Grad Grow Learning Opportunities
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As you plan your move on from Stanford, think carefully about how the world sees you. This powerpoint, from a previous professional development session offered through BioSci Careers, explores the world of Strategic Personal Marketing. In this presentation, expert Richard Mains develops the idea of using science-based communications to advance your career. Whether you're looking to work in industry or in academia, look over this powerpoint for some great tips on personal branding.
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This paper from Kimberly Tanner outlines several strategies to help promote a more inclusive environment in your classroom. Read this article and use Tanner's strategies to provide equitable opportunities for all of your students.
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You may experience a heavy academic load while at Stanford, particularly in your first years as you learn to balance classes with research. If you are looking for some quick pointers, check out this website from the Center for Teaching and Learning. It provides several resources that will help guide you in time management and other academic skills.
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If you are a TA, you will want to subscribe to TA news from the Center for Teaching and Learning. Stay on top of upcoming workshops, events, courses, and resources for all of your teaching and learning needs; subscribe to this email list today!
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Held at the start of each quarter, the Center for Teaching and Learning's TA Orientation is a great way to start acclimating to life as a Stanford TA. Learn more about the particularities of teaching at Stanford and what resources are available from CTL, while also brushing up your knowledge of effective teaching practices, learning theory, the nuts and bolts of classroom operation, and more. In case you can't make it to the event, you'll find very informative links to video footage of previous sessions, content summaries, and related resources.
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CTL offers support for graduate students and postdocs at every stage of your teaching careers, from getting started to designing your own course.
Teaching & Mentoring