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Humanists of Impact: Libraries and Museums as Sites of Public Scholarship and Education
Thursday, April 8, 2021 – 12:00-1:00pm
Libraries and museums are important cultural institutions within which Humanities Ph.D.s build impactful careers. As major sites of public scholarship and education, libraries and museums provide an opportunity to leverage the deep knowledge, intellectual creativity, and research and communication skills gained from doctoral training. Humanities Engage partners with our University Library System and with local museums in designing and implementing mutually beneficial projects that enable doctoral students to flourish in immersive experiences and build their portfolios and professional networks. This workshop will help doctoral students across the arts and humanities think broadly about the critical role of museums and libraries in a flourishing Humanistic ecosystem and to envisage potential careers in library and museum settings.
Target audience: Ph.D. students in the Humanities
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Jessica Landau, Lecturer in Curatorial Studies, History of Art and Architecture and Assistant Curator, Carnegie Museum of Natural History; Ph.D. in Art History with a minor in American Indian and Indigenous Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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Kornelia Tancheva, Hillman University Librarian and Director of the University Library System; Ph.D. in American Drama and Theater, Cornell University
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Alex Taylor, Assistant Professor and Academic Curator, History of Art and Architecture; D.Phil University of Oxford
Zoom Registration
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Humanities Engage Curriculum Development Grants
Monday, April 12, 2021 – 12:00-1:00pm
The goal of this workshop is to introduce doctoral students to the Humanities Engage Curriculum Development Grant, which funds Humanities Ph.D. students to partner with a faculty sponsor to develop new collections-based modules to be integrated in existing undergraduate courses. By facilitating close work with a faculty mentor, as well as with librarians, archivists, or curators, this funded opportunity affords doctoral students valuable opportunities to gain leadership experience in curricular development, digital pedagogy strategies, and collaborative skills. In this workshop, previous awardees will discuss their experiences, and the grant team will address attendees’ questions.
Target audience: all, but especially mid-career Ph.D. students in the Humanities
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Student Spotlight
“Working on this material has helped in my own thinking about Cuban photography from the 19th century, which is part of my dissertation project.”
Read Krystle Stricklin (History of Art and Architecture)’s reflections on how she collaborated with Dr. Jennifer Josten on a curriculum development module that utilized several major digital collections to teach students about the Cuban exile experience for the course Art and Politics in Modern Latin America.
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Pitch Your Own Summer Immersive (PDF)
Students can create an immersive fellowship with a host organization of their choice that cannot pay, or cannot fully pay, for a graduate fellow (e.g., not-for-profits, public sector institutions, small start-ups, etc.). Applications will be reviewed, and fellowship stipends awarded, on a rolling basis and as long as resources last.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to schedule a consultation with Dr. Marques Redd, Senior Director for Graduate Advising and Engagement for the Humanities (marques.redd@pitt.edu) to discuss the viability of their prospective project. Additionally, applicants considering projects with organizations in the Pittsburgh region are requested to contact Dr. Redd first, so that he can help orient you to pre-existing contacts and liaise appropriately.
Curricular Development Opportunity for Ph.D. Students (PDF): New Collections-Based Modules in Existing Undergraduate Courses.
Humanities Engage calls for proposals from Humanities Ph.D. students who will partner with a faculty sponsor to develop new collections-based modules to be integrated in existing undergraduate courses. Mentored by their faculty collaborator, and working closely as well with librarians, archivists, or curators, this funded opportunity will afford doctoral students valuable opportunities to gain leadership experience in curricular development, digital pedagogy strategies, and collaborative skills. Applications are due May 28, 2021.
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Make a one-on-one appointment today with Dr. Marques Redd, Senior Director of Graduate Advising and Engagement, to discuss:
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Succeeding in doctoral study (productivity, time management, etc.)
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Setting professional development goals and marshaling resources
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Honing strategic competencies
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Establishing and maintaining strong mentoring networks
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Preparing for interviews and job searches in all sectors
Email marques.redd@pitt.edu or schedule directly.
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Director's Tip of the Month
As you consider your personal professional development plan for whatever career path you might be pursuing, I recommend focusing on four areas:
• Skills and Competencies
• Career Exploration
• Networking
• Professional Documents
The Professional Development Map for All Careers (PDF) provides a pathway to build from as you pursue your unique journey to a successful and fulfilling career.
If you would like to meet to discuss any area of your career and professional development, please email me at marques.redd@pitt.edu or schedule directly, and we can make an appointment.
All the best,
Marques
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