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Designing Effective Assessments: Building Better Exams and Questions
This workshop explores best practices for designing high-quality assessments that accurately measure student learning. Participants will learn how to create clear, fair, and rigorous exam formats, develop effective question types, and align assessments with learning objectives. Practical strategies and examples will help instructors improve both the validity and reliability of their exams. All graduate students […]
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Knowing and Addressing your Audience Appropriately
Graduate student TAs in the biomedical sciences often teach students whose preparation, goals, and motivations differ widely. This interactive 75-minute workshop helps TAs identify who their students really are, recognize the “expert blind spot,” and adapt explanations to different levels of prior knowledge and career goals. Participants will leave with practical strategies for assessing prior […]
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Teaching Research
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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How to Teach Complex Scientific Concepts Clearly
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 […]

