In this day-long workshop, participants learn about the fascinating life stories and identification tips about our most important invertebrate predators, the spider. Participants will venture outside for part of the day learning how to find and identify some of our amazing local arachno-fauna, discover first-hand why most insects are arachnophobic, and how we can (and

Before starting any research journey, you need to understand the terrain. This session introduces the basics of RDM, explains why it matters, and highlights how effective data practices benefit researchers, teams, and institutions. Ideal for anyone who handles or supports research data.

This 25-minute information session shares the top 5 things you should consider when you are thinking about using AI to write your essays.

This 25-minute information session will explore the potential risks of inputting unpublished research and data into large language models (LLMs) and discuss potential mitigation strategies.

Neither great trees nor a carpet of bloom, the often overlooked but ecologically important shrubs and vines in our landscape will be our focus. Fresh specimens and an easy to use key for shrubs will be used. We will be outdoors for half of the day discovering southern Ontario's native and naturalized shrubs at The

This session offers strategies for planning, outlining, drafting, and revising research articles in the sciences. We will explore the key components of the Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections. We will also provide a mapping tool that writers can use to organize their own scientific research articles.

We will focus on specific strategies and techniques that writers can use to strengthen cohesion, concision, and clarity. We recommend that participants bring an example of their own scientific writing to the workshop (e.g., draft of a research article, lab report, critical review of a scientific research article). However, instructors can provide an example text

Are you looking for a statistics tune-up using RStudio? Come to the first workshop in our series to teach you the basics! In RStudio Micro 1: Introduction, you will download the R / RStudio software and learn about the interface. Prior knowledge of R / RStudio is not required. Prior knowledge of statistics is not

This semester, gather in person every third Friday to reconnect with colleagues and dedicate time to your writing. Attend for one to three hours during this block, depending on your schedule. From 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., a Writing Specialist will host an optional workshop in LIB 359. Please note that these workshops have separate

This workshop offers strategies for prioritizing writing tasks, creating long-term writing plans, and developing a sustainable writing practice. Note: This workshop is part of a faculty and staff writing series held every third Friday this semester. You can register separately to join this writing group from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. before the workshop begins.

Your title and abstract are key to capturing readers' attention. This workshop introduces cross-disciplinary strategies for crafting compelling titles and abstracts for articles, course papers, theses, and more, while also exploring how AI tools can enhance the process. This workshop will be held in person in McLaughlin Library, Room 384. You'll receive a reminder one

Join us for an afternoon tour of The Arboretum’s Victoria woods with Terry Schwann who will talk about the long history of this woodlot. This tour will describe the evolution of the forest in Victoria Woods from the time of white settlement to present time, and discuss how people and natural forces have affected forest

Have you ever been told your writing is "awkward"? Do feel unsure about how to make your writing easier to read? Join us for this workshop! During this session, we will discuss strategies for writing clearly and directly. The lesson will be helpful for students studying at all levels (e.g., undergrad, grad, etc.) and bringing

By the end of this workshop participants will be able to: Explain the purpose of the PCDR. List three benefits of the PCDR. Summarize the critical components of a validated

Do any of these words resonate with you: procrastination, perfectionism, and/or impostor phenomenon? Come to this workshop to learn more about how to manage some of the most common experiences that graduate students have. Learn practical skills and strategies to help you reduce procrastination and understand how perfectionism and the impostor phenomenon may affect your

Have you ever been told your writing is "unclear"? Do feel unsure about how to make your writing easier to understand? Join us for this workshop! During this session, we will discuss strategies for making your point obvious to your reader. The lesson will be helpful for students studying at all levels (e.g., undergrad, grad,

The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development is hosting a guest lecture titled "Design Publics" with Chris Reed. He is the founding director of STOSS and a Professor at Harvard University Graduate School of Design. AT STOSS, Chris oversees the design and content of each project. He is an

Are you looking for a statistics tune-up using RStudio? Come to the second workshop in our series to teach you the basics! In RStudio micro 2: Statistics, you will learn the difference between descriptive and inferential statistics. Prior knowledge of R / RStudio is not required. Prior knowledge of statistics is not required. If you