Selling the (underappreciated) value of a liberal arts education

This article in the Ottawa Citizen describes research by Ross Finnie, Professor in the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs and Director of the Education Policy Research Initiative at the University of Ottawa. He finds that employment outcomes for liberal arts students are much better than people think. http://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/selling-the-underappreciated-value-of-a-liberal-arts-education

Canada needs more PhDs

An article in University Affairs by Dr. Brenda Brouwer, President of the Canadian Association for Graduate Studies and vice-provost and dean of Graduate Studies at Queen’s University, describes why Canada needs more PhDs. http://www.universityaffairs.ca/opinion/in-my-opinion/canada-needs-more-phds/

Let’s end the myth that PhDs are only suited for the ivory tower.

Read Dr. Brenda Brouwer's article in the Globe and Mail entitled, Let’s end the myth that PhDs are only suited for the ivory tower. Dr. Brouwer is the President of the Canadian Association for Graduate Studies and vice-provost and dean of Graduate Studies at Queen’s University. The article can be found at: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/rob-commentary/lets-end-the-myth-that-phds-are-only-suited-for-the-ivory-tower/article29075308/

Call for Proposals: Graduate Student SoTL Grant

the Graduate Student Teaching Development Program offers funding for graduate students to propose, initiate, research, and disseminate the results of a three-semester research project that investigates an aspect of teaching and learning in the post-secondary context. Details about the application process can be found at: http://opened.uoguelph.ca/en/students/graduate-student-sotl-grant.asp

Grad students should seek out collaborations

An interesting article from Inside Higher Ed about the need for graduate students need to seek out opportunities for collaboration at every stage of their graduate career. The article can be found at: https://www.insidehighered.com/advice/2016/02/29/why-grad-students-should-seek-out-opportunities-collaboration-essay

Busting brain myths

An entertaining and enlightening video addressing some common myths about the brain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qK3HK8HhHOg&feature=youtu.be

Note Taking in Graduate School

Some useful information from the "gradhacker" column in Inside Higher Ed. https://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/gradhacker/note-taking-graduate-school