Workshop catalogue

GPCB410 - Research Funding and Networking Strategies with Mitacs

Are you seeking to expand your professional network, develop a research partnership or land an internship? Join us to learn more about Mitacs graduate research funding programs and how they can help you carve out your career path. This workshop will present an overview of the industrial research landscape in Montreal, Quebec and Canada. Participants will learn how to identify a potential employer or research partner, and develop strategies to approach a company for an internship or partnership. Mitacs builds partnerships between academia, industry and the world to create a more innovative Canada. Through unique research funding and training programs, Mitacs aims to support the development of the next generation of innovators with vital scientific and business skills. This workshop provides an overview of the Mitacs Accelerate, Elevate, Globalink, Step and Converge programs. It also outlines basic techniques for identifying and reaching out to industry partners. ~~~ In this workshops, participants will: 1 - Get hands on techniques to identify and reach out to an industry partner. 2 - Gain insight on Canada’s innovation and productivity challenges. 3 - Learn which Mitacs resources are best suited to support your research and career objectives. ~~~ This workshop is led by Amanda Rossi, PhD, Mitacs Business Development Specialist for Concordia University. Amanda joined Mitacs in 2017 following a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre. Previously completing her undergraduate and graduate studies at Concordia University, Amanda is a trained physiologist and epidemiologist with a passion for research and innovation. Her role at Mitacs is to connect university-based researchers with industry and community partners to drive economic development in Canada through collaborative innovation projects and simultaneously engage graduate students in work-integrated learning experiences. Her full profile is available at: www.linkedin.com/in/amandamrossi .

GPCB460 - Networking 101 with Successful Concordia Alumni

Expanding your network of professional contacts is key to an informed and strategic job search. The best way to find the job that meets your career aspirations and skills set is to meet people working in your field and related fields. They will help you form the bigger picture of what opportunities exist and what employers are seeking. This workshop is an opportunity to network with more than a dozen of Concordia’s successful alumni working in various sectors around Montreal. This networking event starts with a mandatory workshop on networking strategies and then offers the opportunity to practice your networking skills with our invited alumni mentors. The networking session will be divided into one hour of structured speed networking followed by 45 minutes of open networking. ***IMPORTANT NOTE: Students are required to wear business attire. Dress as you would for an interview.*** Profiles of the alumni mentor will be posted at the bottom of this webpage and emailed to registered students at least five days prior to the workshop. Participants are strongly recommended to review the bios of the professionals attending and prepare some questions. If there is a particular alumni you want to meet, you can email your request to the GradProSkills office. Where possible we will try to accommodate requests from students to meet with specific mentors during the structured speed networking hour. However, please keep in mind that individuals working in a different field than your own can have valuable advice and contacts relevant to your situation. This event is not a career fair or job recruitment opportunity. However, the wealth of information and career tips provided by professionals participating will help you expand your professional network and support your future career. ~~~ In this workshop, students will: 1- Learn in-person networking strategies. 2- Apply networking strategies though a speed-networking activity. 3- Make new professional contacts. 4- Improve their understanding of the Montreal labour market. ~~~ This workshop is led by mentors from the Concordia alumni network, Career and Planning Services and GradProSkills.

GPCB588 - Philanthropy at a glance

GPCB590 - Governments: Who Are They?

GPCB591 - Governments: What Do They Do?

GPCB593 - Develop your innovative idea(s) with the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and design

Many great solutions and known-innovations start from simple ideas. What is most important to take away from any success is the individual’s intent to continue exploring the idea. District 3 will be hosting an interactive workshop to allow you to dig deeper into your ideas for a solution and/or business. Through proven design- and lean-methodologies, students will discover how to approach and frame solutions around the true need of a user. The learnings and methodologies shared within this workshop can apply to research, projects, businesses, and even for small-scale fixes within your community. ~~~ Throughout this workshop, participants will: 1. Learn the importance of empathy and, unbiased questions and observations 2. Be immersed in the process of framing and reframing a problem statement 3. Engage in a rapid prototype process to finding a solution 4. Create the start of a Business Model Canvas ~~~ This workshop is led by Xavier-Henri Herve, Nikitasha Kapoor and Maylen Cytryn of District 3. Xavier-Henri Herve: With a 25 year track record of building businesses and achieving great exits, Xavier leverages his experience in several technologies and engineering intensive domains such as aviation, information systems, simulation, and green tech. His dedication to helping young entrepreneurs and passion to social entrepreneurship led him to found District 3, and spend most of his time giving back to the community. He’s a dedicated mentor, entrepreneur, and a contagiously creative person, with a successful track record of building successful startups. Nikitasha Kapoor (Niki): Niki grew up in a large family of serial entrepreneurs. In the past, Niki has dived into working as an entrepreneur in the textile, medical, and education sector. Niki has a strong interest in and advocates finding solutions to social challenges through precise observation, compassion and dialogue. She is dedicated to coaching and providing guidance as a business validation coach to social and collective entrepreneurs at District 3. Niki is highly creative; her background in supply chain and finance supports her fascination and belief that problems are complex, not complicated. Maylen Cytryn: Growing up with both parents as entrepreneurs, falling in love with startups was only natural for Maylen. Driven by her passion for startups, Maylen excels in her role as Startups Coordinator at District 3. Regularly interacting with founders, organizing and coordinating events geared towards startups as well as overseeing workshops, classes and curriculums for budding entrepreneurs- Maylen is immersed in a world she was destined for. Additionally, her passion for innovation has led her to co-found a business and consult for various others. Her current experience paired with a background in case competitions, and business development, Maylen is a knowledgeable, assertive and efficient partner through anyone’s startup journey.

GPCB597 - Venture beyond academia to go from research to industry

GPCB600 - New To Québec: Learn How to Build Your Career in Québec

GPCB602 - Optimizing LinkedIn

GPCB606 - Résumé Writing for Graduate Students

GPCB609 - Interview 101: The Art of Communicating Your Skills to an Employer

GPCB610 - Finding Your Path: An Introduction to Career Planning Strategies for University Students

GPCB613 - Effective Networking & Job Search using LinkedIn & Twitter

GPCB619 - Job Search Strategies

GPCB621 - Developing a Graduate CV for Academic Positions

GPCB622 - Soft Skills: Just as important as technical skills for your career

GPCB627 - Preparing Your Application to Teach in CEGEP

GPCB628 - Find an Internship and Make the Most of it

GPCB630 - Interviewing Skills

GPCB631 - Negotiating Your Job Offers

GPCB632 - Resume and Cover Letter Writing

GPCB634 - Job Search Skills

GPCB635 - Networking Strategies

GPCB663 - Student Entrepreneurship 101: Getting started

GPCB665 - Survival Skills for Scientists and Engineers

GPCB688 - How to build your Networking Skills and Land your next job

GPCB697 - Teaching in Cegeps Career Panel Discussion

GPCB810 - Strategic Volunteering - Making the most of your volunteer actions

GPCB811 - Launch your Career, Volunteer!

