Department of Chemistry Graduate Affairs Announcements

2022 GraduateInterconnect Mentors

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Graduate Division is hiring graduate students to participate in GraduateInterconnect (GIC) for 2022. Graduate students from all disciplines are encouraged to apply!  Interested applicants should be in good academic standing and be prepared to demonstrate their ability to maintain balance of both academic and personal commitments while successfully performing program duties.

GraduateInterConnect Program

https://www.grad.uci.edu/services/graduate-interconnect-program.php

GraduateInterConnect Blog

http://sites.uci.edu/graduateinterconnect/

Please contact Aimee Jiang at jiangam@uci.edu if you have questions or want additional information.

New GIC Mentor Application: https://forms.gle/izEdZM6pN1k8CsSU9

Returning GIC Mentor Application: https://forms.gle/swbjduDrExF4kXsr6

APPLICATION DUE BY FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 2022 at 4:00 PM.

SACNAS General Meeting

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Come out to our first general meeting on Jan 19th (noon-1pm) over Zoom, learn about all the events we have planned for this quarter. All events this quarter will proceed over Zoom/remotely until further notice.

Also, we will be hosting an REU seminar for Undergraduates! Please share with any undergraduate you know who would be interested.

Please refer to email for Zoom info.

DTEI Winter Workshops & Certificate Programs

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Please find the workshop series schedule and registration information below. Feel free to contact me or Ashley Hooper at amhooper@uci.edu if you have any questions.

Course Design Certificate Program
Date, Time, and Location: Friday, January 14th, January 21st, January 28th, and February 4th, 2022, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm PST via Zoom. *Participants must attend all sessions.*

Description: This certificate program provides a foundational overview of successful course design practices. Participants will practice ‘backward, integrated course design,’ by establishing goals for student learning and aligning assignments and assessments with these goals. By completing the program, participants will earn a Certificate in Course Design, create a draft syllabus for a course they may teach in the future, and learn effective teaching strategies.
Register here by January 10th, 11:59 pm PST. *After registering, you will receive an email with additional information and the Zoom link.*

This workshop partially meets the requirements for the “Course/Lesson Design” module for the Certificate in Teaching Excellence.

Circle of Voices: Strategies for Creating an Inclusive and Collaborative Learning Environment
Date, Time, and Location: Wednesday, January 26th, 10:00 am – 11:30 am PST via Zoom

Description: In this workshop, participants will discuss benefits of and applications for using different types of collaborative learning activities. Drawing on participants’ experiences as well as relevant research literature, we will also explore challenges that may arise from using collaborative learning exercises, especially in the context of creating an equitable learning environment. We will then examine strategies to mitigate those challenges and help students work toward inclusion when engaging in collaborative learning activities.
Register for this workshop here. *After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information for joining the meeting.*
This workshop partially meets the requirements for the “Collaborative Learning” module for the Certificate in Teaching Excellence.

Designing Effective Assessments to Promote and Evaluate Learning 
Date, Time, and Location: Wednesday, February 9th, 2022, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm PST via Zoom

Description: In this workshop, we will explore the different ways to assess student learning. By the end of this workshop, participants will understand the differences between formative and summative assessments, identify strategies for utilizing formative and summative assessments, and practice aligning assessments with learning goals.
Register for this workshop here. *After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information for joining the meeting.*
This workshop partially meets the requirements for the “Assessment” module for the Certificate in Teaching Excellence.

Inclusive Teaching: Course Delivery and Syllabus 
Date, Time, and Location: Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm PST via Zoom

Description: In this workshop we will discuss the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. We will look at ways to incorporate diversity into our teaching and build an inclusive classroom environment through the syllabus. Questions we will explore are: Who is represented through your course materials, readings, and images? How do you provide opportunities for all students to bring their own experiences into the classroom?
Register for this workshop here.  *After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information for joining the meeting.*
This workshop partially meets the requirements for the “Inclusive Teaching” module for the Certificate in Teaching Excellence. 

Division of Career Pathways – Winter 2022 Grad Career Services News

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Featured Events:

  • 5-session “How-to” Grad Career Series will begin Tuesday, January 11. Please see attached marketing flyer for details. Students can register on Handshake: Events | Handshake (joinhandshake.com)
  • PhD & Masters Virtual Career Expo will take place on March 9, 2022 – more information and registration will be sent soon
  • Virtual Internship & Career Fair will be held on January 20 from 10am-3pm; registration begins January 10. List of employers and registration are here: Virtual Internship and Career Fair | Handshake (joinhandshake.com)

Featured Services:

  • I will continue to host Virtual Office Hours through Grad Division on Wednesdays from 11am-1pm. Students can register for a 10-min timeslot here: Career Advising with DCP | (appointment-plus.com)
  • DCP will resume in-person drop-ins on our front patio Monday-Friday when in-person instruction resumes. No registration need, career educators are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
  • One-on-One career counseling continues to be available for our graduate students; appointments can be scheduled on Handshake: Appointments | Handshake (joinhandshake.com)

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