Professional Development Workshops

The two-day Virtual Writing Retreat Sprint offers graduate and postdoctoral writers the dedicated time and structure to make progress on a major writing project in a supportive online setting.  This event is free to attend but registration is required. 

December 12, 9 a.m. -4 p.m.; Zoom

December 13, 9 a.m. -4 p.m.; Zoom

Join us for a two-part workshop that will address the challenges of conveying your research story in a persuasive way for technical and nontechnical stakeholders. The workshop will focus on various structures of writing across STEM and humanities fields to include organization and interpretation of results. These will include technical and nontechnical reports, results and discussion sections and more.

January 13, 3-4:30p.m.; Graduate School Conference Room 2328

January 20, 3-4:30p.m.; Graduate School Conference Room 2328

Job Search Strategies (JSS) is comprised of 4 workshops led by the Director of Career Readiness. Topics covered in this module include:

• How to set a strategy
• How to tailor the application
• Interview preparation
• Managing the job offer and salary negotiation

JSS is a cohort based program with limited number of open seats. If accepted you will be required to attend all four sessions.

January 14, 12-1:30 p.m.; Zoom

January 16, 12-1:30 p.m.; Zoom

January 21, 12-1:30 p.m.; Zoom

January 23, 12-1:30 p.m.; Zoom

This workshop discusses dynamics pertaining to teaching in the college classroom and presents pedagogical strategies for promoting student success such as Active Learning and Retrieval Practice.

January 15, 3-4:30 p.m.; Albright Entrepreneurship Garage

January 16, 4-5:30 p.m.; Zoom

Are you thinking about trying a new teaching approach, but would like some feedback before you implement it? Would you like suggestions and feedback on lesson plan ideas? Perhaps you would like to do a microteaching demonstration and receive feedback from peers?  Or maybe you’re working on developing a policy regarding the use of AI in your course and would like some guidance? Do any of these situations describe a need or interest you have as a Graduate Teaching Assistant? Well, then come join us in the Pedagogy Lab!

January 21, 4:30-6 p.m.; Albright Entrepreneurial Garage

Create solidly grounded learning experiences for your students by ensuring that course objectives are aligned with assessments and learning activities. To do this, we will look at evidence-based methods such as Backward Design and engage in analyzing and discussing examples.

January 22, 3-4:30 p.m.; Albright Entrepreneurship Garage

January 23, 4-5:30 p.m.; Zoom

Translating your résumé to a curriculum vitae (CV) and vice versa can be a daunting task, especially when figuring out which document works best for your professional field. Join us for a virtual workshop where we discuss how to best approach creating a CV for your academic and professional goals, while also developing your own best practices for applying your CV.

January 27. 12-1:30 p.m.; Zoom

Are you ready to transform your teaching with effective, research-backed technology strategies? Join us for an interactive workshop where you’ll explore innovative tools and methods to enhance student learning and engagement. You’ll also explore ways to integrate technology into your course design so that it aligns with your teaching goals and demonstrates an intentional, strategic design process.

January 28, 3-4:30 p.m.; Witherspoon Student Center Rm 201

Writing cover letters can be an intimidating task when it comes to applying for jobs, grants, and future academic endeavors. In this virtual workshop we will approach how to think through cover letters for a variety of contexts and needs. We will practice persuasive writing techniques to strengthen your future cover letters to best fit your needs.

January 30, 12-1:30 p.m.; Zoom

Facilitated by the Director of Teaching Programs, this will be an interactive discussion session where attendees will discuss questions and issues regarding the use of generative AI in teaching and learning. As a group, we will also explore perspectives and potential opportunities for how AI tools can enhance instructional strategies and student engagement. Please join us in this lively discussion!

January 31, 10:30-12 p.m.; Graduate School Conference Room 2328

Do people say that your communication style is wordy? In this interactive workshop, we’ll address the challenge of building clear, concise communication style practices that represent your science to diverse stakeholders. Using Richard Lanham’s famous “Paramedic Method” and other approaches, participants will leave the session with strategies for “user-friendly” sentences in reports and other workplace documents.

February 3, 3-4:30 p.m.; Engineering Building III (EB3) Room 2236

A series of talks led by A2i industry partners to provide you the opportunity to build your network, explore career opportunities, and prepare for the transition to industry.

February 4, 12-1 p.m.; Zoom

Topic: TBD

Are you ready to transform your teaching with effective, research-backed technology strategies? Join us for an interactive workshop where you’ll explore innovative tools and methods to enhance student learning and engagement. You’ll also explore ways to integrate technology into your course design so that it aligns with your teaching goals and demonstrates an intentional, strategic design process.

