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GPTK802 - Making the Most out of Powerpoint

Section 1

December 9, 2019, 13:00 - 15:00, Mon

GPTK703 - Graduate Seminar in University Teaching (All Disciplines)

Section 2

December 11-17, 2019, 09:30 - 16:30, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Section 1

January 16 - February 6, 2020, 09:00 - 13:30, Thu

Section 2

April 22-28, 2020, 09:30 - 16:30, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

This seminar series in university teaching will prepare graduate students for an academic teaching career. *** Section 2 for the Fall 2019 term: December 11 – 17 (weekdays only from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) – All Disciplines – Intensive version - Cory Legassic Section 1 for the Winter 2020 term: Thursday, January 16, 23, 30, February 5 OR Friday, February 6 and 13 (9:00 - 13:30) – Blended version - All Disciplines - Alicia Cundell Section 2 for the Winter 2020 term: April 22 - 28 (weekdays only from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) – All Disciplines – Intensive version - Carol Hawthorne *** 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 teaching@concordia.ca. ~~~ 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 2 for the Fall 2019 term: Cory Legassic Section 1 for the Winter 2020 term: Alicia Cundell Section 2 for the Winter 2020 term: Carol Hawthorne

GPSC415 - Professional and Effective Email Writing

Section 1

January 7, 2020, 09:15 - 11:15, Tue

Section 2

February 11, 2020, 11:00 - 13:00, Tue

Section 3

March 16, 2020, 15:00 - 17:00, Mon

Writing emails is an essential part of everyday communication, and depending on your role, you may receive dozens, or even hundreds, of emails every day. If you want to be understood, it is critical that you learn and practice effective emailing in school, on the job, and in almost every aspect of your life. In the digital world we are living in, time is the asset. Acquiring good email writing skills, can help ensure your message reaches your audience and that your audience is able to take action. Acquiring good email management skills, will also help demonstrate your professionalism and make better use of your time. This workshop will present best practices in email writing and organization, within the Canadian work culture. Students will have the opportunity to discuss these best practices and participate in several email writing and critiquing activities. ~~~ At the end of this workshops, participants will be able to: 1. Define some best practices in writing an effective email 2. Identify common components of an email and the appropriate context in which to use them 3. Compare good to poor email examples to draw a better understanding of email composition 4. Explain different tools that can be used to manage group emails 5. Discuss time management issues related to emails and how to overcome them 6. Practice effective writing strategies for communicating professionally via email. ~~~ This workshop is led by Antonio Crespo. Antonio is a passionate learner, a lover of the skies, and an enthusiast of human behavior studies. He holds two bachelor degrees, BSc Aeronautical Sciences and BSc Social Sciences (Sociology, Political Science), and a Master degree in Computer Science. Throughout more than 25 years working with the Armed Forces and the Aviation Industry, he was assigned to several technical, military, managerial, executive and diplomatic positions, which includes a mandate in one of the specialized United Nations organizations. As a researcher, he has been actively working with Artificial Intelligence for the last eleven years. Antonio is currently conducting two AI related research projects, the first one targeting machine learning and sustainable development, and the second one focusing on aircraft automation and autonomy. He is also a Graduate Science Teaching and Learning Fellow, within a Concordia CTL program aimed at the enhancement of STEM learning processes.

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

Section 1

January 8, 2020, 13:15 - 14:30, Wed

GPWL902 - Eight Powerful Ways Critical Thinking Can Change Your World

Section 1

January 13, 2020, 13:00 - 14:30, Mon

GPSC28 - Graduate Presentation Skills Essentials

Section 1

January 13-20, 2020, 15:00 - 17:00, Mon

Section 2

March 31 - April 7, 2020, 11:00 - 13:00, Tue

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 Pamela Tudge. Pamela Tudge thinks of herself as part food nerd, part academic, and part environmentalist who really loves design and art that makes her think deeper about the world. As a PhD candidate in the Individualized Program, Pamela is exploring critical design as a methodology to investigate historic and contemporary domestic practices around food and waste. Pamela, has worked for over 15 years in the fields of climate science, education and the arts. She also holds a MA in Geography from UBC and a BA-Honors in Geography and Environmental Studies from the UVic.

