8th
Annual
Professional & Academic Success Skills Series
2009-2010
PASS is a series of workshops designed to enhance the professional development of UCSF students and scholars engaged in research.
In an effort to reduce costs, registration fees, and staff time, this year we are offering a mix of intensive workshops (listed in the grey boxes below; pre-registration required to receive early-bird fee) and free, short workshops on special topics (pre-registration required in some cases* and encouraged for all). We welcome your feedback to help us compare the effectiveness of this format to the format we've used in prior years.
For event description, location, and registration, please click on the event title below.
FALL 2009
Giving a Dynamic Research Talk Learn how to apply professional delivery techniques, effective organizational strategies, and improved PowerPoint design to present your science with impact. Then, practice your presentation skills and get individualized feedback in small groups led by faculty. |
Presenting and Interpreting Statistics in Biomedical Research Reports: 20 errors even YOU can find
Friday, Nov. 20, 12:30-2:30 p.m. (at Parnassus; simulcast to Rock Hall Auditorium at Mission Bay)
Download Dr. Lang's article (pdf)
NOTE: To conserve paper and funding, we will not provide a copy of Dr. Lang's slides at the event. Instead, download and print yourself a copy of Dr. Lang's slides (pdf) to bring along to the Nov. 20 talk. Slides will be available online until Nov. 23. After that date, please contact Dr. Lang directly for a copy of his slides.
Making Scientific Figures and Presentation Graphics with Adobe Illustrator*
Tuesday, Dec. 15, 10-11 a.m. (at Mission Bay)
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 10-11 a.m. (repeated at Parnassus)
* Registration required. Click on a date above to register.
WINTER 2010
Writing Qualitative Research Through interactive, in-class writing and editing exercises, Dr. Kathy Charmaz helps qualitative social sciences researchers organize their material, overcome their blocks, and find their writer’s voice. |
Goal-Setting Strategies for Scientific and Career Success
Wednesday, Feb. 10, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (at Mission Bay)
Thursday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (repeated at Parnassus)
Finding the Right Career Path for You
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 10 a.m.-12p.m. (at Parnassus)
Thursday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (repeated at Mission Bay)
SPRING 2010
Funding Your Research Learn from faculty how the NIH is structured and how a grant is reviewed during study section. Gain tips about the writing and application process from guest speakers including editors, faculty, and prior awardees. This is a four-part mini-series. One registration, one price ($15/$25; see below) gives you access to all three parts of this mini-series. Pre-registration will be available one month prior to the event.
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Cost and Registration for the Intensive Workshops (listed in grey boxes above):
Registration fees help cover the cost of guest speakers, food and handouts for each event or set of events. To register, please click on the title of the PASS workshop you'd like to attend. Registration will be available one month prior to the event. On-site registration may be available. If you plan to register on the day of the event, please arrive 30 minutes prior to start time. |
Special thanks to our PASS faculty collaborators:
Kimberly Topp, PT, PhD • Professor, Depts of Physical Therapy
and Anatomy
Jeanette Brown, MD • Professor & Co-Director, CTSI Career
Advancement
View calendars for prior PASS series: