This panel will highlight PhD-holders who are leaders at Stanford but are not faculty members. These panelists will discuss their career paths and their roles, as well as offering advice for those who are interested in "alt-ac" or non-faculty academic careers.
Panelists:
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) is hosting a Spring treats get together for postdocs working on campus!
Sign up and stop by for a Kara's mini cupcake (gluten free and vegan options available) and other sweet treats on us!
Treats will be provided until supplies run out -- we recommend stopping by on the earlier side if you can!
Your postdoc training is more than just research! Apply design thinking to the wicked problem of a comprehensive postdoctoral training plan and make a bold plan that amplifies your interests and values as you transition to your career of choice. The work we do together will support new perspectives, identify mentoring needs, and ensure that your individual development plan is thoughtful and balanced.
Note: there is approximately an hour of required prework for this session. You will receive details for the prework upon registration.
Required Readings:
Chang, Y., Brickman, P., & Tanner, K. (2018). When Group Work Doesn’t Work: Insights from Students. CBE—Life Sciences Education,17(3). DOI: 10.1187/cbe.17-09-0199 -- LINK
Recommended Readings:
Title: The "What" and the "How" of Antiracist Teaching: Decolonizing the Curriculum and Creating an Inclusive Environment
Required Readings:
Arday, J., Belluigi, D. Z., & Thomas, D. (2020). Attempting to break the chain: reimaging inclusive pedagogy and decolonising the curriculum within the academy. Educational Philosophy and Theory,53(3); pp. 298–313. DOI:10.1080/00131857.2020.1773257 -- LINK
Required Readings:
Cooper, K. M., & Brownell, S., E. (2016). Coming Out in Class: Challenges and Benefits of Active Learning in a Biology Classroom for LGBTQIA Students. CBE—Life Sciences Education,15(3). DOI:10.1187/cbe.16-01-0074 -- LINK
Are you developing a proposal for a course in your department? Are you planning to prepare a syllabus for an upcoming course or for the academic job search? The ability to create an effective course plan and syllabus is critical to the success of courses we teach, academic job searches, and in future academic positions.
Join us for an interactive workshop that will prepare you for developing or revising a course to be taught at or beyond Stanford. You will be able to:
II: Professional & Academic Writing
Prerequisite: Oral Communication
Spring Session: Thursdays, April 13 - May 18, 5:00pm-7:00pm
This course on academic writing for publication focuses on learning to write coherently, clearly, and concisely. It will also include some practice in writing effective emails, letters, and short proposals. The course includes two 30-minute individual tutorials with the instructor.
III: Oral Presentation
Prerequisite: Oral Communication
Spring Session: Tuesdays, April 11 - May 16, 4:30pm-6:30pm
I: Oral Communication
Spring Session: Monday, April 3 - Thursday, April 6, 4:30pm-6:30pm
Attendance is required ALL 4 Days
This course focuses on helping students improve their oral communication skills for academic and daily life. Emphasis is on increasing confidence and fluency through realistic activities both in and out of class covering pronunciation, idiom and slang usage, active listening skills, and conversation strategies.
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