Graduate Students
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ATW: Preparing the Teaching Portfolio
This workshop will cover the typical components of the teaching portfolio, the evidence of teaching excellence that is often required for academic jobs in the U.S. We will talk about how to gather the components of the portfolio—teaching statement, sample syllabi, course materials, and course evaluations—and how to annotate them so that the reader gets an overall sense of who you are as a teach… -
Creating and Presenting Scientific Posters
Join us to learn how to craft and present a compelling story of your research, capture your audience’s interest, and leave a lasting impression with your visuals. In each session, we will offer tools for communicating your research story and provide opportunities for you to practice using these tools. All levels of presenters are welcome. 1. Crafting the Short Story of your Research (11/11)… -
Designing Effective Slides for Scientific Presentations
Join us to learn how to craft and present a compelling story of your research, capture your audience’s interest, and leave a lasting impression with your visuals. In each session, we will offer tools for communicating your research story and provide opportunities for you to practice using these tools. All levels of presenters are welcome. 1. Crafting the Short Story of your Research (11/11)… -
Presenting and Visualizing Your Research in STEM Series Part 2
Join us to learn how to craft and present a compelling story of your research, capture your audience’s interest, and leave a lasting impression with your visuals. In each session, we will offer tools for communicating your research story and provide opportunities for you to practice using these tools. All levels of presenters are welcome. 1. Crafting the Short Story of your Research (11/11)… -
Presenting and Visualizing Your Research in STEM Series Part 1
Join us to learn how to craft and present a compelling story of your research, capture your audience’s interest, and leave a lasting impression with your visuals. In each session, we will offer tools for communicating your research story and provide opportunities for you to practice using these tools. All levels of presenters are welcome. 1. Crafting the Short Story of your Research (11/11)… -
Presenting and Visualizing Your Research in STEM 4 Part Series
Join us to learn how to craft and present a compelling story of your research, capture your audience’s interest, and leave a lasting impression with your visuals. In each session, we will offer tools for communicating your research story and provide opportunities for you to practice using these tools. All levels of presenters are welcome. 1. Crafting the Short Story of your Research (11/11)…
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Better Reading with and without AI
Join us for a workshop at the Poorvu Center to learn how to get the most out of your reading. We will discuss well-researched learning strategies as well as ways to adapt these techniques when working with AI large language models. During the workshop, you will have the chance to try out new techniques directly and to share some of your own. -
Writing for a Public Audience: Policy Memos
Led by Jackson School writing director David Morse, this interactive workshop will teach the principles and conventions of policy writing, with a focus on how to craft a policy memo. We will explore the similarities and differences between policy writing and academic writing, review various types of memos, and collaboratively edit a policy memo to become more familiar with the genre. Intende…
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Foundational Writing Skills in STEM Series Part 5
Ready to develop critical writing skills that will carry you through all your graduate research projects? Join us to explore and build on the cornerstones of effective scientific writing: Part 1: Write For Your Audience: Introduction to Scientific Writing Genres (10/23) Part 2: Keep up with the Literature: Reading, Evaluating, and Synthesizing Papers (10/30) Part 3: Conquer the Blank Page: … -
Foundational Writing Skills in STEM Series Part 4
Ready to develop critical writing skills that will carry you through all your graduate research projects? Join us to explore and build on the cornerstones of effective scientific writing: Part 1: Write For Your Audience: Introduction to Scientific Writing Genres (10/23) Part 2: Keep up with the Literature: Reading, Evaluating, and Synthesizing Papers (10/30) Part 3: Conquer the Blank Page: …