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2011 Undergraduate Research Symposium at the University of Chicago

In the Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Computer Science at the University of Chicago November 4-5, 2011 The 2011 Undergraduate Research Symposium in the Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science was held the weekend of November 4th and 5th at The University of Chicago. We had planned a condensed meeting that began Friday evening with dinner… Continue reading 2011 Undergraduate Research Symposium at the University of Chicago

2011 Undergraduate Research Symposium at Washington University

In the Biological Sciences and Psychology at Washington University October 28-29, 2011 The 2011 Undergraduate Research Symposium in the Biological Sciences and Psychology was held the weekend of October 28 and 29 at Washington University in St. Louis. We had planned a condensed meeting that began Friday evening with dinner at 6pm and finished on… Continue reading 2011 Undergraduate Research Symposium at Washington University

New Faculty Workshop – July 7-10, 2011 – Early Career Strategic Planning: Tools for Success

This summer’s New Faculty Workshop will be held at Hope College on the extended weekend of July 7-10th. Hope’s campus is located in beautiful downtown Holland, MI near the shore of Lake Michigan. Online registration will continue through June 6. Graduate students and postdocs interested in teaching at liberal arts colleges, newly hired tenure-track or… Continue reading New Faculty Workshop – July 7-10, 2011 – Early Career Strategic Planning: Tools for Success

2011 Janet Andersen Lecture Award Winners

Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science Professor George LisenskyDepartment of ChemistryBeloit College, Beloit, WI Professor George Lisensky was selected for the 2011 Janet Andersen Award in the Physical Sciences. The following few paragraphs are taken from the letter of nomination submitted by his colleagues at Beloit. “George has been a member of the Chemistry Department… Continue reading 2011 Janet Andersen Lecture Award Winners

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