Professional Development

Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL) Associate-Fellow

The CIRTL Network is a National Science Foundation (NSF) funded network of research universities committed to preparing outstanding future faculty in STEM disciplines. Organized by the Academy for Future Faculty (AFF) at Texas A&M University.

Attended below seminars as part of the certification process:

Learning Outcomes & Course Foundations
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Philosophy
Monitoring Mental Health for Students
Developing a Research Statement
Inclusivity Within the Academy

NSF's Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Fellow Certificate (ongoing)

The National Science Foundation's Innovation Corps (I-Corps) program provides participants with the foundational elements for pursuing commercialization, access to travel funds to apply new knowledge and gain insight for the commercial aspects of their innovation and opportunities for follow-on grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Benifits:

Learn the fundamentals for launching a successful product/service
Evaluate the potential of innovation
Elevate communication skills
Collaborate with industry experts
Develop skills for an entrepreneurial mindset
Travel and pursue customer interviews