October 2018
Education Research Seminar: Cognition and Performance: Problem Solving in Genetics
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 processes. We analyze their answers for correctness, use of reasoning, and other cognitive and metacognitive processes, and also measure whether giving students content “hints” improves…
Find out more »December 2018
My Voice, My Story: Understanding the Untold Lived Experiences of Graduate & Professional Students
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, My Story My Voice, My Story sessions pair video monologues constructed from real experiences of graduate students with facilitated discussions. The primary objectives of My Voice,…
Find out more »February 2019
Interviewing and Negotiation for Academic Positions
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 and dessert. Co-sponsored by the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL at Cornell) and the Office of Postdoctoral Studies, as part of…
Find out more »November 2019
Veterans Dinner
Veterans Dinner (family friendly) INVITATION ONLY
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