2021-2022 Events

Spring 2022

Innovation Trends in Social Science: From Scholarship to Social Impact

Wednesday, March 23, 2022 | 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Fall 2021 Archive

Course Prep and Syllabi Review

Friday, August 20
3:00-5:00 pm, via zoom
This workshop will be presented by Agatha Caraballo, BFA Director of Teaching.

Hosted by Black Faculty Association (BFA) and co-sponsored by African & African Diaspora Studies Program, Division of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Center for Advancement of Teaching, and the Office to Advance Women, Equity & Diversity.

Successful Commercialization Grant Strategies

Wednesday, September 15
1:00-2:30 pm, via Zoom
This workshop will be presented by Dr. Robert Hacker, Director of StartUP FIU. A Q&A session will follow the presentation.

Hosted by StartUp FIU and co-sponsored by the Faculty Mentoring Program and the FIU Office of Postdoctoral Scholar Services.

Mentor Orientation

Tuesday, September 21 OR Wednesday, September 22
2:00-4:00 pm, GC355, MMC
Hosted by Dr. Suzanna Rose, AWED Associate Provost

Mentor Program Lunch Meeting

Tuesday, October 5 OR Wednesday, October 6

12:00-2:00 pm, Faculty Club, MMC

Join us for the Fall 2021 Mentor Program Lunch. All faculty in the Faculty Mentor Program are invited to come with their mentors or mentees for a casual lunchtime gathering with colleagues.

Tips for Mentoring Graduate Students

Wednesday, October 20
1:00-3:00 pm, via Zoom

This workshop will be presented by Elizabeth Cramer, Professor of Teaching & Learning, and Geoffrey Potvin, Associate Professor of Physics

Mentoring graduate students can be one of the most rewarding, yet challenging experiences of faculty life. Join us for a discussion on tips for effective mentorship of graduate students, including guidance on motivating struggling students and balancing mentorship with other competing responsibilities.

How to Boost your Professional Visibility

Thursday, October 28
1:00-2:00 pm, via Zoom

This workshop will be presented by Alessandro Catenazzi, Assistant Professor of Biology.

Online visibility is important to promote professional careers in academia and beyond. Join us as we provide a quick overview of low-cost tools to maximize professional visibility.

Mentoring Matters: How to find the right Mentoring Style and Fit for You

Thursday, November 18
2:00-3:15 pm, via Zoom

This workshop will be presented by Dr. Melissa McCartney, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences and the STEM Transformation Institute at FIU

Online visibility is important to promote professional careers in academia and beyond. Join us as we provide a quick overview of low-cost tools to maximize professional visibility.

Black Male Leadership in the Academy: Strategies and Best Practices

Wednesday, December 1
3:00-5:00 pm, via Zoom

This workshop will be presented by Dr. Donna Aza Weir-Soley, Associate Professor of English & Director of Professional Development and Mentoring, BFA.

Hosted by Black Faculty Association (BFA) and co-sponsored by the Office to Advance Women, Equity & Diversity.

Innovation: The Bridge From Research to Entrepreneurship

Wednesday, December 1
1:00-2:30 pm, via Zoom

It's Not All Startups: Three Paths to Commercializing your Research

Wednesday, January 12, 2022 | 1:00 - 2:30 pm, via Zoom

Spring 2022 Archive

Intellectual Property: Things You Should Know and Pitfalls
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
1 to 2:00 PM

Contextually Intelligent Teaching in a V.U.C.A. World

Teaching today has reached new levels of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA).

Presented by:

Dr. Matthew Kutz,

Clinical Professor, Doctor of Athletic Training Program

Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences

Wednesday, January 26, 2022 | 2:00 - 3:00 pm, via Zoom

Virtual Workshop: Wednesday, January 26 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

United Faculty of Florida (UFF) of FIU, Tenure and Promotion Webinar

Wednesday, February 2 | 10:00 – 12:00 p.m. (Non-Tenure) or 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. (Tenure)

Join us and hear from colleagues from the FIU Office of the Provost, deans, and associate deans who examine promotion files, to offer their advice on what to expect at FIU with respect to promotions.

Featuring:

Kenneth G. Furton, Provost and Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer

Heather Russell, Vice Provost for Faculty Leadership and Success

Suzanna Rose, Associate Provost, Office to Advance Women, Equity, and Diversity

Register Here

Writing a Winning NIH “R” Application

Thursday, February 3, 2022 | 1:00 to 2:00 PM

This workshop, led by a senior scientist with an extensive history of NIH funding and service on NIH review committees, will provide an overview of NIH “R” grant mechanisms.

Faculty Mentor Program Networking Lunches

In-person Networking Lunch:

Wednesday, February 22 or Thursday, February 23 | 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.

This self-pay lunch is an easy way to get together with your match and network. Coordinate a date with your match, and meet-up for lunch.

Tables at the FIU-MMC Faculty Club will be reserved for our program. Space is limited, register today!