College of Integrative Sciences

Summer 2026
Workshop & Minicourse Schedule

Date 

Topic

Presenter(s)

Additional Description

ORIENTATION

June 1
1:00pm- 3:00pm

Program Overview and General Campus Safety

CIS and WesWell

Orientation includes an overview of the summer program, best practices and basic campus safety, and Green Dot training provided by WesWell. All students participating in the summer research program, regardless of funding source, are required to attend the entirety of orientation. 

Exley 150

Sign up at this link.                  

Lab Safety

We will alert all fellows which lab safety workshops they are assigned to attend. All fellows are required to attend their assigned workshops.

April 21
12:00pm-1:00pm

Laboratory Safety Orientation – CHP & Hazardous Waste (Initial)

Bill Nelligan

Required initial training for all summer undergraduate researchers, regardless of lab type, prior to lab access.

Exley 184 | Woodhead Lounge 

Lunch provided

Sign up at this link.

April 23
12:00pm-1:00pm

Chemical Laboratory Safety – Fundamentals

Bill Nelligan 

For students working in Chemistry, Physics, and Earth & Environmental Sciences (E&ES) laboratories.
Topics include chemical hazards, PPE, fume hood use, and general safe work practices.

Exley 184 | Woodhead Lounge 

Lunch provided

 Sign up at this link.

April 28
12:00pm-1:00pm

Biological Safety – Undergraduate Research

Bill Nelligan

For students working in Biology, Molecular Biology & Biochemistry (MB&B), and Neuroscience laboratories.
Covers biological hazards, exposure routes, waste handling, and spill response.

Exley 184 | Woodhead Lounge 

Lunch provided

Sign up at this link.

April 30
12:00pm-1:00pm

Make‑Up Session – CHP & Chemical Safety Overview

Bill Nelligan

For students who are late arrivals or who were unable to attend the earlier CHP or chemical safety session.

Exley 184 | Woodhead Lounge 

Lunch provided

Sign up at this link.

May 4
12:00pm-1:00pm

Make‑Up Session – HazMat & Biological Safety Overview

Bill Nelligan

For students who are late arrivals or who were unable to attend the earlier Hazardous Materials or biological safety session.

Exley 184 | Woodhead Lounge 

Lunch provided

Sign up at this link.

Safety trainings to be scheduled: 

• Animal Safety
• Laser Safety
• Blood Pathogen (online)

SCIENCE WRITING AND PRESENTATION SERIES

July 6

10:30am-11:30am

Abstract Workshop

Joe Coolon

Required for all students new to the summer research program

Writing for STEM disciplines differs from the writing you will encounter in other courses.  STEM writing is structured and intentional.  This workshop are designed to introduce you to common structural patterns in STEM writing and help you present your work in the most effective way possible.

Exley 189 | The Fishbowl

 Sign up available soon.

July 7

10:30am-11:30am

Poster Design Workshop

Anika Dane, Jen Platt

Required for all students new to the summer research program

Learn about the considerations that go into making a standout conference poster. How do you design a poster that conveys all the information you want while also being engaging enough to draw people in? What do you need to think about with respect to colors, sizes, imagery, and – of course – content? We'll help you conceive and create the perfect poster for your research and answer your questions about the process.

Exley 189 | The Fishbowl

Sign up available soon.

July 8

10:30am-11:30am

Presentation Workshop

TBD

Required for all students new to the summer research program

Learn how to verbally share your research concisely and with with clarity, competence, and confidence. Craft an 'elevator pitch' to provide a research overview along with necessary details in under 4 minutes and to varied audiences: peers, advisors, other scientists, non-scientists, and for interviews to schools, jobs, and other programs. 

Exley 189 | The Fishbowl

Sign up available soon.

July 13, 14, 15

10:00am-12:00pm

Drop In

Workshopping the Symposium

Joe Coolon, Anika Dane 

Drop-in hours for students with questions about abstract writing, poster design, and research talks. Bring your drafts for feedback and advice!

Exley 189 | The Fishbowl

LIBRARY AND RESEARCH SERIES

June 8 10:15am-11:15am

Introduction to Zotero 

Lynne Stahl

Zotero is a free, easy-to-use citation manager that enables users to generate citations and bibliographies in the style of their choice. Additional features include online syncing, collaborative libraries, Word and Google Docs integration, PDF annotation, and more. Attendees will come away from this workshop with practice using Zotero’s major functions as well as resources for exploring more advanced features. If possible, attendees should download the Zotero desktop application and the browser extension from zotero.org before the workshop. 

Please bring your laptop to the workshop.

Exley 184 | Woodhead Lounge 

Sign up available soon.

June 8 1:00pm-3:00pm

Drop In

Science in Special Collections & Archives open house

Tess Goodman, Amanda Nelson 

Come discover the wide range of materials in Special Collections & Archives related to science in its many facets throughout history. Come interact with a selection of rare books from the fifteenth through seventeenth centuries which document critical moments in the history of science, an array of artist books that show how artists include and portray physics, astronomy, chemistry, biology, and environmentalism into their art and to the larger world, and original documents and photographs from the archives to find out what research was done here at Wesleyan over the years.

