Educational
Monday December 12/16
Apply for Designing Your Online Course Workshop
Mon 11/18 - Mon 12/16 RSVP
The Teaching and Learning Center’s (TLC) Instructional Design and Media Production team will host a winter Designing Your Online Course workshop that explores effective online instructional practices. The goal of the workshop is to design a creative...
Wednesday December 12/18
Website Makers Meetup
Wed 12/18 • 11AM - 12PM PST
These meetups are for people who make websites. Join us every other week, on Wednesday at 11am, to ask any questions you may have about making websites at UCLA.
Wednesday January 1/8
URC Sciences presents Getting into Research
Wed 1/8 • 3PM - 4PM PST
This workshop introduces students to research in the sciences, how to find a faculty research mentor, and opportunities for student researchers after joining a lab. Download a copy of our slide deck and learn more about our workshops on our website.
Thursday January 1/9
URC Sciences presents Getting into Research
Thu 1/9 • 3PM - 4PM PST
Boyer Hall, Room 130
This workshop introduces students to research in the sciences, how to find a faculty research mentor, and opportunities for student researchers after joining a lab. Download a copy of our slide deck and learn more about our workshops on our website.
Getting Started With Research
Thu 1/9 • 4PM - 4:50PM PST RSVP
Powell Library Classroom C, Room 320C
Co-sponsored by the UCLA Library, the Undergraduate Writing Center and the Undergraduate Research Center–Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. Learn all about the research process and research opportunities at UCLA, as well as how to find a faculty...
Friday January 1/10
Energy Transitions in Long Modernity
Fri 1/10 • 9:30AM - 5PM PST
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library
The recent turn to the ‘energy humanities’ is only beginning to galvanize scholarship on the material and symbolic impact of energy regimes in the long history of modernity. While the 2017 anthology edited by Imre Szeman and Dominic Boyer provides a...
Monday January 1/13
Winter 2025 Language Exchange Application Deadline
Mon 1/13 • 11PM - 11:59PM PST
Are you working on learning a new language? Do you want to take what you're learning in the classroom a step further? The Language Exchange program connects language learners together to improve their conversation skills and meet people from around...
Tuesday January 1/14
10 + 10 Pop-Up Series
Tue 1/14 • 10AM - 10:20AM PST RSVP
Title: On the Same Page: Rubrics and Other Grade Norming Tools for Instructional Teams #TAs #graduate-instructors #teamwork #equitable-grading Description: Pick up tips and strategies for standardizing grading and assessment practices across...
Advanced Searching in PubMed
Tue 1/14 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP
Are you an avid user of PubMed but suspect you’re not as efficient as you’d like? This workshop will walk through some of the most useful advanced features in PubMed like MeSH terms, field tags, truncation and automatic term mapping. We’ll also have...
URC Sciences presents Getting into Research
Tue 1/14 • 3PM - 4PM PST
Boyer Hall, Room 130
This workshop introduces students to research in the sciences, how to find a faculty research mentor, and opportunities for student researchers after joining a lab. Download a copy of our slide deck and learn more about our workshops on our website.
Wednesday January 1/15
Assisting Distressed and Distressing Students Workshop
Wed 1/15 • 10AM - 11AM PST RSVP
Powell 186
The TLC welcomes Karen Minero (Case Management Services) for a presentation on how to identify students in need of assistance; what resources are available to students; how to approach students in distress and assist them in getting connected with...
Learn@Lunch with UCLA Ombuds: Tools for Engaging in Difficult Conversations
Wed 1/15 • 12PM - 1PM PST RSVP
Charles E. Young Research Library - Main Conference Room (Room 11360)
UCLA Staff Assembly presents "Tools for Engaging in Difficult Conversations" as part of our Learn at Lunch series, featuring UCLA Ombuds. The Office of Ombuds Services empowers the UCLA community to address concerns in a confidential, impartial,...
Getting Started with CINAHL
Wed 1/15 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP
An introduction to searching on CINAHL (Cumulated Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature) for first times users and experienced searchers looking for a refresher. This workshop will be offered via Zoom. If you're registered, you'll receive...
