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Event Participants: Graduate Student Workshop

  • Annenberg School
    224
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‘Ground Level Entry’ Method: Teaching Complex Topics to Students with a Diverse Knowledge Base

Facilitator: Dr. Donovan Schaefer, Religious Studies

All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Comparative Literature and Communication departments, and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Lunch will be provided for all attendees. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.

  • PCPSE (Perelman Poli Sci and Econ)
    250 (Blank Forum)
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Maximizing Teaching and Grading

Facilitator: Dr. Alexander R. Weisiger, Political Science

All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Political Science department, and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.

  • Zoom (Register for Link)
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Teaching Outside Penn: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Facilitator: Drs. Sarah Xia Yu, DeSales University; Chelsea Chamberlain, Wilkes University

This virtual session features two History alums who will share their experiences teaching at non-Penn institutions. We will discuss the opportunities, challenges, and lessons learned from teaching in a different context. We will also discuss how to position yourself on the job market, and what you can do as a TA to prepare for future […]

  • Van Pelt Library
    Class of 1968 Seminar Room (124)
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Hands-On Learning: Teaching with the Materials Library

Facilitator: Michael Carroll, Assistant Director of the Fisher Fine Arts Library

This workshop will introduce graduate student instructors and TAs across disciplines to potentially utilize the over 10,000 material samples available in the collection of the Fisher Fine Arts Library's Materials Library, in addition to other special collections at the Penn Libraries, like the Kislak Center and the Penn Museum Library. The Materials Library is an excellent […]

  • DRL (David Rittenhouse Laboratories)
    3C2
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Teaching Physics in the Age of AI

Facilitator: Dr. Dylan S. Rankin, Physics & Astronomy

All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Physics & Astronomy department, and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.

  • BRB (Biomed Research Building)
    1301
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How to Teach Complex Scientific Concepts Clearly

Facilitator: Dr. Terri Laufer, Rheumatology

This workshop equips educators and communicators with practical strategies to make complex scientific ideas accessible and engaging. Participants will learn how to simplify technical content without losing accuracy, using analogies, visuals, and storytelling to enhance understanding. All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Immunology department, and so may be […]

  • BRB (Biomed Research Building)
    301
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Mentorship: Teaching Outside of the Classroom

Facilitator: Drs. Robert L. Mauck, Orthopedic Surgery Research; Carla R. Scanzello, Rheumatology; and Kellie Jurado, Microbiology

This panel explores how meaningful learning happens beyond formal education in the classroom. This workshop empowers participants to become effective mentors, fostering growth, confidence, and curiosity in others through real-world guidance and support. All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Immunology department, and so may be most useful to […]

  • BRB (Biomed Research Building)
    301
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Teaching Research

Facilitator: Dr. Jennifer Punt, Pathobiology

This workshop examines the art of teaching research as both a process and a mindset. Through discussion and activities, participants will consider how to mentor students in designing studies, analyzing data, and communicating their findings with clarity and purpose. All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Immunology department, and […]

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