Metacognition refers to how learners think about and monitor their own knowledge, a process which has been shown to improve students' learning. Metacognitive skills involve assessing the demands of a task, evaluating one's own knowledge and skills, planning an approach, monitoring one's progress, and adjusting strategies as needed to complete the task. One metacognitive attitude […]

Metacognition refers to how learners think about and monitor their own knowledge, a process which has been shown to improve students' learning. Metacognitive skills involve assessing the demands of a task, evaluating one's own knowledge and skills, planning an approach, monitoring one's progress, and adjusting strategies as needed to complete the task. One metacognitive attitude […]

Would you like to obtain additional funding and not sure where to start? Join us to discuss effective ways to search and apply for external funding, how to incorporate funding applications into your graduate timeline, and use grant and fellowship applications to become a better academic writer and scholar. Facilitated by Dr. Alla Mirzoyan.

Join us for UGS special event "Writing Resources for Graduate Students”. Whether you're working on a research article, thesis, or grant application, this event will offer valuable insights and resources to enhance your writing skills and optimize scholarly productivity. The event will kick off with an expert panel comprised of faculty from the Writing Across Curriculum Program, and the Center for […]

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is one of the most prestigious national graduate student fellowships that provides 3 year of full funding support to students in various STEM and social science fields. Rising seniors as well as 1st and 2nd year graduate students are eligible. The workshop will provide an overview of the […]

This interactive, in-person workshop will explore different approaches to writing personal statements and include short writing activities.