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How to Thrive in Graduate School (Whatever That Means)

By Colleen Wood of Columbia University Photo by Charles DeLoye on Unsplash In addition to thematic panels, the…


MPSA’s Standing ePanels: A Supportive Space for Feedback and Skill-Building

By Colleen Wood of Columbia University Standing ePanels at #MPSA19 In the exhibition hall at MPSA, it is easy enough to get…


Organization, Flexibility, and Thoughtfulness (#MPSA19 Prep)

By Danielle King of University of Missouri in St. Louis Organization, Flexibility, and Thoughtfulness (#MPSA19 Prep)


Previewing the 77th Annual MPSA Conference Program: A Selection of Professional Development Panels for Graduate Students

By Charmaine N. Willis of University of Albany, SUNY MPSA19ProfessionalDevelopment As panelists frantically completing…


First-Generation Findings: Eight Strategies for Success at Academic Conferences

By James Steur of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Cloud Gate  As a first-generation college student and son…


MPSA Member Profile: Lisa Baldez

Version 2 Dr. Lisa Baldez is Professor of Government and Latin American, Latino and Caribbean Studies at Dartmouth College. She is the…


The Art of Networking: How to Maximize Your Doctoral Experience

By Francesca Gottardi of the University of Cincinnati MPSA-ArtOfNetworking.jpg When thinking about a doctoral program, the…