February 4, 3-4:30 p.m.; Zoom

Looking to engage your students? Explore strategies for promoting student engagement through methods such as pair-and-share, social annotation, collaborative projects and interactive polling.

February 5, 3-4:30 p.m.; Albright Entrepreneurship Garage

Facing challenges getting started with your research projects? In this virtual workshop, we will tackle the first two components of a research article: abstracts and introductions. Through the use of the CARS and other writing methods, participants will develop structures for their own abstracts and organizational methods for introductions.

February 6. 12-1:30 p.m.; Zoom

Looking to engage your students? Explore strategies for promoting student engagement through methods such as pair-and-share, social annotation, collaborative projects and interactive polling.

February 6, 4-5:30 p.m.; Zoom

Facilitated by the Director of Teaching Programs, this will be an interactive discussion session where attendees will discuss questions and issues regarding the use of generative AI in teaching and learning. As a group, we will also explore perspectives and potential opportunities for how AI tools can enhance instructional strategies and student engagement. Please join us in this lively discussion!

February 18, 10:30-12 p.m.; Graduate School Conference Room 2328

A series of talks led by A2i industry partners to provide you the opportunity to build your network, explore career opportunities, and prepare for the transition to industry.

February 18, 12-1 p.m.; Zoom

Topic: TBD

How do you assess student learning? In this workshop, you will learn about different approaches to assessment. You’ll also learn about rubrics and how they can help promote consistency and efficiency in your grading.

February 19, 3-4:30 p.m.; Albright Entrepreneurship Garage

How do you assess student learning? In this workshop, you will learn about different approaches to assessment. You’ll also learn about rubrics and how they can help promote consistency and efficiency in your grading.

February 20, 4-5:30 p.m.; Zoom

Strive to create a learning environment that accommodates and welcomes all learners by learning about approaches such as Universal Design for Learning and Culturally Responsive Teaching.

February 26, 3-4:30 p.m.; Albright Entrepreneurship Garage

Strive to create a learning environment that accommodates and welcomes all learners by learning about approaches such as Universal Design for Learning and Culturally Responsive Teaching.

February 27, 4-5:30 p.m.; Zoom

Understanding how to communicate in different situations, ranging from academic to professional contexts, is an essential skill in one’s professional development. In this interactive workshop, graduate students and postdoctoral scholars will be able to practice their speaking skills in the types of conversations expected within and outside of academia such as presentations or informal networking conversations. Additionally we will discuss best strategies to create effective verbal and nonverbal communication when encountering new communication situations as they arise. 

March 3, 1-2:30 p.m.; Institute for Emerging Issues (Hunt Library) Room 4101

A series of talks led by A2i industry partners to provide you the opportunity to build your network, explore career opportunities, and prepare for the transition to industry.

March 4, 12-1 p.m.; Zoom

Topic: TBD

Discover how to use research-based strategies to create engaging and impactful online learning experiences. Specifically, we’ll look at methods for creating instructional (lesson) plans that promote dynamic discussions, build community through social or group learning and enhance the level of social presence among teachers and students.

March 5, 3-4:30 p.m.; Albright Entrepreneurship Garage

Discover how to use research-based strategies to create engaging and impactful online learning experiences. Specifically, we’ll look at methods for creating instructional (lesson) plans that promote dynamic discussions, build community through social or group learning and enhance the level of social presence among teachers and students.

March 6, 4-5:30 p.m.; Zoom

A series of talks led by A2i industry partners to provide you the opportunity to build your network, explore career opportunities, and prepare for the transition to industry.

March 18, 12-1 p.m.; Zoom

Topic: TBD

Are you thinking about trying a new teaching approach, but would like some feedback before you implement it? Would you like suggestions and feedback on lesson plan ideas? Perhaps you would like to do a microteaching demonstration and receive feedback from peers? Or maybe you’re working on developing a policy regarding the use of AI in your course and would like some guidance? Do any of these situations describe a need or interest you have as a Graduate Teaching Assistant? Well, then come join us in the Pedagogy Lab!

March 18, 4:30-6 p.m.; Albright Entrepreneurship Garage

How do you deal with Artificial Intelligence as a teacher? What classroom policies should you have regarding questions of academic integrity? In what ways can generative AI be used to support the processes of teaching and learning? We’ll explore these questions and related issues in this interactive, discussion-focused workshop.

March 19, 3-4:30 p.m.; Albright Entrepreneurship Garage

How do you deal with Artificial Intelligence as a teacher? What classroom policies should you have regarding questions of academic integrity? In what ways can generative AI be used to support the processes of teaching and learning? We’ll explore these questions and related issues in this interactive, discussion-focused workshop.

March 20, 4-5:30 p.m.; Zoom

“Professionalism” is a form of behavior that companies want to see in their employees. As an intern, you can immediately make a good impression through your behaviors and interactions. This seminar provides an overview
of the types of professional attitudes and attributes to have as an intern and potential employee.

