Events and Workshops
Explore upcoming events hosted by our office to support faculty development, foster collaboration, and enhance the academic experience. Stay tuned for opportunities to engage, learn, and connect with colleagues through workshops, seminars, and networking events.
Upcoming Workshops and Events
WEU Incubator
Thursday–Friday, May 8–9, 2025
Engineering Building II, Dean’s Suite
The annual May workshop is hosted on NC State’s Centennial Campus in Engineering Building II, Room 3001, Dean Suite. Led by the NC State College of Engineering and the NC State College of Natural Resources Faculty Members, Drs. Anna Howard, Nathalie Lavoine, and Kate Saul. The workshop is sponsored by the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN) and NC State Engineering Office of Faculty Development and Success. Registration will open in Spring 2025.
For more information, visit the website. For questions, please contact Anna Howard at anna_howard@ncsu.edu.
KEEN in the Carolinas
Monday, May 12, 2025
UNC-Charlotte
Faculty from KEEN partner institutions across the Carolinas gathered at UNC-Charlotte for a full day of interactive sessions, networking, and innovation. The event featured keynote talks on curiosity and AI in the classroom, discipline-specific breakouts, and tours of cutting-edge lab spaces, culminating in a community barbecue to close out the day.
For more information or to ask questions, please contact OFDS at engineeringfds@ncsu.edu.
Just-In-Time CAREER Proposal Workshop
Monday, June 9, 2025, 1-3 PM
via Zoom
Participate in a virtual “Just-in-Time” CAREER proposal review session with COE/COS CAREER awardees and sages. The event will feature a general panel discussion and personalized one-on-one sessions to help you finalize your submission package for July. Proposals will be reviewed by at least one sage reviewer. You are encouraged to participate regardless of your proposal’s status or if you only want additional information!
For questions, contact Ann Marie Tamayo at atamayo3@ncsu.edu.
2025 New Faculty Orientation Workshop (NFOW)
Thurs.–Fri., Aug. 7–8 and Mon.–Tues., Aug. 11–12
Talley Student Union
The workshop’s agenda covers principles of effective teaching, advising, and planning; managing a successful research program; integrating into the campus culture, and more. Participants will also hear from and network with College of Engineering deans, associate deans, department heads, and other lead administrators. Additional information may be found here. All new COE faculty are invited. Departments can share information about their new hires here.
For questions, contact OFDS at engineeringfds@ncsu.edu.
Previously Recorded
Integrating AI in Teaching Writing: A Workshop for Engineering Faculty (September 27, 2024)
In this recorded session, Kirsti Cole, PhD, Co-Director of the NC State Office for Faculty Excellence’s Campus Writing and Speaking Program, led a workshop on integrating AI tools into writing instruction for engineering students. The workshop covered the following topics:
- Introduction to AI in Writing for Engineering
- Ethical Considerations in Engineering Contexts
- Hands-On Activities Exploring AI Tools for Writing
- Designing AI-Enhanced and AI-Driven Writing Assignments
- Assessing AI’s Impact on Engineering Writing Skills
Participants learned to implement AI tools to enhance student writing, address ethical concerns, assess AI’s effectiveness, and design AI-supported activities.
Watch the full workshop to discover how AI can enhance writing instruction in engineering education!
WOrkshop Slides
Navigating RPT Process with Associate Dean Joel Ducoste (September 9, 2024)
Designed for faculty, department heads, and administrators seeking clarification or with questions about the RPT process, this session was hosted by Associate Dean Joel Ducoste from NC State Engineering Office of Faculty Development and Success. Dr. Ducoste provided insights and addressed concerns regarding the RPT process.