Research Mentor Training
Multiple sections available (see below)
Based on a nationally-recognized curriculum, this course gives you space to explore strategies to become a more effective, culturally responsive mentor and discuss mentoring challenges as they arise. ∆

• Section 1: Tuesdays, 9:00am – 11:00am, for 5 weeks starting May 24
• Section 2: Wednesdays, 9:00am – 10:00am, for 10 weeks starting May 25
• Section 3: Wednesdays, 12:00pm – 2:00pm, for 5 weeks starting May 25
• Online Section: Thursdays, 9:00am – 11:00am, for 5 weeks starting May 19

Intro to Evidence-Based STEM Teaching: Local UW–Madison Learning Community
7-week course
Fridays, 10:00am – 11:00am, starting June 24
Biocommons, 1st Floor of Steenbock Library
Begin your journey to becoming an inclusive and evidenced-based STEM instructor! Join this 7-week course to get an overview of effective college teaching strategies, and explore how to apply them with a local learning community. Δ

Teaching Plan 4-Week Series
4-week course
Wednesdays, 9:30 – 11:30am, starting June 9
Steenbock Library, Room 240
Prerequisite: Must have taken 2Δ of teaching & learning coursework
Join this 4-week series to learn how to develop an aligned teaching plan with measurable learning outcomes, assessments that promote student learning, and engaging activities. This is a pre-requisite for participating in the Delta Internship.

Build an Inclusive Canvas Dream Course
Semester-long course
Thursdays, 1:00pm – 3:00pm, starting September 8
Teach better and more efficiently using inclusive instructional technology. Building on your existing skills, you will hone your teaching style and gain a solid foundation in the learning sciences, while creating an effective Canvas course that is inclusive and equitable for students. ∆∆

Teaching in Science and Engineering: The College Classroom
Semester-long course
Thursdays, 11:00am – 1:00pm, starting September 8
Develop foundational knowledge of evidence-based pedagogical practices, explore how excellence and diversity are intertwined, and try new teaching approaches in a supportive environment. ∆∆

Improv to Improve Science Communication and Teaching
Semester-long course
Wednesdays, 1:00pm – 3:00pm, starting September 7
Use the principles of improv theater to improve your communication in multiple contexts and audiences, including talking with colleagues, presenting your research, and teaching in the classroom. ∆

Delta Internship Seminar
Semester-long course
Thursdays, 9:30am – 11:30am, starting September 8
Develop your teaching skills with a real-world project to address a challenge in student learning.
Prerequisites: At least 2∆'s of coursework in teaching and learning + completing the 4-week preparation series

Color-blind or racially conscious? How college science faculty make sense of racial/ethnic underrepresentation in STEM
This recent research article from Journal of Research in Scientific Teaching (JRST) argues that STEM faculty member's unaddressed misconceptions prevent them from supporting students of color to the best of their abilities.

Courseware Designed to Close Equity Gaps
Doug Lederman from Inside Higher Ed writes about a new initiative, still in its early stages, that aims to bring together a coalition to build high-quality, low-cost courses in 20 general education subjects that enroll the most students nationally.

Beyond the Professoriate's 9th Annual Online Career Conference
Saturday, May 7 and Saturday, May 14
From career exploration, to writing application materials, to interviewing and hiring — you will find self-paced courses to walk you through each stage of your job search. Attend exclusive webinars hosted, access interviews with PhDs from your academic discipline, and gain the skills, knowledge, and strategies you need to confidently apply for jobs in academia or beyond.

The Perfect Pitch: Building a Message for Funding, The Media, and More
Thursday, May 12, 9:00am – 12:00pm
In this interactive workshop from the Morgridge Center, you’ll work with experts to learn best practices for communicating your work to people outside your specialty of science. You’ll have a chance to get feedback on your own research “elevator pitch,” and you’ll also learn how to use social media to engage with scientists and the public.

Teaching and Learning Symposium
Thursday, May 19, 9:00am – 11:30am
The annual Teaching and Learning Symposium provides an opportunity for the UW–Madison teaching and learning community to share best practices, celebrate accomplishments, and discuss new learning and teaching practices and theories in a forum dedicated to enriching the student learning experience.

Check out the Graduate Student calendar for more events!

Biocore Teaching Faculty — University of Wisconsin–Madison
A great opportunity to work with a creative and energetic team of faculty, staff, and students in biology education. Seeking candidates with demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching and laboratory instruction at the college level.

Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics — Pepperdine University
One-year appointment for the 2022-2023 academic year beginning August 1, 2022. Candidates should demonstrate exceptional interest and effectiveness in teaching and mentoring undergraduate students.

Lecturer of Mathematics — University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to teach effectively in multiple modalities, a commitment to cultivating equitable and inclusive learning environments centered around active learning and innovative pedagogy.

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