There will be a workshop on Writing Literature Reviews on October 22. For more information please visit this site:

http://www.cetl.gatech.edu/students/gradcomm.htm

Professional Development Committee Presents:

MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR PRESENTATION

Who: Dr. Jean-luc Doumont
When: 4:00 – 5:30 PM, Monday, September 14, 2009
Where: Institute of Bioengineering and Bioscience (IBB) Room 1128

Synopsis:
Strong oral presentation skills are a key to success for engineers, scientists, and other professionals, yet many speakers are at a loss to tackle the task. Systematic as they otherwise can be in their work, they go at it intuitively, sometimes haphazardly, with much good will but seldom good results. Based on Dr. Doumont’s book Trees, maps, and theorem about “effective communication for rational minds,” this lecture proposes a systematic way to prepare and deliver presentations. Among others, it covers structure, slides, and delivery, as well as stage fright.

About the speaker:
Dr. Doumont is an engineer from the Louvain School of Engineering and PhD in applied physics from Stanford University, Jean-luc Doumont now devotes his time and energy to training engineers, scientists, business people, and other rational minds in effective communication, pedagogy, statistical thinking, and related themes.

Articulate, entertaining, and thought-provoking, Dr. Doumont is a popular invited speaker worldwide, in particular at international scientific conferences, research laboratories, and top-ranked universities. For additional information, visit www.principiae.be

Food and drink will be provided!

Professional Development Committee Presents:

MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR PRESENTATION

Who: Dr. Jean-luc Doumont
When: 4:00 – 5:30 PM, Monday, September 14, 2009
Where: Institute of Bioengineering and Bioscience (IBB) Room 1128

Synopsis:
Strong oral presentation skills are a key to success for engineers, scientists, and other professionals, yet many speakers are at a loss to tackle the task. Systematic as they otherwise can be in their work, they go at it intuitively, sometimes haphazardly, with much good will but seldom good results. Based on Dr. Doumont’s book Trees, maps, and theorem about “effective communication for rational minds,” this lecture proposes a systematic way to prepare and deliver presentations. Among others, it covers structure, slides, and delivery, as well as stage fright.

About the speaker:
Dr. Doumont is an engineer from the Louvain School of Engineering and PhD in applied physics from Stanford University, Jean-luc Doumont now devotes his time and energy to training engineers, scientists, business people, and other rational minds in effective communication, pedagogy, statistical thinking, and related themes.

Articulate, entertaining, and thought-provoking, Dr. Doumont is a popular invited speaker worldwide, in particular at international scientific conferences, research laboratories, and top-ranked universities. For additional information, visit www.principiae.be

Food and drink will be provided!

These courses will be offered in fall semester 2009.

8721 Academic Writing for Graduate Students (1 credit)

Through examination of writing samples, practice, and working in small groups,
students learn techniques for enhancing proposal, thesis, and dissertation
preparation as well as methods for evaluating writing as future instructors and
thesis directors. This course is designed for students who are already writing
and communicating fluently in English but who would like to work on specific
strategies for written and oral academic communication (e.g., proposals, theses,
dissertations, oral defenses, refereed publications, committee meetings, and
other professional communication scenarios). NOTE: THIS CLASS IS INTENDED ONLY
FOR FLUENT SPEAKERS AND WRITERS OF ENGLISH. A SHORT WRITING SAMPLE WILL BE
REQUESTED.

8801 Special Topics: Methods of Academic Presentation (1 credit)

Communication of concepts and ideas is an important element of working in the
academic and corporate communities. While oral presentation is a prevalent
format for communication, especially in the scientific fields, written
communication is usually the focus of graduate communication courses. With such
a focus on written discourse, most graduate students never consider the absolute
importance of being good oral communicators.

This course will help students better understand the conventions of academic and
professional oral discourse. After building a better foundational understanding
of this type of discourse, students will develop strategies for designing and
delivering oral presentations. Students are encouraged to use current research
as a basis for their work in this course. Students will be expected to
participate as critical audience members, offering feedback to peers.
Additionally, students will have an opportunity to engage in self-assessment by
reviewing recordings of their presentations. NOTE: THIS CLASS IS INTENDED ONLY
FOR FLUENT SPEAKERS AND WRITERS OF ENGLISH. A SHORT WRITING SAMPLE WILL BE
REQUESTED.

Thanks,

Karen Head, Ph.D.
Graduate Communications Coordinator,
The Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning
and Special Advisor to the Writing & Communication Program,
School of Literature, Communication and Culture
The Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA 30332-0165
404-385-7357 (CETL) or 404-385-2225 (LCC)

#2: Job Interview Presentation

Who: Dr. Karen Head, Graduate Communications Coordinator, The Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning
When: Wednesday, June 17th at 4- 5PM
Where: Institute for Bioengineering & Bioscience (IBB) Suddath Seminar Room 1128

Food and drink will be provided

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Dr. Karen Head has been a writing consultant in both the academic and corporate sectors for several years. While working on her doctoral degree at Nebraska, Karen served in a number of writing program administrative positions, including a year as the Writing Center Coordinator. One aspect of her scholarly research focuses on writing and communication theory and pedagogical practice, especially in areas such as the implementation and development of writing centers, writing program administration, and multidisciplinary writing. She has served as a guest writing-lecturer for courses in a number of fields including Music, Art History, Biochemistry, Genetics, Engineering, Architecture, and Agricultural Sciences, and she has been a visiting scholar at the Universität Dortmund, in Germany. At Georgia Tech she teaches the graduate-level Academic Writing Course designed to help students complete proposals, theses, and dissertations, and conducts workshops on a variety of communication topics designed for graduate students across the campus.