GPLL15 - Writing an Engineering Academic Paper

Section 1

January 14, 2020, 09:00 - 11:30, Tue

Researchers, particularly those in science and engineering disciplines, are expected to become good writers. An important part of their job is to present their results in a logically structured and well written research paper that includes understandable illustrations. For researchers who aim to excel in academia, it is vital to know how to communicate their research in written form because the number of citations a published paper receives is a measure of their professional success. This workshop will cover the ways of creating and following a writing plan. It will explore the structure of a research paper, with particular attention to the design of good tables and figures. Participants will have the opportunity to examine research paper samples from peer reviewed journals. ~~~ After attending this workshop, participants will be able to: 1. plan a healthy strategy for the paper writing process; 2. structure each section of a research paper properly; 3. prepare clear and concise tables and figures; 4. identify and avoid common mistakes. ~~~ Workshop Leader Name: This workshop is led Antonio Crespo. Antonio Crespo is a passionate learner, a lover of the skies, and an enthusiast of human behavior studies. He holds two bachelor degrees, BSc Aeronautical Sciences and BSc Social Sciences (Sociology, Political Science), and a Master degree in Computer Science. Throughout more than 25 years working with the Armed Forces and the Aviation Industry, he was assigned to several technical, military, managerial, executive and diplomatic positions, which includes a mandate in one of the specialized United Nations organizations. As a researcher, he has been actively working with Artificial Intelligence for the last eleven years. Antonio is currently conducting two AI related research projects, the first one targeting machine learning and sustainable development, and the second one focusing on aircraft automation and autonomy. He is also a Graduate Science Teaching and Learning Fellow, within a Concordia CTL program aimed at the enhancement of STEM learning processes..

GPDI508 - Introduction to Adobe Photoshop

Section 1

January 14, 2020, 10:00 - 12:30, Tue

Section 2

January 16, 2020, 14:00 - 16:30, Thu

Section 3

January 22, 2020, 10:00 - 12:30, Wed

GPWL909 - How to Stay Healthy in Grad School

Section 1

January 14, 2020, 13:00 - 14:30, Tue

GPLL20 - Graduate School Base Camp

Section 1

January 16, 2020, 08:45 - 17:15, Thu

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 NOTE: Quebec-Immigration and the Quebec Ministry of Education require that students be covered, continuously and without interruption, by a valid and adequate medical insurance plan for the duration of their studies in the Province of Quebec, Canada.*** ~~~ 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 (Succeeding at our intercultural community) 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. 2. Caroline Danis, Coordinator of the Student Advocacy Office and Katie Broad, Coordinator of the LIVE Center. 3. Kelly Collins, Manager of ISO and Katie Broad, Coordinator of the LIVE Center 4. Pamela Tudge, GradProSkills 5. Joseph E. Brito, GradProSkills 6. Owen Moran, Health Promotion Specialists, Health Services

GPLD140 - Foundations of Leadership

Section 1

January 16, 2020, 09:15 - 11:15, Thu

Section 2

January 21, 2020, 11:00 - 13:00, Tue

In this workshop, students will establish the foundations upon which they can start their leadership development journey. They will gain an appreciation for the interplay between leadership, followership, and context. They will also clarify the relevance of leadership development for their own career endeavors. Finally, they will assess their own leadership potential and determine a leadership development plan for themselves. ~~~ At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: 1. Explain what leadership is 2. Explain the relevance of leadership development for their career path and appreciate the importance of engaging in self-initiated leadership development 3. Assess their own leadership strengths and weaknesses 4. Chart a course for their own leadership development ~~~ This workshop is led by Antonio Crespo or Dilara Baysal. Dilara Baysal is a Ph.D. Student at Concordia University's Social and Cultural Analysis program. Her current research interests include the changing forms of work and management in the context of new technologies such as automation and artificial intelligence. Previously she has worked at tech startups, consulting groups and small businesses in research, marketing and leadership roles. Antonio Crespo is a passionate learner, a lover of the skies, and an enthusiast of human behavior studies. He holds two bachelor degrees, BSc Aeronautical Sciences and BSc Social Sciences (Sociology, Political Science), and a Master degree in Computer Science. Throughout more than 25 years working with the Armed Forces and the Aviation Industry, he was assigned to several technical, military, managerial, executive and diplomatic positions, which includes a mandate in one of the specialized United Nations organizations. As a researcher, he has been actively working with Artificial Intelligence for the last eleven years. Antonio is currently conducting two AI related research projects, the first one targeting machine learning and sustainable development, and the second one focusing on aircraft automation and autonomy. He is also a Graduate Science Teaching and Learning Fellow, within a Concordia CTL program aimed at the enhancement of STEM learning processes.

