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
- Date: Wednesday, August 21st
- Time: 12:00 – 5:00PM
- Location: Malachowsky Hall NVIDIA Auditorium
- RSVP here by August 14, 2024
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