Boiler Up!

From: Gradcontacts <Gradcontacts@LISTS.PURDUE.EDU> On Behalf Of Allison L Loy
Sent: Friday, March 27, 2026 8:45 AM
To: Gradcontacts@LISTS.PURDUE.EDU
Subject: Re: [GRADCONTACTS] Future Faculty Boot Camp - Open for Registration

Dear Graduate Contacts,

*Please share the following announcement with graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in your area:

The Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Professional Development is pleased to host Future Faculty Boot Camp (FFBC) on April 27 & 28. This two-day event will feature 10 professional development workshops designed to help graduate students and postdoctoral scholars prepare for the academic job market.

Future Faculty Boot Camp: Professional Development Event – Seats go fast so register now!

April 27 & 28 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Stewart Center 218

FFBC Workshops * lunch provided

• Career Paths in Academia 
• The Application Process for Academic Jobs 
• AI Tools in the Job Search
• Research Statements 
• Teaching & Mentoring Statements and Teaching Philosophies 
• Interviews: In Person & Online 
• Job Talk: The Long and Short of It 
• Negotiation 
• Research and Mentorship
Visa Status in The Job Market

Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars interested in attending FFBC must register here.

For questions or concerns, please contact loy2@purdue.edu.

Thank you for helping us spread the word!

Best,

Alli Loy

Loy2@purdue.edu

Events Coordinator

Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars

Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Professional Development