Presented by the Lichtenberger Engineering Library, College of Engineering, the Graduate College, University Writing Center, & the Iowa Superfund Research Program
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This full 2-Day Workshop Features
- Dedicated Writing Time
- Optional Workshops on editing, formatting, creating citations, and a few others.
- One-on-one support from Engineering Library, Writing Center, and Graduate College.
Thesis Boot Camp: What is it?
Thesis Boot Camp is a multi-day hybrid workshop which provides current engineering and computer science graduate students with the opportunity to spend two days dedicated to making serious progress on their dissertation or master’s thesis. Along with a comfortable, quiet working environment, writing and research support, and snacks and lunches, the workshop offers students community and motivation in that final push towards the completion of their dissertation or thesis.
Registration and cost
Thesis Boot Camp is FREE and will be limited to 30 registrants in person, on a first come-first served basis.
Please plan on staying for two days from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm.
Who should attend?
Thesis Boot Camp targets current engineering and computer science graduate students at both the PhD and Masters level, who are currently writing their thesis / dissertation. Participants will benefit from the structured time, space, professional advising and peer support of the program.
Services and supports during the Boot Camp
Writing facilitators, liaison librarians, and members from the graduate college will be on hand to provide assistance at the point of need.
Location & When
This event will be hybrid where students can either choose to be in person in the Seamans Center Student Commons & Lichtenberger Engineering Library or join sessions and seek assistance using Zoom. Zoom Links will be sent to registered individuals prior to beginning of event.
May 17 & 18, 2023
DRAFT Schedule
*This schedule and speakers are subject to change.*
Day 1 – May 17, 2023
| Time | Event | Workshops | Speaker | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 am – 9:00 am | Registration & Continental Breakfast | SC | ||
| 9:00 am – 9:30 am | Welcome & Opening Activity | SC | ||
| 9:30 am – 10:15 am | Dedicated Writing Time | Thesis Submission & Word Formatting [Optional] | Erin Kaufman | CS |
| 10:15 am – 12:00 pm | ||||
| 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Catered Lunch | SC | ||
| 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm | Dedicated Writing Time | Successful Writing Habits [Optional] | CS | |
| 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm | Saving Time (& Citations) with EndNote [Optional] | Marina Zhang | CS | |
| 2:45 pm – 3:00 pm | Break & Snacks [Optional] | SC | ||
| 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm | ||||
| 4:15 pm – 4:30 pm | Wrap Up | SC |
Day 2 – May 18, 2023
| Time | Event | Workshops | Speaker | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 am – 9:00 am | Continental Breakfast | SC | ||
| 9:00 am – 9:30 am | Opening Activity | SC | ||
| 9:30 am – 10:15 am | Dedicated Writing Time | Finding the Good Stuff Fast: Introduction to Eng Library Services & Resources [Optional] | Kari Kozak | CS |
| 10:15 am – 12:00 pm | ||||
| 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Catered Lunch | SC | ||
| 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm | Dedicated Writing Time | Creating Comprehensive Literature Reviews | Marina Zhang | CS |
| 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm | Understanding APCs: Article Processing Charges, Open Access, and more | Kari Kozak | CS | |
| 2:45 pm – 3:00 pm | Break & Snacks [Optional] | SC | ||
| 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm | ||||
| 4:15 pm – 4:30 pm | Wrap Up | SC |
SC – Student Commons
CS – Creative Space (Room 2001C)
Questions
Please contact Kari Kozak at kari-kozak@uiowa.edu with questions regarding the Thesis Boot Camp.