MSU's Plant Resilience Institute (PRI) welcomes Dr. Dush Fernando for a PRI Networking Hour workshop, "Building Resilience and Well-Being in Research Careers."
Event Details:
Start: September 24, 2026, 1:00 PM
End: September 24, 2026, 2:00 PM
Location: Room 168 Plant Biology Laboratories (PBL) (in-person only; this event will not be offered via Zoom)
Cost: Free
Register to attend: https://forms.gle/Kxfm1N6QTGyhH7T36
Seminar Description
This workshop focuses on practical, individual-level strategies to strengthen resilience and well-being in research careers. Participants will explore how to normalize the inherent uncertainties of research work, including rejection and ambiguity, and reframe these experiences as part of professional growth.
The session will emphasize building sustainable work practices that support long-term productivity, strengthening psychological resilience through effective self-regulation and adaptive thinking, and intentionally cultivating strong social and professional support networks. Attendees will leave with concrete tools to manage stress, set healthier boundaries, navigate challenges with greater confidence, and apply strategies that support both personal well-being and sustained research success.
All are welcome to attend, but please register in advance. Light refreshments will be provided.
About the Speaker
Dush Fernando, Ph.D., MBA, is a Certified Master Coach with the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts at the University of Michigan.
About PRI Networking Hour
The MSU Plant Resilience Institute hosts PRI Networking Hour twice a month, typically on the second and fourth Thursdays during the fall and spring semesters. These workshops are open to everyone at MSU and cover topics such as responsible conduct of research, career development and writing skills.