GPDI501 - Intermediate Microsoft Access

GPDI502 - Advanced Microsoft Word

GPDI503 - Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint

GPDI505 - Intermediate Microsoft Excel

GPDI508 - Introduction to Adobe Photoshop

GPDI509 - Introduction to Microsoft Access

GPDI510 - Advanced Microsoft Excel

GPDI511 - Intermediate Adobe Photoshop

GPDI512 - Build your first website using Wordpress

GPDI513 - Beginner's Guide to Python Programming Language

Have you ever done repetitive work on a computer and wondered if there's a better way? Or are you curious where software comes from, and what it means to "write" software? In this workshop, explore the very basics of computer programming and see how it can help you with your graduate studies in any discipline. This workshop is composed of two sessions, one theoretical and one more “hands-on” where the participants will choose a simple task that interests them and write a Python program for it. Each participant will get to choose what type of “hands-on” experience they want to have, be it a text-based game or a code that subsets a data set and calculates the mean average of your data. You can team up or work individually. ***IMPORTANT NOTE*** Participants must bring their own laptop with them to the workshop. Prior to the workshop, students must install Python 3.5 (or higher) on their laptop. For more details on installing Python, visit: https://www.python.org/downloads/. A step-by-step installation guide is available below. If you encounter problems with the installation, please make sure that you have a laptop with internet access for the first session. ~~~ After this workshop, students will: 1. Be able to describe key concepts such as scripting languages, Python script, executing a code, built-in function and comma-separated values (csv) file type; 2. Know the types of tasks that computer programs are good at doing; 3. Know a minimum of 5 python built-in functions; 4. Be able to write and execute a simple Python script. ~~~ This workshop is led by Ivan Ruby, Ph.D. Student in Educational Technology, Department of Education Ivan has an academic background in Computer Science. He migrated to Education to conduct research related with the role education and technology play for an empowering, accessible and sustainable future. His current research interests are in Introductory Computer programming teaching and learning, in and for the 21st-Century. He is also passionate about Web Development and the color blue!

GPDI514 - Introduction to Adobe InDesign

GPDI515 - Beginner’s Guide to the R Programming Language

Is it time for you to learn how to code? If the answer is “Yes!”, we propose an unconventional way to start: coding with R, which is a free, powerful and simple programming language for data analysis. In this workshop, you will learn the basics of the R syntax and how it can support your research. Our aim is to put you on a path to start using R for basic data work and to guide you through becoming a self-learner. We will provide you with a list of resources that can help you get better at coding with R in a self-paced manner. Throughout the workshop, you will be given short exercises mostly focused on data analysis. These exercises aim to teach you: - how to write an R script for a small task; - how to write data into a text file; - how to read data from a text file; - how to create and subset a data set; - how to install and use an R library; - how to plot a graph. ***IMPORTANT NOTE Participants must bring their own laptops. Before the workshop, they are strongly encouraged to install R (version 3.2.2 or higher) and RStudio on their laptops. Otherwise, a laptop with internet access is enough to follow the exercises in the first session of the workshop. To learn how to install R and RStudio: Linux: https://youtu.be/YBOpy1WK-bg Apple OS: https://youtu.be/GFImMj1lMRI Windows: https://youtu.be/GAGUDL-4aVw *** ~~~ In this workshop, participants will: 1. Discover the terminology of basic coding, such as working directory, compiling a code, script, library, function, csv, concatenation, data frame, etc; 2. Learn about coding and the types of resources they will need while coding; 3. Install different R libraries; 4. Use a minimum of 10 basic built-in functions in R; 5. Use vectors and data frames to store and manipulate data; 6. Write and execute a simple R script. ~~~ This workshop is led by Tuğba Nur Öztürk, Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Physics. Tuğba’s research focuses on molecular modeling of membrane proteins, and involves a lot of coding with different scripting languages such as Bash, Octave, Python, R and Tcl. Besides her Ph.D. thesis, she is also interested in incorporating computing into undergraduate and graduate education, especially in the interdisciplinary fields such as biochemistry.

GPDI517 - Reproducible Scientific Analysis with R

This is a 5-hour workshop designed for graduate students from Natural and Social Sciences interested in using R in their research. No prior knowledge of R or programming is required, but familiarity with R would be beneficial. The purpose of the workshop is to teach the basic skills needed for importing, analyzing and visualizing scientific data in R in a reproducible manner. In this workshop, the following topics will be covered: - Introducing R environment (the working directory, saving a workspace, running an R script, and installing/using an R package) and simple R commands; - Creating a data set using two data structures (vectors and data frames); - Importing data from a file using a readr package; - Manipulating data using dplyr and data.table packages; - Plotting graphs using ggplot2 and plotly packages; - Writing and running an R script. ***Requirements: Participants will need to bring their own laptop, with R (one of the latest versions: 3.4.3 or above) and RStudio installed. To learn how to install R and RStudio, please use the following resources: Linux: https://youtu.be/YBOpy1WK-bg Mac OS: https://youtu.be/GFImMj1lMRI Windows: https://youtu.be/GAGUDL-4aVw We will also be using several R packages through the workshop including readr, dplyr, data.table, ggplot2 and plotly. Here is a quick guide on how to install an R package: https://youtu.be/u1r5XTqrCTQ *** ~~~ Learning objectives: At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: 1. Use RStudio environment (including setting the working directory, writing/running an R script, using different data structures, installing and using different R libraries); 2. Import data into R; 3. Write data to files; 4. Manipulate data more efficiently compared to an excel-like program using dplyr; 5. Write and execute an R script; 6. Generate publication-quality graphs using ggplot. ~~~ This workshop is led by Tuğba Nur Öztürk, Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Physics. Tuğba’s research focuses on molecular modeling of membrane proteins, and involves a lot of coding with different scripting languages such as Bash, Octave, Python, R and Tcl. Besides her Ph.D. thesis, she is also interested in incorporating computing into undergraduate and graduate education, especially in the interdisciplinary fields such as biochemistry.

GPDI519 - How to think like a computer programmer

GPDI526 - Introduction to Data Visualization with Tableau

In the age of Big Data, nothing communicates complex information better than data visualizations. In this hand-on workshop, the Webster Library’s new Visualization Studio will show you how to bring data to life and use it to tell a compelling story. First, we will present an overview of the evolution of data visualization. Then we will look at best practices and fundamental design principles to create high-impact visualizations. We will learn to identify different types of data visualization and how to use them effectively. We will break down the process and key steps in preparing a successful data visualization, including learning to ask the right questions, exploring concepts, exploring data, generating ideas, selecting the right concept and implementing a visualization. Finally we will work with an open data set to build a visualization that tells a story using Tableau. By the end of the workshop, we will have built a beautiful interactive dashboard. We will also give an overview of different tools that are available to students and the general public. This workshop is ideal for scientists, journalists, educators, artists, communication professionals and anyone curious about data, or with an interest in communicating data with creativity and clarity. ***Important Note: Please bring your WIFI-ready laptop and install Tableau Desktop prior to the workshop https://public.tableau.com/en-us/s/download *** ~~~ In this workshop, participants will: 1. Learn the fundamentals of visual design and storytelling with data 2. Build visualizations and dashboards in Tableau and clean data in Tableau 3. Identify different types of data visualization and learn to choose the right one 4. Learn to create clear and meaningful visualizations using publicly available data 5. Explore a handful of widely available visualization tools 6. Learn to find open data on the web ~~~ This workshop is led by Tina Salameh, a Computational Arts double major Concordia alumna. She spent the past 8 years working in startups, building interactivity and walking the line between Art, Design, and Technology; and thinking about the impact data has on our lives. She loves things that are open source and things that are playful (and cats with laser eyes). She’s currently helping the Library build the Visualization Studio, a space for interactivity, immersion, data visualization, research and many other endeavours.