GPDI529 - Build your own gadgets with Arduino

Section 1

January 16, 2020, 14:00 - 16:00, Thu

GPLL238 - Engineering & Computer Science Graduate Research Essentials

Section 1

January 17, 2020, 10:00 - 11:30, Fri

GPTK702 - Perspectives on university teaching for neurodiverse learners

Section 1

January 17, 2020, 10:00 - 12:00, Fri

GPSC26 - Writing Compelling Abstracts

Section 1

January 17, 2020, 14:00 - 16:00, Fri

GPDI546 - Introduction to R

Section 1

January 20 - February 3, 2020, 16:00 - 18:00, Mon

GPLD650 - Basic Concepts of Project Management

Section 1

January 20, 2020, 18:00 - 21:00, Mon

GPSC405 - 2020 Concordia Three Minute Thesis Competition Orientation Session

Section 1

January 20, 2020, 18:00 - 20:00, Mon

Section 2

January 29, 2020, 09:15 - 11:15, Wed

Section 3

January 31, 2020, 14:00 - 16:00, Fri

GPDI542 - Introduction to LaTeX: a document preparation system

Section 1

January 21, 2020, 09:15 - 11:15, Tue

Section 2

April 1, 2020, 09:15 - 11:15, Wed

GPLL243 - Using Zotero for Grads

Section 1

January 21, 2020, 10:00 - 12:00, Tue

Section 2

February 12, 2020, 10:00 - 12:00, Wed

Section 3

March 4, 2020, 14:00 - 16:00, Wed

Section 4

March 16, 2020, 10:00 - 12:00, Mon

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

Section 1

January 21 - April 2, 2020, 14:00 - 15:15, Tue, Thu

GPWL970 - Imposter Syndrome in Graduate School

Section 1

January 21, 2020, 14:00 - 16:00, Tue

GPDI515 - Beginner’s Guide to the R Programming Language

Section 1

January 21-28, 2020, 15:00 - 17:30, Tue

Section 2

February 10-17, 2020, 15:00 - 17:30, Mon

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 Esther Schott . Esther investigates how babies learn language, and in particular what bilingual infants know about their language environment. She utilizes principles of open science in her research. Esther has been coding in R since 2012 and uses R to analyze data, produce publication-ready figures and created her own website using R.

GPLT330 - French Conversation Group (Level 2) – Novice

Section 2

January 21 - April 2, 2020, 15:30 - 16:45, Tue, Thu

Section 1

January 22 - April 6, 2020, 13:30 - 14:45, Mon, Wed

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

Section 2

January 21 - April 2, 2020, 17:00 - 18:15, Tue, Thu

Section 1

January 22 - April 6, 2020, 12:00 - 13:15, Mon, Wed

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

Section 1

January 21 - March 31, 2020, 18:30 - 20:30, Tue

GPLL42 - Planning Your Thesis Submission

Section 1

January 22, 2020, 09:30 - 11:30, Wed

GPLL235 - Canadian Statistics and Microdata for the Social Sciences

Section 1

January 22, 2020, 10:00 - 12:00, Wed

GPWL918 - Stretch and Strengthen

Section 1

January 22, 2020, 10:00 - 11:30, Wed

GPLD143 - Professional Negotiation and Persuasion Skills

Section 1

January 23, 2020, 09:15 - 11:15, Thu

Section 2

February 12, 2020, 09:15 - 11:15, Wed

GPLT342 - French Conversation Level 5 (Advanced)

