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The Chemistry Teaching Assistant Program (Chem TAP) is an initiative that supports the professional development of new, returning, and prospective teaching assistants (TAs).Ìý

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Upcoming EventsÌý

January Training MeetingÌý

Thursday January 9, 2024, 4:30pm – 6:30pm, Otto Maass Lab 128

An opportunity for graduate students to hear from instructors and former TAs about teaching in chemistry, and to participate in the following:Ìý

• For new TAs: Strategies for grading and tips from experienced TAs on how to survive your first term TAing.
• For returning TAs: Communication strategies for pitching your research to different audiences, whether that’s to undergrads you TA, colleagues at conferences, or to interviewers for prospective jobs.

Pizza will be served! Please bring your own water bottle.Ìý

Feel like getting crafty?Ìý

As the semester comes to an end, reflecting on your TA position is a powerful exercise as it both helps you recognize your successes, while also allowing you to pinpoint changes for the future. Collaging is a tool that facilitates reflection by providing a physical space to represent and interrogate your experiences. In this 1.5-hour workshop, we will discuss the history of collage as an art form and then create collages to reflect on your TA positions this past term.Ìý

Please note that this event is for Chemistry TAs only.ÌýThis Chem TAP workshop can count toward fulfilling your TA workload hours for training and professional development. If you've already fulfilled your hours, you are still welcome to attend and participate!Ìý

Program Kickoff

Tuesday, September 3 2024, 5:30-7:30pm, Otto Maass Lab 100

An opportunity for graduate students to hear from instructors and former TAs, and participate in discussions with peers about typical scenarios that occur in Chemistry classrooms and labs, including discussion of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Pizza and refreshments will be served!Ìý

Learn more about Chem TAPÌý