DIVERSITY IN SCIENCE
We are committed to increasing diversity in science. Thanks to generous funding from the Howards Hughes Medical Center (HHMI) Gilliam Diversity Fellowship and UCI, we are organizing a series of events to support diversity at the graduate level. Check back for future events!
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
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PAST WORKSHOPS
Founder and CEO of Activate to Captivate
IMPROV TO IMPROVE SCIENCE: PLAY, EXPLORE & UNLOCK YOUR CREATIVITY
Back by popular demand - an expanded series of improv workshops with Bri McWhorter!
Improv to Improve Science In academia, there’s a lot of pressure to perform at a high level and get things perfect. But, science is messy and full of surprises. This workshop will give you space to play, explore, and unlock your creativity. Each session will consist of exercises on collaboration, thinking outside the box, and communication. Come to all 4 workshops, or join for 1. We welcome anyone who would like to use Improv to improve their science.
Workshop Registration
Workshop I: Wednesday, March 9 (2pm - 3:30pm)
Workshop II: Friday, April 8 (1pm - 2:30pm)
Workshop III: Friday, May 13 (1pm - 2:30pm)
Workshop IV: Friday, June 3 (1pm - 2:30pm)
All sessions will be held in Gross Hall Conference Center. Masks required.
Founder and CEO of Activate to Captivate
IMPROV TO IMPROVE YOUR SCIENCE!
Bri McWhorter is the Founder and CEO of Activate to Captivate, where she teaches communication techniques from an actor’s point of view. She specializes in public speaking, scientific communications, interview skills, and interpersonal communications.
Improv to Improve Your Science Come learn "Improv" to keep you thinking on your feet. Knowing how to adapt and adjust is critical in science! Improv shows you how to prepare for and conquer high pressure situations whether you are brainstorming on a project, giving a talk at a conference or dealing with an experiment that just isn't working.
Tuesday, Aug 24 Workshop I (1 - 2:30pm), Virtual
Thursday, Sept 16 Workshop II (10am - 11:30am), In-Person*
*or virtual, based on pandemic situation
PhD of Productivity®. Award-winning professor who now works with academics who prefer overjoyed to overwhelmed.
“Meggin is easy to follow and fun but right down to business. She makes you think.”
- Joyce Cutsforth, IL
“The flow was very good. The topics that we talked about and the involvement of the people. It was a great topic. But the BEST was Meggin, the presenter, with a lot of insights and a very good way to communicate.”
- Past Participant, UC Irvine
“I liked that Meggin provided actionable tools that I can incorporate into my workday that will increase focus!”
- Past Participant, UC Irvine
“Simple and elegant, yet informative and entertaining. That’s how I describe Meggin’s workshops. I don’t know how she does it but somehow, she is casual with the right touch of insight and professionalism. People could be intimidated by her confidence and yet, they aren’t because of her style and humor.”
- Past Participant
STRATEGIES FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Dr. Meggin McIntosh is back by popular demand! Following up on her Time Management workshop, we present a Summer Workshop Series focusing on actionable strategies for tackling projects, writing and task overload. These skills are not taught in academic programs, but are critical to academic success. With effective systems, you can achieve both academic excellence and a vibrant life outside the lab!
Project Management: Hunks, Chunks & Bites This 2-part webinar offers structures and strategies for conceptualizing and completing your projects. It is for academic trainees who have projects that they want to complete and are frustrated by not getting them completed—and who may not be sure why they aren’t getting them completed (or even started!)
Friday, July 17th, 2020 Part I (1pm - 3pm)
Friday, July 24th, 2020 Part II (1pm - 3pm)
Friday, July 31st, 2020 Small Group Discussion (1pm - 2pm)
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Navigating your Writing Path The requirements and expectations of your professional and personal life can easily squeeze out the time and energy you need to write. When you access this webinar you will learn a dozen strategies to increase writing productivity by getting organized as an academic.
Friday, August 14th, 2020 (1pm - 3pm)
Friday, August 21st, 2020 Small Group Discussion (1pm - 2pm)
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Academic Calendaring Do you feel overwhelmed when you think about all you have to do? In this webinar, you will learn how to visualize and manipulate your monthly calendar like a storyboard, protect your time, energy, and attention so that you feel ‘just whelmed’ instead of overwhelmed, and set up your weekly planner.
Friday, September 11th, 2020 (1pm - 3pm)
Friday, September 18th, 2020 Small Group Discussion (1pm - 2pm)
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Can't attend due to a scheduling conflict?
Please register for the workshop and you will receive a recording you can watch later (does not apply to discussion sessions).
Attending the live event is recommended to get the most out of the active learning components of the workshop.
PhD of Productivity®. Award-winning professor who now works with academics who prefer overjoyed to overwhelmed.
STRATEGIES & MINDSETS TO PROTECT YOUR TIME, ENERGY & ATTENTION IN AN EXCITING WAY
Friday, April 24th, 2020 (1pm - 3pm)
Projects! Calendars! Tasks! Time! Scheduling! Learn how to strategically approach the stresses and pressures of the projects, the people, and the many particulars of life in this practical and energizing workshop. When you put the ideas you’ll learn into practice, you will more successfully progress through your life and career (including when there’s not a pandemic!). More info
UCI trainees can request access to the webinar recording by emailing medhap@uci.edu.
