This informal, practical workshop will survey how generative AI tools like GPT-4 and Claude can be used in humanistic research. Large Language Models (LLMs) such as these have a well-documented tendency to “hallucinate” information when prompted in certain ways. But if employed thoughtfully and with an awareness of their limitations, they represent a significant new tool for researchers in […]

Research Development Learn how to make your fellowship and grant proposals competitive to a wide range of selection committees. We’ll discuss what does and does not need to be in a research proposal, the proper tone and form, and ways to tease out the larger stakes of individual research projects and avoid the jargon of […]

Learn about the VOCES Graduate Writing Center (for graduate students only) and how to overcome psychological barriers and start writing! This workshop will be led by Andrea Seeger (Director VOCES Graduate Writing Center). The Division of Graduate Studies' professional communication workshop on the "Psychology of Writing" is co-sponsored by The Humanities Institute as part of […]

A panel discussion with current and recent instructors at California Community Colleges, who are all UC Santa Cruz graduate student alumni, including: Beth Au, Moderator Director California Community Colleges Registry Francesca (Chesa) Caparas, Panelist M.A. Literature English Professor and Faculty Coordinator, Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies De Anza College Sarah Gerhardt, Panelist Ph.D. Chemistry Chemistry […]

Practice Mock Interviews and Salary Negotiations. This workshop will be led by Veronica Heiskell, Ph.D. (Associate Director of Experiential Learning and Student Employment, Career Success). The Division of Graduate Studies' professional communication workshop on "Interviewing and Negotiating Salary" is co-sponsored by The Humanities Institute as part of our 2021-2022 PhD+ series. Workshops presented by the […]

Learn how to publish scholarly work, from finding and evaluating a publisher to negotiating the publication contract and navigating copyright. This workshop will be led by Martha Stuit (Scholarly Communication Librarian, University Library) and Erich van Rijn (Director of Journals and Open Access, UC Office of Scholarly Communication, UC Press). The Division of Graduate Studies' […]

Gain tools and tips for effectively writing a teaching statement, a common document in faculty hiring and review processes and an opportunity to reflect on how your teaching supports student learning. We’ll also review how to select teaching portfolio materials that tell a compelling story of who you are as an educator. This workshop will […]

Applications for academic positions require a CV, and some alternative-academic employers also require them. Even if your post-graduate career will be outside academia, having a CV in addition to a resume will help you realize your transferable skills. This workshop will be led by Veronica Heiskell, Ph.D. (Associate Director of Experiential Learning and Student Employment, Career […]

Institutions of higher learning increasingly require faculty applicants to submit a statement of contributions to diversity. Learn what belongs in this statement and how to communicate it effectively. This workshop will be led by Herbie Lee, Ph.D. (Vice Provost for Academic Affairs). The Division of Graduate Studies' professional communication workshop on "Crafting the Contributions to […]

Learn how to design a better website and how to use WordPress. Prior to October 26, if you don’t already have a personal professional website, create one. UCSC provides free access to WordPress (with several design templates) to faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and graduate students. This workshop will be led by Jason Chafin (Senior Web Developer, […]