UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Whether you are looking to learn more about how to communicate your research to the public, would like to learn about setting healthy boundaries, or are an international student looking for job search advice, graduate students can find workshops on those topics and more between Sept. 25 and Oct. 1 designed to support graduate student success at Penn State.
This list's events are hosted by the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School or units around the University. Community members interested in having graduate student events included in future lists can contact Liam Jackson at lnj104@psu.edu for more information.
A larger list of upcoming Fox Graduate School and community events for graduate students can be found on the Fox Graduate School website.
Managing the Impostor Phenomenon as a Grad Student
Hosted by the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence
Wednesday, Sept. 25, 10:10-11:25 a.m., Online via Zoom
In this workshop, presenters consider the critical complexities of impostor phenomenon experiences for graduate students as well as the implications this has for well-being, academic work and teaching. Topics include how to productively manage impostor phenomenon at the individual level and how strategize what it might mean to effect culture change in graduate school. Students can register for "Managing the Impostor Phenomenon as a Grad Student" here.
Relatable Research: Communicating Complex Ideas to the Public
Hosted by the Fox Graduate School
Wednesdays, Sept. 25 and Oct. 2, Noon-1 p.m., Online via Zoom
In two consecutive sessions devoted to the composition and delivery of a short research or scholarship presentation, you will explore how structured and dynamic communication can set a speaker on a path for success. Students must be able to attend both sessions. Register for the workshop here.
Setting Boundaries and Building Healthy Relationships
Hosted by the Fox Graduate School and the and the Gender Equity Center
Wednesday, Sept. 25, Noon-1 p.m., 107 Pasquerilla Center
The first session of the Graduate Empowerment & Equity Series, this event will allow participants to learn how to set healthy academic relationships that can set the foundation for future success. Students can register for "Setting Boundaries and Building Healthy Relationships" here.
STEM Libraries Workshop: Citation Managers
Hosted by the University Libraries
Wednesday, Sept. 25, 5-6 p.m., Online and at the Engineering Collaborative Research and Education Building
Join the University Libraries for the Fall 2024 STEM Libraries Workshop Series. Workshops will be available online and in the new Engineering Library (2nd floor of the ECoRE Building). This week’s workshop will focus on citation managers. Register for a reminder email.
Talking in Idioms: Understanding Slang and Metaphors – EPPIC Speak UP
Hosted by the English for Professional Purposes Intercultural Center (EPPIC)
Wednesday, Sept. 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 208 Business Building
Speak UP is a weekly speaking group that focuses on advanced, real-world language use in everyday university contexts. Participants have an opportunity to engage with their new knowledge through group discussions and role-plays with international and American peers. This week’s session will focus on understanding slang and metaphors.
Preparing for Academic Job Interviews in the United States
Hosted by the English for Professional Purposes Intercultural Center (EPPIC)
Thursday, Sept. 26, 4:30-6 p.m., E403 Paterno Library
In this session, international students will have the chance to discuss culturally based expectations for job interviews in the United States, learn and practice nonverbal ways to demonstrate confidence, respect and enthusiasm, and reflect on their own experiences to prepare for specific types of interview questions. Learn more and register here.
Pride in Our Community Pep Rally
Hosted by the Paul Robeson Cultural Center
Thursday, Sept. 26, 5-7 p.m., Z018 HUB-Robeson Center (Monumental Staircase)
The Paul Robeson Cultural Center Student Liaison Board presents the Pride in Our Community Pep Rally, where attendees can watch student groups perform, win raffle prizes, catch swag bags and more.
Poster Submission Deadline for 2024 ICDS Symposium
Deadline: Sept. 30
The 2024 Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS) Symposium, taking place on Wednesday, Oct. 23, will include a poster session for both graduate and undergraduate students whose research has a significant data science or computational science component. Students can build their research presentation skills while competing for monetary prizes. Interested students can learn more on the ICDS Symposium website.
The Sparkshop Lunch Series: Bricks and Brains: LEGO Learning for Active Classrooms
Hosted by the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence
Friday, Sept. 27, 12:30-1 p.m., Online via Zoom
This sparkshop will introduce innovative ways to integrate LEGO bricks into your classroom activities. By exploring various forms of LEGO-based exercises, you'll discover how to integrate theories of play to meet diverse learning objectives. Join us to build a more interactive and dynamic learning environment with LEGO! Register for the workshop here.
Endorsement: Inclusive and Equitable Teaching
Hosted by the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence
Monday, Sept. 30, Online via Canvas
This endorsement is part of the Provost Endorsement Program and engages experienced instructors in implementing inclusive and equitable teaching in their current or upcoming course(s). Register here for the endorsement.
How CIRTL Can Benefit Grad Students and Postdocs
Hosted by the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence
Monday, Sept. 30, Noon-12:30 p.m., Online via Zoom
Penn State is part of the international CIRTL Network, which focuses on preparing the next generation of faculty to teach effectively. Join us for this brief overview of how CIRTL programming — both at Penn State and through the 45-university network — can help grad students and postdocs to strengthen their teaching skills and document their professional development through CIRTL certification. Register for this session here.
Common Grammar Issues in Academic Writing: How to Edit Your Own Writing
Hosted by the English for Professional Purposes Intercultural Center (EPPIC)
Tuesday, Oct. 1, 4:30-6 p.m., E403 Paterno Library
Do you like to review your own writing for grammar issues? In this session you’ll learn to recognize grammar errors that are common in academic writing, discuss how to revise your writing to improve clarity, explore your understanding of “flow” in academic writing, and develop strategies for reviewing your own work to improve final drafts. Learn more and register here.