PAAD Program Applications Open to STEM Graduate Students
Graduate students pursuing degrees in the STEM fields — science, technology, engineering, or mathematics — are encouraged to apply for the Professional Awareness, Advancement, and Development Program. This is the university's third year of the program sponsored by the National Science Foundation.
Goals of the traineeship project include preparing graduate students to explore various career options and to develop a variety of skills that provide a competitive advantage in the global workforce. This opportunity allows STEM students to supplement their graduate education with specialized training in areas such as commercialization, patent law, persuasive speaking, communication, industry problem-solving, economics and policy, and intellectual property. Gaining these marketable skills will equip participants to be well-qualified for a variety of professional careers.
Accepted participants will receive professional development training beyond current research experiences. This entails access to industry, government, and non-profit leaders in addition to a travel allowance of up to $1,500 toward a professional enrichment activity.
Submissions may be placed by completing the application form on the PAAD website before the deadline on May 22, 2020. Space limited; apply soon. Additional information is provided on the PAAD section of the Research and Innovation website.
Those interested in applying can also attend informal, drop-in Q&A sessions. Registration is not required; simply log-in anytime during the sessions by using the following links:
For anyone unable to attend a session and has a question regarding the PAAD program, please email Cynthia Sides, director of Innovation and Industry Partnerships.
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Number 1735204. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
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Contacts
Cynthia Sides, director of innovation and industrial partnership
Office of Research and Innovation
479-575-5265,
csides@uark.edu
Sarah Grace Brown, communications assistant
Office of Research and Innovation
479-575-6874,
sarahb@uark.edu
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