Take the time to reflect on and identify your professional interests and future possibilities. Using ideation, group problem-solving, and design-thinking methods, you will create multiple “future you” scenarios and explore the next steps needed to develop your individualized plan. You will come away with lots of self-awareness, affirmation, allies, and approaches, while setting goals and considering a variety of future possibilities and paths. Tailored for the period after you complete your general exams, the workshops span three sessions.Participants will receive a copy of Next Gen PhD: A Guide to Career Paths in Science, by Melanie V. Sinche. RSVP HEREA 3-Part Workshop Series Part 1 Reflect on purpose and meaning in your past and present professional life to extrapolate future professional paths that will fulfil you. Using ideation, group problem-solving, and design-thinking methods, you will create multiple “future you” scenarios under variety of circumstances and material conditions. Part 2 Learn to mine job descriptions and talk to graduate alums and professionals in fields of interest. Uncover skills and experiences desired in various occupations, broadening your outlook of the value of graduate training in the workforce. Connecting with graduate alums also provides access to diverse mentors. Part 3 Leverage storytelling to translate the breadth of skills and experiences developed through PhD training. Leverage Princeton resources like GradFUTURES for professional development. Set goals and develop your plan for variety of future(s). We will wrap with a group discussion / AMA with Dean Majumdar, who welcomes you to schedule further discussions in 1-1 office hours. “I loved the actionable career development ideas we walked away with from the Focus on Future You(s) series. From STAR journaling, to informational interviews, to reading job ads, I have so many tools I can use in my own future journey!” –Siena Dumas Ang, GS, QCB Spring 2025 Sessions Jan 28 2025 GradFUTURES Focus on Future You(s) for science and engineering: Part 1 of 3 Jan 29 2025 GradFUTURES Focus on Future You(s) for science and engineering: Part 2 of 3 Jan 30 2025 GradFUTURES Focus on Future You(s) for science and engineering: Part 3 of 3 Facilitator Sonali Majumdar Assistant Dean for Professional Development