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Webinar on Undergraduate Learning Plans

Undergraduate Research Learning PlansApril 19, 2011 Many faculty mentors working with undergraduate research students in their labs or groups use some form of a learning plan as a way to help set goals and expectations, maintain regular contact, provide guidance and accountability for students as they progress through their research projects. This webinar featured two… Continue reading Webinar on Undergraduate Learning Plans

Midcareer Faculty Development Workshop, 2011

Are you past your tenure review but not yet a full professor? Are you in a bit of a professional slump? Has the blush of tenure faded? Are you buried under additional administrative duties such as department chair or committee service? Do your courses feel routine and in need of an injection of fresh ideas… Continue reading Midcareer Faculty Development Workshop, 2011

2010 Undergraduate Research Symposium in the Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science

At Washington University in St. Louis Nov. 12-14, 2010 The URS in the Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science will be held the weekend of November 12-14, 2010 at Washington University in St. Louis. Costs for participants including transportation, lodging and meals will be covered by the Consortium. Lodging will be at the Sheraton Clayton… Continue reading 2010 Undergraduate Research Symposium in the Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science

2010 Undergraduate Research Symposium in the Biological Sciences and Psychology

At The University of Chicago Nov. 5-7, 2010 The URS in the Biological Sciences & Psychology will be held the weekend of November 5-7 at The University of Chicago. Costs for participants including transportation, lodging and meals will be covered by the Consortium. Lodging will be at the Holiday Inn & Suites – Downtown Chicago… Continue reading 2010 Undergraduate Research Symposium in the Biological Sciences and Psychology

2010 New Faculty Workshop – Strategic Planning for Early Career Success

July 9-11, 2010 Björklunden Lodge Lawrence University – Door County, WI The 2010 New Faculty Workshop was held in Door County, WI at Lawrence’s Björklunden Lodge the weekend of July 9-11, 2010. This weekend workshop is intended for first and second year faculty in term or tenure-track appointments as well as graduate students and postdocs.… Continue reading 2010 New Faculty Workshop – Strategic Planning for Early Career Success

2010 Janet Andersen Lecture Award Winners

Biological Sciences and Psychology Professor Sarah (Sally) C.R. Elgin has been a dedicated teacher, scholar and mentor for students from elementary school through graduate school for more than 3 decades. Sally graduated from Pomona College and earned a Ph.D. from the California Institute of Technology in 1971. She spent time as a postdoc at Caltech… Continue reading 2010 Janet Andersen Lecture Award Winners

2010 Executive Board Meeting

The Executive Board meeting will be held May 1, 2010 at the Marriott O’Hare, Chicago, IL.  Any suggestions regarding ideas for workshops or nominations for the Janet Andersen Lecture Award should be directed to your campus rep or the Program Assistant, Marlene Field, fieldm@hope.edu.