GPDI527 - Creative Coding with Processing: Building Simple Interactive Graphics

The Webster Library’s new Visualization Studio will help you discover creative coding using Processing. Processing is a flexible environment for creative sketching and rapid prototyping of ideas and concepts. It’s free, open source, efficient and easy to learn. Processing makes it so easy to turn ideas into pixels on a screen that sometimes the process feels like magic. In this hands-on workshop we will learn to program graphics, animations and interactivity in Processing by building fun sketches. Processing is very beginner-friendly, but it’s also powerful enough for professionals to use as a design tool for large-scale installation work, motion graphics, complex data visualization and more. It’s trivial to export your Processing sketch to any platform (Windows, Mac OSX, Web, etc.) as a standalone application so you can conveniently share your work with a wide audience. No prior programming knowledge is necessary, though if you have some programming experience, you will still get something out of this workshop. ***Important Note: Please bring your WIFI-ready laptop (with Java preferably loaded) and please install Processing on your machine prior to the workshop. See: https://processing.org/download/ *** ~~~ In this workshop, participants will: 1. Learn to draw and animate shapes in Processing 2. Learn to program simple interactivity in Processing 3. Program an interactive animation and export it 4. Gain an understanding of the possibilities for creation Processing offers ~~~ This workshop is led by Tina Salameh, a Computational Arts double major Concordia alumna. She spent the past 8 years working in startups, building interactivity and walking the line between Art, Design, and Technology; and thinking about the impact data has on our lives. She loves things that are open source and things that are playful (and cats with laser eyes). She’s currently helping the Library build the Visualization Studio, a space for interactivity, immersion, data visualization, research and many other endeavours.

GPDI528 - Introduction to VR Mobile Development with Unity

GPDI550 - Professional Use of Social Media

GPLD121 - Planning a Great Event

GPLD131 - GradProSkills Ambassador Program - Record of Participation

GPLD140 - Foundations of Leadership

GPLD141 - Navigating Emotional Intelligence

GPLD142 - Leading Teams for Success

GPLD143 - Professional Negotiation and Persuasion Skills

GPLD144 - Solving Problems and Seeing the Big Picture

GPLD145 - Motivating and Inspiring as A Leader

GPLD146 - Managing People's Performance

GPLD150 - Financial Statements Essentials

GPLD151 - Management Accounting Essentials: Budgeting

GPLD152 - Marketing Management Essentials

GPLD153 - Consumer Behavior Essentials

GPLD154 - HR Essentials: Employee Recruitment & Selection

GPLD156 - Data Analytics Essentials: Can we always trust numbers?

GPLD650 - Basic Concepts of Project Management

GPLD651 - Project Management Essentials

GPLD652 - Introduction to Knowledge Management

GPLL10 - Graduate School Success: How to Make the Most of Your Education

GPLL15 - Crafting a science or engineering research paper

GPLL18 - Building an Effective Graduate Student - Supervisor Relationship

GPLL20 - Graduate School Base Camp

Graduate School Base Camp is a condensed version of key GradProSkills workshops which lay the foundations for a positive and productive grad school experience. During these carefully selected workshops, participants will learn fundamental skills, gain an awareness of important university rules, and be pointed to key resources. Base camp is recommended for newly admitted graduate students, and in particular international students who are new to the Canadian university context and graduate students who are returning to university after an extended absence. ***FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE REFER TO EVENTS SECTION OF OUR WEBSITE: http://www.concordia.ca/students/gradproskills/events/grad-school-base-camp1.html*** ~~~ In this event, participants will: 1.Learn how to effectively use library resources and manage the research process (Library Research Skills and Resources) 2. Ensure you are aware of your rights and responsibilities in relation to the academic code. Identify key areas of concern and strategies for avoiding misunderstanding. (Know the Code: Graduate Student Rights and Responsibilities) 3. Understand campus diversity and how to contribute in a positive and respectful way (Respectfully Engaging with Diversity) 4. Explore techniques for effective time management, particularly in the context of research projects.(Time Management Techniques for Graduate School) 5. Acquire strategies for reading academic texts for effective note-taking and participation in class discussions and graduate seminars. (Effective Reading Strategies) 6. Explore the connection between stress and health, learn a 5-step approach to stress management and identify a variety of effective stress management strategies (Stress Management: A Practical Guide) ~~~ The workshop instructors are: 1. Krista Alexander, Subject Librarian for Physics, Chemistry & Biochemistry and Applied Human Sciences at Concordia University Library. 2. Dr. Amir Aghdam, Associate Dean, School of Graduate Studies, and Caroline Danis, Coordinator of the Student Advocacy Office 3. Rev. Ellie Hummel, Chaplain-Coordinator and Ashely Crouch, Interfaith Facilitator, Multi-faith & Spirituality Centre 4. Nadine Bekkouche, GradProSkills 5. Nadine Bekkouche, GradProSkills 6. Owen Moran, Health Promotion Specialists, Health Services

GPLL24 - Effective Reading Strategies

GPLL32 - Avoiding Plagiarism at the Graduate Level

GPLL35 - Peer Review Techniques: Giving and Receiving Feedback

GPLL37 - Writing a Literature Review

GPLL50 - Time Management Techniques for Research Projects

Do you have to write an academic paper? Do you feel stressed about the deadlines? Have you ever felt that there is just not enough time to get everything done? Time is one of the most important resources in your academic career. An efficient use of time directly impacts the quality of your research and of your experience in graduate school. This workshop instructs students in a process for thinking about time management. It reviews a hierarchy for planning tasks and demonstrates how fundamental tools used by project management professionals apply in the academic setting, in particular for research and writing projects. We review tools such as the time management matrix and SMART framework, which help you prioritize and plan your activities. We also discuss the phases and milestones of a typical research project, and how to stay on track with your writing objectives. The activities in this workshop provide space for you to plan your own upcoming tasks, while getting feedback from and learning from the experiences of other students. ~~~ After attending this workshop, participants will be able to: 1. Identify goals, objectives and tasks for effective time planning 2. Use tools such as the time management matrix to prioritize tasks and avoid procrastination 3. Describe how personal engagement with goals interacts with time planning ~~~ This workshop is led by Nadine Bekkouche, GradProSkills Team member for 2018-2019. Nadine Bekkouche is completing a Ph.D. in Education at Concordia, with a focus on the application of educational technology to graduate education. She has a M.Sc. in Medical Psychology from Uniformed Services University, in Maryland, and has published a number of papers and reference texts in the fields of psychology, behavioral research, and health. She is the founder of NBE Education and has extensive experience working with students as an academic editor and coach. She has also consulted with businesses designing educational programs. She uses her expertise in psychology, education and research to help students excel and advance knowledge in their fields.

