The Topology Students Workshop to be held during June 6-10, 2016 will feature research talks by leading mathematicians in geometry and topology, and will have hands-on training and panel discussions on professional development topics such as:

• Creating and delivering research presentations
• The grant writing process
• The publishing process
• Navigating the hiring process
• Writing teaching statements and research statements
• Working with Sage, Beamer, and Inkscape
• Creating a professional web page
• Careers in and out of academia
• Teaching effectively and efficiently
• Applying for jobs

Participants will also have the opportunity to give their own 20 minute lectures and have them critiqued in a constructive environment. The workshop is geared towards graduate students in the areas of geometry and topology.