An Introduction to Evidence-Based Undergraduate STEM Teaching is a massive open online course designed to prepare aspiring faculty in STEM fields to be more effective teachers through an introduction to evidence-based STEM teaching practices. You will learn about effective teaching strategies and the research that supports them. You'll then apply your learning to the design of…
Organized by the Graduate School Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement (OISE), the Cornell University Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CU-CIRTL), and the Office of Postdoctoral Studies, the Future Professors Institute is a one-day event featuring workshops and guest speakers from multiple institutions discussing the topic of preparing for successful faculty careers. This event is…
This session will help academic job seekers interested in research-intensive universities to develop a focused and compelling research plan that they can describe in interviews and application materials such as the research statement. Presented by Dr. Marvin Pritts, Professor of Horticulture, Cornell University. This is a brown bag event - bring your own lunch, and we will…
This workshop will help postdocs and late-stage graduate students learn how to submit grants at Cornell and how to apply for NIH Career Development Awards (K Awards). Presented by Kim Holloway, Office of Sponsored Programs.
The Summer Success Symposium is a one day event for new and continuing MS/PhD and PhD students from across all graduate fields who identify as belonging to groups historically underrepresented in graduate education. The symposium has a particular focus on bringing together recipients of graduate fellowships in support of diversity as well as all other…
Mentoring is the most critical relationship for a graduate student. Mentoring begins with understanding what mentoring is and what you hope to get out of the relationship. Through interactive discussion and case studies, we will discuss how to establish a positive relationship and communicate effectively with your mentors. Presenter: Colleen McLinn, Director, Center for the…
Mentoring is the most critical relationship for a graduate student. Mentoring begins with understanding what mentoring is and what you hope to get out of the relationship. Through interactive discussion and case studies, we will discuss how to establish a positive relationship and communicate effectively with your mentors. Presenters: Colleen McLinn, Director, Center for the…
Participate in a live webinar, led by students from other CIRTL universities* who have received NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program awards. This session will take place on at 3:30-5:30 PM ET, and we will host a group viewing opportunity with refreshments in 341 Caldwell Hall. (While we will display the session on the large screen,…
Featuring official announcement of the Postdoc Achievement Award winners! To kick off National Postdoc Appreciation Week, please join us for a relaxed social event and award ceremony honoring the winners of the Inaugural Postdoc Achievement Awards. We will serve pizza, cake, and other refreshments in a kid-friendly setting. Cornell postdocs and their families are especially…
Are you a postdoc or graduate student going on the academic job market? Come join a monthly lunch discussion with others in the same boat, facilitated by the Office of Postdoctoral Studies and CIRTL at Cornell. We're gathering a community of peers to help find advice, support, and feedback. Lunch served! RSVP required. Location: B50…
An Introduction to Evidence-Based Undergraduate STEM Teaching is a massive open online course designed to prepare aspiring faculty in STEM fields to be more effective teachers through an introduction to evidence-based STEM teaching practices. You will learn about effective teaching strategies and the research that supports them. You'll then apply your learning to the design of…
Graduate Students and Postdocs are invited to join the Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement and the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL) at Cornell for a space-limited dinner with Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Education & Research and Stevenson Professor of Physics & Astronomy at Vanderbilt University, Dr. Keivan Stassun. Registration…
Faculty, Staff, and community members interested in graduate student admissions are invited to join the Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement and the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL) at Cornell for a special lunchtime presentation by Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Education & Research and Stevenson Professor of Physics & Astronomy…
An invited workshop for participants who have been accepted to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Practitioner Program for 2018-2019. The kickoff meeting for participants in this group. Learn more
This is the first local discussion group meeting for the online course An Introduction to Evidence-Based Undergraduate STEM Teaching offered through EdX by the CIRTL Network and starting October 1, 2018. We will meet via Zoom and discuss Week 1 materials. An Introduction to Evidence-Based Undergraduate STEM Teaching is a massive open online course designed to prepare…
Cornell University Library is proud to host SPARK Talks – a series of five-minute lightning talks from Cornell graduate students and postdocs. It's more important than ever for scholars to be able to clearly communicate their research whether to undergraduates in the classroom, prospective employers, funding agencies, or the general public. 2018 Theme: Diversity Think…
An invited workshop for participants who have been accepted to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Practitioner Program for 2018-2019. Repeat of the kickoff meeting for participants in this group, for those with schedule conflicts. Learn more
Dr. Jenny Knight, a specialist in education research at the University of Colorado, Boulder, will speak about her research on how students solve problems. Open to the public. No registration required. Hosted by the Center for Teaching Innovation. Summary: We are studying how students independently solve complex genetics problems through written documentation of their problem-solving…
The Center for Teaching Innovation is pleased to offer the Fall 2018 University-wide (U-wide) GET SET Teaching Conference, open to all graduate students, TAs, and postdocs at Cornell. This program provides an opportunity for interdisciplinary discussions on teaching with faculty and peers from across campus.
