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Recognizing our Intersections of Identity and Building a Culture of Mentoring

When: February 2, 2017 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Where: Marygrove College: Denk Chapman Hall in the Madame Cadillac Building

Recognizing our Intersections of Identity and Building a Culture of Mentoring Session Abstract: In this interactive session, participants will take a closer look at the concept of intersectionality and how our own intersectional identities and those of our students matter for the mentoring work we do. Specifically, we will consider ways to approach the difficult Read More …

Preparing a Teaching Portfolio for the Academic Job Market

When: December 14, 2016 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Will you be looking for a teaching-related academic position this spring? Would you benefit from tips on how to organize a brief teaching demonstration, prepare a philosophy of teaching statement, and compile a teaching portfolio? Join graduate student and postdoctoral colleagues for this highly interactive workshop and be better prepared for the teaching and learning-related Read More …

Taking Stock of Your Teaching Development

When: December 12, 2016 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Are you prepared to talk about their teaching development as part of your job search?  Join colleagues to explore a framework for writing a philosophy of teaching statement, tips for cover letters and on-campus interviews, and strategies for selecting and incorporating representative materials into a teaching portfolio.

Mentoring Undergraduate Students in Research

When: November 7, 2016 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Do you want to help your students improve their undergraduate experience? Join colleagues to discuss how to effectively mentor undergraduate students in a lab or classroom setting and how such an investment in mentoring undergraduates can improve your graduate experience, as well. We will reflect on research evidence and identify practical strategies for effective mentoring. Read More …

Celebration for Scholarly Activity

When: April 19, 2016 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Where: University of Detroit Mercy, Briggs Building, 4001 W McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48221, USA

This event is focused on faculty and student research and provides an opportunity to interact and learn from colleagues and students from all three campuses. Please mark your calendar for April 19, 2016. Members of the UDM community can submit publications, presentations and other scholarly achievements to both the Celebration of Scholarly Achievement and Research@UDM Read More …

Researcher to Talk to Undergraduates About His Research and Career Path (online)

When: April 13, 2016 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Blake Wiedenheft, Ph.D., will give the first annual NIGMS Director’s Early Career Investigator Lecture. The event is geared toward undergraduate students but open to all. Wiedenheft is an assistant professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Montana State University who does research on the CRISPR gene-editing tool. Following a 30-minute talk about his Read More …

NRMN Synchronous Online Mentor Training

When: April 13, 2016 all-day

Applications due April 1! Join fellow mentors for synchronous, online research mentor training this spring with the National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN)! Participants in synchronous, online research mentor training will work with a community of peers from across the country to develop and improve their mentoring skills. Participants will engage in 6 sessions focused on Read More …