Graduate College Events for Graduate Students & Postdocs

Building a career as an international PhD student or postdoc involves unique challenges that can limit one's vision of what's possible. This webinar by Dr. Sonali Majumdar, based on insights from her new book Thriving As An International Scientist, will discuss reframing limitations into possibilities and designing dynamic paths for fulfilling careers. Participants will discover creative frameworks, confidence-building tools, and practical strategies for long-term success in diverse careers—within and beyond the United States. This workshop is open to anyone who wants to learn more about career development for international scholars. Join the webinar at https://go.grad.illinois.edu/eventspace. 

Presenter Bio: Sonali Majumdar, PhD is Assistant Dean for professional development in the Graduate School of Princeton University. She is the author of Thriving as an International Scientist (University of California Press, October 2025), the first career guide specifically tailored to the unique needs of international STEM PhDs. Born and raised in India, she earned PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Georgia and did postdoctoral training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, where she developed a passion for enhancing training of early career scientists.