The schedule for Summer 2025 will be available in May, 2025.
*Workshops with limited seats require sign-up in advance. Sign-up is available on Moodle.
Summer 2024
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ORIENTATION |
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Lab Safety RIS will alert all fellows which lab safety workshops they are assigned to attend. All fellows are required to attend their assigned workshops. |
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June 3 |
Program Overview |
Anika Dane |
Required for all students Shanklin 107 |
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June 3 |
General Lab Safety |
Bill Nelligan |
Required for all wet lab students Shanklin 107 |
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June 3 |
Animal Safety |
Pete Shatos |
Required for all students who work with animals Shanklin 107 |
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June 4 |
Biological Safety Basics |
Bill Nelligan |
Required for all Bio, MB&B, Neuro, and Biochem students Frank Center Room 001 Biological Safety and Hazardous Waste are offered twice, students only need to attend one session. |
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June 4 |
Hazardous Waste Training |
Bill Nelligan |
Required for all wet lab students Frank Center Room 001 Biological Safety and Hazardous Waste are offered twice, students only need to attend one session. |
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June 5 |
Biological Safety Basics |
Bill Nelligan |
Required for all Bio, MB&B, Neuro, and Biochem students Frank Center Room 001 Biological Safety and Hazardous Waste are offered twice, students only need to attend one session. |
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June 5 |
Laser Safety Training |
Renee Sher |
Required for all students working in Laser Labs (check with Prof. Sher) Exley 184 | Woodhead Lounge |
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June 5 |
Speed-Friending |
September Dibble |
Get to know your peers! Presented by WesWell Exley Lobby |
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June 5 |
Hazardous Waste Training |
Bill Nelligan |
Required for all wet lab students Frank Center Room 001 Biological Safety and Hazardous Waste are offered twice, students only need to attend one session. |
SCIENCE WRITING AND PRESENTATION SERIES |
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June 6 10:00am- 11:00am or June 7 10:00am- 11:00am
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Abstract Writing I |
Bilge Buyukdemirtas, Manaal Fatima |
Required for all university-paid fellows Writing for STEM disciplines differs from the writing you will encounter in other courses. STEM writing is structured and intentional. These workshops are designed to introduce you to common structural patterns in STEM writing and help you present your work in the most effective way possible. Exley 184 | Woodhead Lounge |
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Rescheduled July 2, 2:00-3:00pm |
Poster Presentations |
Jeffrey Goetz and Jen Platt |
Required for all university-paid fellows Learn about the considerations that go into making a standout conference poster. How do you design a poster that conveys all the information you want while also being engaging enough to draw people in? What do you need to think about with respect to colors, sizes, imagery, and – of course – content? We'll help you conceive and create the perfect poster for your research and answer your questions about the process. Shanklin 107 |
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June 27 10:00am- 11:00am or June 28 10:00am- 11:00am |
Abstract Writing II |
Bilge Buyukdemirtas, Manaal Fatima |
Required for all university-paid fellows The second workshop in the series focuses on honing your abstract. Exley 184 | Woodhead Lounge |
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July 15, 17, 19 1:00pm-3:00pm Drop In |
Poster Workshops |
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Design your poster with your peers before the print deadline. Exley 189 | The Fishbowl |
LIBRARY AND RESEARCH SERIES |
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June 6 2:00pm- 3:00pm |
Science at Wesleyan from the University Archives |
Amanda Nelson |
CANCELLED Ever wondered what science looked like at Wesleyan 50 years ago? 100 years? Almost 200 years ago? Was the observatory always on Foss Hill? Where did the natural history collections come from? Come discover original documents and photographs from the archives to find out what research was done here at Wesleyan and how it might relate to what you’re working on now! Olin Library, Special Collections & Archives, 1st floor |
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June 11 11:00am-12:00pm
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Introduction to Zotero | Lynne Stahl |
Zotero is a free, easy-to-use citation manager that enables users to generate citations and bibliographies in the style of their choice. Additional features include online syncing, collaborative libraries, Word and Google Docs integration, PDF annotation, and more. Attendees will come away from this workshop with practice using Zotero’s major functions as well as resources for exploring more advanced features. If possible, attendees should download the Zotero desktop application and the browser extension from zotero.org before the workshop. Please bring your laptop to the workshop. Exley 184 | Woodhead Lounge |
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June 13 2:00pm- 3:00pm |
By the Book: Scientific Inquiry In Print |
Tess Goodman |
