GradCat Spring Summit Poster

The Graduate School invites graduate students to attend the 2024 GradCat Spring Summit!

The GradCat Spring Summit is a conference-style, half-day event with several presentations and workshops geared specifically toward Grad Students.

Join us starting at 8AM on Friday, April 12th in the SUB Ballrooms for breakfast and a day of engaging and informative sessions. Students may choose to attend any or all sessions. The Spring Summit will conclude by 12:30PM. Concurrent session schedule below.

RSVP here!

Schedule

8:00am Breakfast, Ballroom A

8:30am Keynote Address with Dr. Tricia Seifert, Professor of Education and Dean of the College of Education, Health & Human Development

9:00-10:00am Concurrent Session I

  • The Hidden Curriculum: Navigating Hidden Expectations for Graduate Success with Brian Bothner, Jennifer Thomson, & Sweeney Windchief
  • Sustainable Lab Practices with Kirk Lubick & Kristin Blackler

10:15-11:15am Concurrent Session II

  • Giving Effective Presentations with Leila Sterman
  • Networking and Next Steps in your Career with Joan Lorraine

11:30am-12:30pm Concurrent Session III

  • Writing Your Literature Review with Erin Strickland
  • Creating an Inclusive Classroom with Myleen Leery & Kayte Kaminski

1:30-3:30pm Compassion Project Workshop, Ballroom A

Space is limited and separate RSVP required.

 

 

Previous Year's Sessions

  • Keynote Address with Bozeman Commissioner Christopher Coburn - Using Your Voice: A Case for Authenticity in Building Community Power
  • Teaching Active Learning Strategies with Melinda Yager
  • Creating an Inclusive Classroom with Kayte Kaminski, Jeff Hostetler, Myleen Leery
  • Library & Citation Tools with Mary Anne Hansen & Star Bradley
  • Building a Network with Joan Lorraine
  • Bystander Training with Amber King & Bryce Hughes
  • Writing a Literature Review with Erin Strickland
  • Self & Collective Care for Wellbeing with the Compassion Project