Section 1

January 23 - April 2, 2020, 18:30 - 20:30, Thu

GPLL37 - Writing a Literature Review

Section 1

January 24, 2020, 09:30 - 11:30, Fri

Section 2

March 3, 2020, 11:00 - 13:00, Tue

Section 3

March 24, 2020, 17:30 - 19:30, Tue

GPDI511 - Intermediate Adobe Photoshop

Section 1

January 24, 2020, 10:00 - 12:30, Fri

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

Section 1

January 24, 2020, 10:00 - 12:00, Fri

GPSC36 - Crafting Strong Thesis Statements and Introductions

Section 1

January 24, 2020, 14:00 - 16:00, Fri

GPLL50 - Increasing your Productivity in Grad School

Section 1

January 27, 2020, 15:00 - 17:00, Mon

Section 2

February 13, 2020, 12:00 - 13:00, Thu

Section 3

March 18, 2020, 09:15 - 11:15, Wed

It is no secret that grad school is a lot of work: books to read, papers to write, presentations to prepare, team meetings, etc. Add on a job, a hobby, a family or friends, and you can quickly feel overwhelmed and wondering how you will meet your academic goals. Many grad students lack time. After all, it is our most valuable, finite resource. If you want to take control of your time, we highly recommend you make a little time for this workshop. An efficient use of your time will directly impact the quality of your work, your experience in graduate school and your job prospects after graduation. In this active workshop, participants will learn about tips and tools to prioritize your tasks, plan your time, minimize procrastination and distractions, and ultimately be more productive. We will explore tools such as the time management matrix, SMART framework, Pomodoro and Trello. 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. *** Section 2 for the fall term is an online webinar.*** ~~~ After attending this workshop, participants will be able to: 1. Identify goals, objectives and tasks for effective time planning 2. Use tools to prioritize tasks, minimize distractions and avoid procrastination 3. Describe how personal engagement with goals interacts with time planning ~~~ This workshop is led by Pamela Tudge. Pamela Tudge thinks of herself as part food nerd, part academic, and part environmentalist who really loves design and art that makes her think deeper about the world. As a PhD candidate in the Individualized Program, Pamela is exploring critical design as a methodology to investigate historic and contemporary domestic practices around food and waste. Pamela, has worked for over 15 years in the fields of climate science, education and the arts. She also holds a MA in Geography from UBC and a BA-Honors in Geography and Environmental Studies from the UVic..

GPLT319 - Speaking with Skill: English pronunciation and conversation

Section 1

January 28 - February 4, 2020, 09:00 - 11:00, Tue

Section 2

March 5-12, 2020, 09:00 - 11:00, Thu

GPLD144 - Solving Problems and Seeing the Big Picture

Section 1

January 28, 2020, 11:00 - 13:00, Tue

Section 2

March 2, 2020, 15:00 - 17:00, Mon

GPWL971 - Practicing Mindfulness in Grad School

Section 1

January 28, 2020, 14:00 - 16:00, Tue

GPCB619 - Job Search Strategies

Section 1

January 29, 2020, 10:00 - 12:00, Wed

GPLD141 - Navigating Emotional Intelligence

Section 1

January 30, 2020, 09:15 - 11:15, Thu

Section 2

March 18, 2020, 09:15 - 11:15, Wed

GPLL24 - Effective Reading Strategies

Section 1

January 31, 2020, 09:30 - 11:30, Fri

Section 2

February 6, 2020, 12:00 - 13:00, Thu

Section 3

March 10, 2020, 17:30 - 19:30, Tue

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

Section 1

February 3, 2020, 10:00 - 12:00, Mon

Peer instruction is a research-based pedagogy that actively engages students in the classroom and has been shown to dramatically improve conceptual understanding, even in large classes. The basic goals of peer instruction are to encourage and make use of student interaction during lectures, while focusing students' attention on underlying concepts and techniques. The method has been assessed in many studies using standardized, diagnostic tests and shown to be considerably more effective than the conventional lecture approach to teaching. Peer instruction is now used in a wide range of courses. In this workshop, participants will learn about peer instruction, serve as the "class" in which peer instruction is demonstrated, discuss several models for implementing the technique into the classroom, and learn about available teaching resources. While successfully implementing peer instruction doesn't require any technology, using the right technology can improve student engagement, increase learning, and make it easier to implement peer instruction in your classroom. ~~~ By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to 1. Articulate challenges in engaging students in lecture-based classes 2. Explain how Peer Instruction can be used to address identified challenges with student engagement 3. Reflect on the relationship between technology and pedagogy in the service of student learning 4. Think differently and holistically about what makes good teaching and learning ~~~ This workshop is led by Ying Li. Ying Li is a curriculum developer at Concordia's Centre for Teaching and Learning Services, helping faculty develop new academic programs or revising existing programs to be aligned with the university's strategic directions and digital strategies. She has taught undergraduate students in China and graduate students in the Educational Technology program at Concordia. Ying has 12 years of combined teaching, training, research, instructional design and educational development experience.

GPCB811 - Launch your Career, Volunteer!

Section 1

February 3, 2020, 14:30 - 16:30, Mon

GPLL51 - Perfecting the Academic Paragraph

Section 1

February 4, 2020, 11:00 - 13:00, Tue

Section 2

March 23, 2020, 15:00 - 17:00, Mon

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 Antonio Crespo. Antonio is a passionate learner, a lover of the skies, and an enthusiast of human behavior studies. He holds two bachelor degrees, BSc Aeronautical Sciences and BSc Social Sciences (Sociology, Political Science), and a Master degree in Computer Science. Throughout more than 25 years working with the Armed Forces and the Aviation Industry, he was assigned to several technical, military, managerial, executive and diplomatic positions, which includes a mandate in one of the specialized United Nations organizations. As a researcher, he has been actively working with Artificial Intelligence for the last eleven years. Antonio is currently conducting two AI related research projects, the first one targeting machine learning and sustainable development, and the second one focusing on aircraft automation and autonomy. He is also a Graduate Science Teaching and Learning Fellow, within a Concordia CTL program aimed at the enhancement of STEM learning processes.