GPLL51 - Perfecting the Paragraph

Before you can write a successful paper, literature review, thesis, or any other academic work, you have to learn how to perfect the paragraph. Adopting the strategies for creating cohesive ideas, impactful statements, and a logical flow is crucial to any academic writing career. Applicable to graduate-level writers of all backgrounds, the Perfecting the Paragraph workshop aims to provide participants with an understanding of the most common mistakes that lead to unconvincing, unclear writing. Taking the paragraph as an “idea” unit, the workshop looks at the formulation and purpose of the topic sentence. It then focuses on paragraph structure, development of the main idea, transition to the next paragraph, punctuation, style, and vocabulary. ***This workshop is particularly useful for non-native English speakers.*** Each participant is encouraged to bring a sample of their writing for review in small groups. In this supportive environment, participants receive multiple viewpoints from fellow graduate students who are motivated to improve the writing of their peers as a part of their own learning process. ~~~ By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: 1. 1. Create a logical and easy-to-follow flow in the writing, 2. Produce compelling sentences through a careful choice of grammatical forms and vocabulary, 3. Adjust the style of the writing, 4. Recognize the elements of the English academic paragraph, 5. Overcome the most common mistakes in paragraph composition, and 6. Give and receive peer feedback on paragraph structure. ~~~ This workshop is led by Bojana Krsmanovic. Bojana Krsmanovic is a doctoral student at the Department of Education. She graduated from the University of Novi Sad (Serbia) with both BA and MA in English Language and Literature. She is a certified ESL/EFL teacher with several years of experience. Having an interest in researching technology integration in language-learning classrooms, she moved to Montreal to pursue her PhD in Educational Technology. She is currently doing research in Maker Culture and implementation of maker practices in education. Her research interests revolve especially around empowerment of girls and women in STEM, as well as equipping at-risk students with relevant 21st century skills for future education, careers, and everyday life through making.

GPLL71 - Fund Writing Peer Review - NSERC & FQRNT

GPLL72 - Fund Writing Peer Review - SSHRC & FQRSC

GPLL229 - Exploring Research in the Visual Arts

GPLL231 - Library Skills & Resources: Maximize Your Graduate Research Potential

GPLL233 - Business Research Essentials

GPLL234 - Choosing the right journal for your research: predatory publishers & open access

GPLL235 - Canadian Statistics and Microdata for the Social Sciences

GPLL236 - Using RefWorks for Graduates: Citations and Bibliographies Simplified

GPLL237 - Introduction to Web Archiving with Webrecorder

GPLL238 - Engineering & Computer Science Graduate Research Essentials

GPLL239 - Let us get that for you: How to obtain documents not available at Concordia

GPLL240 - Mapping Montreal open data with ArcGIS Online

GPLL241 - Copyright and your thesis

GPLL243 - Using Zotero for Grads

GPLL248 - Bibliometrics and the citation impact of your research

GPLL249 - Thesis Boost: 3-day writing retreat

GPLL250 - Ethics in Research Involving Human Participants

GPLL252 - Intellectual Property - Patenting your research

This workshop is offered jointly by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office, the Office of Research and Legal Services. It is geared to provide an overview of the various concepts related to Intellectual Property (IP), its ownership and management in the context of Canada's and Concordia’s IP policy and legislative frameworks. Apart from their potential commercial value, patents are a publicly available storehouse of current and historical scientific knowledge spanning all disciplines. They are an indispensable resource which complements the scientific/ engineering journals and publications. The workshop will briefly look at the three criteria for patentability, the patent process, and present tools for searching patents. The workshop will cover the following topics: • What is an invention? • Who is an inventor? • Is an invention patentable? • Can patent searching inform my research directions - patent searching 101 • Mechanisms and support available at Concordia for IP protection, management and best practices. The workshop will also explore the topic of patents through a case study titled "Samantha Chang: Who Owns the Invention?" See link below. ~~~ In this workshop, participants will: 1- Gain insights into patents and copyright protection 2- Understand Concordia’s IP framework and support mechanisms 3- Learn to effectively do a patent search ~~~ This workshop is led by Me Béatrice T. Ngatcha, and staff from the Office of Research at Concordia University. Béatrice T. Ngatcha is a patent agent registered in Canada and the United States having doctoral and post-doctoral training in chemistry. She joined Goudreau Gage Dubuc in 2010 having been practicing in the field of intellectual property since 2000. Béatrice is also a lawyer called to the Ontario Bar. She is a member of the Barreau du Québec (c.j.c.). Her practice covers the areas of chemistry (organic/medicinal), biochemistry and biotechnology. Her practice also includes domestic and foreign patent prosecution, and the development and management of patent portfolios. She also provides opinions and counselling regarding patentability patent validity and infringement matters, as well as regulatory affairs.

GPLL253 - Systematic Reviews: The Basics

GPLL463 - NSERC Funding Info Session for Masters (Thesis), PhD students and Postdocs

Representatives from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) will be present on-campus to discuss their funding programs, how to prepare your application, and respond to student’s questions. NSERC administers the Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarships for Masters and Doctoral students. These scholarships provide financial support to high-calibre students who are undertaking masters and doctoral level research in the natural sciences or engineering at a Canadian university. ***NOTE: The Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarship program is only open to Canadian citizens and permanent resident of Canada.*** If you are an undergraduate students considering a graduate degree and wishing to attend this session, you can register by sending an email to: GradProSkills.Registration@concordia.ca ~~~ In this workshop, participants will learn about NSERC funding opportunities for Masters (Thesis) and PhD students, as well as post doctoral fellows. ~~~ This information session is led by Valerie Harbour and Catherine Harrison. Valerie Harbour holds a PhD in Psychology/Neuroscience from Concordia University where she conducted research on circadian rhythms in rodents. She joined NSERC in 2012 and has been a Team Leader in the Scholarships and Fellowships Division since 2014. Valerie is also the manager for the Chairs for Women in Science and Engineering program and is responsible for integrating equity and diversity considerations into policies and programs within that division. Catherine Harrison holds a B.Eng. from Carleton University and a B.Ed. from the University of Ottawa. She joined NSERC in 2013 and is a Program Officer in the Scholarships and Fellowship Division. She is responsible for the administration of the Canada Graduate Scholarships / Postgraduate Scholarships – Doctoral programs (CGS / PGS D) , the Postdoctoral Fellowships (PDF) program, as well as the Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA).

GPLL464 - NSERC Funding Info Session for Postdoctoral Fellows

GPLL465 - Fund Writing Strategies for Masters (Thesis) and Doctoral Students

Are you considering applying for a scholarship, fellowship or award? Join us to learn more about proven tips and strategies for preparing a winning funding application. We will review the key elements of a funding application and the common criteria sought by application evaluators, as well as provide you with some tools to plan, manage, and write a funding application. The workshop will include interactive exercises where students will get the chance to practice articulating their research and receive feedback from peers. ***Note: This workshop is aimed at students in thesis-based programs. *** Related workshops in the "Funding your Graduate Studies" workshop series include: 1. Funding Opportunities for Graduate Students in Thesis-Based Programs (GPLL466) 2. Fund Writing Peer Review Groups (GPLL71, GPLL72 & GPLL73) 3. NSERC Funding Information Sessions (GPLL463 & GPLL464) 4. Tri-Council Funding Information Sessions (GPLL468 & GPLL467) ~~~ After attending this workshop, participants will be able to: 1. Describe the elements of a strong funding proposal, 2. Articulate their research to an audience, 3. Write a strong statement of their research, 4. Plan a realistic timeline for preparing their application, and 5. Avoid common scholarship application errors. ~~~ This workshop is led by Nadine Bekkouche and Bojana Krsmanovic, members of the 2018-2019 GradProSkills team. Nadine Bekkouche is completing a Ph.D. in Education at Concordia, with a focus on the application of educational technology to graduate education. She has a M.Sc. in Medical Psychology from Uniformed Services University, in Maryland, and has published a number of papers and reference texts in the fields of psychology, behavioral research, and health. She is the founder of NBE Education and has extensive experience working with students as an academic editor and coach. She has also consulted with businesses designing educational programs. She uses her expertise in psychology, education and research to help students excel and advance knowledge in their fields. Bojana Krsmanovic is a doctoral student at the Department of Education. She graduated from the University of Novi Sad (Serbia) with both BA and MA in English Language and Literature. She is a certified ESL/EFL teacher with several years of experience. Having an interest in researching technology integration in language-learning classrooms, she moved to Montreal to pursue her PhD in Educational Technology. She is currently doing research in Maker Culture and implementation of maker practices in education. Her research interests revolve especially around empowerment of girls and women in STEM, as well as equipping at-risk students with relevant 21st century skills for future education, careers, and everyday life through making.

