In this interactive PhD+ session, we will explore what current research in teaching and learning can bring to the Humanities, and what Humanities values, contexts, and ways of thinking can […]
The field of higher ed is struggling to define its relationship to social media. We have all read high profile stories of offers and tenure denied because of online posts. […]
Not sure how to begin your dissertation work? Having a hard time fitting writing in amidst other obligations? Stuck in the middle of your process? Huh, what process? 8th-year PhD […]
Curious about careers outside of academia, but not sure where to begin? In this interactive workshop, we’ll begin to explore the many career paths PhDs in the humanities can enter […]
Learn about the publishing process, including book proposals, pitches, meeting with editors, and contracts. University of California Press (UC Press) is one of the most forward-thinking scholarly publishers, committed to influencing […]
Learn about locating fellowship opportunities, framing your research for different funding organizations, and acquiring grants with Nathaniel Deutsch, Irena Polić, Suraiya Jetha (The Humanities Institute) and Kelly Anne Brown (Associate Director at University […]
Jacqueline Wernimont is an antiracist, feminist scholar working toward greater justice in digital cultures. She writes about long histories of media and technology—particularly those that count and commemorate—and entanglements with archives and […]
Workshop with Eric Hayot (Penn State) Why is writing so hard? Can It be easier? Possibly, Eric Hayot argues. But answering these questions well also asks us to think about […]
The Future of the Humanities: High School Teaching and Innovative Curriculum with Adam Casdin (Horace Mann School, Bronx, NY) Independent high schools, committed to the humanities and able to develop […]
Humanities Commons can help you develop your online presence, expand the reach of your scholarship—whatever form it may take—and connect with other scholars who share your interests. Humanities Commons is a not-for-profit, scholar-run […]
Gordon Hutner is the editor of American Literary History, the scholarly he quarterly he founded 30 years ago. He is also the author or editor of numerous books and articles about American […]
Learn more about the ACLS Public Fellows program in conversation with two UCSC Grad Alums who have launched careers through the ACLS Public Fellows program. Sophia Booth Magnone, Literature […]
Defining a Values Driven Pedagogy Practice with Kendra Dority (CITL, UCSC Lit PhD) This workshop invites participants to consider how teaching can be a site in which we define, cultivate, and […]
“Navigating Career Choices Post-PhD: Reflections on Work and Identity” This workshop will provide space to discuss, critique, and engage with some of the thorny questions about transitioning to non-tenure track […]
PhD+ is a monthly workshop series focused on issues of interest to all graduate students. Workshops expand graduate student training and provide space for asking questions you might not know […]
The Post-PhD Path: Nourishing the Internal Career, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Writing RSVP for lunch at 12pm by emailing Janina Larenas (jlarenas@ucsc.edu) Christopher Breu is […]
“Podcasting Pop Culture – Engaging Public Audiences in East Asian History” Stephanie Montgomery and Melissa Brzycki A Special PhD+ Event at the VizWall (DSC, McHenry Library) Consumable anywhere, podcasts have […]
Foundational Labor: PhDs in Leadership Positions at UCSC Are you interested in learning more about the work of PhDs who are actively reimagining pedagogy and student support at UC Santa Cruz? This […]
ImaginePhD—the free, online career exploration and planning tool for Ph.D. students and postdoctoral scholars in the humanities and social sciences is now available for use! ImaginePhD users are able to: – […]
Persuasive Interviewing and Negotiation Tips for Humanities PhDs with Annie Maxfield Excelling in interview settings is a skill that requires thought, practice, and confidence. During this interactive workshop, attendees will […]