88-900 Graduate Research Seminar I
6 units, Carnegie Mellon University
The Graduate Research Seminar 1 is the intake seminar for PhD students entering the Department of Social and Decision Sciences (SDS). The seminar introduces students to the SDS PhD program, develops key skills in time management and prioritization, writing, and presenting, begins the process of refining and aligning ultimate career goals with program options, and provides a workshop for producing initial drafts of key academic documents such as a vita, research, teaching, and diversity statements. The seminar also provides a forum for learning about ongoing faculty research, developing novel research ideas, and coordinating additional training in the responsible conduct of research training and teaching skills.
Prerequisites: none listed
Offered: Fall 2026, Fall 2025
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