GPLL466 - Funding Opportunities for Graduate Students in Thesis-based programs

GPLL467 - NSERC/ SSHRC/ CIHR Masters (Thesis) Funding Programs: Information Session for Applicants

GPLL468 - NSERC/SSHRC/CIHR Doctoral Funding Programs: Information Session for Applicants

GPLL469 - Listening to Leadership Stories from Vanier Scholars at Concordia

GPLL478 - Scholarships for International Doctoral Students

GPLL518 - How to find information better and faster

GPLT319 - Speaking with Skill: English pronunciation and conversation

GPLT320 - Français pour le travail (Niveau 5) - avancé

***A PRE-ASSESSMENT IS MANDATORY FOR THIS WORKSHOP.*** GradProSkills will contact you by email to schedule your individual assessment during the first 2 weeks of the semester. Failure to complete an assessment may result in you beginning dropped from the class. If you have previously participated in a GradProSkills French workshop you are still required to undertake this assessment. GradProSkills offers five levels of French workshops. This class is associated with LEVEL 5. It is intended for students who have AN ADVANCED KNOWLEDGE OF FRENCH. Ce cours a pour but de donner aux étudiant(e)s une occasion de se familiariser avec les exigences linguistiques du monde du travail au Québec. Il offrira à l’étudiant(e) du soutien pour produire ses propres documents en français ainsi que de nombreux exercices visant à pratiquer et à améliorer sa maîtrise de la langue dans le contexte de l’emploi. ***Notez bien : ce cours nécessite quelques heures de travail en dehors des heures d’atelier.*** Pendant de cours, nous travaillerons avec : • différents types de documents d’entreprise (CV, offres d’emploi, correspondance commerciale, rapports, courriels internes) • des entrevues • une approche interculturelle qui permet de mieux comprendre le monde du travail en français au Québec • des méthodes communicatives s'appuyant sur des documents et des situations réelles. ~~~ Les participants de cet atelier pourront : 1. développer des compétences linguistiques fondamentales au marché du travail québécois (expression écrite et orale/compréhension écrite et orale/communication interpersonnelle) 2. développer leurs propres outils de travail en français 3. gagner en confiance pour entreprendre leur recherche d’emploi. Orientation linguistique: • Vocabulaire: Les 2500 mots les plus fréquents utilisés en français avec un accent sur le vocabulaire nécessaire pour accomplir les tâches mentionnées ci-dessus • Grammaire: Le conditionnel présent et passé (doute), les formes impersonnelles pour différents degrés de certitude, des collocations, l’infinitif passé, les participes, et plus encore ... • Prononciation: Les objectifs individuels en ce qui concerne la prononciation ~~~ This workshop is led by a member of the 2018-19 GradProSkills French Conversation Team, which consists of Anne-Marie Rivard, Ugo Ellefsen, Lydia Risi, Nuria Enciso and Viviane Saglier.

GPLT321 - English Pronunciation Practice 4-week Intensive

In this 4-week workshop, students will dive deeper into elements of word stress, intonation, challenging sounds specific to their speech, and receive one-on-one coaching. Drawing from and building upon the 2-part Speaking With Skill pronunciation work-shop, students will have the chance to practice and work on speech for presentations, lectures, job interviews, etc… in a supportive and intensive format. This workshop will allow you to focus on your specific pronunciation needs and help you to apply what you learn to your real-life contexts. It is required to have already taken the English Pronunciation 2-week pronunciation basics workshop and have a general knowledge of English pronunciation. Each week, there will be a pronunciation focus at the start of the class. Students will have the opportunity to receive private coaching with group participation. Perfect your presentation, feel confident in your job interviews, and speak more fluently! *** NOTE: This is a four part workshop. It is mandatory for students to attend the four sessions. NOTE 2: Students must have taken GPLT319 - Speaking with Skill: English pronunciation and conversation before taking this workshop. *** ~~~ At the end of this workshop, students will: 1. Gain a deeper understanding of the English sound system and how it relates to their personal pronunciation and comprehensibility 2. Walk away with a personalized step by step strategy on how to approach their specific pronunciation challenges in interviews, presentations, and lectures 3. Have a comprehensive road map on the top ten things to look out for when approaching English speaking, as well as how to approach word-stress (one of the biggest pitfalls in English comprehensibility) 4. Perfect their pronunciation for their personal projects (interview, presentation, thesis defense, lecture) ~~~ This workshop will be led by Suzanne Cerreta, Suzanne is a professional actress and applied linguist who has voiced many national commercials, audiobooks, and films. She has taken her experience in performance and research in linguistics into pronunciation and English instruction presenting workshops for actors, the English Montreal School Board, and 2nd language English speakers. Suzanne has been the accent and dialect coach for many and productions in NYC, including the off-Broadway production of Around the World in 80 Days and actors in Book of Mormon, Jersey Boys, etc… She is also one of the voices on Culips, an ESL podcast on iTunes. Suzanne currently teaches pronunciation classes privately in Montreal, QC.

GPLT330 - French Conversation Group (Level 2) – Novice

GPLT331 - French Conversation Group (Level 1) – New to French

GPLT335 - French Conversation Group (Level 3) – Intermediate 1

GPLT340 - French Conversation Group (Level 4) – Intermediate 2

GPLT341 - French Conversation Group (Level 5) – Explorons Montréal

***A PRE-ASSESSMENT IS MANDATORY FOR THIS WORKSHOP.*** GradProSkills will contact you by email to schedule your individual assessment during the first 2 weeks of the semester. Failure to complete an assessment may result in you beginning dropped from the class. If you have previously participated in a GradProSkills French workshop you are still required to undertake this assessment. This ten-week, once-weekly workshop offers French learners the opportunity to practice their oral skills in a group setting facilitated by a native French speaker. This is a conversation practice group, meaning there will be no written assignments. Students will build their vocabulary and spoken sentence structure while exploring Montreal’s communities and cultural venues. GradProSkills offers five levels of French conversation groups. This class is associated with LEVEL 5. It is intended for students who have AN ADVANCED KNOWLEDGE OF FRENCH. Notes: - When meeting off campus, students must consider transportation costs (metro/bus ticket for instance). In addition, students must arrive at the meeting point by the workshop start time. - Although we do our best to offer several free activities so as to keep costs low for students, some activities have a fee. One should expect to pay up to $30 in activity fees each semester (for example tickets to enter museums). -Transportation and activity costs are not subsidized by GradProSkills. If you sign up for this workshop, you are expected to attend and participate in all activities. ~~~ Les participants de cet atelier : 1. Auront la chance de pratiquer oralement leurs acquis linguistiques et de converser plus spontanément. 2. Développeront leur vocabulaire en apprenant des termes précis portant sur des éléments de la ville. 3. Acquérons de nouvelles connaissances sur l’environnement qu’ils habitent (ville, province, pays). ~~~ This workshop is led by a member of the 2018-19 GradProSkills French Conversation Team, which consists of Anne-Marie Rivard, Ugo Ellefsen, Lydia Risi, Nuria Enciso and Viviane Saglier.