March 21, Noon – 1 p.m.; Zoom

Poster presentations are an effective way to convey your research to various audiences, but how do you present the content on your poster to specific audiences? In an interactive workshop presented by the Graduate School, participants will discuss how to effectively present posters to fit the needs of their specific research situations, no matter if the poster is presented digitally or in person. Using methods such as the rule of three, we will develop strategies to ease the challenges that may accompany the presentation aspect of poster presentations.

March 24, 3-4:30 p.m.; Institute for Emerging Issues (Hunt Library) Room 4101

Games can be an excellent means for promoting student engagement. Learn how game design principles can be applied in learning environments and different examples of how these can be implemented in your classroom.

March 26, 3-4:30 p.m.; Albright Entrepreneurship Garage

Games can be an excellent means for promoting student engagement. Learn how game design principles can be applied in learning environments and different examples of how these can be implemented in your classroom.

March 27, 4-5:30 p.m.; Zoom

Knowing your communication style is the first step in having effective interactions with colleagues and co-workers. Those who register for this seminar will receive a “pre-work” assignment that helps them identify their communication style. Once you understand your style, you can begin to recognize the different communication styles in others – which leads to better outcomes and successful exchanges.

March 28, Noon – 1 p.m.; Zoom

A series of talks led by A2i industry partners to provide you the opportunity to build your network, explore career opportunities, and prepare for the transition to industry.

April 1, 12-1 p.m.; Zoom

Topic: TBD

Facilitated by the Director of Teaching Programs, this will be an interactive discussion session where attendees will discuss questions and issues regarding the use of generative AI in teaching and learning. As a group, we will also explore perspectives and potential opportunities for how AI tools can enhance instructional strategies and student engagement. Please join us in this lively discussion!

April 4, 11-12:30 p.m.; Graduate School Conference Room 2328

You have made a good impression at your internship site; now you just need to be sure you are networking! This seminar provides guidance on how to effectively network with others as well as the importance of building connections to help you along your career path.

April 4, Noon – 1 p.m.; Zoom

This workshop aims to provide some of the core fundamentals for effectively mentoring undergraduate students. You will explore key topics such as building supportive mentor-mentee relationships, setting realistic goals, offering constructive feedback, and fostering academic and personal growth.

April 9, 3-4:30 p.m.; Albright Entrepreneurship Garage

This workshop aims to provide some of the core fundamentals for effectively mentoring undergraduate students. You will explore key topics such as building supportive mentor-mentee relationships, setting realistic goals, offering constructive feedback, and fostering academic and personal growth.

April 10, 4-5:30 p.m.; Zoom

Join us for an interactive workshop that will address the challenges of interpreting journal article reviewers’ comments and revising your article. We’ll look at how reviews are constructed and strategies for composing effective replies to reviewers. Participants will also have time to implement reviewer feedback and compose their own responses to reviewers to complete the feedback cycle.

April 10, 12-1:30 p.m.; Zoom

One dimension to diversity in the work environment is that of generational differences. There are now five different generations in the workforce, and knowing how to work with each of them is imperative to one’s career success. Asa graduate student intern, having an understanding of generational differences and how to bridge the gaps will help you communicate better and work more efficiently with your co-workers, colleagues and supervisors.

April 11, Noon – 1 p.m.; Zoom

A series of talks led by A2i industry partners to provide you the opportunity to build your network, explore career opportunities, and prepare for the transition to industry.

April 15, 12-1 p.m.; Zoom

Topic: TBD

Learn ways to interpret end-of-course evaluations so they can be a helpful tool for reflecting on your teaching and also as a resource for generating new ideas for change (e.g., continuous improvement).

April 16, 3-4:30 p.m.; Albright Entrepreneurship Garage

Learn ways to interpret end-of-course evaluations so they can be a helpful tool for reflecting on your teaching and also as a resource for generating new ideas for change (e.g., continuous improvement).

April 17, 4-5:30 p.m.; Zoom

How would you describe your teaching philosophy to someone who has never observed your teaching? In this workshop, you’ll learn strategies for distilling the most important elements of your teaching philosophy and expressing it in a clear, succinct narrative. We will especially think about how it can be used to highlight your strengths when applying for academic teaching positions.

April 23, 3-4:30 p.m.; Albright Entrepreneurship Garage

How would you describe your teaching philosophy to someone who has never observed your teaching? In this workshop, you’ll learn strategies for distilling the most important elements of your teaching philosophy and expressing it in a clear, succinct narrative. We will especially think about how it can be used to highlight your strengths when applying for academic teaching positions.

April 24, 4-5:30 p.m.; Zoom