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