Join us for a day of science and networking with women faculty and students in STEM at UConn! The fourth annual Women in STEM Frontiers in Research Expo (WiSFiRE 2024) will take place on Friday, September 20, 2024 in the Student Union. WiSFiRE 2024 is a one-day conference featuring technical talks, a career panel and networking opportunities with women faculty and students in STEM at UConn. Come hear about their exciting research and how they have built their scientific careers! Featuring faculty from the College of Engineering, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Pharmacy, and more, as well as alumni. Free and open to all undergraduate and graduate students at UConn. All UConn affiliates including faculty, staff and alumni are also welcome. Please register to ensure seating. For more details and registration, please visit https://wisfire2024.eventbrite.com.

Do you want to work in the U.S. after you graduate? Are you on an F-1 visa? Attend this workshop to learn more about Optional Practical Training (OPT) and how to apply for a work permit to stay in the U.S. and work in your field of study after graduation. This workshop is required for all students who will apply for OPT and will graduate in Fall 2024 semester. Attend this workshop BEFORE you apply for post-completion OPT.

By integrating effective teamwork strategies into curriculum design and assessment practices, we can better equip students with essential skills for their future careers. This presentation aims to empower collaborative learning environments that enhance student engagement, learning outcomes, and career readiness. In this session, you will:Explore Teamwork as a NACE career competency Articulate course and career objectives for using group work Become aware of options for structuring group activities during class or longer-term assignments and weigh the pros and cons based on context Structures for groups Bias, free riders, lone wolves Consider assessment strategies for evaluating teamwork Articulation through reflection, self/peer/instructor evaluation Share what's on your mind Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3182 (https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3182)

By integrating effective teamwork strategies into curriculum design and assessment practices, we can better equip students with essential skills for their future careers. This presentation aims to empower collaborative learning environments that enhance student engagement, learning outcomes, and career readiness. In this session, you will:Explore Teamwork as a NACE career competency Articulate course and career objectives for using group work Become aware of options for structuring group activities during class or longer-term assignments and weigh the pros and cons based on context Structures for groups Bias, free riders, lone wolves Consider assessment strategies for evaluating teamwork Articulation through reflection, self/peer/instructor evaluation Share what's on your mind Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3182 (https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3182)

Structured dialogues increase student engagement and foster inclusive learning environments. By incorporating dialogic modalities into the classroom, students can learn to communicate across difference and navigate challenging conversations, while engaging deeply with course content. In this collaborative workshop, participants will:Gain firsthand experience by participating in a structured dialogue Learn to build the foundation for a successful dialogue​ in diverse classroom contexts Explore a wide range of models​ and share ideas Lunch will be provided! This event is hosted by the Democracy & Dialogues Initiative (https://humanrights.uconn.edu/areas-of-focus/democracy-dialogues/), a program of Dodd Human Rights Impact in collaboration with Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (https://cetl.uconn.edu/).

For the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).