February 2025 Graduate School Bulletin
Graduate students, mark your calendars for important graduation deadlines, funding opportunities, events, and professional development workshops.
You're Invited to the Three Minute Thesis Final Competition
Feb. 13, 4 – 6 p.m., UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
Join the Graduate School for the and watch graduate students showcase their ability to condense years of research into compelling three-minute presentations. This exciting event celebrates innovation, communication and creativity as participants present their groundbreaking work to a general audience and a panel of judges.Ìý
Be inspired by the creativity and expertise of your peers and see how complex ideas can be conveyed with impact and simplicity. Don’t miss this celebration of research, storytelling and community!
Graduation Deadlines
Feb. 3 (preferred)
Master's students must submit to the Graduate School a . Applications follow a workflow process and must be approved by the academic department before they are directed to the Graduate SchoolÌý
Please note, these graduation deadlines do not apply to Coursera students.
Funding Opportunities
- Due Feb. 1: (external)
- Due Feb. 1: (external)
- Due Feb. 2: Graduate Research Awards Demonstrating Excellence
- Due Feb. 9: (external)
- Due Feb. 15: (external)
- Due Feb. 15: (external)
- Due Feb. 17: (external)
Workshops & Events
Peace Corps Information Session
ÌýÌýJan. 28, 12 – 1 p.m., Feb. 13, 6 – 7 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýZoom
Serving in the Peace Corps is a great way to immerse yourself in a new experience—building relationships, exchanging cultures and knowledge, and helping transform lives for generations. This workshop will provide a chance for you to learn more about volunteering and how to gain skills and experience that will help you qualify for Peace Corps service.
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ÌýÌýJan. 30, 12 – 1:30 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýCASE, CTL Suite (E390)
This event, hosted by the Center for Humanities and the Arts, brings together graduate students from across departments and colleges, alongside faculty and administrators who support Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder’s graduate community. Through an interactive salon format, graduate students will have the opportunity to lead small table conversations, sharing their unique experiences within arts and humanities graduate education.
ÌýÌýFeb. 5, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýZoom
Emotions are data points that can help us influence and direct our behavior in positive ways. Highly effective leaders and individuals can use emotions as an intelligence source. This course explores the benefits and use-cases of social and emotional intelligence using research studies, neuroscience and personal reflection.
ÌýÌýFeb. 5, 12 – 1:30 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýZoom
Through the tools of Design Thinking, let's take a moment to step back from the chaos of the new academic year (or new university) and reflect on what we would like to accomplish during our time and how we would like to envision our futures in our respective fields.Ìý
This workshop is hosted by Denver University and is being shared with other institutions across Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ as part of the .
ÌýÌýFeb. 13, 12 – 1 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýZoom
Navigating the world of intellectual property and copyright can be daunting, especially for graduate students balancing research, teaching and publishing. This introductory workshop will demystify the basics of intellectual property law and copyright, focusing on practical applications to your academic work. Learn how to protect your ideas, avoid common pitfalls, and confidently share your work while respecting the rights of others. Whether you're preparing a thesis, creating course materials, or collaborating on research, this session will provide essential tools for success.Ìý
This workshop is hosted by Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ School of Mines and is being shared with other institutions across Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ as part of the .
Grad Student Night, Women’s & Men’s Basketball
ÌýÌýFeb. 15 & 26ÌýÌýÌýÅ·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Events Center
Grad students, come cheer on the women’s and men’s basketball teams with free or discounted tickets during Grad Student Night. The following games are available:
- Feb. 15, 1 p.m., UCF (men’s - $10, max four)
- Feb. 26, 7 p.m., Arizona State (women’s - free, max four)
To take advantage of these opportunities, go to and enter promo code GRAD.
ÌýÌýFeb. 19, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýZoom
What are the benefits of sharing my work openly? How can I retain my rights as an author? What are the best strategies for increasing visibility of my research? In this workshop we’ll delve into these questions and more, as well as provide tips for how to find the best publishing resources provided through Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder. This workshop is for students and faculty getting started with scholarly publishing.
ÌýÌýFeb. 20, 12 – 1 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýZoom
Science and engineering must be creative to be truly innovative. In this workshop Roel Snieder explores how to tap into our creative power by addressing issues such as (1) How to instill habits that support our creativity? (2) How to enhance collaborative creativity? (3) How to leverage constraints for more creative and innovative work and art?Ìý
This workshop is hosted by Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ School of Mines and is being shared with other institutions across Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ as part of the .
ÌýÌýFeb. 25, 12-1:30 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýCASE E351
What is perfectionism and what contributes to it? Join Stacy Gerberich, embedded therapist for the Graduate School, to learn more about perfectionism and how it can hinder your productivity as a graduate student. Stacy will also discuss ways to change this type of thinking and improve your academic success and overall wellness. Lunch will be provided to those that RSVP by Feb. 21.Ìý
ÌýÌýFeb. 27, 10 – 11:30 a.m.ÌýÌýÌýCASE, CTL Suite (E390)
Students experience high rates of anxiety and depression that can result in strained mentor-mentee relationships, slowed degree progress, and other more serious outcomes. Mentors usually are not trained mental health professionals, though we do often have close professional relationships with mentees. Building a strong understanding of the boundaries of your responsibilities regarding mentee mental health is critical to positive experiences for both the mentor and mentee. Learn how to provide a professional and mentally healthy work environment.