Opportunity for Graduate Students & Early Career Professionals attending the UAA Conference

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* * * Space is limited! Apply NOW–Deadline is March 15 (11:59 pm CDT) * * * 


WHAT:  2023 Speed Mentoring for Graduate Students & Early Career Professionals

WHEN:  Thursday, April 27 (12:15–1:00 PM CDT)

WHERE:  Nashville Renaissance Hotel (UAA conference hotel; room to be determined)

DESCRIPTION: Interested in having a one-on-one discussion about a career-related issue? Mid-career and senior scholars will serve as volunteer career mentors to graduate students AND early career professionals (less than 5 years beyond Ph.D.) who apply and are accepted to attend this special session. 

COST:  Free for 2023 UAA conference registrants; attendees must apply & be accepted to attend the session. If you are not registered yet, feel free to apply. If you are accepted for the Speed Mentoring session, you will be given a 48-hour period to register for the conference.

HOW TO APPLY: Complete an online application form

APPLICATIONS DUE:  Wednesday, March 15, 2023 (11:59 pm Central Time, USA)
Late applicants will not be considered. No walk-ins will be allowed on the day of the session.

Volunteer Mentors: UAA is building a pool of experienced PhD professionals to serve as informal mentors during our professional development sessions. Mid-career (post-grad with 7-15 years experience) and senior (15+ years of experience) colleagues: Interested in serving as a mentor? Contact us at conf@uaamail.org.

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