Limited to 15 seats* In this hands-on session, we will examine a selection of rare books from the fifteenth through seventeenth centuries which document critical moments in the history of science. We'll consider the printed book as a crucial enabler of early modern scientific inquiry—and we'll explore the technology of printing itself. Olin Library, Special Collections & Archives, 1st floor |
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June 18 11:00am-12:00pm
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Organizing your data & work for smooth(er), low(er)-stress research | Jill Livingston, James Guerrera-Sapone |
You're finishing up your first paper (congratulations!)... but you just can't remember where you saved that REALLY IMPORTANT reference for your introduction. Six months later, you need to redo an analysis with different parameters... but you can't find the raw data. These pitfalls are both common and stressful. Learn the basics of good research data management and other strategies to help your future self stay oriented and calm under pressure. Exley 184 | Woodhead Lounge |
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June 20 1:30pm-3:00pm Drop In |
Science Through the Artist's Lens Open House |
Tess Goodman |
How do scientific ideas spread outside the research lab? In this session, we'll look at modern artist's books—books that behave like works of art, or works of art that behave like books—to explore how scientific concepts from physics, astronomy, chemistry, biology, and environmental sciences can influence creative thinkers in other fields. Olin Library, Special Collections & Archives, 1st floor |
CAREER SERIES |
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June 17 12:00pm-1:00pm |
Fellowships in the Sciences |
Erica Kowsz, Adin Dowling |
Join Associate Director for Fellowships, Dr. Erica Kowsz, and Adin Dowling, '25, a Wesleyan 2024 Goldwater Scholar, for a presentation and Q&A about fellowship and scholarship opportunities. Adin will be joining us to answer questions about his experience applying for the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and how it connects to his career and graduate school plans. If you’re interested in learning about building a career in finding funding for school and research and building a scientific research career, this session is for you. All class years and disciplines are welcome; we will address opportunities that are open from the sophomore year onward to senior year.Questions can be directed to fellowships@wesleyan.edu. Fisk 201 |
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June 25 11:00am-12:00pm |
Maximizing Your STEM Research Resume |
Ruthann Coyote, Cruz Cruz |
This interactive workshop is ideal for students pursuing STEM research internships, jobs and opportunities. We will discuss the differences between a resume and a curriculum vitae (CV), when each document is more appropriate and how to develop a CV from a resume.
Gordon Career Center professional staff members will be available to provide individual feedback on your documents. It is recommended that you bring your current resume, your laptop and lots of questions! Pre-registration is recommended but not required.
Exley 184 | Woodhead Lounge |
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July 2 12:00pm-1:00pm |
Publish or Perish |
Seth Redfield, Joe Coolon |
Join Wesleyan faculty to discuss scientific publishing and preparing your work for publication and grant proposals. We will demystify the process of scientific publishing and discuss the publishing pressure points for scientists. Your work this summer may evolve into a published journal article, so feel free to come with questions! Lunch provided! Boger 114 | Putnam Classroom |
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July 10 12:00pm-1:00pm |
A Conversation with Dr. Lori McMahon |
Dean Willette Burnham-Williams |
Presented on Zoom |
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The Gordon Career Center is open year-round and accessible to students even during the summer months. Students may schedule career advising appointments to meet with a member of our team in-person or virtually, depending on their preferences. New job and internship opportunities are posted regularly on Handshake, and we encourage students to explore the resources on our website to develop new skills, gain insight into different industries and career paths, and connect with employers and alumni. For questions or help scheduling, students should email careercenter@wesleyan.edu. |
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MAKER SPACE SERIES |
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June 14 10:00am-12:00pm |
Origami Design with Lasers! |
Ben Parker |
Limited to 8 seats* This is a two-part workshop (same course) where students will learn how to create an origami tessellation and some of its variations. After learning to fold by hand, they will be brought to the laser cutters to create their own variations to be scored with the laser cutters that they can take home and fold! Exley 40 | IDEAS Lab |
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June 21 10:00am-12:00pm |
Intro to Laser Cutting |
Ben Parker |
Limited to 8 seats* Participants will learn how to create a customized name plate using a graphic program and laser cutters. Find an image online or create it yourself in the workshop, and we’ll engrave it, cut it out, and give it whatever personalized flair you’d like! Materials are provided, and no experience is necessary. Exley 40 | IDEAS Lab |
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July 12 10:00am-12:00pm |
3D Printing on Fabric |
Ben Parker |
