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Work-Life Balance and Successful Time Management

NCFDD

Learning the in’s and outs of academia is hard. Here’s a resource to create strategic plans, develop mentorship networks, learn how to consistently write (the almighty academic currency) and more! Try out their dissertation success program, which is the graduate student version of their core curriculum. Don’t worry, you get access to all of these materials for free with your university email 🙂

Faculty Diversity

Glass & Plastic Balls

You can’t be great at everything you do, so learn to prioritize which things to be great at and when.

Jennifer Lynn Barnes on Twitter

Ethics

NAGT Ethics Policy

Ethics Policy

GSA Code of Ethics

Ethics Home

Resources you can contact

Graduate Ombuds

Ombuds - Graduate School | University of South Carolina

Undergraduate Ombuds

Undergraduate Student Ombuds Services - Student Affairs and Academic Support | University of South Carolina

Other Faculty

At the time of writing, faculty ranked above Katherine are those at the full professor level in the SEOE, but especially those serving as the Director, Associate Director, Undergraduate Director and Graduate Director. If there is a problem that you do not feel you can speak to her about (or want to consult first), these are good people to go to.

Our People - School of the Earth, Ocean & Environment | University of South Carolina

Potential Sources of Funding

I encourage you to pursue funding while working in the lab! The process is a useful one, and if you’re successful, your research journey will be that much easier. If you have questions, ask! Whether successful or not, I encourage you to share your application materials with other students in the lab - in part or all.

NSF GRFP

UofSC SPARC

SEOE Taber Awards

GSA Graduate Research Award

Travel Awards

SEOE

You are eligible to receive 1-2 travel awards from the SEOE. Apply for these early in your graduate career.

Travel Grants - Graduate School | University of South Carolina

GSA

Travel Grants

NAGT / Rendezvous

Go to the current year’s rendezvous page, travel and accommodations, then travel stipends

Earth Educators' Rendezvous

Discover USC Award

Other Resources

The link below points to a shared Google doc where Katherine collects funding and award opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bTfyO0TBz7cs2zOApy7XFEpRWKs4Aw2_FHLRB8SFQVk/edit

Professional Development: Webinars and Webinar Series

Recorded presentations from X-DBER 2023