Professional Development

Graduate school is a holistic experience designed to prepare students to succeed in school and in their careers.  To further those goals, The Moody School offers a series of workshops designed to help students in all phases of their graduate school tenure.  

 

NCFDD

Southern Methodist University is a member institution of the NCFDD.  NCFDD is an independent professional development, training, mentoring organization that offers support, resources, and forums to its members.  The NCFDD provides training, mentoring, and supportive communities for faculty, graduate students or professional students at colleges and universities across America.  As a graduate/professional student of SMU, you can access the NCFDD resources at any time.  Click here to create a login or to obtain detailed information.

 

Upcoming Events

Title: Project Management Workshop for Graduate Students and Postdocs
From: 12:30pm Tuesday, April 15, 2025
To: 1:45pm Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Categories: Career Development, Professional Development
Registration: Registration is required for this event.
Description:

In this lunch-and-learn session, you will learn project management basics that can assist with the planning and execution of writing your thesis or dissertation, publishing your scholarly article, or organizing a collaborative research project. Designed for graduate students and postdocs at any stage of their research or writing, this workshop will provide strategies for managing time, resources, and expectations in scholarly work. Participants may review the Project Management video and guide before the workshop (optional). Registration required; lunch will be provided. The workshop will be held in Moody Hall 126.