Faculty leaders from National Science Foundation-funded programs at IUP, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, SUNY Plattsburgh, and Westminster College invite IUP faculty, staff, and administrators to participate in a free virtual workshop.
The workshop, Preparing the 21st Century STEM Workforce through Cross-Disciplinary Projects, Teamwork, and Professional Skills, will be held Saturday, February 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., via Cvent.
This is an ideal opportunity for faculty, staff, and administrators who seek to develop or enhance team-based curriculum and student professional skills. Institutional teams are encouraged to register.
Registration deadline is Monday, February 21.
Questions? Email Justin Fair
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9:00–10:15 a.m. |
Opening Plenary Session (project overviews and brief workshop descriptions) |
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10:25–11:40 a.m. |
Workshop Session 1 (participants choose from list below)* |
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11:50 a.m.–12:40 p.m. |
Optional networking lunch with workshop presenters |
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12:50–2:05 p.m. |
Workshop Session 2 (participants choose from list below)* |
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2:15–3:30 p.m. |
Workshop Session 3 (participants choose from list below)* |
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3:40–4:30 p.m. |
Closing Plenary Session (covers key takeaways and includes Q&A session) |
Workshop Sessions Include:
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Utilizing General Education Requirements to Teach Basic Teamwork and Leadership Skills
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Teamwork-intensive Courses: Logistics that Necessitate Teamwork Rather than Group Work
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The Common Problem Pedagogy: Using an Interdisciplinary, Problem-Based Project in the Classroom
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Guiding Team-based Project Work Using a Project Management Framework
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Facilitating Cross-disciplinary Communication through Case Studies and 360° Feedback
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Integrating Career-Focused Assignments into Chemistry and Biochemistry Curricula
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Scaffolding and Assessing Collaboration Skills in Chemistry and Biochemistry Curricula