conducting research, writing papers, and spending time in the lab is only part of what a person does in academia. Attending conferences, meeting with senior scholars, and networking with fellow colleagues is also vitally important. This course will help you prepare for a career in academia by enhancing your skills in areas as diverse as conference presentations, using LinkedIn and Academia.edu, creating business cards, and engaging successfully with senior scholars, deans and administrators, and even the general public.