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February 2019
Data Literacy: Busting Myths of Big Data Part 2
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: DATA LITERACY: BUSTING MYTHS OF BIG DATA PART 2 Dr. Nairanjana Dasgupta, Boeing Science/Math Education Distinguished Professor in Mathematics and Statistics In this workshop we will focus on learning about the what, when, how and whys of data. Data is pervasive these days and like it or not we have to use data to make decisions or others will make them for us. In this workshop we will start from the basics and talk about…
Find out more »SUBMITTING YOUR THESIS AND DISSERTATION
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: SUBMITTING YOUR THESIS AND DISSERTATION You’ve spent years on your dissertation and it’s time to turn it in to the Graduate School. What happens then? The Graduate School’s Daniel Vickoren, Programs and Graduations Supervisor, will teach students how to understand and navigate WSU’s thesis and dissertation formatting requirements. Daniel will also debut a new thesis/dissertation template and give additional tips on the title page, abstract, chapter headings, using previously-published work, and much more. The…
Find out more »March 2019
Human Subject Research and Institutional Review Board Workshop
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: HUMAN SUBJECT RESEARCH AND INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD WORKSHOP This session will address: ethical principles surrounding human subjects research, history on human subjects protection, federal regulations, consent requirements, subject recruitment, and the review process. All PDI events will be available to sites other than Pullman through a web link that will be emailed to you before the event. Please make sure to register on the link below and indicate at which WSU site you are…
Find out more »Stress Relief and Mindfulness
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: STRESS RELIEF AND MINDFULNESS WORKSHOP Presentation by: Dr. Cecilia Richards, Professor School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering Graduate school can be stressful, competitive, and extremely demanding. Graduate students experience high rates of burnout and mental health problems from unrelenting workloads and pressure. It takes time and practice to learn to slow down, do less, and take care of yourself. Learn the basics of mindfulness and meditation training and how to realistically incorporate these practices into your…
Find out more »Work and Wellness Discussion Series: Braving the Wilderness
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE and THE ASSOCIATION FOR FACULTY WOMEN PRESENT: WORK AND WELLNESS DISCUSSION SERIES A discussion on: Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone by Brené Brown A Special Discussion with: Lydia Gerber, Clinical Associate Professor. Director, Mindfulness-based Emotional and Social Intelligence; Honors College The Work and Wellness Discussion Series is hosted by the Professional Development Initiative (PDI) in partnership with the Association for Faculty Women (AFW) as a means for students,…
Find out more »How a University Works
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: HOW A UNIVERSITY WORKS Dan Bernardo, Provost and Executive Vice President At times, graduate students and post-docs can find themselves somewhat insulated from the greater university in which they work and study. As a result, they can experience challenges navigating the university bureaucracy when they encounter a problem or if they move on to permanent employment at another higher education institution. This presentation and discussion will provide participants an inside look at how a university functions,…
Find out more »Writing Workshop Series: Writer’s Block and Writing Strategies
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: WRITING WORKSHOP SERIES: WRITERS BLOCK AND WRITING STRATEGIES Elitza Kotzeva, Graduate Writing Center Outreach Coordinator For this highly hands-on workshop, expect to learn strategies to employ while pre-writing, writing, and revising documents, such as journal articles, your thesis, or even a short email. This workshop is intended for students who know what they need to write and have done the necessary research but may be struggling with getting words on paper or making sure the…
Find out more »April 2019
Writing Lock In
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: WRITING LOCK IN Are you writing your dissertation, thesis, a journal article, or other writing project? This event offers a quiet space for writers to work without distractions. Consultants from the Graduate Writing Center will be on hand to help with goal setting, accountability, writing habits, grammar, and structure in writing. Bring you laptop! Coffee, tea, and water will be available while you write. Lunch will be provided from 12:00 - 1:00 pm.…
Find out more »Panel Discussion: Balance of Work, Life, and Family
The Professional Development Initiative Presents: Panel Discussion: Balance of Work, Life, and Family With Dr. Carmen R. Lugo-Lugo and Dr. Mary K. Bloodsworth-Lugo, Dr. Joanna Kelley and Dr. Omar Cornejo Moderator: Dr. Lisa Gloss, Dean of the Graduate School The panelists will share their life lessons and advice learned as they worked to integrate family and their careers as well as having fun. This session will discuss their best tips for maintaining work-life balance and setting boundaries between professional demands and…
Find out more »Doing Double Duty: Student Learning Outcomes as a Tool to Inform Teaching Practices and Assess Student Learning
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: Doing Double Duty: Student Learning Outcomes as a Tool to Inform Teaching Practices and Assess Student Learning Dr. Donelle Posey, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychology Using student learning outcomes (SLOs) to assess student learning is a familiar practice in higher education with high-stakes implications for programs and their stakeholders. SLOs can be used to assess student learning at the assignment, course, and program levels. In this workshop, participants will be introduced to best…
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