CUR-NAGT workshop at the GSA Annual Meeting!

Please consider participating in the following workshop, sponsored by CUR-Geosciences and the National Association of Geoscience Teachers at the Geological Society of America Annual Meeting in Denver, CO:

508. Starting out in Undergraduate Research and Education: A Professional Development Workshop for Young Faculty
Sat., 27 Oct., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Jeffrey G. Ryan, University of South Florida; Lydia K. Fox, University of the Pacific; Jill Singer, Buffalo State College. Cosponsored by Council on Undergraduate Research; National Association of Geoscience Teachers; and GSA Geoscience Education Division.

This workshop is focused on developing a successful research program involving undergraduate participants and on inquiry-based courses and teaching practices that are effective in preparing students to pursue research. The course is designed to serve the needs of early-career faculty and others considering academic careers. The workshop facilitators are all current or former officers in the Council on Undergraduate Research and/or the National Association of Geoscience Teachers who have extensive experience in working successfully with undergraduate students in their research enterprises.

Limit: 30. Fee: US$50; includes course materials and refreshments. CEU: 0.8.

One can enroll for the workshop through the GSA Annual Meeting site at www.geosociety.org.