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Assistant Teaching Professor Alexander López and Associate Dean Evelyn Erenrich host an exhibitor booth for Rutgers University at the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) National Diversity in STEM Conference in Portland, Oregon this past week. They were joined by Associate Dean Kinna Perry, Deputy Director Christine Zardecki, and many current students. With over 6000 students, presenters, and exhibitors, the conference boasted the largest attendance for its 50th anniversary. Students and professionals from all stages, drawn by the iconic glider RU01, flocked to the Rutgers booth to hear about the exciting oceanographic research ongoing at RUCOOL & DMCS, as well as the many opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to get involved.

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You can read more about The Department of Marine and Coastal Science who were in attendance here.

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Balancing a teaching load, course work, and research can present many difficulties for grad students. In this workshop, we will discuss strategies for managing your time as a Teaching Assistant among your other responsibilities as a student. The session will identify both short-term and long-term tools for time management.

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This interactive session will help you consider and design your Teaching Philosophy Statement which is an integral component of the job application for faculty positions.

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