Prospective Students

Things we can do really well together...

Push boundaries of thought
Reflect and respond to our collective humanity
Take seriously our inherent entanglements with more-than-human structures, systems, and kin
Hold multiple, and at times conflicting, ideas as equally valid

Prove something to be true
Accept that there is a clear 'end point' for working with individual or collective ideas
Respond to status quo ideas and practices as if they are sufficient
Determine and/or use silver bullets

make arrangements to participate in weekly virtual NExUS-MS research support meetings Mondays 3:30-5pm CST.

do their best to coordinate key program milestones during the Fall and Spring semesters.

enroll in course credit hours of SME 898 or SME 791 hours with Dr. Wallace over the summer term if support from Dr. Wallace is needed

are proactive, self-starters, and self-advocates responsible for taking charge of their own degree progress.
- If aren't sure about this characteristic, we can help you get there but this is the ultimate goal.
come prepared to all meetings with discussion items, progress updates, and specific question about their research goals.
use the "3 before me rule"
share and discuss works-in-progress with peers
use diverse multimedia platforms (e.g., Google Drive, Tools, Microsoft Teams, Dropbox, Outlook, Calendly)
organize and complete several time-sensitive tasks
use collaborative, honest, and authentic communication skills while maintaining an inclusive environment
hear, listen, mindfully respond, and maintain the confidentiality of diverse perspectives
respect the rigor and complexity inherent to research and teaching
be prepared for any meeting objectives collaboratively established by me, yourself, and/or other NExUS-MS group members

provide prompt responses to questions and/or document drafts
leverage her professional expertise to cultivate a deeper understanding of research and scholarly inquiry
foster meaningful, honest, authentic, and supportive learning experiences for community members
inform members about relevant funding, conferences, events, and/or mentorship opportunities
support members as they prepare professional products (e.g., conferences, publications, CVs, syllabi)

willing to answer any questions
use Microsoft Teams and Outlook platforms for communication
takes learning very seriously
can get exhausted of performing 'typical professor mode' so she’ll also be human
can be awkward and is slowly learning to embrace/make this awareness transparent to others just getting to familiar
provide non-linear and linear guidance
passionate and excitable