[CCoE Notice] Professional Development for STEM faculty, postdocs, and grad students

[Grayson, Audrey A]

Dear Faculty, Postdocs, and Graduate Students,



We would like to encourage graduate students and postdocs in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and STEM education to take advantage of professional development opportunities offered through the CIRTL Network (see What is CIRTL? below). STEM graduate students, postdocs and faculty can access these opportunities by



1)  subscribing to the UH-CIRTL listserv that provides up-to-date information related to local and cross-network CIRTL activities (see How do I subscribe to the UH-CIRTL LISTSERV? below),

2) going directly to the CIRTL website to learn more about the network and professional development opportunities (http://www.cirtl.net/ ), and

3) registering for online courses and joining CIRTL events (see What courses and events? below).



What is CIRTL?

CIRTL (Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning) is a network of 22 universities including the University of Houston. The mission of CIRTL is to enhance excellence in undergraduate education in STEM fields through the development of a national faculty committed to implementing and advancing effective teaching practices for diverse learners as part of successful and varied professional careers.

As a member of the CIRTL Network, UH has access to cross-network online courses, seminars, presentations, and discussion series that cover professional development topics for STEM graduate students primarily focused on enhancing STEM teaching but also covering other topics of interest to future STEM or STEM education faculty.



How do I subscribe to the UH-CIRTL LISTSERV?

Step 1: Email LISTSERV at LISTSERV.UH.EDU<mailto:LISTSERV at LISTSERV.UH.EDU>

Step 2: Subject: Leave this blank

Step 3: Paste SUBSCRIBE UH-CIRTL in the body of the email message

Step 4: Remove signature from the email message

Step 5: Click SEND

Questions related to UH-CIRTL LISTSERV? email UHCIRTL at uh.edu<mailto:UHCIRTL at uh.edu>



What courses and events?

Courses

Most begin mid to late January 2014

To access the full list of courses and registration information go to: http://www.cirtl.net/courses/semesterofferingsspring2014

Example courses:

Teaching Science & Engineering through Debating Civic Issues

Preparing Future STEM Faculty to Meet the Needs of Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Populations

Exploring New Technologies for Active Learning: Maximizing Student Engagement

Understanding  and Implementing Scholarly Teaching Practices

Research Mentor Training

Mini Course: Teacher Training Learning Modules

Mini Course: CIRTL Service-Learning: Implementing Service-Learning in STEM Disciplines



Events

To access the full list of events and registration information go to:

http://www.cirtl.net/events

Example events:

Coffee Hour Series - Career Development for Post-docs

CIRTLCast Series - Large Undergraduate STEM Classroom

Coffee Hour Series - Leveraging Diversity

Coffee Hour Series - Teaching Scientific Literacy to Undergraduate Students

Again, we would like to encourage all interested persons to enroll in the UH-CIRTL LISTSERV.  Please send questions to UHCIRTL at uh.edu<mailto:UHCIRTL at uh.edu>.

Sincerely,
Tammy Tolar, CIRTL Institutional Leader
Wallace Dominey, CIRTL Administrative Co-Leader
Jacqueline Hawkins, CIRTL College of Education Co-Leader and UH CIRTL advisory council member

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