My presentations cover a wide range of topics and are appropriate
for large groups of students or faculty. Typically, I use power-point
slides as visuals, a speaking style that promotes audience participation
and an open-ended invitation for questions. At the end of speaking
engagements, I provide handouts of relevant materials for all
participants. Presentations are appropriate for general academic
audiences or may be tailored for specific subgroups—such
as members of a particular department, or academics in a specific
career phase.
For groups of less than 30 people, I prefer to use a workshop
format. Single session workshops cover the same material as
presentations, but involve interactive group exercises and increased
individual participation.
Sample Presentation Topics
Becoming a Successful Academic
Tenure Track Tips
Strategies for the Dissertation
Graduate School Survival Skills
Overcoming Procrastination
Busting Writer's Block
Tactics for Stress Management
Time Management Tips
Organizational Skills
Teaching Well
Crafting a Balanced Life as an Academic
Finding an Academic Job
Working With Your Committee
Turning Advisors Into Mentors
Grant Writing Tactics
Academic Tips for International Students
Surviving as a Post-Doc
Planning Your Graduate School Career
Developing a Dissertation Topic
Understanding Psychological Aspects of Your Academic Career
Inevitable Ambivalence about Completing Your Degree
