Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering New Ph.D. Student Welcome

Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering New Ph.D. Student Welcome

Welcome to the University of Florida!

We are thrilled you have joined our esteemed community of scholars and innovators in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering.

To kick off your exciting journey, we are holding an exclusive welcome event for our new Ph.D. students. This event is a wonderful opportunity to meet your fellow peers and learn more about the resources and support available to you throughout your doctoral studies.

Event Details

Tentative Program Agenda

Lunch, Ice Breaker, Networking

  • Mike Nazareth, Director of Graduate Recruiting
  • Krista Smith, Assistant Director of Graduate Recruiting

Welcome Remarks

  • Forrest Masters, Ph.D., Interim Dean

Introduction and Expectations 

  • Curtis Taylor, Ph.D., Former Associate Dean of Student Affairs

Establishing and Maintaining a Healthy Advising Relationship 

  • Toshi Nishida, Ph.D., Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

Doctoral Program Management

  • Speaker TBD

Resources for UF Graduate Students

  • Talline Martin, Ph.D., Director of Graduate Professional Development
  • TBD Graduate Student Speaker

Strategies for Success

  • Curtis Taylor, Ph.D., Former Associate Dean of Student Affairs

Break

Research and Development 

  • Alina Zare, Ph.D., Associate Dean of Research and Facilities

Life Post Ph.D.

  • Denise Simmons, Ph.D., Associate Dean of Workforce Development

Future Graduate Student Recruiting Assistance

  • Mike Nazareth, Director of Graduate Recruiting