GPSC22 - General Media Relations Training

GPSC23 - Getting the word out about your research

GPSC24 - Op-ed Writing: Part 1

GPSC25 - Op-ed Writing: Part 2

GPSC26 - Writing Compelling Abstracts

GPSC28 - Graduate Presentation Skills Essentials

Oral presentation skills are essential for every graduate student in order to successfully convey key aspects of their work in class, at academic conferences, and to potential employers. This workshop series will outline elements that contribute to effective presentations, including preparation, structure, and delivery. We will discuss how to construct a presentation, as well as select appropriate visual aids and strategies to deliver your presentation in an engaging manner. This workshop takes place in two sections. The first section will present theory on the essentials of graduate presentation skills, and participants will be asked to work with their peers as they work on strategies to communicate their own work. For the second section, participants will be asked to prepare and deliver a short (3-5 minute) presentation to the class, and will receive feedback from both their peers and the workshop leader. Participation in both days is mandatory. Students must be ready to present their work to their peers during the second session. They will not be allowed to attend the class if they do not bring and deliver their presentations, thereby resulting in a charge of non-attendance for both workshop sections. ~~~ After attending this workshop, participants will be able to: 1. Describe the structure of an effective presentation, 2. Identify the elements of an effective presentation, both in terms of visual support and presenter approach, 3. Present their own work in 3-5 minutes, and 4. Use strategies for receiving feedback from their audience. ~~~ This workshop is led by Nadine Bekkouche & Bojana Krsmanovic, members of the 2018-2019 GradProSkills Team. Nadine Bekkouche is completing a Ph.D. in Education at Concordia, with a focus on the application of educational technology to graduate education. She has a M.Sc. in Medical Psychology from Uniformed Services University, in Maryland, and has published a number of papers and reference texts in the fields of psychology, behavioral research, and health. She is the founder of NBE Education and has extensive experience working with students as an academic editor and coach. She has also consulted with businesses designing educational programs. She uses her expertise in psychology, education and research to help students excel and advance knowledge in their fields. Bojana Krsmanovic is a doctoral student at the Department of Education. She graduated from the University of Novi Sad (Serbia) with both BA and MA in English Language and Literature. She is a certified ESL/EFL teacher with several years of experience. Having an interest in researching technology integration in language-learning classrooms, she moved to Montreal to pursue her PhD in Educational Technology. She is currently doing research in Maker Culture and implementation of maker practices in education. Her research interests revolve especially around empowerment of girls and women in STEM, as well as equipping at-risk students with relevant 21st century skills for future education, careers, and everyday life through making.

GPSC36 - Crafting Strong Thesis Statements and Introductions

GPSC403 - Technical Writing for All Disciplines

GPSC405 - 2019 Concordia Three Minute Thesis and Project Competition Orientation Session

Do you want learn how to communicate your thesis or project in a compelling and clear way? Participating in the Three Minute Thesis™ and Project Competition is a perfect opportunity to receive individual coaching on how to effectively communicate your work. The 2019 Concordia competition will take place on Thursday, March 15, 2019. We are seeking graduate students who are ready to embrace this rewarding challenge. The competition is open to both Masters and Doctoral students in both thesis and non-thesis programs. Prizes will be awarded and the top presenters, and two students will be selected to represent Concordia at regional and national competitions. Interested students must sign-up for one of these orientation sessions, where they will learn details about the requirements of the competition and receive initial coaching. Students can attend the orientation session before choosing if they will participate in the coaching and final competition. ~~~ In this workshop, students will learn more about the 2019 Concordia Three Minute Thesis™ and Project Competition and determine if they wish to participate. In addition, they will receive some initial coaching and practice their presentation skills. ~~~ This workshop is led by Racha Cheik-Ibrahim, Nadine Bekkouche, Bojana Krsmanovic and Zeina Ismail-Allouche, GradProSkills team members for 2018-2019. Racha Cheikh-Ibrahim is a Ph.D. Candidate at the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. Racha was the winner for the PhD Award and People’s Choice Award in 2015, and came back as the master of ceremony in 2016 for the 3MT competition. Racha has worked with GradProSkills and the Center for Teaching and Learning since 2014 in various roles including workshop facilitator, outreach coordinator. Nadine Bekkouche is completing a Ph.D. in Education at Concordia, with a focus on the application of educational technology to graduate education. She has a M.Sc. in Medical Psychology from Uniformed Services University, in Maryland, and has published a number of papers and reference texts in the fields of psychology, behavioral research, and health. She is the founder of NBE Education and has extensive experience working with students as an academic editor and coach. She has also consulted with businesses designing educational programs. Bojana Krsmanovic is a doctoral student at the Department of Education. She graduated from the University of Novi Sad (Serbia) with both BA and MA in English Language and Literature. She is a certified ESL/EFL teacher with several years of experience. She is currently doing research in Maker Culture and implementation of maker practices in education. Her research interests revolve around empowerment of girls and women in STEM, as well as equipping at-risk students with relevant 21st century skills for future education, careers, and everyday life through making. Zeina Allouche‘s journey goes back to the mid 80’s as a volunteer with many civil entities. She started her professional journey with UNICEF in Lebanon, and as an international staff member serving in Yemen. She was also a manager for a national organization offering alternative care services with 140 staff and more than 3000 beneficiaries. She designed and implemented organizational restructuring interventions in support of governmental and non-governmental programs. She is a holder of a BA in Social Work, a Master in Public Health, and is currently pursuing her INDI PHD in the area of adoption in the light of the experience of the Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

