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This workshop will cover the basics of how to navigate the Canvas learning management system and edit content in it. By the end of this session you will be able to navigate the global menu and a course menu, edit content and settings, and use Speedgrader. We will also look at the best ways to move Sakai content into Canvas and edit it there.

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Have you starting teaching a lab, a class, or a recitation section this semester and want to discuss some questions that have come up? This session is specifically designed to explore common teaching moments you might encounter as a first-time TA. We will share some tips and tricks for a great first- time teaching experience!

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In this workshop, we will discuss how to manage your time as a Teaching Assistant, as well as how to find a balance your roles as a TA, student, and researcher. We will discuss strategies and tools for both short-term and long-term time management.

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During this session, we will discuss several ways to incorporate inclusive elements in course syllabi. We will consider research and pedagogy that demonstrate the importance of inclusivity in course design for improving student outcomes, engagement, and classroom dynamics. We will focus on how to make course design, policies, assignments, instructor information, and language more inclusive and equitable for students.

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This workshop explores the purposes of a diversity statement for academic employment, reviews pedagogical practices for teaching diverse students, and examines how scholars can talk about diversity in their teaching and research. Armed with this information, participants review and critique sample diversity statements before work-shopping their own ideas and drafts of the diversity statement. Participants should bring any materials related to the diversity statement that they have already prepared.

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This interactive session will help you consider and design your Teaching Philosophy Statement which is an integral component of the job application for faculty positions

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Deans Millonig and Alder will present an overview of programs and world class resources available to Rutgers graduate students including an active career exploration and development program called iJOBS.

Current PhD and MD/PhD students will have a panel discussion so you can have your questions answered and learn about programs in:

• Molecular Biosciences (Biochemistry, Cell and Developmental Biology, Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Physiology, and Integrative Biology)
• Biomedical Engineering
• Neuroscience
• Nursing
• Toxicology
• Exposure Science
• Public Health

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This workshop will include presentations by:

GradFund on how to use their resources at Rutgers for identifying fellowship opportunities and applying for them.

A faculty member who serves on NIH study section and reviews fellowship applications with pointers on what reviewers are looking for.

A panel of graduate students and their mentors who have successfully obtained funding in the past few years from various organizations.

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