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:
- Spring 2023 Schedule
- Fall 2022 Schedule
- Spring 2022 Schedule
- Fall 2021 Schedule
- Spring 2021 Schedule
- Fall 2020 Schedule
- Spring 2020 Schedule (Due to the emergence of COVID19 the spring 2020 schedule was cut short and events were canceled.
- Fall 2019 Flyer
- Spring 2019
- Fall 2018
- Spring 2018
- Fall 2017
- Spring 2017
- Fall 2016
- Spring 2016
- Fall 2015
- Spring 2015
- Fall 2014
- Spring 2014
- Fall 2013
- Spring 2013
- Fall 2012
Some select previous workshops have been recorded and can be found on the ISRDI YouTube channel.