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Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CU-CIRTL)

Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CU-CIRTL). Network of 22 research universities Programs aimed at graduate students and postdoctoral scholars Emphasizes science, technology, engineering & mathematics (STEM)

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Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CU-CIRTL)

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  1. Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CU-CIRTL) • Network of 22 research universities • Programs aimed at graduate students and postdoctoral scholars • Emphasizes science, technology, engineering & mathematics (STEM) • Prepares future academics to be effective teachers and mentors • Funded by the Graduate School and the National Science Foundation (DUE#: 1231286) Principal Investigator: Barb Knuth Co-PIs: Susan Henry & Jed Sparks Program Director: Colleen McLinn www.gradschool.cornell.edu/cu-cirtl

  2. Key Ideas • Teaching as Research: Using a scholarly approach to answer discipline-specific questions about teaching • Learning through Diversity: Drawing on student and faculty experiences to enhance the learning of everyone • Effective Mentoring: Creating inclusive and respectful environments for research and career exploration • CIRTL activities rely on Learning Communities of faculty, staff, and students learning from and with each other.

  3. CU-CIRTL Programs (2013-2014) • Building Mentoring Skills for aCareer in Academia workshops • BIOEE 4940: Deserts, Snakes, and Mentoring in the Field • Group webinar viewings • Visiting experts in STEM teaching In partnership with the Center for Teaching Excellence: • Workshops and fellowship opportunities on Assessing Student Learning in STEM fields and the humanities • ALS 6016: Teaching as Research • Classroom Research and Teaching Symposium

  4. Online Training and Resources • Graduate-level courses: • Research Mentor Training • Scholarly Teaching Practices • Universal Design for Learning • New Technologies for Active Learning • Coffee Hour and CIRTLCast series • Teaching asResearch Capstone Seminar • Career Development for Postdocs and Graduate Students • Forum for International Teaching Assistants • Online discussion groups • Customizable training manuals

  5. Coming Soon CU-CIRTL Certificates: • Three levels of engagement • Competencies relating to Teaching as Research, Learningthrough Diversity, and Mentoring Network Exchange Program: • A funded two-day visit to another CIRTL university • Meet faculty and students with similar interests  • Present a research and a teaching talk • Practice for the academic job interview process

  6. Learn More: www.gradschool.cornell.edu/cu-cirtl Contact: Dr. Colleen McLinn125 Caldwell Hallcu-cirtl@cornell.edu

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  8. The National CIRTL Network www.cirtl.net

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