Course Description
Provides guidance on information and skills needed to become a successful professional scientist. Integrated Plant Sciences (IPS) graduate students will learn key research skills. Introduces students to facilities and resources at UGA, and grant writing strategies and opportunities.
Athena Title
Prof Develop for IPS Students
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Course Objectives
This discussion-based class provides guidance on key activities needed to become a successful professional scientist. The course focuses on developing conscious and active strategies for transitioning into graduate education and a research-based academic environment.
Topical Outline
Research Skills • Lab safety • Record-keeping and data management • Professional Skills • Time management • Communication with peers and other audiences • Scientific publishing and peer review • Nontraditional opportunities for PhDs Research Resources • UGA research resources and Core Facilities • Online resources and information technology for scientists • Funding opportunities and grantsmanship • UGA Innovation Gateway – intellectual property and research commercialization Instructional materials will include, but not be limited to, the primary scientific literature, other published articles or written material, online resources, and videos. This topical outline is the general plan for the course; the exact order and specific content of each lecture will be announced to the class in advance by the instructor.