The workshops are designed as a two-part series which take place over two consecutive SIGGRAPH North America conferences. The Year 1 Workshop will help participants explore different career trajectories within graphics research, with a specific focus on the commonly posed dilemma of “academia versus industry.” After the Rising Stars have spent a year honing in on their preferred trajectory, the Year 2 Workshop will provide advice for successfully navigating the research job market.To defray the cost of attending the conference, WiGRAPH provides travel support for all Rising Stars participants. This support is offered for both years of the program.