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

Section 1

February 4, 2020, 13:00 - 14:30, Tue

GPDI513 - Get Started Coding with Python

Section 1

February 4-18, 2020, 17:00 - 19:30, Tue

Section 2

March 6-20, 2020, 14:00 - 16:30, Fri

Section 3

April 1-15, 2020, 09:00 - 11:30, Wed

Are you curious about coding? Would like to know how to start coding and how it can be useful? In this workshop we will use Python, a very popular, powerful, yet simple programming language to discuss and demonstrate foundational coding concepts. ***IMPORTANT NOTES: 1. Students do not need any prior knowledge of coding or Python to participate in this workshop. If you are already familiar with coding or Python, then this workshop will be too basic for you and you should not attend. 2. You MUST bring a laptop for both sessions of the workshop. You will receive an email prior to the workshop with instructions for installing Python on your personal computer. 3. Learning to code must be hands-on. Though a series of in-class and online exercises, we will learn to create and troubleshoot (debug) computer programs. Your commitment and participation during class (5 hours) and outside class (3 hours) is mandatory. You will be enrolled in a Moodle course, where you will have access to resources and activities. Failure to complete the activities assigned outside of class, will result in you being dropped from the workshop and applied the penalty fee.*** ~~~ After this workshop, you will be able to: - Describe the process of creation of computer programs - Create and execute Python scripts on your computer - Apply basic elements of the Python programming language (control, selection and repetition statements, variables of simple datatypes, input/output, and functions) to solve problems or automate tasks - Apply at least two strategies to troubleshoot (or debug) Python scripts ~~~ 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 interest is in teaching and learning of computer programming for beginners, to adapt to and address the challenges of the 21st-Century.

GPLD142 - Leading Teams for Success

Section 1

February 5, 2020, 09:15 - 11:15, Wed

Section 2

February 20, 2020, 09:15 - 11:15, Thu

GPLL35 - Getting published: The peer review journal process

Section 1

February 5, 2020, 09:30 - 11:30, Wed

GPCB634 - Job Search Skills

Section 1

February 5, 2020, 13:00 - 14:30, Wed

GPLD145 - Motivating and Inspiring as A Leader

Section 1

February 6, 2020, 09:15 - 11:15, Thu

Section 2

March 25, 2020, 09:15 - 11:15, Wed

GPSC482 - English Grammar 1: Subject-verb agreement, dangling modifiers, articles, and voice

Section 1

February 7, 2020, 09:30 - 11:30, Fri

Section 2

March 17, 2020, 17:30 - 19:30, Tue

Section 3

April 9, 2020, 12:00 - 13:00, Thu

Do you want to perfect your writing in English, but have doubts about your grammar? Do you want to move your writing from functional closer to the level and style of a native speaker? Grammar for Graduate Students 1 is the first in the set of two grammar workshops targeted toward non-native English-speaking graduate students at Concordia University. This workshop gives you the solid foundation you need to move toward producing polished papers, reports, and theses at an advanced level. Grammar for Graduate Students 1 remedies some of the most persistent grammar problems that advanced learners of English face – namely, those related to subject-verb agreement, misplaced and dangling modifiers, articles, and passive voice – and it supports students who want to become better writers. ~~~ By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: 1. Overcome some of the most common grammar problems non-native English-speaking graduate students face such as incorrect use of subject-verb agreement, articles, passive voice, as well as misplaced and dangling modifiers in English; 2. Use strategies for recognizing and correcting these grammar problems when they appear in texts; 3. Recognize the grammar-related specificities of English academic writing style; and 4. Apply these specificities in own writing. ~~~ This workshop is led by Joseph E. Brito. Joseph E. Brito is a doctorate candidate at the Department of Religions and Cultures, at Concordia University. His doctoral dissertation uses a post-colonial lens to demonstrate ways in which early Christian discourse and narratives used metaphors from the roman institution of slavery as rhetorical and theological device. Prior to joining the doctoral program, he completed his bachelor and master degree at Université de Montréal. As a researcher, he is passionate about post-colonial studies, migration and minority studies, and is currently involved with the Association for the Rights of Household Workers, focusing on migrant workers’ right.

