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April 2017
Environmental Science Writing for Public Impact Workshop
Environmental Science Writing for Public Impact Workshop This workshop is designed for environmental scientists who’d like to learn how to tailor their ideas and information for the general public through such outlets as op-eds, letters to the editor, blog entries, and press releases. Four experienced environmental writers from the English Departments at Washington State University and the University of Idahowill lead a discussion of several models of powerful science writing, work in small groups with scientists who come to the workshop, and offer…
Find out more »Learning to Liberate, Liberated Learning
The Professional Development Initiative Presents: Liberating Structures: Practical ways to invite greater freedom & responsibility in the classroom, boardroom, and laboratory In this three day workshop, both novice and experienced practitioners will develop confidence and skillfulness designing and applying Liberating Structures across a range of common situations while simultaneously encouraging even more imaginative or unusual use of the repertoire to generate better-than-expected results. Together, we will explore how Liberating Structures make it possible to... Unflatten the classroom by redesigning…
Find out more »Graduate Writing Workshop: Academic Abstracts
The Professional Development Initiative and the Graduate and Professional Writing Center Present: Graduate Writing Workshop: Academic Abstracts An academic abstract communicates complex research ideas in a concise form to help the researcher market her work. Conference organizers in their selection process usually apply their evaluation criteria to the abstract. Publishers and researchers use abstracts to sift through copious amount of scholarship. The abstract that you write represents your research and helps you successfully publish papers, participate in conferences, and build…
Find out more »Graduate Writing Workshop: How to Write an Introduction
The Professional Development Initiative and the Graduate and Professional Writing Center Present: Graduate Writing Workshop: How to Write an Introduction In this workshop, you will learn about the elements of a good introduction to a research paper; you will also have a chance to work on your own writing in small groups and with the help of a GPWC facilitator. This session is designed for graduate students who are working on a research paper — for class, for publication, or…
Find out more »May 2017
FullCon Tech Conference
Conference Theme: Civic Collaboration Click HERE to Register Why Civic Collaboration? From housing to recycling to public transportation, Seattle offers plenty of opportunities to tackle tough challenges and improve quality of life. Fortunately, the city is also rich in talent and expertise. So, what if we were to harness those resources for grassroots innovation? With FullConTech, we want to inspire people to get involved – to come together and use each other’s skills to solve problems and create new, more effective…
Find out more »Life Science Innovation Northwest
Emerging Companies: Showcase Your Organization to Investment and Partnering Firms The Emerging Company Poster Session is a fantastic opportunity to share your cutting edge innovation with the "who’s who” of life sciences in the Pacific Northwest and across the globe. The Poster Session is aimed at helping very early stage companies obtain insights from and network with savvy investors and biotech executives. APPLY HERE! Who should apply for the poster session? Early stage entrepreneurs, research teams, or startups from…
Find out more »June 2017
Future faculty symposia Series
Future faculty symposia Series Who? Area graduate students & industry specialists interested in community college teaching Why? Hear about the myths and realities of community college education Become familiar with SCC programs, students, and culture Talk with a faculty panel about the appeal of teaching at SCC Learn about the employment application process. HOW? Participants will be able to attend in person or live stream via Zoom. If you will be live streaming, please register and indicate that…
Find out more »CleanTech Innovation Showcase
CleanTech Innovation Showcase is the premier one-day event to experience the latest cleantech innovations, ideas and initiatives. The 2017 CleanTech Innovation Showcase will be held Monday, June 26, at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center in Seattle. Network with 500+ cleantech industry leaders, investors, policymakers and media from across the U.S., Canada and beyond. See the next-generation of clean technologies from 24 featured presenting companies. Tour the CleanTech Innovation Expo featuring international pavilions, company exhibits, technology demonstrations, research posters and more.…
Find out more »August 2017
Graduate Student Prestigious Fellowship Workshop
Visit this link for more information on the 2018-2019 Graduate Student Prestigious Fellowship Workshop Series Dr. Michael Kahn, Institute of Biological Chemistry, CAHNRS THE GRADUATE SCHOOL AND THE DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARS PROGRAM PRESENT: GRADUATE STUDENT PRESTIGIOUS FELLOWSHIP WORKSHOP All new graduate students are invited to attend the free New Graduate Student Prestigious Fellowship Workshops! These workshops will walk your graduate students through the process of applying to the major prestigious fellowships. In addition to an increased chance of winning the…
Find out more »September 2017
Writing Workshop Series: Goal Setting and Project Management
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: WRITING WORKSHOP SERIES: GOAL SETTING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT The Goal Setting/Project Management seminar, led in conjunction between the WSU Libraries and the Graduate and Professional Writing Center, will cover strategies for setting and meeting research, writing, and revision goals and will provide tips and suggestions for maintaining control of a project throughout the entire process. ***Note the writing workshop series is a year-long initiative! Watch for more sessions in this semester and spring semester.…
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