Required Readings:
Hubbard, J. K., Potts, M. A., & Couch, B. A. (2017). How Question Types Reveal Student Thinking: An Experimental Comparison of Multiple-True-False and Free-Response Formats. CBE—Life Sciences Education,16(2); pp. 1–13. DOI:10.1187/cbe.16-12-0339 -- LINK
Recommended Readings:
Tuesday, September 6, 9:00am-11:00am, LKSC Herb Garden
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) is hosting a coffee cart plus Trish's Mini Donuts for postdocs working on campus!
Sign up and stop by for some coffee and mini donuts on us!
During this event, Stanford Career Education and BioSci Careers will also be available to talk to you about events and resources currently available to Stanford postdocs -- so stop by to learn more!
II: Professional & Academic Writing
Prerequisite: Oral Communication
Fall Session: Mondays, October 17 - November 28 (no class 11/21), 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.
I: Oral Communication
Fall Session B: Monday, October 10 - Thursday, October 13, 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.
Course topics:
III: Oral Presentation
Prerequisite: Oral Communication
Fall Session: Tuesdays, August 30 - October 4, 4:30pm-6:30pm
I: Oral Communication
Fall Session A: Monday, August 22 - Thursday, August 25, 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.
Course topics:
Tuesday, August 16, 9:00am-11:00am, LKSC Herb Garden
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) is hosting a coffee cart plus Trish's Mini Donuts for postdocs working on campus!
Sign up and stop by for some coffee and mini donuts on us!
Thursday, August 11, 2:00pm-4:00pm, MSOB Courtyard
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) is hosting Rocko’s Ice Cream Tacos for postdocs working on campus!
Sign up and stop by for a carefully crafted, custom-made ice cream taco on us!
*Vegan and gluten free options will also be made available.
Ice cream tacos will be provided until supplies run out -- we recommend stopping by on the earlier side if you can!
COVID Safety notes:
Wednesday, July 27, 2:00pm-4:00pm, LKSC Herb Garden
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) is hosting an ice cream cart with Sugar Mama Desserts for postdocs working on campus!
Sign up and stop by for a handcrafted ice cream on us!
*Gluten free and dairy free options will also be made available.
Ice cream will be provided until supplies run out -- we recommend stopping by on the earlier side if you can!
COVID Safety notes:
