Forestry Teaching & Learning Bi-Weekly Drop-in Sessions
September 24 11:30am-12:30pm | (Online)
The TLS team will host bi-weekly drop-in sessions to answer teaching-related questions. Instructors and TAs are welcome to join the Zoom meeting. If you are unable to join feel free to stop by FSC Room 2625 or 2718 for support.
Forestry Research Seminar with Tom Booker | Evolutionary Genomics of Conifers – Genome Size, Inbreeding and Adaptation
September 25 from 11:45am-12:45pm CAWP case room 2916 | (In-Person)
Conifers, which dominate Canada’s boreal ecosystem, have genomes that are typically five times larger than the human genome. This seminar will describe recent work on conifer genomes and how their large genomes are related to important aspects of their evolution.
Advancing Urban Sustainability: A conference on urban sustainability research
Sept 24th from 12pm-3pm (In-person) & Sept 25th from 1pm-4:pm (Online)
Two afternoons of engaged discussions on a diverse range of applied sustainability projects produced by UBC graduate students in collaboration with partner organizations. Additional information and RSVP details can be found on here.
EDI for Teaching Assistants – UBC Equity & Inclusion Office
October 1 at 1:00pm | (Online)
As a TA you can help build a more equitable learning environment in how you set expectations, manage classroom interactions and how you approach evaluating student work. This workshop will teach you about power and privilege within the learning environment, the policies and guidelines that frame your work, and how best to support students as you navigate ethical dilemmas and potential conflicts.
Dr. Sara Brownell | How Active Learning Can Present Challenges for Students with Marginalized Identities
October 1 from 10am – 11am (In-Person)
Dr. Sara Brownell will explore how research has uncovered unintended consequences of active learning for students with marginalized and minoritized identities. Dr. Brownell’s examines how this work does not call for a return to traditional lecture, but showcases the need to be thoughtful in how we implement active learning in ways that are inclusive across a variety of identifies. To RSVP, fill out this survey.
Exploring the Changing Landscape of GenAI Tools and Models in Teaching and Learning
October 2 from 12:00pm-1:00pm | (Online)
Keeping up with the recent changes in AI tools and development can be difficult, but understanding them is increasingly important. This workshop will explore tools related to deep research, video creation, and reasoning and discuss what these developments mean for your academic practice.