Limited to 8 seats* Participants will learn the fundamentals of the program OnShape, and use it to create logos that they will print onto tulle fabric. From there, they’ll be able to sew them into their own clothing, handbags / backpacks, or anything else after the workshop. Materials are provided, and no experience is necessary. Exley 40 | IDEAS Lab |
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Monday, June 3 through Thursday, June 27 the IDEAS Lab is open Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 10am-2pm. Users are required to have taken the New User Orientation or have taken a lab class, and I will be enforcing the safety certification badges to use any of the machines. Email the lab coordinator at bdparker@wesleyan.edu to inquire about orientation / certs. |
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PROGRAMMING SERIES |
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June 3-5, 5:00pm-6:30pm |
Introduction to to UNIX/HPC |
Kelly Thayer |
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June 3 8:30am-5:00pm |
SPSS |
Manolis I. Kaparakis |
QAC Boot Camp (QAC Only) Allbritton 204 |
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June 4 8:30am-5:00pm |
Stata |
Manolis I. Kaparakis |
QAC Boot Camp (QAC Only) Allbritton 204 |
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June 5 8:30am-5:00pm |
SAS |
Robert Kabacoff |
QAC Boot Camp (QAC Only) Allbritton 204 |
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June 6 8:30am-5:00pm |
R |
Robert Kabacoff |
QAC Boot Camp (QAC Only) Allbritton 204 |
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June 7 8:30am-5:00pm |
Data Management |
Robert Kabacoff |
QAC Boot Camp (QAC Only) Allbritton 204 |
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June 10 8:30am-10:00am |
Exploratory data analysis and Visualization |
Valerie Nazzarro |
QAC morning workshops are limited to QAC fellows plus 7 seats, please sign up in advance. Allbritton 204 |
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June 10 3:30pm-5:00pm |
Python |
Pavel Oleinikov |
Allbritton 204 |
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June 11 8:30am-10:00am |
Exploratory data analysis and Visualization |
Valerie Nazzarro |
QAC morning workshops are limited to QAC fellows plus 7 seats, please sign up in advance. Allbritton 204 |
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June 11 3:30pm-5:00pm |
Python |
Pavel Oleinikov |
Allbritton 204 |
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June 12 8:30am-10:00am |
Basics of hypothesis testing -- t-tests |
Manolis I. Kaparakis |
QAC morning workshops are limited to QAC fellows plus 7 seats, please sign up in advance. Allbritton 204 |
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June 12 3:30pm-5:00pm |
Python |
Pavel Oleinikov |
Allbritton 204 |
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June 13 8:30am-10:00am |
ANOVA |
Manolis I. Kaparakis |
QAC morning workshops are limited to QAC fellows plus 7 seats, please sign up in advance. Allbritton 204 |
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June 13 3:30pm-5:00pm |
Webscraping |
Pavel Oleinikov |
Allbritton 204 |
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June 14 8:30am-10:00am |
Two way tables- Chi square tests |
Manolis I. Kaparakis |
QAC morning workshops are limited to QAC fellows plus 7 seats, please sign up in advance. Allbritton 204 |
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June 14 3:30pm-5:00pm |
Webscraping |
Pavel Oleinikov |
Allbritton 204 |
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June 17 8:30am-10:00am |
Regression Analysis |
Maryam Gooyabadi |
QAC morning workshops are limited to QAC fellows plus 7 seats, please sign up in advance. Allbritton 204 |
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June 17 3:30pm-5:00pm |
An introduction to Text mining |
Pavel Oleinikov |
Allbritton 204 |
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June 18 8:30am-10:00am |
Regression Analysis |
Maryam Gooyabadi |
QAC morning workshops are limited to QAC fellows plus 7 seats, please sign up in advance. Allbritton 204 |
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June 18 3:30pm-5:00pm |
An introduction to Text mining |
Pavel Oleinikov |
Allbritton 204 |
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June 20 8:30am-10:00am |
Logistic Regression |
Maryam Gooyabadi |
QAC morning workshops are limited to QAC fellows plus 7 seats, please sign up in advance. Allbritton 204 |
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June 20 3:30pm-5:00pm |
An introduction to Text mining |
Pavel Oleinikov |
Allbritton 204 |
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June 21 3:30pm-5:00pm |
An introduction to Text mining |
Pavel Oleinikov |
Allbritton 204 |
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June 24 8:30am-10:00am |
Regression post-estimation |
Manolis I. Kaparakis |
QAC morning workshops are limited to QAC fellows plus 7 seats, please sign up in advance. Allbritton 204 |
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June 24 3:30pm-5:00pm |
Intro to SQL |
Pavel Oleinikov |
Allbritton 204 |
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June 25 8:30am-10:00am |
Regression post-estimation |
Manolis I. Kaparakis |
QAC morning workshops are limited to QAC fellows plus 7 seats, please sign up in advance. Allbritton 204 |
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June 25 3:30pm-5:00pm |
Intro to SQL |
Pavel Oleinikov |
Allbritton 204 |
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June 26 8:30am-10:00am |
2SLS (Instrumental Variable Estimation (IV) |
Manolis I. Kaparakis |
