New Postdoc Orientation is held every 2 months and serves as an onboarding with the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. During this orientation, postdocs will engage in Responsible Conduct of Research training and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training, as well as learn about the many resources available to them as a WashU postdoc. Orientations will be held […]
The Leadership Management in Action Program (LMAP) is an active-learning training program for postdocs and graduate students in the biosciences, designed to build a leadership, management, and inclusive teamwork skillset. Participants work in teams on experiential case studies and activities in the LMAP curriculum, led by a facilitator with expertise in leadership training. The program […]
Child and Family Care Facilitator Amy Dunnegan will share information about University and Community resources that are available to support the child and family care needs of postdoctoral families at Washington University, including Emergency Backup Care, assistance with locating childcare, and support navigating the systems of care. This informational event will be offered on the […]
Facilitating Group Work Educational research suggests that students acquire and retain knowledge most effectively by engaging in collaborative learning groups with peers. In this workshop, we’ll practice and discuss strategies for effective implementation and facilitation of collaborative learning in an inclusive learning environment. This workshop is part of the Center for Teaching and Learning Developing […]
This informative program is designed for new WashU Postdoctoral appointees to decode their payslips. The presentation will cover the various components of a payslip, including benefits, taxes, and other payment elections, ensuring participants gain a clear understanding of how their earnings are calculated and distributed. The session will allow ample time for participants to ask […]
In-person workshop sponsored by OPA and OISS Click on the link below and select the March 25 date to register to attend this event through Calendly. Space is limited. Are you or were you a postdoctoral appointee or researcher who was in the U.S. at any time during the 2024 tax year (Jan 1 – […]
Inclusive Research mentoring Research experiences can significantly benefit students by providing career support, a sense of belonging, and access to graduate programs and other research positions. This workshop will help mentors design productive mentoring relationships. Participants will learn more about evidence-based benefits of mentoring, identify ways to implement effective communication strategies with their mentees, and […]
Applying Cognitive Science to Your Teaching: Retrieval practice, Space, and Interleaving Understanding how students learn is an important part of being an effective instructor. In this workshop, participants will examine how to translate three principles from cognitive science to their teaching: 1) retrieval practice—deliberately recalling information from memory, 2) spacing—returning to a concept over time, […]
Using Artificial Intelligence and Educational Technology to Enhance Teaching Practices Enhance your teaching practices by exploring the strategic integration of artificial intelligence and educational technology tools. Learn to evaluate and select digital resources that align with your pedagogical goals while discovering practical applications to streamline course preparation and student engagement. Through guided demonstrations and interactive […]
Writing a Teaching Philosophy Statement If you are applying for an academic position, it is likely that you will be asked to submit a teaching philosophy statement during the application process. Participants in this Job Market series workshop will learn about why academic search committees request teaching materials such as the teaching philosophy statement and […]
New Postdoc Orientation is held every 2 months and serves as an onboarding with the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. During this orientation, postdocs will engage in Responsible Conduct of Research training and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training, as well as learn about the many resources available to them as a WashU postdoc. Orientations will be held […]