Olin Library, Special Collections & Archives, 1^st floor

Sign up available soon.

June 9 10:15am-11:15am

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

James Guerrera-Sapone

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.

Exley 184 | Woodhead Lounge

Sign up available soon.

CAREER SERIES

TO BE SCHEDULED

Fellowship Opportunities

Erica Kowsz

Join Associate Director for Fellowships, Dr. Erica Kowsz, and TBD, a Wesleyan fellowship recipient, for a presentation and Q&A about fellowship and scholarship opportunities. 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.

Fisk 201 

Sign up available soon.

TO BE SCHEDULED

Publish or Perish

Joe Coolon

Join Wesleyan faculty to discuss scientific publishing and preparing your work for publication and grant proposals. We will demystify the process of scientific publishing and discuss the publishing pressure points for scientists. Your work this summer may evolve into a published journal article, so feel free to come with questions! 

Lunch provided!

Exley 184 | Woodhead Lounge

Sign up available soon.

TO BE SCHEDULED

Maximizing Your STEM Research Resume

Ladd Flock

This interactive workshop is ideal for students pursuing STEM research internships, jobs and opportunities.  We will discuss the differences between a resume and a curriculum vitae (CV), when each document is more appropriate and how to develop a CV from a resume.  

Gordon Career Center professional staff members will be available to provide individual feedback on your documents. It is recommended that you bring your current resume, your laptop and lots of questions! Pre-registration is recommended but not required. 

Gordon Career Center

Sign up available soon.

The Gordon Career Center is open year-round and accessible to students even during the summer months. Students may schedule career advising appointments to meet with a member of our team in-person or virtually, depending on their preferences. New job and internship opportunities are posted regularly on Handshake, and we encourage students to explore the resources on our website to develop new skills, gain insight into different industries and career paths, and connect with employers and alumni. For questions or help scheduling, students should email careercenter@wesleyan.edu.

MAKER SERIES

June 3
1:00pm-2:00pm

Pamphlet Journal Three Ways 

Krista Narciso 

Limited to 10 seats

In this bookbinding workshop with Preservation and Book Arts Librarian Krista Narciso, participants will learn how to fold and sew their own softcover pamphlet books. Three different methods of sewing will be shown, and participants will have time to complete 2-3 books that can be used as notebooks, journals, or sketchbooks.

Dietrich Room, Olin Library 

Sign up available soon.

June 10

1:00pm-2:00pm

Japanese Stab Binding 

Krista Narciso

Limited to 10 seats

In this bookbinding workshop with Preservation and Book Arts Librarian Krista Narciso, participants will learn how to create a Japanese style Stab Bound book. This bookbinding style uses single sheets instead of folded gatherings, making it an excellent book structure for combining a series of single documents or artwork that you already have into a book. This workshop will introduce a basic stitch pattern, but the world of Japanese Stab Binding is vast and can be highly decorative.

Dietrich Room, Olin Library

Sign up available soon.

IDEAS Lab workshops and summer hours will be announced soon.

Users are required to have taken the New User Orientation or have taken a lab class, and I will be enforcing the safety certification badges to use any of the machines. Email the lab coordinator at bdparker@wesleyan.edu to inquire about orientation / certs. 

WELLNESS SERIES

June 10

10:00am-11:30am

WesWell Emotional Fitness Training

WesWell

This interactive training helps participants build practical skills for navigating stress, setbacks, and challenging life experiences. Together, participants will explore what resilience really means, learn about six key factors that support emotional wellness, and leave with tangible strategies for emotional regulation, stress management, coping, goal setting, and strengthening support systems. The workshop is designed to help you build an “emotional toolkit” that you can use in everyday life, while also connecting you with resources for additional support. 

June 17

10:00am-11:30am

Narcan Training with WesWell (Narcan Provided)

WesWell

This training will provide you with the knowledge and confidence you need to respond to a known or suspected opioid overdose emergency. Participants will learn how to recognize, prevent, and respond to an opioid overdose by using intranasal naloxone (Narcan) and learn where to get naloxone for free or low cost. Each participant will receive one free box of Narcan!

June 24

10:00am-11:30am

QPR Suicide Prevention Training & Certification with WesWell

WesWell

QPR is an evidence-based suicide prevention training that teaches participants how to engage with a person who might be suicidal and get them to a supportive resource. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer - the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. In this training, you will learn facts and figures about suicide, what the warning signs are (verbal, behavioral, and situational), and how to engage in a productive and direct dialogue with someone who might be at risk. All trainees will receive a formal QPR certification (similar to CPR certification) that is valid for 2 years following their training date.

PROGRAMMING SERIES

The QAC schedule will be announced soon.