Organizing your data & work for smooth(er), low(er)-stress research

• Monday, June 9, 11:00am- 12:00pm, Woodhead Lounge

You're finishing up your first paper (congratulations!)... but you just can't remember where you saved that REALLY IMPORTANT reference for your introduction. Six months later, you need to redo an analysis with different parameters... but you can't find the raw data. These pitfalls are both common and stressful. Learn the basics of good research data management and other strategies to help your future self stay oriented and calm under pressure.

Fellowship Opportunities

• Tuesday, June 10, 12:00pm- 1:00pm, Fisk 201

Join Associate Director for Fellowships, Dr. Erica Kowsz, and Kaylin Maher '26, a Wesleyan 2025 Goldwater Scholar, for a presentation and Q&A about fellowship and scholarship opportunities. Kaylin will be joining us to answer questions about her experience applying for the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and how it connects to her career and graduate school plans. If you’re interested in learning about building a career in finding funding for school and research and building a scientific research career, this session is for you. All class years and disciplines are welcome; we will address opportunities that are open from the sophomore year onward to senior year. Questions can be directed to fellowships@wesleyan.edu.

The following two workshops are full, you may join the waitlist in Moodle. If you are enrolled and cannot attend, please unenroll and contact Anika so we can assign someone from the waitlist. 

Non-adhesive Accordion Book

• Wednesday, June 11, 10:00am- 12:00pm, Dietrich Room, Olin Library

In this bookbinding workshop with Preservation and Book Arts Librarian Krista Narciso, participants will learn how to create a hardcover accordion book using only paper and board. This method using paper folding, like origami, to create a book that can be read two different ways – with pages that turn or expanded out in a panoramic way. 

Introduction to Laser Cutting

• Friday, June 13, 10:00am- 12:00pm, IDEAS Lab

Participants will learn how to create a customized name plate using a graphic program and laser cutters. Find an image online or create it yourself in the workshop, and we’ll engrave it, cut it out, and give it whatever personalized flair you’d like! Materials are provided, and no experience is necessary.

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This year, the CIS is offering a series of workshops for faculty focused on broadening access to research and increasing interdisciplinary opportunities. The Faculty Workshop series is open to all faculty and staff on campus. 

Bafa Bafa Cultural Awareness Activity 

• Tuesday, June 10, 1:00pm-2:30pm, Allbritton 311

This interactive (read: FUN) simulation helps participants become aware of how profoundly cultural differences can impact the behavior of people in an organization. They will explore how stereotypes and barriers are developed and misunderstandings magnified.  During facilitated reflection, participants process the experience by practicing healthy dialogue.

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Social Activities: 

Join us on the Exley patio immediately after the seminar to engage with the speaker, other faculty mentors, and your peers. This week we are serving ice tea and coffee with boba and jellies!