GPSC409 - Concordia Three Minute Thesis & Project Competition

GPSC414 - Graphic Design Fundamentals

GPSC415 - Professional and Effective Email Writing

GPSC419 - Learning to Listen

GPSC420 - Communicate Effectively

GPSC421 - Talk the Walk: Becoming a better communicator

GPSC422 - Perfecting Your Research Pitch

“What is your research about?” is a common question graduate students receive from professors, peers, employers, family, friends, etc. In most instances, you only have about 60 seconds (or less) to explain your research to your audience in a way that makes them take notice. How do you convince your audience in less than a minute of the essential or inspiring elements of your research? What do you include in your description? What do you skip? How do you deliver your message clearly, briefly, and effectively, given the time constraints? The answers to these questions are the basis of the research pitch. This workshop offers students the chance to practice building and giving a 1-minute research pitch, as well as get feedback from their peers. ~~~ After attending this workshop, participants will be able to: 1. Identify the essential elements of a research pitch, 2. Articulate the topic and importance of your own research to an audience , 3. Fine-tune your pitch for different audiences, settings, and timelines, and 4. Provide and receive feedback on research pitch. ~~~ This workshop is led by Nadine Bekkouche & Bojana Krsmanovic, members of the 2018-2019 GradProSkills Team. Nadine Bekkouche is completing a Ph.D. in Education at Concordia, with a focus on the application of educational technology to graduate education. She has a M.Sc. in Medical Psychology from Uniformed Services University, in Maryland, and has published a number of papers and reference texts in the fields of psychology, behavioral research, and health. She is the founder of NBE Education and has extensive experience working with students as an academic editor and coach. She has also consulted with businesses designing educational programs. She uses her expertise in psychology, education and research to help students excel and advance knowledge in their fields. Bojana Krsmanovic is a doctoral student at the Department of Education. She graduated from the University of Novi Sad (Serbia) with both BA and MA in English Language and Literature. She is a certified ESL/EFL teacher with several years of experience. Having an interest in researching technology integration in language-learning classrooms, she moved to Montreal to pursue her PhD in Educational Technology. She is currently doing research in Maker Culture and implementation of maker practices in education. Her research interests revolve especially around empowerment of girls and women in STEM, as well as equipping at-risk students with relevant 21st century skills for future education, careers, and everyday life through making.

GPSC431 - Designing an Academic Poster

An academic poster is a concise, informative, and visual summary of your research work. It is a popular medium for facilitating research communication and networking. A great poster engages your audience and allows them to quickly access and comprehend your research, no matter how complex! In this workshop we will discuss the purpose, content, and composition of an academic poster. We will look at key strategies for effectively determining your posters content. We will also look at strategies for maximizing the visual impact of your poster, and conclude by discussing the most effective ways to present a poster. This workshop will include hands on practical activities and encourage information sharing between participants. ***This is a two session workshop. Students must attend both sessions and be actively working on the development of an academic poster. Some time will be given during class to work on your poster. *** ~~~ By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: 1. Recognize the purpose and fundamentals of the academic poster format, 2. Create a winning poster by effectively selecting its content, layout, color, and graphics, 3. Recognize the techniques of presenting the academic poster, 4. Practice creating effective academic poster related to own research, and 5. Give and receive peer feedback on academic poster drafts. ~~~ This workshop is led by Bojana Krsmanovic. Bojana Krsmanovic is a doctoral student at the Department of Education. She graduated from the University of Novi Sad (Serbia) with both BA and MA in English Language and Literature. She is a certified ESL/EFL teacher with several years of experience. Having an interest in researching technology integration in language-learning classrooms, she moved to Montreal to pursue her PhD in Educational Technology. She is currently doing research in Maker Culture and implementation of maker practices in education. Her research interests revolve especially around empowerment of girls and women in STEM, as well as equipping at-risk students with relevant 21st century skills for future education, careers, and everyday life through making.

GPSC475 - Concordia Toastmasters Meeting: A Public Speaking Experience

GPSC476 - Practical Course in Public Speaking & Leading in Meetings (4 weeks)

GPSC482 - Grammar for Graduate Students (ESL)

GPSC483 - Editing Principles for Graduate Students

Do you want to improve the organization of your writing but don’t know where to start? Do your professors or colleagues tell you that your written assignments lack clarity, and you need some help to fix the problem? Editing Principles of Graduate Students will explore editing techniques that help identify and correct problems with organization and clarity in your writing projects. This workshop is divided into two sections. In the first section, the focus is on the theory behind editing principles and it includes looking at rearranging, adding, and deleting information, as well as coherence, language adjustment, redundancy, use of adverbs, and transitions. For the second section, participants will be asked to prepare and share a short written sample (1-page long) with the class, and will receive feedback from both their peers and the workshop leader. Participation in both days is mandatory. ***IMPORTANT NOTE: This workshop will take place over two classes. For the second class, participants will be asked to prepare and share a copy of their writing for peer review. If they fail to do so, students will not be allowed to attend the class, thereby resulting in a charge of non-attendance for both workshop sections.*** ~~~ By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: 1. Correct most common errors in writing, 2. Improve the logic of their writing through the concepts of rewriting, editing, and proofreading, 3. Recognize where and how breaks in logic in writing occur, 4. Overcome these breaks in logic by adjusting language, eliminating superfluous terms, removing redundancy, and using adverbs carefully, and 5. Give and receive peer feedback on samples of writing. ~~~ This workshop is led by Bojana Krsmanovic. Bojana Krsmanovic is a doctoral student at the Department of Education. She graduated from the University of Novi Sad (Serbia) with both BA and MA in English Language and Literature. She is a certified ESL/EFL teacher with several years of experience. Having an interest in researching technology integration in language-learning classrooms, she moved to Montreal to pursue her PhD in Educational Technology. She is currently doing research in Maker Culture and implementation of maker practices in education. Her research interests revolve especially around empowerment of girls and women in STEM, as well as equipping at-risk students with relevant 21st century skills for future education, careers, and everyday life through making.

GPTK701 - Peer Instruction: Engaging Students in Small and Large Classrooms

GPTK703 - Graduate Seminar in University Teaching (All Disciplines)

This seminar series in university teaching will prepare graduate students for an academic teaching career. Certain sections of the seminar are offered in a blended (also known as hybrid) format. A blended format means that the in- class time is reduced and replaced with online work. This means that instead of the usual 7 hours each day, class time is reduced to about 4 hours; however, students will be required to complete online learning activities to make up the remaining 3 hours for each of the five days. These online activities replace time that would otherwise have been spent in class so that the total time of instruction is equal to 35 hours. They include: videos, group discussions and collaborative tasks, readings, reflections and more which can be completed at a time convenient to the student within the time frame designated by the instructor. In addition to the 35 hours of instruction time, there are readings and three major assignments in both the regular and blended formats that are done outside of class. These include: the development of a Teaching Philosophy Statement, a course syllabus and developing and teaching a short practice lesson to your peers in your field. Therefore, students can expect to spend approximately an additional 15-20 hours on course work. Regular format: 35 hours in-class + 15-20 hours course work (readings & assignments) Blended Format: 20 hours in-class + 15 hours online activities + 15-20 hours course work (readings & assignments) Participants receive a certificate upon successful completion of ALL requirements. For further workshop information, contact the Centre for Teaching & Learning at 514-848-2424, extension 2496 or teaching@concordia.ca. *** Section 1 for the Summer 2019 term: Classes will take place from May 22 to May 28 (weekdays only). Section 2 for the Summer 2019 term: Classes will take place from August 5 to August 9 (weekdays only). *** ~~~ During this five-day seminar you will learn : • To examine various approaches to teaching and current issues in higher education. • To plan two mini lessons and practice different teaching strategies in a supportive environment, and to benefit from peer feedback and self-evaluation. • To develop a syllabus for a course that you would like to teach in the future based on a principled approach to course design. • To articulate your own teaching philosophy statement as a first step towards developing a teaching dossier (to be included in applications for academic positions). ~~~ Section 1 Summer 2019 is led by Tugba Ozturk. Section 2 for Summer 2019 is led by Philippe Caignon.

