This webpage contains a list of events for graduate students hosted by AdvanceVT at Virginia Tech since 2004.

Sample titles of slides on this presentation are basic guidelines, essential application materials, cover letter, and more.

The initial motivation for this report was a desire specifically to assess the climate for women and underrepresented minorities in doctoral programs at the University of Michigan. The UM ADVANCE project had conducted a study of the academic work environment—often referred to as the climate—for women and underrepresented minority faculty in science and engineering.

The initial motivation for this report was a desire specifically to assess the climate for women and underrepresented minorities in doctoral programs at the University of Michigan.

The areas of this poster are titled project overview, background significance, study aims, sample and measures, preliminary findings, and next steps.

MORE’s mission is to support and enhance graduate student mentoring at the University of Michigan with the goal of improving retention, productivity and overall success. We aim to equip faculty with effective tools and practices for mentoring graduate students through specialized workshops, information, and consultation. We are concerned with the graduate school experience for all students.

Perspectives from an associate dean and associate professor on the academic job search.

This poster presents findings from a study looking at the advisor-advisee relationship. Factors influencing the "match" between an advisor and an advisee and recommendations are listed.

Tips for success in grad school and beyond from an engineering professor.

Sample titles of slides on this presentation are typical terms of faculty offer for new assistant professor, terms of faculty offer maximums, know yourself, when negotiating.

This document is a series of tips on graduate student success. An example tip is "organize your life.

Presented at the 2007 ADVANCE PI meeting is a study on the different ways to the doctoral degree by the University of Texas-El Paso’s ADVANCE program. The procedure, findings with many quotations, and observations are included.

Perspectives from a recently hired faculty member on the academic search process.

“The initial motivation for this report was a desire specifically to assess the climate for women and underrepresented minorities in doctoral programs at the University of Michigan. The UM ADVANCE project had conducted a study of the academic work environment—often referred to as the climate—for women and underrepresented minority faculty in science and engineering....” Conducted in 2004 with approximately 1200 participants. They had findings such as high confidence, but feelings of discouragement.

The initial motivation for this report was a desire specifically to assess the climate for women and underrepresented minorities in doctoral programs at the University of Michigan.

Titles of slides in this presentation are early preparation, application materials, interview invitation, setting the agenda, and what to wear.

This presentation from the 2009 PI Meeting covers: a study that "examines the differing pathways to the doctoral degree and initial academic appointments among women in the 18 academic departments under the auspices of an ADVANCE grant."

Advice for graduate students on preparing for an academic job interview (audio and slides).

Perspectives from a faculty member at a small liberal arts college.

Tips on how to engage the current generation of students in the classroom (audio and slides).

A study on different ways to achieve a Ph.D. for women in STEM is reported in this short summary document. It was presented at the 2008 PI meeting by the University of Texas-El Paso’s ADVANCE program.

Scholars from a range of academic fields have documented and described numerous challenges faced by sexual minorities3 in higher education. Among these projects are narratives and analyses of faculty and students’ experiences with discrimination and demoralization; critiques of the ways in which university communities unwittingly reproduce expectations of heterosexuality as the norm; and suggestions for making universities more welcoming and supportive of sexual minorities.

Faculty mentors play a crucial role in the success of graduate students; at the Graduate School we hear this message frequently from students. While styles of advising and mentoring vary across the disciplines, the fundamentals apply throughout graduate education. Our goal in creating this guide is to provide a resource for faculty members who seek to improve their effectiveness as mentors; we hope it is useful to those who are new to the role as well as for those who have enjoyed success but are looking to

This presentation is a list of tips such as how to make personal contacts, write your CV, cover letter, and how to handle an interview and offer letter.

This study explores pathways to doctoral degrees among women faculty members at a Hispanic-serving institution.

In June 2006, AdvanceVT hosted a conference on preparing for an academic career.

Top 10 Tips for Academic Leaders to Accelerate the Advancement of Women in Science and Engineering

This webpage is a list of links for resources for graduate students. Examples include links to resources on how to negotiate a job offer and interviewing for an academic position.

The NIFP is a three-day, interactive workshop for female Ph.D. students and postdoctoral scholars interested in academic careers in engineering. Participants come from across the U.S.

Advancement includes promotion of females to full professorship and positions of University leadership. Included in the ADVANCE grant funding are monies to support Graduate Research Assistantships for qualifying faculty...." Reports from 2004 to 2008 are available.

Lehigh ADVANCE will provide funds to departments and interdisciplinary programs to invite advanced women graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to give seminars and become familiar with Lehigh.

Lehigh ADVANCE will provide funds to departments and interdisciplinary programs to invite advanced women graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to give seminars and become familiar with Lehigh. The purpose is to network and make connections with potential candidates for upcoming faculty positions. Up to ten Lehigh STEM department/interdisciplinary program recruitment seminars can be supported annually. Funding includes a $250 honorarium for t

Lehigh ADVANCE will provide funds to departments and interdisciplinary programs to invite advanced women graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to give seminars and become familiar with Lehigh. The purpose is to network and make connections with potential candidates for upcoming faculty positions. We expect to provide funding for ten Lehigh STEM department/interdisciplinary program recruitment seminars annually. Funding includes a $250 honorar

This presentation from the 2011 PI Meeting describes the UTEP NSF ADVANCE initiative, including policies, recruitment, faculty development, and collaborative leadership; and a study on Latinas pathway to the professoriate.

This presentation from the 2011 PI Meeting describes the UTEP NSF ADVANCE initiative, including policies, recruitment, faculty development, and collaborative leadership; and a study on Latinas pathway to the professoriate.