Career & Tools

Did you miss our Special Guest Workshop with Alison Miller, but want to learn to be more productive and effective at writing and conducting academic research? Would you like to develop and use a sound project-management approach to completing your dissertation or thesis? Then be sure to watch a video of the event! Read on for more info and a link to the video.

By Graduate Division Staff
Monday, February 22nd, 2021 - 3:00pm


If you missed our Special Guest Workshop with Alison Miller, but still want to learn how to:

  • Be productive and effective at writing and conducting academic research
  • Develop and use a sound, project-management approach to completing a dissertation or thesis
  • Increase motivation, create meaningful accountability and overcome common pitfalls such as writer's block, self-doubt, procrastination, and perfectionism
  • Work effectively with faculty and prepare for successful proposal and final defense meetings
  • Develop a strong foundation for success in post-graduate school life

then be sure to check out the video of the event below! You can also view the recording of Alison's workshop in 2019 here.

About the Presenter
Alison Miller is the owner of The Dissertation Coach, a company that offers coaching, consulting, and workshops to graduate students and faculty. Alison and her team have worked with thousands of doctoral and master's students coaching them to earn their graduate degrees. Alison has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a Bachelor's degree in psychology from Cornell University. She speaks at companies and universities throughout the United States. She resides in Los Angeles, California. Alison is the author of Finish Your Dissertation Once and For All: How to Overcome Psychological Barriers, Get Results, and Move On with Your Life published by the American Psychological Association.

Be sure to check out the new venture by The Dissertation Coach, The Academic Writers' Space. The Academic Writers' Space is a vibrant, online coworking community where academic writers come together to develop a sound writing practice. You can find more info about the program in this article.