Professional Development

What is UMaine GRAD?

UMaine GRAD was designed to provide a framework for graduate students to learn and master the skills necessary to succeed in personal and professional opportunities at UMaine and beyond. One of our goals is for our UMaine graduate students to be confident, mindful, attentive, intelligent, and exceptional in all realms of life.

To do this, we created a platform for students to continue to grow, become resilient, strive for advancement, and deliver their ideas and themselves in the most upstanding way.

  • G: Growth – the process of developing
  • R: Resilience – the ability to adapt effectively to adversity or change
  • A: Advancement – the process of promoting and progressing to a higher state
  • D: Delivery – the ability to effectively articulate and present

Upcoming Professional Development Events

Dissertation Defense: Astha Rai
Astha Rai, a candidate for Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering, will be defending her dissertation titled “Data-Driven Modeling of Power System Frequency Dynamics and State of Health […]
Graduate School Open House
If you’re considering graduate education to expand your career options, join us at our in-person Fall Open House on November 1. You’ll be able to meet with the Graduate School […]

UMaine GRAD Collaborating Offices

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Office of Research Development

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Career Center

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Fogler Library

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Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning

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