GPCB627 - Preparing Your Application to Teach in CEGEP

Section 1

February 7, 2020, 10:00 - 11:30, Fri

GPCB438 - Academic Networking on Twitter

Section 1

February 7, 2020, 14:00 - 16:00, Fri

GPDI545 - Data Management in R

Section 1

February 10-17, 2020, 17:00 - 19:00, Mon

GPCB410 - Funding, Internships and Networking Strategies

Section 1

February 11, 2020, 09:30 - 11:00, Tue

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 Anna-Maria Moubayed, PhD, Mitacs Business Development Specialist for Concordia University. Anna-Maria joined Mitacs in 2019, while teaching Art History at Concordia University, following a doctoral degree in Art History at Queen’s University, Kingston. Previously completing her undergraduate and graduate studies at Concordia University, Anna-Maria is an art historian with an interdisciplinary 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, which engage graduate students in work-integrated learning experiences. Her full profile is available at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annamariam/.

GPCB632 - Resume and Cover Letter Writing

Section 1

February 12, 2020, 13:00 - 14:30, Wed

GPWL901 - Stress Management: A Practical Guide

Section 1

February 13, 2020, 13:00 - 14:30, Thu

GPSC484 - English Grammar 2: Prepositions, relative clauses, expletives, and verb tenses

Section 1

February 14, 2020, 09:30 - 11:30, Fri

Section 2

March 31, 2020, 17:30 - 19:30, Tue

GPLL38 - Getting Started with Statistics

Section 1

February 14-21, 2020, 14:00 - 16:00, Fri

Section 2

April 7-14, 2020, 17:30 - 19:30, Tue

Statistical analyses skills are a crucial part of every graduate student’s professional toolkit. Statistics are used in many fields to quantify results in order to make them easy to interpret and communicate. These skills are essential to critically evaluate academic articles and reports that you encounter in your own work. This workshop will seek to provide a review of basic concepts in statistics (such as mean, mode, median, variance and standard deviation) that are useful to understand, critique and communicate data. Additionally, you will learn how to carry out a simple statistical analysis to compare two groups of numerical data. The workshop will conclude with a discussion of what software or tool is most appropriate given the format or structure of your data. The first session of the workshop will focus on estimating different measures, and basic statistical tests. The second part of the workshop will focus on sampling techniques, reporting statistical analysis, and how to critically interpret statistics. ~~~ After attending this workshop, you will be able to: 1. Understand and distinguish between some basic statistical measures 2. Learn how to carry out a simple statistical test (a T-test) 3. Learn how to report statistical measures formally 4. Understand the influence of sampling techniques and sample size on statistical measures 5. Be able to read and interpret reported statistics 6. Assess what statistical platform to use depending on you data format ~~~ This workshop is led by Tanya Singh. Tanya is currently pursuing her PhD at the John Molson School of Business and studies consumer decision making under resource scarcity. She is a self-described foodie and amateur artist. Tanya enjoys teaching and communicating her work with peers and students alike. In her research, Tanya employs various sources of data to understand how consumers make decisions when faced with resource scarcity, during events like hurricane Katrina. Tanya obtained a Bachelor of Engineering degree (from India) and PhD in Evolutionary Genetics (from the University of Pennsylvania).

GPSC421 - Talk the Walk: Becoming a better communicator

Section 1

February 18, 2020, 09:15 - 11:15, Tue

Section 2

March 3, 2020, 09:15 - 11:15, Tue

GPLD146 - Managing People's Performance

Section 1

February 18, 2020, 11:00 - 13:00, Tue

Section 2

March 9, 2020, 15:00 - 17:00, Mon

GPCB597 - Venture beyond academia to go from research to industry

Section 1

February 18 - March 1, 2020, 19:35 - 19:35, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

