Graduate students at UW-Madison have access to a wide array of professional development opportunities designed to support their academic success and career readiness.
Professional Development
Career development
Developing teaching and learning expertise
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Moving Your Research Forward
- Statistical consulting services
- Software trainings
- Presentation and poster design support
- The Writing Center
- Infographics and data visualization
- Data Science Hub workshops
- UW Biotechnology Center workshops
Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR)
Local research symposia of interest
N&M-specific professional development
Each N&M PhD student receives up to $2,500 over the course of their studies to spend on travel and other professional development materials, such as journal subscriptions, business cards, or poster printing. Students frequently use these funds to present at national conferences!
Addison Konlan of the Bolling lab used N&M travel funds to attend the American Society of Nutrition’s Nutrition 2025 conference. Addison served as a Global Nutrition Council student representative. Addison is pictured here with ASN President Dr. Naïma Moustaïd-Moussa.
“It was inspiring to meet top experts in nutrition science, discover new research, and connect with others who share a passion for improving health through nutrition,” says Konlan.
Morgan Smith of the van Pijkeren lab used N&M travel funds to present her research at the 2025 Lactic Acid Bacteria Biology, Symbioses and Applications conference. Morgan presented a poster and gave a talk entitled, “Dietary Carbohydrates Alter Antimicrobial Sensitivity.”