- Professional Development Committee

#1: Public Speaking & Conference Presentation
When: TODAY, June 15th at 1- 2PM
Where: Institute for Bioengineering & Bioscience (IBB) Suddath Seminar Room 1128
Who: Dr. Karen Head, Graduate Communications Coordinator, The Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning

Lunch will be provided

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Dr. Karen Head has been a writing consultant in both the academic and corporate sectors for several years. While working on her doctoral degree at Nebraska, Karen served in a number of writing program administrative positions, including a year as the Writing Center Coordinator. One aspect of her scholarly research focuses on writing and communication theory and pedagogical practice, especially in areas such as the implementation and development of writing centers, writing program administration, and multidisciplinary writing. She has served as a guest writing-lecturer for courses in a number of fields including Music, Art History, Biochemistry, Genetics, Engineering, Architecture, and Agricultural Sciences, and she has been a visiting scholar at the Universität Dortmund, in Germany. At Georgia Tech she teaches the graduate-level Academic Writing Course designed to help students complete proposals, theses, and dissertations, and conducts workshops on a variety of communication topics designed for graduate students across the campus.

- Professional Development Committee

Who: Dr. Karen Head, Graduate Communications Coordinator, The Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning

!!NOTE RESCHEDULED TIME, DATE, AND LOCATION!!
#1: Public Speaking & Conference Presentation
When: Monday, June 15th at 1- 2PM
Where: Institute for Bioengineering & Bioscience (IBB) Suddath Seminar Room 1128
Lunch will be provided

#2: Job Interview Presentation
When: Wednesday, June 17th at 4- 5PM
Where: Institute for Bioengineering & Bioscience (IBB) Suddath Seminar Room 1128
Food and drink will be provided

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Dr. Karen Head has been a writing consultant in both the academic and corporate sectors for several years. While working on her doctoral degree at Nebraska, Karen served in a number of writing program administrative positions, including a year as the Writing Center Coordinator. One aspect of her scholarly research focuses on writing and communication theory and pedagogical practice, especially in areas such as the implementation and development of writing centers, writing program administration, and multidisciplinary writing. She has served as a guest writing-lecturer for courses in a number of fields including Music, Art History, Biochemistry, Genetics, Engineering, Architecture, and Agricultural Sciences, and she has been a visiting scholar at the Universität Dortmund, in Germany. At Georgia Tech she teaches the graduate-level Academic Writing Course designed to help students complete proposals, theses, and dissertations, and conducts workshops on a variety of communication topics designed for graduate students across the campus.

- Professional Development Committee

Due to emergency, the speaker is unable to give the presentation today.  Please keep an eye on BBUGS emails regarding a rescheduled seminar.

- Professional Development Committee

Who: Dr. Karen Head, Graduate Communications Coordinator, The Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning

#1: Public Speaking & Conference Presentation
When: Wednesday, June 10th at 2 – 3PM
Where: Whitaker Room 1103

#2: Job Interview Presentation
When: Wednesday, June 17th at 4- 5PM
Where: Institute for Bioengineering & Bioscience (IBB) Suddath Seminar Room 1128

FOOD AND DRINK WILL BE PROVIDED

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Dr. Karen Head has been a writing consultant in both the academic and corporate sectors for several years. While working on her doctoral degree at Nebraska, Karen served in a number of writing program administrative positions, including a year as the Writing Center Coordinator. One aspect of her scholarly research focuses on writing and communication theory and pedagogical practice, especially in areas such as the implementation and development of writing centers, writing program administration, and multidisciplinary writing. She has served as a guest writing-lecturer for courses in a number of fields including Music, Art History, Biochemistry, Genetics, Engineering, Architecture, and Agricultural Sciences, and she has been a visiting scholar at the Universität Dortmund, in Germany. At Georgia Tech she teaches the graduate-level Academic Writing Course designed to help students complete proposals, theses, and dissertations, and conducts workshops on a variety of communication topics designed for graduate students across the campus.

- Professional Development Committee

Who: Dr. Karen Head, Graduate Communications Coordinator, The Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning

When: Wednesday, May 6th at 4PM

Where: Institute for Bioengineering & Bioscience (IBB) Suddath Seminar Room 1128

Directions: http://www.ibb.gatech.edu/visitors/

FOOD AND DRINK WILL BE PROVIDED

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Dr. Karen Head has been a writing consultant in both the academic and corporate sectors for several years. While working on her doctoral degree at Nebraska, Karen served in a number of writing program administrative positions, including a year as the Writing Center Coordinator. One aspect of her scholarly research focuses on writing and communication theory and pedagogical practice, especially in areas such as the implementation and development of writing centers, writing program administration, and multidisciplinary writing. She has served as a guest writing-lecturer for courses in a number of fields including Music, Art History, Biochemistry, Genetics, Engineering, Architecture, and Agricultural Sciences, and she has been a visiting scholar at the Universität Dortmund, in Germany. At Georgia Tech she teaches the graduate-level Academic Writing Course designed to help students complete proposals, theses, and dissertations, and conducts workshops on a variety of communication topics designed for graduate students across the campus.

- Professional Development Committee