URC Sciences presents Getting into Research
Wed 1/15 • 3PM - 4PM PST
This workshop introduces students to research in the sciences, how to find a faculty research mentor, and opportunities for student researchers after joining a lab. Download a copy of our slide deck and learn more about our workshops on our website.
Thursday January 1/16
Intro to Library Special Collections: Finding and Accessing LSC Materials
Thu 1/16 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP
Library Special Collections (LSC) stewards and activates extensive holdings of unique primary resources representing numerous formats, languages, time-periods and communities. This workshop provides a brief introduction on how to locate, request and...
Developing a Research Question
Thu 1/16 • 4PM - 4:50PM PST RSVP
Powell Library Classroom C, Room 320C
Co-sponsored by the UCLA Library, the Undergraduate Writing Center and the Undergraduate Research Center–Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. Need help figuring out what topic you want to explore for your project? Having trouble turning a general...
Friday January 1/17
Works-in-Progress Session: Earth and Exchange: Tapia and the Construction of Early Modern Iberia
Fri 1/17 • 3PM - 4PM PST
Presented by Rachel Schloss, Doctoral Candidate, University of California, Los Angeles Hosted by the Early Modern Research Group Earthen materials have played a critical role in political and social development on the Iberian Peninsula. The unique...
Tuesday January 1/21
TLC Winter Drop-In Hours
Tue 1/21 • 12PM - 2PM PST
Powell 190
The Teaching & Learning Center invites instructors, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars to join us in Powell 190 for coffee and snacks. Come to decompress and talk teaching with team members from the Educational Development Programs unit...
On the Unreasonable Ineffectiveness of Mathematics in Psychology
Tue 1/21 • 1PM - 2:30PM PST RSVP
Charles E. Young Research Library
Presented by the UCLA Library and the Jacob Marschak Interdisciplinary Colloquium on Mathematics in the Behavioral Sciences Speaker: Colin Allen, Distinguished Professor in the department of philosophy at the University of California, Santa Barbara...
Wednesday January 1/22
TLC Winter Drop-In Hours
Wed 1/22 • 10AM - 12PM PST
Powell 190
The Teaching & Learning Center invites instructors, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars to join us in Powell 190 for coffee and snacks. Come to decompress and talk teaching with team members from the Educational Development Programs unit...
Web of Science 2.0: Tips and Tricks
Wed 1/22 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP
Looking to beef up your Web of Science skills? This workshop will cover some more advanced features of Web of Science, a multidisciplinary database covering a wide array of scientific topics. The workshop is perfect for users looking to learn tips...
Thursday January 1/23
Intro to Technical Resources: Standards & Patents
Thu 1/23 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP
Ever been curious about what technical standards and patents are? Or how to find them? In this workshop you'll gain an introductory overview to technical standards and patents, as well as guidance on how to locate them. This workshop will be...
TLC Winter Drop-In Hours
Thu 1/23 • 2PM - 4PM PST
Powell 190
The Teaching & Learning Center invites instructors, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars to join us in Powell 190 for coffee and snacks. Come to decompress and talk teaching with team members from the Educational Development Programs unit...
Finding Sources at the UCLA Library
Thu 1/23 • 4PM - 4:50PM PST RSVP
Powell Library Classroom C, Room 320C
Co-sponsored by the UCLA Library, the Undergraduate Writing Center and the Undergraduate Research Center–Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. Want to learn the most effective search strategies? There’s much more to search than Google! Become a...
Monday January 1/27
URC Sciences presents Getting into Research
Mon 1/27 • 3PM - 4PM PST
This workshop introduces students to research in the sciences, how to find a faculty research mentor, and opportunities for student researchers after joining a lab. Download a copy of our slide deck and learn more about our workshops on our website.
Tuesday January 1/28
10 + 10 Pop-Up Series
Tue 1/28 • 10AM - 10:20AM PST RSVP
Title: Sustaining Student Belonging #inclusive-teaching; #student-belonging; #community-building Description: This session will explore strategies for sustaining a sense of belonging throughout the quarter. Participants will learn practical...
