Helping Students Navigate The Phd Experience: A Phd Seminar Model Used At The University Of Washington

Graduate education is challenging. In this paper, we report on a PhD seminar model we have used to help enhance the PhD experience of graduate students in the College of Engineering at the University of Washington. Specifically, we provide detail on the model underlying the seminar, talk about how we instantiated the model during two different academic terms, and present results that shed light on the efficiency and effectiveness of the model. We offer this information for faculty or even graduate students who are interested in creating a similar experience on their campus.