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Next Seminar

The seminar has concluded for the Fall 2017 Semester.


Past Seminars

Talk Title: TA-At-Large

Speaker: Matt Charnley and Chloe Wawrzyniak (Rutgers University)

Date: December 8, 2017

Location: Hill 701 - Graduate Student Lounge

Time: 12:00 noon - 1:00 PM

Abstract: We will give a review of our experiences as TAs-At-Large for the Fall Semester. This session should be helpful to anyone who has a TA-At-Large assignment for the Spring semester. We also may discuss the TA-At-Large project as a whole.

Talk Title: 10X Classes

Speaker: Matthew Russell (Rutgers University)

Date: December 1, 2017

Location: Hill 701 - Graduate Student Lounge

Time: 12:00 noon - 1:00 PM

Abstract: The 10X course sequence will be discussed, since graduate students don't really get any experience with these courses. We'll talk about what they are, who they are meant for, and how the hybrid versions of the courses work.

Talk Title: RUME Conference Debrief

Speaker: Matt Charnley (Rutgers University)

Date: November 17, 2017

Location: Hill 701 - Graduate Student Lounge

Time: 12:00 noon - 1:00 PM

Abstract: We will discuss the RUME conference from November 11.

Talk Title: TA Training

Speaker: Matthew Russell (Rutgers University)

Date: November 10, 2017

Location: Hill 701 - Graduate Student Lounge

Time: 12:00 noon - 1:00 PM

Abstract: We will be discussing the TA Training program.

Talk Title: Math Education PhD Student Panel

Speakers: Joseph Olsen, Kristen Amman, and Christian Orr-Woods

Date: November 3, 2017

Location: Hill 701 - Graduate Student Lounge

Time: 12:00 noon - 1:00 PM

Abstract: Several PhD students in the Math Education department will come talk to us about what Math Education research looks like and how their PhD program works. This may be helpful for anyone attending the RUME conference on November 11.

Talk Title: Suicide Prevention Training

Speaker: Rutgers Counseling and Psychological Services

Date: October 27, 2017

Location: Hill 701 - Graduate Student Lounge

Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Abstract: Note the different time! CAPS will give a workshop about suicide prevention and dealing with mental health issues in the classroom.

Talk Title: Nitty-Gritty Policies

Speaker: Chloe Wawrzyniak (Rutgers University)

Date: October 20, 2017

Location: Hill 701 - Graduate Student Lounge

Time: 12:00 noon - 1:00 PM

Abstract: Policies. Every university has them, but that's about where the similarities end. We'll talk about university policies, focusing on those pertaining to student conduct, and we'll compare these policies among various universities. At the end, I'll mention some of the more entertaining policies I've come across in my research for this talk.

Talk Title: Teaching at a Liberal Arts College

Speaker: Nathan Fox (The College of Wooster)

Date: October 13, 2017

Location: Hill 701 - Graduate Student Lounge

Time: 12:00 noon - 1:00 PM

Abstract: Nathan will share some of his personal experience with teaching at The College of Wooster in Ohio.

Talk Title: Classroom Management

Speaker: Matt Charnley (Rutgers University)

Date: September 29, 2017

Abstract: This session will cover a wide range of topics that can (hopefully) all be grouped under the umbrella of classroom management. Discussions could talk about how you, as an instructor, handle yourself in the classroom, how you view your teaching, and different ways that activities and policies can affect the environment in the classroom.

Talk Title: TA Handbook

Speaker: Matthew Russell (Rutgers University)

Date: September 22, 2017

Abstract: This session will discuss the (in development) TA Handbook that is being created. Any discussion about topics to include or edits to the current draft would be greatly appreciated.