Workshops

Workshops

Each semester, the McNair Scholars program holds weekly workshops on a range of topics that aim to prepare students for the graduate school application process. These workshops are open to the campus community. If you are interested in attending a workshop, please contact Dr. Daniel Malpica: daniel.malpica@sonoma.edu.

Fall 2022 McNair Workshop Schedule
Title Date &Time

Overview of the Semester and General Check-in
Presenters: Stacey Pelton and Dr. Daniel Malpica 

Friday, August 26th
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

The Graduate School Application Package
Presenters: Stacey Pelton and Dr. Daniel Malpica

Friday, September 2nd
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

On Being a Graduate Student
Presenter: Adilene Bernal Sanchez, SSU McNair Alumna and Ph.D. Student at UC Davis

Friday, September 9th
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Preparing the CV
Presenters: Stacey Pelton and Dr. Daniel Malpica
Friday, September 16th 
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

The Role of the Graduate Statement of Purpose. How Important is this Document? 
Presenters: Stacey Pelton and Dr. Daniel Malpica

Friday, September 23rd
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Writing Tips to Create the Statement of Purpose
Presenter: TBA

Friday, September 30th 
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Tips on Applying to Graduate School
Presenters: Panel Presentation by recent SSU McNair graduates

Friday, October 7th
5 p.m.

How to Pick a Graduate Program: How Important is Fit?
Presenter: Dr. Gillian King-Bailey

Friday, October 14th
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

The Craft of Research
Presenters: Stacey Pelton and Dr. Daniel Malpica

Friday, October 21st
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Developing a Research Topic and Question
Presenters: Stacey Pelton and Dr. Daniel Malpica

Friday, October 28th 
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Preparing an IRB Proposal
Presenter: Dr. Heather Smith, Department of Psychology

Friday, November 4th
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

How to Stay Sane in Graduate School
Presenters: TBA  

Friday, November 18th
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.