GPTK704 - Graduate Seminar in University Teaching (FOR FINE ARTS STUDENTS)

This seminar in university teaching will prepare graduate students for an academic teaching career. The estimated time commitment is 32 hours, including in-class time as well as hours for preparation of readings and assignments. Participants receive a certificate on successful completion of all of the requirements. There will be a modest charge for materials. ***This section takes place from May 8 to May 14, 2019 from 9:30AM to 4:30PM every week day (no classes on the weekend.) GPTK704 IS SPECIFICALLY FOR FINE ARTS STUDENTS. Students of other disciplines should sign-up for GPTK703. *** For further workshop information, contact The Centre for Teaching & Learning at 514-848-2424 x: 2495 or teaching@concordia.ca. ~~~ Int his workshop, student will: • Examine various approaches to teaching and current issues in higher education. • Plan two mini lessons and practice different teaching strategies in a supportive environment, and to benefit from peer feedback and self-evaluation. • Develop a syllabus for a course that you would like to teach in the future based on a principled approach to course design. • Articulate your own teaching philosophy statement as a first step towards developing a teaching dossier (to be included in applications for academic positions). ~~~ This workshop is led by Rachel Harris. Dr. Rachel Harris is fascinated by the narrative potential and artistic attributes of books as well as the implications for primary source literacies. In her doctoral thesis in art history (defended in 2017), she revisited the neglected legacy of fairy tale illustration, arguing for the importance of pictures in how the stories were received. In her research, she examines a range of books and their artistic attributes, which includes picture books, sculptural books, and digitized illustrations. After pursuing a Masters of Information Studies at McGill (completed in 2018), Harris is now working in a librarianship capacity and continues to teach in the areas of course design and book history.

GPTK705 - The Art of Grading - Best Practices for Grading & Giving Effective Feedback to Students

GPTK711 - Graduate Seminar in University Teaching for Engineering and Computer Science Students

GPTK714 - Lesson Planning

GPTK715 - Gina Cody School's Health and Safety Workshop for TAs

GPTK722 - Teaching Assistant Orientation

GPTK725 - So You Want to be a TA? An Information Session

GPTK726 - What Does Blended Learning Look Like?

GPTK732 - Designing your Course: Aligning Learning Outcomes, Assessment, and Learning Activities

GPTK739 - Strategies for Classroom Management

GPTK757 - Planning your First Day of Class

GPTK763 - Do’s & Don’ts of First Time TAs

GPTK764 - How to be an effective TA?

GPTK765 - Decolonizing and Indigenizing the Academy: Indigenous World Views

The aim of this workshop is to introduce participants to Indigenous worldviews as theoretical foundations of knowledge systems that shape Indigenous peoples’ lived experiences in relationship to land, place, identity, and responsibilities to community within the frameworks of decolonizing and Indigenizing the academy and its implications to teaching and learning. ~~~ At the end of this workshop, students will:  Increase their knowledge and understanding about the complexities of cultural systems that give meaning to Indigenous worldviews, specifically from a local Indigenous context.  Develop a critical analysis and understanding about the concepts of colonization, Eurocentrism, decolonizing and Indigenizing within the context of the university systems.  Identify Indigenous values and principles inherent within Indigenous worldviews within the context of Indigenous education systems and the importance of building trustful relationships with Indigenous communities.” ~~~ This workshop is led by Donna Kahérakwas Goodleaf. Donna Kahérakwas Goodleaf is Turtle Clan and is a citizen from the Kanien’kehaka (Mohawk) Nation, Kahnawake Territory, which is part of the Rotinonhsión:ni Six Nations Iroquois Confederacy. She is a Kanien’kehá:ka educator and scholar who joined Concordia university in January of 2018 as the new Indigenous Curriculum and Pedagogical Advisor for the Centre for Teaching and Learning. Her primary role is to develop university-wide training for Concordia faculty on decolonizing and Indigenizing their curriculum programs of study in ways that re-center the advancement and integration of Indigenous peoples’ diverse humanities - intellectual, scientific and cultural knowledge systems, worldviews, epistemologies, histories, research and pedagogies across all academic units. She also serves on the Indigenous Directions Leadership Group. Her faculty teaching and Indigenous-centered curriculum design experiences in various academic programs in the Humanities span across Canada and the United States. In addition, Donna has vast experiences working in Indigenous communities on a local, national and international level in the areas of Indigenous-centered education, language and cultural revitalization programs. Her current research interests are in decolonization and advancing Indigenous Humanities, Indigenous –centered-education, protection and promotion of Indigenous language and cultural rights, Indigenous land rights and rights to self-determination and Human Rights.

GPTK778 - Active Learning Brainstorm Session

GPTK780 - Learning to Teach Day at McGill

***McGill University is spaces for Concordia Graduate Students in their Learning to Teach Day. Interested students must register with Concordia's GradProSkills.*** The Learning to Teach one-day conference aims to equip you with the knowledge and tools to help you become a better teacher and create a successful learning environment for your students in the classroom. You will also learn important facilitation, communication and leadership skills for your career outside of the classroom. The event is structured as a series of interactive and engaging workshops and talks, and is particularly relevant to graduate students interesting in lecturing or TAing at the university level. A letter of participation will be issued after the event to all participants. Refreshments and lunch will be provided. LOCATION: Leacock Building, room 26, 855 Sherbrooke Ouest SCHEDULE 8:45 - 9:00 am: Registration 9:00 - 10:00 am: Opening Plenary 10:00 am - 12:15 pm: Morning Concurrent Sessions SESSION 1: Designing A Student-Centered Course Outline SESSION 2: Teaching For Learner Diversity: Universal Design For Learning SESSION 3: Giving Effective Face To Face Feedback SESSION 4: Grading In The Sciences SESSION 5: Grading In The Humanities And Social Sciences 12:15 - 1:00 pm: Lunch provided 1:00 - 2:30 pm Afternoon Concurrent Sessions SESSION 1: Active Learning SESSION 2: Classroom Management In The University Context Description SESSION 3: Building Community In The Classroom SESSION 4: Teaching In One’s Second (Or Other) language SESSION 5: Improvisation & Fun: From Old School Teaching To Co-Creating Knowledge 2:30 - 4:00 pm: Closing Plenary Full descriptions of the concurrent sessions is available here: https://mcgill.ca/skillsets/files/skillsets/channels/attach/learning_to_teach_day-workshop_descriptions.pdf ~~~ In this one day workshop you will develop strategies and took kit for a university teaching career. ~~~ A full list of workshop presenters is available on the McGill Skillset website: http://www.mcgill.ca/skillsets/calendar/teaching/learning-teach-day

GPTK782 - Teaching and Learning Winter Festival 2017

GPTK795 - Concordia TA and RA Essentials

GPWL889 - Greening your Home with Houseplant Propagation

GPWL894 - Grow Your Own Superfood!

GPWL896 - Balcony Gardening in Montreal

GPWL901 - Stress Management: A Practical Guide

GPWL902 - Eight Powerful Ways Critical Thinking Can Change Your World

GPWL905 - The Healthy Mind: Taking Care of your Mental Health in Grad School

GPWL907 - Everything You Need to Know about Healthy Nutrition

GPWL909 - Top 10 Ways to be Healthier

GPWL913 - Eating Well with Little Time or Money

GPWL918 - Mobility Exercises for Studious Graduates : Revitalize your mind and body