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The CIRTL Network, of which UW is the prototype member, hosts four learning communities. Join these communities of future and current faculty in discussion and ongoing professional development.

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Delta offers a variety of courses and programs each semester. Check out the current offerings or browse our Course Catalog.

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The Delta Certificate in Teaching and Learning was developed to honor the extraordinary efforts some students make to develop their own teaching skills. Learn more about the Certificate Program today.

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Learn about the Delta Program, our mission, and the pillars and principles that guide our work.

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Register for Delta Sponsored Summer Writing Workshops Today!
Updated by Gina on May 21, 11:30am

The Delta Program, in partnership with the L&S Program in Writing Across the Curriculum, is pleased to present a new two-part workshop series, titled "Writing Across the Curriculum: Teaching with Writing in SBE and STEM Courses." The first workshop will focus on how to design effective writing assignments and will be held on Thursday, Jun 13, 2013, 9am-12pm. The second workshop will focus on how to use feedback in writing in courses to help students learn, and will be held Wednesday Jul 10, 9am-12pm.

 

To register and for more information, please visit our workshops page: http://delta.wisc.edu/Events/workshops.html#Writing_I

Institute for Biology Education Call for Applications for Fall 2013 Teaching Fellows
Updated by Gina on May 21, 11:00am

The Teaching Fellows Program, a project of the Institute for Biology Education, will be accepting applications through May 31, 2013. The Fall 2013 cohort will be developing a pilot course for freshmen based in the CREATE program (http://www.teachcreate.org), which uses primary literature to increase understanding of the nature and process of science.

Develop an Excellent Education Plan for your Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program Proposal
Updated by Gina on Apr 15, 1:30pm

Join the Delta Program and the Institute for Biology Education for our annual CAREER award workshop on June 10 from 10am-12pm in Microbial Sciences Building (1550 Linden Drive), Ebling Auditorium.
Successful CAREER proposals are expected to demonstrate creative, integrative, and effective research and education plans.
In this workshop, you will:

  • Discuss strategies for writing a successful education plan for your CAREER proposal.
  • Hear from panelists about successful CAREER proposals and the review process.
  • Learn about resources on campus focused on effective integration of research and education.
  • Have time to work on your proposal drafts.
This workshop is designed to assist new faculty prepare CAREER proposals in all fields of science, engineering and mathematics.
To register please fill out the following survey: https://uwmadison.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_e8wcSAnwYos8kOF
New Resource: Science Speakers Website
Updated by Gina on Jan 3, 12:00pm

The Science Speakers website at https://sciencespeakers.engr.wisc.edu/ aims to connect scientists interested in outreach with teachers interested in bringing those scientists into their classrooms. If you are a scientist interested in outreach, this site is for you. Please visit the website and/or contact Adam Brewer at asbrewer@wisc.edu for more information.