This course will address professional development with attention to the unique nature of cross-disciplinary research. In addition, we will focus on the writing of journal articles and grant proposals, demystifying the grant and journal review process, acquiring skill in formal presentations at national and international conferences, the job market in the academy and industry, developing collaborations here and abroad, and learning to mentor undergraduate research students. The seminar will also provide training in the responsible conduct of research in a broader range of research settings than typically encountered within disciplinary graduate programs. Ethical conduct will form an integral part of students' research experiences as they work in research groups and laboratories here and abroad. The proseminar will address emerging issues such as security of digital data, as well as issues relevant for the component disciplines involved (e.g., recruitment of college students enrolled in foreign language courses; working with populations with communication disorders; ethical oversight of international collaborations).
