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SCIENCE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Pictured in back, center, lecturer James Zimmerman, professor of nuclear chemistry and associate director of the Research
Academy on University Learning at Montclair State University, speaks to participants
of a Professional Development Workshop for science faculty, graduate
students and select undergraduates July 24 in Beckham Hall. This is the first in a series of workshops that
teach professional development skills to Wesleyan graduate and advanced
undergraduates to enhance the quality of teaching conducted in the
science departments at Wesleyan. |
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Anthony Davis, a chemistry graduate student,
takes notes at the workshop. Davis works with Albert Fry, the E.B. Nye
Professor of Chemistry. |
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From left, visiting faculty member Kraig Steffen,
molecular biology and biochemistry graduate student Jie Zhai, and
chemistry BA/MA student
Peter Lambert ‘08, collaborate on an exercise. The development
workshop aims to further the retention of
life science students across ethnic backgrounds and the future
performance of graduates as academy members. |
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Albert Fry, the E.B. Nye Professor of
Chemistry; Doug Allen, assistant facilities
manager in chemistry; and Philip Bolton, chair and professor of
chemistry,
share ideas at the workshop. This year’s participants were primarily scientists, however coordinators are
planning to expand the professional development workshop in future years
to be more inclusive of students and faculty in other disciplines.
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Andrea DePetris '10 and Claude Moise '09 voice their opinions on what
makes an ideal instructor. |
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Michael Singer, assistant professor of
biology, discusses effective teaching at the day-long event. Financial support for
the workshop was provided by the Chemistry Department, the Hughes
Program, and the Center for Faculty Career Development. Erika Taylor,
assistant professor of chemistry, coordinated the workshop. (Photos by
Olivia Bartlett) |
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