The week's events
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Labor Day Holiday - University Closed Labor Day Holiday - University Closed
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September 6, 2021Date:
Monday, September 6, 2021 - 12:00am to 11:55pm
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Important Dates
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Information Session for the Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowship Information Session for the Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowship
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September 7, 2021Date:
Tuesday, September 7, 2021 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Location:
Zoom
The Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future program awards fellowships to women from developing and emerging economies to pursue PhD or Post-doctoral research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields at leading universities worldwide. Faculty for the Future grants are based on actual costs for eligible expenses up to a maximum of USD 50,000 per year for a PhD and maximum of USD 40,000 per year for a Post-doc and may be renewed through to completion of studies. Applications are accepted through November 5th, 2021. Read more about eligibility here.
Eligibility Criteria (listed here) include:
you are a female and are a citizen of a developing country or emerging economy where women are underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. You are not eligible to apply if you hold secondary citizenship from a developed country. (N.B. If you have been awarded a Faculty for the Future grant and after the award you obtain citizenship of a developed country, the grant will be discontinued as of the date of such additional citizenship);
you are preparing for PhD or postdoctoral studies in STEM. The Faculty for the Future program does not fund Master level studies;
you are currently enrolled, have been admitted to or have applied to a host university/research institute abroad (applications are no longer accepted where a candidate has not yet applied to a university). If you are applying for a sandwich PhD the final degree must be awarded by the Host University abroad (i.e., but not solely from the home country university);
hold an excellent academic record;
are willing to go back to your home country or region upon completion of your studies to contribute to its socio-economic development;
have a proven record of teaching experience in your home country and can demonstrate your commitment to going back home to: i) an academic or research position in a STEM faculty; ii) and/or to using your knowledge to become a STEM entrepreneur to help resolve regional challenges in your local community/region; iii) and/or to demonstrating leadership by contributing to the public sector using your scientific skills to help provide evidence-based support for STEM policy making, including topics of gender representation;
can demonstrate leadership skills, active community outreach and have a track record in encouraging girls and women into STEM.The Graduate School and the University Advancement Office of Corporate Relations at MSU, are hosting an informational session for interested applicants. Register below.
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Funding
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Small Changes, BIG Difference Makers: Strategies That Inspire Educators and Student Success Small Changes, BIG Difference Makers: Strategies That Inspire Educators and Student Success
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September 8, 2021Date:
Wednesday, September 8, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location:
Zoom
In bi-weekly Virtual Lunch and Learn & Best Practices in Teaching gatherings Graduate Teaching Assistants share their knowledge about teaching, teaching and technology tools as well as discuss research of teaching, book chapters relevant to work in an instructional setting. Anyone interested in these topics can join these meetings.
Session Description: Google ‘student success’ and you’ll get over 1,500,000,000 results. To say student success is a hot topic and central to our work as educators is an understatement. Google ‘faculty success’ and you’ll get one billion less results. Some, however, would argue that higher education cannot increase student success without focusing on faculty success, including equitable, engaged, active learning strategies that are successful for students and instructors. In other words, we need to focus on instructor and student success together. During this session you will have an opportunity to learn about strategies, resources, tools [including those suggested by students and some created by instructors] that GTAs can easily, and with minimal time, integrate into their teaching practices. In addition to learning about small changes you can make that have the potential to powerfully impact student learning and instructor success, you will be invited to share what you need as a GTA to support your teaching to help ensure your success along with your students’ success.
Facilitated by Mary Beth Heeder, Sr. Consultant and Project Manager for Student Learning and Success, Office of the Associate Provost of Undergraduate Education
Facilitator Bio:
All of the roles Mary Beth has held during her 39 years working at MSU are linked to her passion to help all students be successful as they navigate the exciting but often overwhelming college experience. Her current work in the Office of the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education focuses on faculty and student success, educator professional development, and strategic process improvement. In addition to her student success work, Mary Beth enjoys teaching; she has taught First Year Writing for the Writing, Rhetoric, and American Cultures Department.
Please Register Here and attend and we will send you slides and other related materials.
Join Zoom Meeting https://msu.zoom.us/j/732599810 Meeting ID: 732 599 810 Passcode: GTAsTeach
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Professional Development
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CSTAT Day CSTAT Day
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September 9, 2021Date:
Thursday, September 9, 2021 - 9:00am to 4:30pm
Location:
Zoom
CSTAT is excited to present a one-day event with short presentations on multiple statistical topics. Some of these will be offered in a longer format later in the semester.
Registration: https://msu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUpd-iqqj4iGtevl7PbglrPNNc12NSUHrRC
Category:
Professional Development
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Graduate School Write-In Graduate School Write-In
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September 10, 2021Date:
Friday, September 10, 2021 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Location:
Zoom
'Graduate School Write-Ins are co-sponsored by the Graduate School and The Writing Center @ MSU. The write-ins are hosted and facilitated to provide writers with an opportunity to write in a shared writing space where other writers are present, and a writing center consultant/staff member is present to provide consultations for writers who would like to have a consultation appointment during the session.
Along with this, the write-ins provide an opportunity for facilitators to promote and share information about upcoming events hosted by the Graduate School, Writing Center, and other campus partners such as the University Outreach and Engagement Office and to provide resources and information that can be used to form graduate writing groups, have writing center appointments or attend workshops (provided by the Graduate School) cater to graduate students based on goals they may share during the write in.'
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Professional Development
