The Altman Institute for the Humanities and the Miami University Graduate School have partnered to offer “Beyond the Academy,” a professional development workshop for graduate students in the humanities, arts, and related areas.
This interactive workshop is designed to help humanities graduate students understand and articulate their expertise for a broad array of professional possibilities. Through guided activities and lively discussion, participants will imagine ways to expand humanistic study into nonacademic contexts. How can scholars begin to think differently about the lifespan of their academic and professional profiles? How can they apply their existing skills and expertise in new arenas?
Beyond the Academy will take place Friday, January 15 from 1-3 p.m. via Zoom. "Beyond the Academy" is conducted by Nedda Mehdizadeh, a scholar, educator, and coach specializing in professional identity, life design, and career development.
Workshop participants will receive a set of anchor documents that support future career conversations, applications, networking, and professional decision-making. Each participant will also receive $100 in professional development funds to recognize their engagement.
This program is open to current graduate students in the humanities, arts, interpretive social sciences, and other humanities-adjacent fields. In the event of limited space, priority will be given to students nearing degree completion.
Interested students should submit a one-paragraph statement of interest (including current graduate program and progress toward degree) and a brief (one-page maximum) C.V. Please submit applications to humanitiesgrants@miamioh.edu with “Beyond the Academy” in the subject heading of your message.
Applications are due Friday, December 4.
