GradUpdate – In this issue, Syllabus and Course Design with Inclusion in Mind, Abstract Writing, Exploring Zoom, Visualization with R, DIY Media Series, and more!

GradUpdate

In this issue, Syllabus and Course Design with Inclusion in Mind, Abstract Writing, Exploring Zoom, Visualization with R, DIY Media Series, and more!

Events and Opportunities

The following highlights some upcoming events. Please find more on community.grad.ubc.ca and grad.ubc.ca/current-students/professional-development

ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND SUCCESS

Final Thesis Formatting Workshop
Recording available until Aug 31 Access here

Equity and inclusion in action: Summer STEM series
Wednesdays, 12:30 – 2:00 PM | Remaining events include:

• Syllabus and course design with inclusion in mind – Jul 28
• How to cultivate an inclusive community for equity-deserving groups within STEM departments – Aug 4
• Challenges for people in power. Navigating the increasingly complex EDI terrain with grace and humility – Aug 11
• Using data and evidence to advance EDI in STEM – Aug 18

Learn more about each session and register here.

CAREER EXPLORATION

p/t internship opportunity: Canadian Quest Logistics
Software Engineering | Apply by Jul 27 Learn more

Interview Preparation Strategies
Monday, Jul 26 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM Register

Webcasts: Networking, Rethinking Conflict, Giving Feedback, Managing Anxiety, and more.
Check out Alumni UBC’s webcast archive

RESEARCH SKILLS

Introduction to blockchain research skills
Monday, Jul 26 | 1:00 – 2:30 PM Register

NVivo part 1: getting started with NVivo
Monday, Jul 26 | 4:00 – 6:00 PM Register

Introduction to Docker
Wednesday, Jul 28 | 1:00 – 2:30 PM Register

Systematic & Scoping Review Workshop Series: Tools, Screening Criteria, and Appraisal
Wednesday, Jul 28 | 1:00 – 2:45 PM Register

NVivo part 2: classification and datasets
Wednesday, Jul 28 | 4:00 – 6:00 PM Register

Visualization with R
Friday, Jul 30 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM Register

TEACHING DEVELOPMENT

Exploring Zoom
Tuesday, Jul 27 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM Register

WordPress & Wiki Clinic (Drop-In)
Thursday, Jul 29 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM Register

UBC Digital Media Community of Practice DIY Media Workshop Fall 2021 Series
A series for UBC instructors and staff | various session times | events include:

• Introduction to Adobe Creative Suite – Sept 30
• Introduction to the Creative Brief – Sept 21
• Scripting and Storyboarding – Sept 23
• Introduction to Production – Sept 28
• The Art of the Video Interview – Sept 30
• Introduction to Podcasting – Sept 30
• Introduction to Post-prodcution – Oct 1

Learn more and register.

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

Writing in STEM: Foundational Workshop in Representing Things and Experiences and Ordering Information
Thursday, Jul 22 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Register

Abstracts: Writing
Tuesday, Jul 27 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Register

Navigating Science Publication
UAlberta session | Tuesday, Jul 27 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM PDT Learn more