Literature Reviews: Synthesis and Manuscript Preparation
Tue 1/28 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP
Are you working on writing a review article but aren't sure how to begin organizing your analysis? This workshop will cover step by step how to synthesize your selected evidence and start preparing your manuscript for a health sciences literature...
Citizenship Discrimination and Global Inequality
Tue 1/28 • 1PM - 2:30PM PST RSVP
Charles E. Young Research Library (YRL)
Presented by the UCLA Library and the Jacob Marschak Interdisciplinary Colloquium on Mathematics in the Behavioral Sciences Speaker: Charles Kurzman, professor of sociology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Why are citizens of...
Wednesday January 1/29
Using EndNote for Systematic Reviews
Wed 1/29 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP
EndNote can be a useful tool when conducting systematic reviews, but it can be complicated. This session will help you understand how EndNote can (and cannot) help! This workshop will be offered via Zoom. If you're registered, you'll receive the...
Book Talk & Reception: Care without Pathology How Trans- Health Activists are Changing Medicine
Wed 1/29 • 3PM - 5PM PST
CSWIStreisand Center Office 1500 Public Affairs
Attend a book talk and reception! Care without Pathology examines the transnational emergence of trans health as an institutionalizing field and public good. It argues that the field of trans health can be characterized as a struggle between...
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Educational #Research
Thursday January 1/30
Becoming a Reflective Educator
Thu 1/30 • 1PM - 2PM PST
Powell 190
Join the Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholar Engagement team for a workshop about leveraging reflection tools to improve your teaching. We’ll discuss the importance of reflection and metacognition as part of the process of professional...
Becoming a Reflective Educator Workshop
Thu 1/30 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP
Powell 186
Join the Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholar Engagement team for a workshop about practicing reflection to improve your teaching. We’ll discuss the importance of reflection and metacognition in professional development; how a teaching journal...
Collecting and Citing Sources
Thu 1/30 • 4PM - 4:50PM PST RSVP
Powell Library Classroom C, Room 320C
Co-sponsored by the UCLA Library, the Undergraduate Writing Center and the Undergraduate Research Center–Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. Learn about citation practices and avoiding plagiarism, how to auto-generate your bibliography, keep...
Tuesday February 2/4
10 + 10 Pop-Up Series
Tue 2/4 • 10AM - 10:20AM PST RSVP
Title: Communicating Naturally in Pre-recorded Video Lectures #student-engagement, #personality #professionalism Description: This workshop will discuss practical techniques and best practices for delivering engaging and authentic lectures on...
Finding a Journal for Your Research
Tue 2/4 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP
Deciding where to submit your article can be a challenge, but fortunately there are tools that exist to help. Join us to learn about JANE, Journal Citation Reports, Ulrichsweb, and more! This workshop will be offered via Zoom. If you're registered,...
Generationally Parochial Geoengineering?
Tue 2/4 • 1PM - 2:30PM PST RSVP
Charles E. Young Research Library (YRL)
Presented by the UCLA Library and the Jacob Marschak Interdisciplinary Colloquium on Mathematics in the Behavioral Sciences Speaker: Stephen M. Gardiner, professor of philosophy and Ben Rabinowitz Professor of the Human Dimensions of the...
Wednesday February 2/5
The Why and Where of Publishing Preprints
Wed 2/5 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP
Not sure if preprints make sense for your work? Excited to share, but are still working out the where and how? This workshop will walk through the benefits of sharing your work as a preprint and the best options available in your disicipline. This...
Thursday February 2/6
Using A.I. Tools Effectively and Ethically for Academic Research
Thu 2/6 • 1PM - 2:30PM PST RSVP
UCLA students, faculty, and staff are invited to register for this hands-on workshop exploring the ethical and practical uses of A.I. text generation tools. Led by UCLA Library staff, this 90 minute workshop will focus on writing effective prompts,...
TLC Winter Drop-In Hours
Thu 2/6 • 2PM - 4PM PST
Powell 190
Calling all TAs and postdocs: the Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholar Engagement team invites you to join us for coffee, snacks, and a mid-quarter check-in. Come to decompress (or get started on some midterm grading), and let us know how we...
