traveling through t ime and space: the cirtl-exchange journey
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Hig
hlig
hts
of th
e Vi
sit
• March 5-7 (Wed.-Fri.)
• Meeting with Ed and Biology Researchers (groups and 1-on-1)
• Observing several courses
• Talks• TAR Project (Bio Ed Research Group)
• Discipline Research (EDGE -Enthusiasts of Diversity, Genetics, and Evolution Seminar)
How and why can knowledge of concepts in genetics improve
student understanding of evolution?
Emily Weigel Michigan State University
weigelem@msu.edu
Temporal Patterns in Sexual Selection in Threespine Stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus)
Emily WeigelMichigan State University
weigelem@msu.edu
Bene
fits
of F
AST-
Like
Pro
gram
s• Communicate across disciplines
• Strengthen research skills and teaching
• Learn “Unwritten Rules”• Across and Between Fields• Within Academia
• Network within your university
• Demonstrate commitment to teaching well
Bene
fits
of C
IRTL
Exc
hang
e• Broaden your professional network
• “Low stakes” practice for job market• Strengthen interviewing skills• Could lead to other positions/work• Critical for those immediately
entering the job market
• Insight into how other universities work
• Express your commitment to academia
Prep
Tip
s• Decide and make contact early
• Practice• Vary your audience• Have handouts for trusted folks to
note errors, language, etc.• Record it
• Know what visits look like
• Accept differences in the two talks
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