GPDI512 - Build your first website using Wordpress

Section 1

February 19, 2020, 09:00 - 13:00, Wed

GPLL246 - Using and Sharing Open Access Content: Creative Commons Licenses

Section 1

February 19, 2020, 10:00 - 12:00, Wed

GPWL960 - Intro to Yoga for Grads

Section 1

February 19, 2020, 10:00 - 11:30, Wed

GPCB630 - Interviewing Skills

Section 1

February 19, 2020, 13:00 - 14:30, Wed

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

Section 1

February 20, 2020, 10:00 - 12:00, Thu

GPLL240 - Mapping Montreal open data with ArcGIS Online

Section 1

February 20, 2020, 14:00 - 15:30, Thu

GPSC464 - Spark! Articulate and communicate your skills

Section 1

February 21, 2020, 09:15 - 11:15, Fri

Section 2

March 30, 2020, 15:00 - 17:00, Mon

GPCB606 - Résumé Writing for Graduate Students

Section 1

March 3, 2020, 10:00 - 11:30, Tue

GPCB610 - Career Planning 101: Graduate Students

Section 1

March 3, 2020, 12:00 - 14:00, Tue

GPDI505 - Intermediate Microsoft Excel

Section 1

March 3, 2020, 14:00 - 16:30, Tue

Section 2

March 4, 2020, 14:00 - 16:30, Wed

GPLD653 - Project Management Fundamentals For Immediate Application

Section 1

March 6, 2020, 09:00 - 13:00, Fri

As employers’ demand for students proficient in project management continues to grow, Project Management Fundamentals For Immediate Application is designed for graduate students from any faculty interested in project management career. This seminar blends theory and practice allowing students to 1) become familiar with industry-wide project management concepts and tools and 2) apply their knowledge by participating in problem-solving conversations in the context of their academic experience as a graduate student. As this seminar involves interdisciplinary thinking, students will work in small groups and contribute to the flow of the seminar by engaging in self-assessments, reflections, and group discussions. ~~~ By the end of this seminar students will: • Understand basic project management terminology and techniques allowing them to position their school and professional projects in line with the current business environment • Learn about project management core skill set, competencies and professional designations • Initiate and plan their own projects using industry-wide templates (templates will be provided during the seminar) • Develop solution-orientated strategies for self-guided professional development as a future project manager ~~~ This workshop will be led by Yuliya Kondratenko, in partnership with SpokenWeb. For the past five years, Yuliya Kondratenko MA, PMP managed various projects developing and executing student-centric service solutions at Concordia University. Currently, she works as a project manager for the SpokenWeb project funded by a SSHRC Partnership Grant with the goal of preserving and activating archives of literary sound recordings for use in research, teaching and artistic creation. In addition, she is an MBTI® (The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) certified practitioner. Throughout her practice she explores how individual personality differences impact development of project managers and project team dynamics. Yuliya is a passionate community builder and has volunteered for a number of outreach initiatives with such organizations as WWOOF, Yellow Door McGill, Letstalkscience, L’Amitient, Institut Mallet, Action Réfugiés Montréal, and Centraide.

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

Section 1

March 6, 2020, 10:00 - 12:00, Fri

GPDI517 - Reproducible Scientific Analysis with R

Section 1

March 10-17, 2020, 09:00 - 11:30, Tue

This is a 5-hour workshop designed for graduate students from Natural and Social Sciences who want to improve their R coding ability. Participants need a working knowledge of R (see Requirements). The purpose of the workshop is to teach the basic skills needed for importing, preparing data for analysis and visualizing scientific data in R in a reproducible manner. A key focus of the workshop is to generate different visualizations, such as violin plots, bar and line plots. In this workshop, the following topics will be covered: - Reproducibility: Why is it important? Best practices for writing and sharing code - Importing data from different file types using the readr package - Manipulating data using the dplyr package - Writing code in an Rmarkdown document - Plotting graphs using ggplot2 and plotly packages ***Participants need to be familiar with functions in R, data types, dataframes and basic tasks using dataframes (accessing specific rows or columns, renaming columns, etc.). Participants will need to bring their own laptop, with R (one of the latest versions: 3.4.3 or above) and RStudio installed*** If you have attended GPDI515 (Beginners Guide to R) or GPDI544 (R Bootcamp), you have all necessary requirements, however many online classes will also get to you to this level (e.g., Lessons 1 and 13 here: https://swcarpentry.github.io/r-novice-inflammation/ ). 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, ggplot2 and plotly. Here is a quick guide on how to install an R package: https://youtu.be/u1r5XTqrCTQ ~~~ At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: 1. Identify core principles of reproducibility 2. Import data into R; 3. Write data to files; 4. Manipulate data more efficiently using dplyr; 5. Write and execute a Rmarkdown script; 6. Generate publication-quality graphs using ggplot. ~~~ This workshop is led by Esther Schott. She investigates how babies learn language, and in particular what bilingual infants know about their language environment. She utilizes principles of open science in her research. Esther has been coding in R since 2012 and uses R to analyze data, produce publication-ready figures and created her own website using R.

