Summer 2026 Faculty Workshop Series
A series of workshops for faculty focused on broadening access to research and increasing interdisciplinary opportunities. The Faculty Workshop series is open to all faculty on campus.
All workshops are in Allbritton 311 and include lunch. Please sign-up on WesNest, so we order the correct amount.
| Date | Topic | Presenter(s) | Additional Description |
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June 9 1:00pm-2:30pm |
Your Website Called - It Needs Updating |
Rachael Barlow, Alyssa Beaulieu |
Your website called — and it has notes. Whether your faculty page hasn't been touched since you arrived or your lab site is one broken link away from chaos, this session is for you. We'll focus on WordPress, specifically the 911±¬ÁÏÍø installation and the options available through WesCreates/Reclaim Hosting, and walk through the key things worth updating, fixing, or rethinking. No advanced technical skills required — just bring your login and a willingness to roll up your sleeves. . |
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June 16 1:00pm-2:30pm |
CURE Next Steps | Phil Arevalo, Joe Coolon, Anika Dane |
A brief presentation of the Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) program piloted by the CIS in AY25/26 and a hands on workshop to plan for AY26/27 and beyond. Course-based research happens across all departments and divisions; both the program and the workshop are open to all faculty on campus. Bring your questions, concerns, suggestions, and ideas! . |
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June 23 1:00pm-2:30pm |
AI Tools for Lit Reviews | Rachael Barlow |
We’ll take a hands-on look at AI tools for literature reviews, including Elicit and Stanford’s STORM, to see what they can actually do. Together, we’ll test their strengths and limitations across common research tasks like finding, summarizing, and synthesizing sources. Come ready to explore, ask questions, and decide for yourself where—if at all—these tools fit into your workflow. . |
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June 30 1:00pm-2:30pm |
So You're Mentoring a New Faculty Member | Rachael Barlow |
So Academic Affairs asked you to be mentor of a new faculty member and you are not sure how to proceed? In this session, we’ll take a closer look at the process of faculty mentoring, using guidance from Cornell University as a starting point to highlight key areas mentoring can cover. We’ll then work together to generate a shared set of topics, questions, and approaches you can bring into your own mentoring conversations. . |
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July 7 1:00pm-2:30pm |
Grants | TBD |
An overview on finding, applying, and securing grants. Sign up available soon |
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July 14 1:00pm-2:30pm |
Get Game Ready With Stellic | Rachael Barlow |
Get game ready with Stellic. We’ll meet you where you are—covering foundational skills, sharing practical tips, and exploring new features, including the registration system (if available). Designed to help you build confidence and use Stellic more effectively in your day-to-day work. . |