Author: Kathryn Byrnes
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Register for the May Lunch and Learn Series
May 11-15, 2026 , 11:45am-1:00pm Daggett Lounge, Thorne Dining Hall (*Thursday is in Main Lounge, Moulton) Lunch is provided Register on Campus Groups Monday, May 11 So many factors contribute to the impact of your research, and some of them you can control yourself! This 15 minute session will walk you through simple steps you can take to improve the…
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Engaged Scholars Initiative with Campus Compact
Campus Compact is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 cohort of the Engaged Scholars Initiative (ESI). The cohort will consist of up to 20 early-career* faculty and staff from Campus Compact member institutions. The cost to participate is $1,000 per person. Group pricing and limited scholarships are available. Applications close on May 22nd, 2026, start your application…
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New England Faculty Development Communities of Practice
The 2026 NEFDC Communities of Practice will dive into some of the most exciting topics shaping higher education: from the ever-evolving world of AI in teaching and critical thinking, to mid-career transitions, alternative grading, and supporting graduate students. Each theme is designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and create space for colleagues to learn with one another—not…
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How to use retrieval practice before group work
by Pooja K. Agarwal, Ph.D. (she/her, @RetrieveLearn)Founder, RetrievalPractice.orgCognitive Scientist & Associate ProfessorAuthor, Powerful Teaching and Smart Teaching Usually, I share how to implement retrieval practice with a brain dump, as the first step in think-pair-share, or as an entry or exit ticket.But retrieval practice is an effective tool for group work, too. Here’s how you can enrich group work with retrieval practice before groups get together:Take…
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The Case Against AI Detectors (Hastings Initiative)