MPC Workshop

The MPC Workshop series provides a rich set of professional development opportunities for all members, but especially for students and trainees. Students and trainees are often encouraged to present their research and expertise to showcase the important work being done at the MPC. The flexible and casual setting of the MPC Workshop is designed to support all participants. Workshops are on Fridays starting at 12:00 pm.  Workshops are located in the MPC office in 50 Willey Hall, Seminar room on the UMN West Bank.  

Please contact mpc@umn.edu with any questions.

Fall 2023 Schedule

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22  |  12:00 - 1:30 PM

PAA Abstract Workshop  |  Zoom Link
Join us as we give tips, tricks, and assistance on abstract submissions for PAA. Please bring an abstract ready to share with a small breakout group. Deadline to submit an abstract for the conference is October 1st. In-person attendance is preferred if possible. 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29  |  12:00 - 1:30 PM 

IAPHS Practice Session  |  Zoom Link
Join us to support those presenting at IAPHS as they practice their posters and presentations. Sign up here.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6  | 12:00 - 1:00 PM 

Paper Hatchling  |  Sign Up Here
Paper hatchlings are by sign-up only. Presenters come with a rough idea or concept and other participants help give feedback, pose questions, and help with the development of research questions, papers, and ideas. 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13 

No regularly scheduled workshop. 
We encourage people to attend the IPUMS30 Conference and Celebration

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27  |  12:00 - 1:00 PM

GSA Practice Session  |  Zoom Link
Join us to support those presenting at GSA as they practice their posters and presentations. Sign up here

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3  |  12:00 - 1:00 PM  

On the Market - Practice Job Talk |  Zoom Link -ONLINE ONLY
Zoom in to support Anna Bokun, Population Studies Training Program alum, as she gives a practice job talk. 

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10  |  12:00 - 1:30 PM 

How do I know what data exists? Where do I look for it? How do I look for it?  |  Zoom Link 
University of Minnesota Librarians Kat Gerwig and Danya Leebaw answer these questions and more. In-person attendance is preferred if possible. 

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8  |  12:00 - 1:00 PM 

Paper Hatchling   |  Sign-Up Here
Paper hatchlings are by sign-up only. Presenters come with a rough idea or concept and other participants help give feedback, pose questions, and help with the development of research questions, papers, and ideas. 

Past Workshops

To view past workshop schedules, please use the links below:

Some select previous workshops have been recorded and can be found on the ISRDI YouTube channel.