Training/Workshop

The STEM and Quantitative Social Sciences Learning Community brings together faculty from the STEM and quantitiative fields together to share challenges and ideas around teaching. The exact topics that will be discussed will depend on the interests of the group, making each semester a unique learning opportunity for participants. Convening on Fridays, 12-1pm (Sept. 18, Oct. 2, Oct. 16, Oct. 30,…

Are you planning to apply for an F30, F31, or F32 this year? Whether you already have the documents of your application drafted or are just starting to plan your writing, join us and other applicants to strategize and learn how to make your application stand out. In this interactive workshop, we will read and discuss an example NRSA application with its reviewer comments, and complete exercises…

Applying for an NIH National Research Service Award (NRSA) F30/F31/F32 Fellowship will give you a chance to win competitive research funding and develop your grant writing skills. In this session, experienced GWL Writing Fellows and NRSA recipients will go over the NRSA application process, eligibility, key components, and how applications are evaluated. You’ll leave this session with actionabl…

Take a break from studying and join STEM Navigators for our Mocktails and Mario Kart Study Break! We’ll have shirley temples, virgin margaritas, and a mini vegetarian charcuterie board for everyone to enjoy while playing Mario Kart on the Swtich (board games will also be available)!

Come complete your p-sets, study, and meet your peers in your STEM courses. Snacks and peer mentors are here to help you with any questions about majors, summer opportunities, or classes to take in the future! Mentors will also serve as accountability buddies to make sure you stay on track during the study hall and achieve your academic goals! NOTE: Tutoring NOT provided by mentors!

Set up your Google Calendar to work for you! Learn how to organize your semester, streamline your schedule, and keep classes, assignments, appointments, and commitments in one easy-to-manage system. We’ll focus on using Google Calendar alongside your Yale email, so your academic life stays connected, accessible, and easier to navigate.

Are you taking a statistics/CS course or starting a research project that requires R? Do you need a refresher, or perhaps you’ve never encountered coding before? Or, are you solely just interested in learning about R? Then, this is the workshop for you - come learn the basics of R, and how it might be useful in both your course and real life applications!

Nervous about approaching your professors in your STEM classes? Want to know how to make the connections you need and get to know your professor better or learn more about their research? Come to this interactive workshop where you’ll learn to email, talk to, and meet with your STEM professors and other STEM faculty at Yale!

Are you taking a CS/statistics course that requires Python? Do you need a refresher, or perhaps you’ve never encountered coding before? Or, are you solely just interested in learning about Python? Then, this is the workshop for you - come learn the basics of Python, and how it might be useful in both your course and real life applications!

Not sure what you want to do after Yale—or know where you’re headed but aren’t sure how to get there? This interactive workshop will help you explore your interests and priorities, learn how to connect with people who can help you explore possible paths, and start building a realistic timeline for your next steps. You’ll leave with concrete strategies, Yale resources, and at least one action yo…