GradUpdate - In this issue, Syllabus and Course Design with Inclusion in Mind, Abstract Writing, Exploring Zoom, Visualization with R, DIY Media Series, and more!

GradUpdate In this issue, Syllabus and Course Design with Inclusion in Mind, Abstract Writing, Exploring Zoom, Visualization with R, DIY Media Series, and more!

Events and Opportunities

The following highlights some upcoming events. Please find more on community.grad.ubc.ca and grad.ubc.ca/current-students/professional-development

ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND SUCCESS

Final Thesis Formatting Workshop Recording available until Aug 31 Access here Equity and inclusion in action: Summer STEM series Wednesdays, 12:30 – 2:00 PM | Remaining events include:

Syllabus and course design with inclusion in mind – Jul 28
How to cultivate an inclusive community for equity-deserving groups within STEM departments – Aug 4
Challenges for people in power. Navigating the increasingly complex EDI terrain with grace and humility – Aug 11
Using data and evidence to advance EDI in STEM – Aug 18

Learn more about each session and register here.

CAREER EXPLORATION

p/t internship opportunity: Canadian Quest Logistics Software Engineering | Apply by Jul 27 Learn more Interview Preparation Strategies Monday, Jul 26 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM Register Webcasts: Networking, Rethinking Conflict, Giving Feedback, Managing Anxiety, and more. Check out Alumni UBC’s webcast archive

RESEARCH SKILLS

Introduction to blockchain research skills Monday, Jul 26 | 1:00 – 2:30 PM Register NVivo part 1: getting started with NVivo Monday, Jul 26 | 4:00 – 6:00 PM Register Introduction to Docker Wednesday, Jul 28 | 1:00 – 2:30 PM Register Systematic & Scoping Review Workshop Series: Tools, Screening Criteria, and Appraisal Wednesday, Jul 28 | 1:00 – 2:45 PM Register NVivo part 2: classification and datasets Wednesday, Jul 28 | 4:00 – 6:00 PM Register Visualization with R Friday, Jul 30 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM Register

TEACHING DEVELOPMENT

Exploring Zoom Tuesday, Jul 27 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM Register WordPress & Wiki Clinic (Drop-In) Thursday, Jul 29 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM Register UBC Digital Media Community of Practice DIY Media Workshop Fall 2021 Series A series for UBC instructors and staff | various session times | events include:

Introduction to Adobe Creative Suite – Sept 30
Introduction to the Creative Brief – Sept 21
Scripting and Storyboarding – Sept 23
Introduction to Production – Sept 28
The Art of the Video Interview – Sept 30
Introduction to Podcasting – Sept 30
Introduction to Post-prodcution – Oct 1

Learn more and register.

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

Writing in STEM: Foundational Workshop in Representing Things and Experiences and Ordering Information Thursday, Jul 22 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Register Abstracts: Writing Tuesday, Jul 27 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Register Navigating Science Publication UAlberta session | Tuesday, Jul 27 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM PDT Learn more

GradUpdate – In this issue, Syllabus and Course Design with Inclusion in Mind, Abstract Writing, Exploring Zoom, Visualization with R, DIY Media Series, and more!