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This Faculty Friday, we’re highlighting Dr. Joe Louis, who was named head of Penn State’s Department of Plant Science in...
10/16/2026

This Faculty Friday, we’re highlighting Dr. Joe Louis, who was named head of Penn State’s Department of Plant Science in the College of Agricultural Sciences, effective October 7, 2026.

Louis is an internationally recognized researcher whose work focuses on plant stress biology and plant-insect interactions. Throughout his career, he has combined research with student mentorship and educational outreach, helping develop the next generation of scientists. As he returns to Penn State, where he previously completed a postdoctoral appointment, he looks forward to supporting collaborative research, innovative education, and advancements in sustainable agriculture.

Read more about Louis and his new role: https://www.psu.edu/news/agricultural-sciences/story/college-ag-sciences-names-head-department-plant-science

Preparing for a teaching demonstration can be an important part of the faculty interview process, and going in prepared ...
10/16/2026

Preparing for a teaching demonstration can be an important part of the faculty interview process, and going in prepared can make a big difference.

In this interactive workshop, participants will explore strategies for approaching a teaching demo with confidence, preparation, and adaptability. We’ll discuss considerations related to your audience, content, logistics and technology, as well as teaching and learning interactions. Participants will also develop strategies for handling unexpected challenges that may come up during the demonstration.

Register to prepare for your next teaching demo and build the confidence to adapt to whatever comes your way.

https://www.schreyerinstitute.psu.edu/register/detail.aspx?id=21807

Generative AI is changing the way different fields approach writing, research, data analysis, media creation, decision-m...
10/15/2026

Generative AI is changing the way different fields approach writing, research, data analysis, media creation, decision-making, and more—but not every discipline is being affected in the same way.

In this workshop, participants will explore how generative AI is reshaping disciplinary practices and consider what these changes mean for teaching and learning. You’ll identify emerging AI-related skills in your field and discuss practical ways to adapt courses, assignments, learning outcomes, and conversations with students.

Register to explore what generative AI means for your discipline and learn practical ways to prepare students for an evolving professional landscape.

https://www.schreyerinstitute.psu.edu/register/detail.aspx?id=21754

📚 Make every class session count!Join this interactive workshop to explore practical strategies for planning class sessi...
10/09/2026

📚 Make every class session count!

Join this interactive workshop to explore practical strategies for planning class sessions that support student learning. Participants will focus on aligning learning objectives, assessments, and learning activities to ensure each part of a class works toward the same goals.

Whether you're a graduate student, teaching assistant, or instructor, you'll leave with ideas for making class time more intentional, engaging, and effective.

Learn more and register: https://www.schreyerinstitute.psu.edu/register/detail.aspx?id=21836

This week's Faculty Friday highlights Dr. Rasoul Milasi!How can engineering education keep up with a rapidly changing in...
10/09/2026

This week's Faculty Friday highlights Dr. Rasoul Milasi!

How can engineering education keep up with a rapidly changing industry? Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering Dr. Milasi is exploring that question through a new curriculum development project supported by a Schreyer Institute grant.

Dr. Milasi is working to develop a modern mechatronics pathway that brings together areas including robotics, artificial intelligence, automation and smart manufacturing. The project also emphasizes hands-on, project-based learning to help students build skills they can apply beyond the classroom.

Through this work, Dr. Milasi is creating new opportunities for students to connect engineering concepts with real-world applications and prepare for the evolving needs of the field.

Learn more about Dr. Milasi’s curriculum development project in the Penn State story.

https://www.psu.edu/news/academics/story/schreyer-institute-awards-milasi-grant-curriculum-development-project

📚 Clear expectations help every student succeed!Join this workshop to explore how accessibility in syllabi and assignmen...
10/08/2026

📚 Clear expectations help every student succeed!

Join this workshop to explore how accessibility in syllabi and assignments can help students understand expectations, engage with course materials, and stay on track with their learning. Participants will be introduced to practical accessibility strategies for Word, PDF, and Canvas, along with ways AI and Anthology Ally can support the process.

Discover how small changes to course materials can make a meaningful difference in creating a more accessible and inclusive learning experience for all students.

Learn more and register: https://www.schreyerinstitute.psu.edu/register/detail.aspx?id=21748

✨ What if a sense of wonder could transform the way we teach and learn?Join this webinar to explore the emerging science...
10/08/2026

✨ What if a sense of wonder could transform the way we teach and learn?

Join this webinar to explore the emerging science of awe and its potential to support more effective and restorative teaching and learning. Participants will discover how awe can encourage humility, deepen learning, strengthen connections, and create a greater sense of meaning.

Through reflection and discussion, faculty will explore creative ways to bring awe into their teaching and engage students through shared human experiences and meaningful connections beyond technology.

Learn more and register: https://www.schreyerinstitute.psu.edu/register/detail.aspx?id=21780

How can instructors balance low-tech teaching with accessibility in today’s classroom?Join Sarah Silverman, PhD, for a w...
10/07/2026

How can instructors balance low-tech teaching with accessibility in today’s classroom?

Join Sarah Silverman, PhD, for a webinar exploring low-tech teaching models, accessibility considerations, and strategies for creating more accessible low-tech activities and courses.

This webinar is co-sponsored by the Advancing Innovation in Tech-Free Teaching and Assessment Strategies Teaching Community.

Learn more and register: https://www.schreyerinstitute.psu.edu/register/detail.aspx?id=21825

✨ What if a sense of wonder could transform the way we teach and learn?Join this webinar to explore the emerging science...
10/07/2026

✨ What if a sense of wonder could transform the way we teach and learn?

Join this webinar to explore the emerging science of awe and its potential to support more effective and restorative teaching and learning. Participants will discover how awe can encourage humility, deepen learning, strengthen connections, and create a greater sense of meaning.

Through reflection and discussion, faculty will explore creative ways to bring awe into their teaching and engage students through shared human experiences and meaningful connections beyond technology.

Learn more and register: https://www.schreyerinstitute.psu.edu/register/detail.aspx?id=21779

🤖 AI is changing every discipline differently. Is your curriculum keeping up?Join this interactive workshop to explore h...
10/07/2026

🤖 AI is changing every discipline differently. Is your curriculum keeping up?

Join this interactive workshop to explore how generative AI is reshaping professional practices, from research and data analysis to writing, creativity, and decision-making. Participants will identify emerging AI-related skills in their fields and discuss practical ways to adapt courses, assignments, learning outcomes, and conversations with students to reflect these changes.

Whether you're rethinking an individual assignment or considering broader curricular changes, this workshop offers an opportunity to connect disciplinary practices with the future of teaching and learning.

Learn more and register: https://www.schreyerinstitute.psu.edu/register/detail.aspx?id=21753

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