GPDI510 - Advanced Microsoft Excel

Section 1

March 10, 2020, 10:00 - 12:30, Tue

Section 2

April 8, 2020, 10:00 - 12:30, Wed

GPDI509 - Introduction to Microsoft Access

Section 1

March 10, 2020, 14:00 - 16:30, Tue

GPCB631 - Negotiating Your Job Offers

Section 1

March 11, 2020, 13:00 - 14:30, Wed

GPDI502 - Advanced Microsoft Word

Section 1

March 12, 2020, 14:00 - 16:30, Thu

Section 2

March 18, 2020, 10:00 - 12:30, Wed

GPCB684 - LinkedIn for Beginners

Section 1

March 16, 2020, 10:00 - 12:00, Mon

GPWL907 - Everything You Need to Know about Healthy Nutrition

Section 1

March 16, 2020, 13:00 - 14:30, Mon

GPCB628 - Find an Internship and Make the Most of it

Section 1

March 19, 2020, 10:00 - 12:00, Thu

GPLL32 - Avoiding Plagiarism at the Graduate Level

Section 1

March 19, 2020, 10:00 - 12:00, Thu

GPCB602 - Optimizing LinkedIn

Section 1

March 20, 2020, 10:00 - 11:30, Fri

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

Section 1

March 20, 2020, 10:00 - 12:00, Fri

GPLD152 - Marketing Management Essentials

Section 1

March 24, 2020, 09:00 - 11:30, Tue

***This workshop is part of the GradProSkills JMSB Business School Essentials series. It is an introductory workshop intended for students with no prior marketing knowledge. Content is relevant to students from any discipline who are seeking a basic understanding of marketing for their career.*** Successful companies, and their employees, take a strategic approach to marketing. They know their market, they build relationships with their customers, they communicate effectively their value proposition, and they can adapt to changes in their industry. This session will provide an introduction to the practice of marketing in organizations. Participants will learn about basic marketing concepts though their application to a business marketing case. The case presents hypothetical plans for a multinational corporation seeking to expand into other industries . Students are expected to actively participate in a guided discussion which will expose them to the elements of a strategic marketing framework. ~~~ At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: 1. Discuss what is strategic marketing 2. Explain the elements of a marketing management framework 3. Apply some basic tools used by marketers ~~~ This workshop is led by Aya Aboelenien. Aya Aboelenien is a current Ph.D. candidate in Business Administration (Marketing) in JMSB, Concordia. Her research focuses on moral consumptions, boundary making and interpersonal relations and their interplay in the market. Aya received both her Bachelor's and Master's of Business Administration (MBA) from the American University in Cairo with a specialization in Marketing. Before her Ph.D. study, Aya worked as a research project manager for Savola Foods handling qualitative and quantitative marketing research studies in the MENA region. Aya also taught Marketing courses (Introduction to Marketing, Consumer Behavior, Marketing Research and Integrated Marketing Communication) at the School of Continuing Education at the American University in Cairo.

GPDI547 - Advanced Functions in R

Section 1

March 24-31, 2020, 17:00 - 19:00, Tue

GPLT321 - English Pronunciation Practice 4-week Intensive

Section 1

March 26 - April 16, 2020, 09:00 - 11:00, Thu

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.

GPWL913 - Eating Well with Little Time or Money

Section 1

March 26, 2020, 13:00 - 14:30, Thu

GPLD153 - Consumer Behavior Essentials

Section 1

March 31, 2020, 09:30 - 11:30, Tue

GPDI503 - Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint

Section 1

April 1, 2020, 10:00 - 12:30, Wed

Section 2

April 3, 2020, 14:00 - 16:30, Fri

GPLD121 - Planning a Great Event

Section 1

April 6, 2020, 15:00 - 17:30, Mon

GPSC483 - Editing Principles for Graduate Students

Section 1

April 7-14, 2020, 09:15 - 11:15, Tue

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 Antonio Crespo. Antonio is a passionate learner, a lover of the skies, and an enthusiast of human behavior studies. He holds two bachelor degrees, BSc Aeronautical Sciences and BSc Social Sciences (Sociology, Political Science), and a Master degree in Computer Science. Throughout more than 25 years working with the Armed Forces and the Aviation Industry, he was assigned to several technical, military, managerial, executive and diplomatic positions, which includes a mandate in one of the specialized United Nations organizations. As a researcher, he has been actively working with Artificial Intelligence for the last eleven years. Antonio is currently conducting two AI related research projects, the first one targeting machine learning and sustainable development, and the second one focusing on aircraft automation and autonomy. He is also a Graduate Science Teaching and Learning Fellow, within a Concordia CTL program aimed at the enhancement of STEM learning processes.

GPWL939 - Income Taxes (Financial Skills for the Real World)

Section 1

April 8, 2020, 09:15 - 11:15, Wed