{"id":104,"date":"2017-07-17T20:12:57","date_gmt":"2017-07-18T03:12:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nau.edu\/graduate-college\/?page_id=104"},"modified":"2026-02-16T19:38:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T19:38:39","slug":"professional-development","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/office-graduate-professional-studies\/professional-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Professional Development"},"content":{"rendered":"

Professional Development Opportunities<\/h1>\n\n
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Contact the Office of Graduate & Professional Studies<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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GradAwards​@nau.edu<\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n
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2025-2026 Events<\/div><\/div><\/h2>\n

3-Minute Research Presentation Competition <\/strong><\/h3>\n

April 9, 2026
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3:00pm-4:30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 3-Minute Research Presentation (3MRP) Competition provides an opportunity for NAU graduate students to present their thesis, dissertation, capstone research, scholarship, and\/or creative work to an intelligent, non-specialist audience in just three minutes. This professional development opportunity is designed to increase and improve graduate students\u2019 communication skills, as well as their capacity to effectively present research, scholarship, or creative work.<\/p>\n

Details and information: <\/strong><\/em>3MRP<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Graduate Student Government Spring Poster Symposium & Conference<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u00a0April 24, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Graduate Student Government Poster Symposium and Conference highlights a variety of programs, papers, projects, creative work, and research studies of the graduate students of NAU from all disciplines. The event provides an opportunity for students to introduce their research to those outside of their discipline, enhance their presentation skills, and represent their respective colleges.<\/p>\n

Details<\/i><\/b>: GSG Poster Symposium<\/a><\/p>\n

Information<\/i><\/b>: GSGPoster@nau.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

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Past Event Recordings<\/div><\/div><\/h2>\n\n
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Spring 2026 Professional Development Opportunities Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Entering Mentoring<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Entering Mentoring Training<\/a> is now open to graduate student mentors! This opportunity is an evidence-based, interactive mentor training curriculum that engages mentors in collective problem-solving and connects them with resources to optimize their mentoring practices.<\/p>\n

Mentors engage in learning communities through nine modules that include activities, assignments, case studies, and facilitated discussions to solve mentoring dilemmas and share successful mentorship strategies. Entering Mentoring is suited for faculty, staff, graduate students or administrators who are committed to mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students. Each cohort is led by NAU colleagues who are Trained Facilitators. Participants are expected to attend all sessions scheduled for their cohort.<\/p>\n

Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n

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Thesis & Dissertation Writing Bootcamp<\/strong><\/p>\n

January 23, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

An online workshop to help you begin, write, and refine your thesis or dissertation. Topics include: Developing research questions, strategies for organization, formatting considerations, and more!<\/p>\n

Presentation Recording:<\/strong><\/p>\n

T&D Writing Bootcamp<\/a><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Fall 2025 Professional Development Opportunities Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Graduate Writing Bootcamp<\/strong><\/p>\n

September 24, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

A workshop to cover the fundamentals of graduate-level writing and research. Topics include: Writing process and paper organization, finding and citing sources, using Zotero, revising your work, and navigating generative AI use.<\/p>\n

Presentation Recordings: <\/strong><\/p>\n

Writing Bootcamp, part 1<\/a><\/p>\n

Writing Bootcamp, part 2<\/a><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Spring 2025 Professional Development Opportunities Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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