Understanding your wants and needs is critical to have a thriving relationship with your mentor. Join us to hear from advanced Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows/Associates about how they navigate this important relationship. Sponsored by the Multicultural Academic Council (MAC)
Are you a postdoc or graduate student going on the academic job market? Come join a monthly lunch discussion with others in the same boat, facilitated by the Office of Postdoctoral Studies and CIRTL at Cornell. We're gathering a community of peers to help find advice, support, and feedback. Lunch served! RSVP required. Location: B50…
This is an invitation-only event for applicants who have been select to participate in this year's NextGen Professors Cohort. NextGen Professors is a career-development program focused on preparing Cornell doctoral students and postdocs for faculty careers across institutional types. The primary audience for this program is doctoral students (in year 3 or beyond) and postdocs…
An important part of the job search is interviewing and then negotiating the offer. Come learn about the art of interviewing! Presenters: Yael Levitte, Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Development and Diversity, and Christine Holmes, Director of Postdoctoral Studies. This is a brown bag event - bring your own lunch, and we will provide drinks…
Learn how to develop a comprehensive mentoring road map to strategically support your academic and career exploration, progression, and success. Dr. Deondra Rose, MA '10, PhD '12, Assistant Professor of Political Science and Public Policy at Duke University will provide her insights. Sponsored by the Multicultural Academic Council (MAC). Link to Register: https://cornell.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eLhbteXS6OgVsEt
This is an invitation-only event for applicants who have been select to participate in this year's NextGen Professors Cohort. NextGen Professors is a career-development program focused on preparing Cornell doctoral students and postdocs for faculty careers across institutional types. The primary audience for this program is doctoral students (in year 3 or beyond) and postdocs…
The Graduate School invites you to join us on Friday, November 30 for a breakfast discussion with Julie R. Posselt, Assistant Professor of Higher Education at the University of Southern California, on holistic review practices and advancing diversity in graduate admissions. Dr. Posselt is a national recognized expert in graduate education. Her current scholarship, funded…
This is an invitation-only event for applicants who have been select to participate in this year's NextGen Professors Cohort. NextGen Professors is a career-development program focused on preparing Cornell doctoral students and postdocs for faculty careers across institutional types. The primary audience for this program is doctoral students (in year 3 or beyond) and postdocs…
The Graduate School Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement and CIRTL at Cornell invite faculty and academic staff to join us for a My Voice, My Story session on Friday, December 14 from 11:30am-1:30pm (lunch served at 11:15am) in 401 Physical Sciences Building. Please confirm your participation by completing our registration form. About My Voice,…
Are you a postdoc or graduate student applying for academic jobs now or in the near future? Come join a lunch discussion with others in the same stage, facilitated by the Office of Postdoctoral Studies and CIRTL at Cornell. We're gathering a community of peers to help find advice, support, and feedback. Bring questions and…
Advancing Learning through Evidence-Based STEM Teaching prepares science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) instructors to develop and implement teaching practices that advance the learning experiences and outcomes of both students and teachers. Participants will learn about effective teaching strategies and the research that supports them, including active learning and flipped classroom approaches. This eight-week course…
This is an invitation-only event for applicants who have been select to participate in this year's NextGen Professors Cohort. NextGen Professors is a career-development program focused on preparing Cornell doctoral students and postdocs for faculty careers across institutional types. The primary audience for this program is doctoral students (in year 3 or beyond) and postdocs…
In this series of lunchtime workshops for graduate students and postdocs offered by CIRTL at Cornell, you will develop essential research mentoring skills, particularly in disciplines where research is conducted collaboratively in a laboratory or field setting. Effective mentoring of students is a key skill influencing everything from research productivity to personal satisfaction. Learn best…
As you make plans to engage in future faculty development programming this semester, please make sure to check out the set of upcoming webinars being offered by the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD). To access these webinars, first activate your free, Cornell-sponsored NCFDD membership via the following link: https://www.facultydiversity.org/institutions/cornell-university Session Description: Are you struggling with…
This is a local discussion group meeting for the online course Advancing Learning through Evidence-Based STEM Teaching offered through EdX by the CIRTL Network and starting February 4, 2019. We will meet in person to discuss the prior week's online content. Advancing Learning through Evidence-Based STEM Teaching prepares science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) instructors to develop…
An important part of the job search is interviewing and then negotiating the offer. Come learn about the art of interviewing! Presenters: Yael Levitte, Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Development and Diversity, and Christine Holmes, Director of Postdoctoral Studies. This is a brown bag event - bring your own lunch, and we will provide drinks…
This workshop will explore case studies of common situations students have navigated with their mentors. It will help students navigate and identify recourses and resolutions for managing delicate situations. Sponsored by the Multicultural Academic Council (MAC) Link to register: http://tinyurl.com/FebruaryMAC
