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Events and Workshops

Fall 2024 Workshops

NFOW Reunion/New Faculty Mixer

September 3, 4 – 6 PM

Player’s Retreat, 105 Oberlin Road, Raleigh

Join us to connect with your colleagues at Player’s Retreat. This location has a history dating back to 1951 and has ties to NC State. 

DELTA Presents
Gradescope: Getting Started

September 6, 2024, 11 AM – 12 PM

Virtual

Presented by DELTA, this workshop will explore efficient administration and grading for various assignments—paper-based, digital, bubble sheets, and coding—with Gradescope. Discover time-saving grading techniques, gain insights into student performance, and get a comprehensive overview of Gradescope’s features.

OFDS Webinar: Navigating the RPT Process with Associate Dean Joel Ducoste

September 9, 2024, 2 – 3 PM

Virtual

In this insightful webinar, Joel, the Associate Dean for the Engineering Office of Faculty Development and Success, provides a comprehensive guide to preparing your dossier for the Review, Promotion, and Tenure (RPT) process. Joel shares expert advice on organizing your materials, highlighting key achievements, and crafting a compelling narrative. Whether you’re new to the RPT process or looking to refine your submission, this session offers valuable strategies and tips to enhance your dossier and improve your chances of success.

Integrating AI in Teaching Writing: A Workshop for Engineering Faculty

September 27, 2024, 10-11:30 AM

Virtual

Explore AI tools for teaching writing with Kirsti Cole, Co-Director of Campus Writing & Speaking. Learn strategies for AI integration, ethical considerations, and enhancing technical communication skills.

GEM GRAD Lab/Future Faculty Professionals

Oct. 18-19, 2024

Talley Student Union

North Carolina State University is thrilled to announce a unique, combined event bringing together GEM’s GRAD Lab and Fellow & Future Professionals (FFP) Program! The national GRAD Lab sponsor is 3M. 

Event Highlights:

  • Combined Expertise: This groundbreaking event merges the GRAD Lab’s focus on understanding the importance of continuing your graduate education with the FFP Program’s specialized guidance on navigating your graduate journey through to completion.
  • Comprehensive Coverage: Attendees will benefit from a holistic approach to graduate education, with sessions addressing both the decision to pursue advanced degrees and the strategies for successfully completing them.
  • Exclusive Opportunity: Traditionally, the FFP Program is offered only at our Annual Conference. This is your chance to experience it in conjunction with the GRAD Lab, providing a rich, multifaceted educational experience.
  • Networking: Connect with fellow students, GEM Fellows, and professionals in the field, expanding your academic and professional network.

Join us for this inaugural event and gain the insights, tools, and connections you need to thrive in your graduate education journey!

Upcoming Wolfpack Engineering Unleashed Faculty Development

Upcoming WEU Deadlines

Nominate or Apply for the KEEN National Conference

Nominate a colleague or apply yourself to attend the KEEN National Conference in Austin, TX (Jan 23-25).

Upcoming WEU Lunch & Learns

Monthly

The Wolfpack Engineering Unleashed community is launching its new series of monthly Lunch & Learn events! Once a month, you will have the opportunity to meet with the WEU community, discuss teaching practices, tips and tricks, and learn more about the 6 C’s and the entrepreneurial mindset. A link will be shared for virtual attendance. Lunch will be offered for in-person attendance; you will receive a link with lunch options. Each event will include a 15-min lecture on one topic and time for practice, questions, and networking.

  • Sept 12 (Register here) – Incorporating a micromoment activity
  • Oct 11 (Register here)- Engineering Unleashed Card – Writing guidelines and review
  • Nov 14 (Register here) – DEI best practice with entrepreneurial mindset (EM)
  • Dec 9 (Register here)- Gradescope
  • Feb 20 – Re- How can a student story drive learning?
  • Apr 10 – Assessment of the 6C’s

Find the full list and details of our Lunch & Learns in this handout. Contact Megan Morin at megan_morin@ncsu.edu about registration.