QAC morning workshops are limited to QAC fellows plus 7 seats, please sign up in advance. Allbritton 204 |
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June 26 3:30pm-5:00pm |
Intro to SQL |
Pavel Oleinikov |
Allbritton 204 |
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June 27 8:30am-10:00am |
and Simultaneous Equation Systems |
Manolis I. Kaparakis |
QAC morning workshops are limited to QAC fellows plus 7 seats, please sign up in advance. Allbritton 204 |
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June 27 3:30pm-5:00pm |
Intro to SQL |
Pavel Oleinikov |
Allbritton 204 |
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June 28 8:30am-10:00am |
Working with Panel Data |
Manolis I. Kaparakis |
QAC morning workshops are limited to QAC fellows plus 7 seats, please sign up in advance. Allbritton 204 |
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June 28 3:30pm-5:00pm |
Intro to SQL |
Pavel Oleinikov |
Allbritton 204 |
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July 1 8:30am-10:00am |
Working with Panel Data |
Manolis I. Kaparakis |
QAC morning workshops are limited to QAC fellows plus 7 seats, please sign up in advance. Allbritton 204 |
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July 2 8:30am-10:00am |
Mixed/HLM models |
Jennifer Rose |
QAC morning workshops are limited to QAC fellows plus 7 seats, please sign up in advance. Allbritton 204 |
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July 3 8:30am-10:00am |
Mixed/HLM models |
Jennifer Rose |
QAC morning workshops are limited to QAC fellows plus 7 seats, please sign up in advance. Allbritton 204 |
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July 8 8:30am-10:00am |
Ordered Logit |
Valerie Nazzaro |
QAC morning workshops are limited to QAC fellows plus 7 seats, please sign up in advance. Allbritton 204 |
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July 8 3:30pm-5:00pm |
Survival analysis |
Valerie Nazzaro |
Allbritton 204 |
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July 9 8:30am-10:00am |
Multinomial Logit |
Valerie Nazzaro |
QAC morning workshops are limited to QAC fellows plus 7 seats, please sign up in advance. Allbritton 204 |
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July 9 3:30pm-5:00pm |
Survival analysis |
Valerie Nazzaro |
Allbritton 204 |
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July 10 3:30pm-5:00pm |
Survival analysis |
Valerie Nazzaro |
Allbritton 204 |
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July 11 8:30am-10:00am |
Count Models |
Valerie Nazzaro |
QAC morning workshops are limited to QAC fellows plus 7 seats, please sign up in advance. Allbritton 204 |
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July 12 8:30am-10:00am |
Count Models |
Valerie Nazzaro |
QAC morning workshops are limited to QAC fellows plus 7 seats, please sign up in advance. Allbritton 204 |
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July 15 8:30am-10:00am |
Time Series models |
Maryam Gooyabadi |
QAC morning workshops are limited to QAC fellows plus 7 seats, please sign up in advance. Allbritton 204 |
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July 16 8:30am-10:00am |
Time Series models |
Maryam Gooyabadi |
QAC morning workshops are limited to QAC fellows plus 7 seats, please sign up in advance. Allbritton 204 |
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July 17 8:30am-10:00am |
Time Series models |
Maryam Gooyabadi |
QAC morning workshops are limited to QAC fellows plus 7 seats, please sign up in advance. Allbritton 204 |
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July 18 8:30am-10:00am |
Cluster Analysis |
Robert Kabacoff |
QAC morning workshops are limited to QAC fellows plus 7 seats, please sign up in advance. Allbritton 204 |
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July 19 8:30am-10:00am |
Principal Component Analysis (PCA) |
Robert Kabacoff |
QAC morning workshops are limited to QAC fellows plus 7 seats, please sign up in advance. Allbritton 204 |
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July 23 8:30am-10:00am |
Factor Analysis |
Jennifer Rose |
QAC morning workshops are limited to QAC fellows plus 7 seats, please sign up in advance. Allbritton 204 |
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July 24 8:30am-10:00am |
Path Analysis |
Jennifer Rose |
QAC morning workshops are limited to QAC fellows plus 7 seats, please sign up in advance. Allbritton 204 |
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July 26 8:30am-10:00am |
Data Ethics |
Jennifer Rose, Robert Kabacoff |
QAC morning workshops are limited to QAC fellows plus 7 seats, please sign up in advance. Allbritton 204 |
WELLNESS SERIES |
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June 24 2:00pm-3:00pm |
Stress Less Wes |
September Dibble |
This training assists participants in identifying how stress and burnout manifest for them personally and shares strategies to prevent and manage stress and burnout. Exley 184 | Woodhead Lounge |
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July 10 2:00pm-3:30pm |
Overdose Prevention & Response Training |
September Dibble |
Limited to 15 seats* WesWell Staff will train folks to recognize, prevent, and respond to an overdose by using intranasal naloxone (Narcan), a prescription medication that is used to reverse an overdose. Harm reduction strategies and resources will be discussed as well. Exley 189 | The Fishbowl |
Additional workshops are being scheduled, please email Anika (adane@wesleyan.edu) if you have an idea or any questions.
If you have a workshop or related opportunity to share, please email Anika (adane@wesleyan.edu).