This is a local discussion group meeting for the online course Advancing Learning through Evidence-Based STEM Teaching offered through EdX by the CIRTL Network and starting February 4, 2019. We will meet in person to discuss the prior week's online content. Advancing Learning through Evidence-Based STEM Teaching prepares science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) instructors to develop…
In this series of lunchtime workshops for graduate students and postdocs offered by CIRTL at Cornell, you will develop essential research mentoring skills, particularly in disciplines where research is conducted collaboratively in a laboratory or field setting. Effective mentoring of students is a key skill influencing everything from research productivity to personal satisfaction. Learn best…
This is an invitation-only event for applicants who have been select to participate in this year's NextGen Professors Cohort. NextGen Professors is a career-development program focused on preparing Cornell doctoral students and postdocs for faculty careers across institutional types. The primary audience for this program is doctoral students (in year 3 or beyond) and postdocs…
The Graduate School Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement and CIRTL at Cornell invite faculty and academic staff to join us for a My Voice, My Story session on Wednesday, February 20 from 11:30am-1:30pm (lunch served at 11:15am) in 423 ILR Conference Center. Please confirm your participation by completing our registration form. About My Voice, My…
Are you a postdoc or graduate student going on the academic job market? Come join a monthly lunch discussion with others in the same boat, facilitated by the Office of Postdoctoral Studies and CIRTL at Cornell. We're gathering a community of peers to help find advice, support, and feedback. Lunch served! RSVP required. Location: 102…
In this series of lunchtime workshops for graduate students and postdocs offered by CIRTL at Cornell, you will develop essential research mentoring skills, particularly in disciplines where research is conducted collaboratively in a laboratory or field setting. Effective mentoring of students is a key skill influencing everything from research productivity to personal satisfaction. Learn best…
(This is an invitation-only event for participants who have applied and been accepted to the program.) The Inclusive Teaching Institute for Graduate Students and Postdocs is a two-day retreat for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars to explore diversity and inclusion in teaching and learning. As a participant, you will identify strategies to increase inclusion and…
Undergraduate and graduate students, post docs, and mid career science professionals: Have you considered the range of jobs available in education? Come hear about the myths, realities and options available to those who are thinking about teaching and how one may change their focus research and industry to education. This panel will highlight the realities…
(This is an invitation-only event for participants who have applied and been accepted to the program.) The Inclusive Teaching Institute for Graduate Students and Postdocs is a two-day retreat for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars to explore diversity and inclusion in teaching and learning. As a participant, you will identify strategies to increase inclusion and…
This is an invitation-only event for applicants who have been select to participate in this year's NextGen Professors Cohort. NextGen Professors is a career-development program focused on preparing Cornell doctoral students and postdocs for faculty careers across institutional types. The primary audience for this program is doctoral students (in year 3 or beyond) and postdocs…
In this series of lunchtime workshops for graduate students and postdocs offered by CIRTL at Cornell, you will develop essential research mentoring skills, particularly in disciplines where research is conducted collaboratively in a laboratory or field setting. Effective mentoring of students is a key skill influencing everything from research productivity to personal satisfaction. Learn best…
As you make plans to engage in future faculty development programming this semester, please make sure to check out the set of upcoming webinars being offered by the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD). To access these webinars, first activate your free, Cornell-sponsored NCFDD membership via the following link: https://www.facultydiversity.org/institutions/cornell-university Session Description: You may have a…
This is a local discussion group meeting for the online course Advancing Learning through Evidence-Based STEM Teaching offered through EdX by the CIRTL Network and starting February 4, 2019. We will meet in person to discuss the prior week's online content. Advancing Learning through Evidence-Based STEM Teaching prepares science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) instructors to develop…
As you make plans to engage in future faculty development programming this semester, please make sure to check out the set of upcoming webinars being offered by the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD). To access these webinars, first activate your free, Cornell-sponsored NCFDD membership via the following link: https://www.facultydiversity.org/institutions/cornell-university Session Description: You may have a…
Join us to hear from advanced graduate students and postdoctoral fellows/associates about what they believe are essentials skills they've developed throughout their academic career that have proven helpful to being a good mentor. Sponsored by the Multicultural Academic Council (MAC)
As you make plans to engage in future faculty development programming this semester, please make sure to check out the set of upcoming webinars being offered by the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD). To access these webinars, first activate your free, Cornell-sponsored NCFDD membership via the following link: https://www.facultydiversity.org/institutions/cornell-university Session Description: You may have a…
In this series of lunchtime workshops for graduate students and postdocs offered by CIRTL at Cornell, you will develop essential research mentoring skills, particularly in disciplines where research is conducted collaboratively in a laboratory or field setting. Effective mentoring of students is a key skill influencing everything from research productivity to personal satisfaction. Learn best…
