PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Preparing Future Faculty Program

Teaching Academy, New Mexico State University, 2014

· Team Mentoring for Grads

Program included one course on teaching and class preparation; presentations by Preparing Future Faculty Fellows on different subjects related to teaching, ethics, motivation, classroom management, and other topics; and free discussion regarding dealing with teaching challenges. My presentation, “Teaching Thinking,” focused on the instructor’s role and strategies in improving students’ thinking skills.

· Starting Strong: Ten Teaching Tips for Graduate Assistants Workshop, 2014

One-day workshop on developing a teaching philosophy, preparing for the first session of class, creating a safe and attractive environment in class, and teaching challenges.

A Boot Camp for Tomorrow’s Professional

Program included a one-day workshop to teach STEM graduate students several areas of scientific communication that are not part of the core STEM graduate program yet are critical for success in any field. Each topic was taught by an expert in the area, with the purpose of teaching participants a solid understanding of best practices to incorporate professionally. The workshop was held in the following three sections:

· Intellectual Property: Legal Overview and Best Practices

An overview of intellectual property rights for patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights, focusing on patent rights. A case study of a specific patent was performed while addressing the patent prosecution and enforcement process.

· Striving for Excellence in Research Presentations

Introduction to the assertion-evidence presentation structure, which is more effective at helping the audience to understand and remember technical content.

· Tell Your Story: Talking to the Media and the Public

Interactive session that provided a lively and practical overview on how scientists and engineers can speak to the public, handle the media, and describe their work to a lay audience.