Writing a Literature Review
Thu 2/6 • 4PM - 4:50PM PST RSVP
Powell Library Classroom C, Room 320C
Co-sponsored by the UCLA Library, the Undergraduate Writing Center and the Undergraduate Research Center–Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. Learn how to organize your research into a coherent and compelling literature review at this free virtual...
Tuesday February 2/11
10 + 10 Pop-Up Series
Tue 2/11 • 10AM - 10:20AM PST RSVP
Title: Using the HET Framework for Inspiration and Self-Reflection About Your Teaching #reflect #inspiration-for-teaching #evidence-based-teaching Description: Learn one way to conduct a quick “self-audit” of your teaching and get ideas for new...
Wednesday February 2/12
URC Sciences presents Getting into Research
Wed 2/12 • 3PM - 4PM PST
This workshop introduces students to research in the sciences, how to find a faculty research mentor, and opportunities for student researchers after joining a lab. Download a copy of our slide deck and learn more about our workshops on our website.
Thursday February 2/13
From Could We to Should We? Developing a Critical Framework for Engaging with Artificial Intel
Thu 2/13 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP
No matter whether you love it, fear it or are sick of hearing about it, artificial intelligence impacts our lives. In this workshop, we will go beyond what AI tools do (or their creators say they do) and take a hard look at the broader implications...
Developing Your Research Plan
Thu 2/13 • 4PM - 4:50PM PST RSVP
Powell Library Classroom C, Room 320C
Co-sponsored by the UCLA Library, the Undergraduate Writing Center and the Undergraduate Research Center–Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. Keep your stress levels down while pursuing your research interest! You'll learn how to create a timeline...
Tuesday February 2/18
Studying the Evolution of Resistance (and Protest) in Times of Crisis
Tue 2/18 • 1PM - 2:30PM PST RSVP
Charles E. Young Research Library (YRL)
Presented by the UCLA Library and the Jacob Marschak Interdisciplinary Colloquium on Mathematics in the Behavioral Sciences Speaker: Dana R. Fisher, director of the Center for Environment, Community, & Equity (CECE) and a professor in the School of...
Tuesday February 2/25
10 + 10 Pop-Up Series
Tue 2/25 • 10AM - 10:20AM PST RSVP
Title: Looking Ahead to Spring Quarter: Welcoming Your Students to Your Course #myucla-email, #Bruin-Learn-Announcements, #pre-course-surveys, #name-pronunciation Description: Join us as we explore a variety of practices for welcoming students into...
Wednesday February 2/26
How to Publish Open Access at Little to No Cost
Wed 2/26 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP
Publishing open access can be expensive for authors, but the Library can help. Through publisher agreements that can cover most, if not all, publishing costs to the University’s institutional repository eScholarship, the Library can assist in...
Tuesday March 3/4
URC Sciences presents Getting into Research
Tue 3/4 • 3PM - 4PM PST
This workshop introduces students to research in the sciences, how to find a faculty research mentor, and opportunities for student researchers after joining a lab. Download a copy of our slide deck and learn more about our workshops on our website.
Wednesday March 3/5
URC Sciences presents Writing an Abstract
Wed 3/5 • 3PM - 4PM PST
Our Graduate Student Mentors will show you how to effectively summarize your research by writing an abstract. These workshops are designed for students conducting research in the life sciences, physical sciences, and engineering disciplines, and...
Thursday March 3/6
Managing Citations with Zotero
Thu 3/6 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP
This workshop will introduce you to Zotero, a powerful tool for managing your research references. Learn how to efficiently organize, cite, and format your sources, saving you time and ensuring academic integrity. We'll cover essential skills like...
Friday March 3/7
Thinking Gender Graduate Student Conference: Gendered Labors & Transnational Solidarities
Fri 3/7
James West Alumni Center, The Collins Conference Room, 325 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
35th Annual Graduate Student Research Conference “Gendered Labors & Transnational Solidarities” When: Friday, March 7, 2025 (in-person) 8:30?AM – 6:00?PM PST Where: James West Alumni Center, The Collins Conference Room, 325 Westwood Plaza, Los...
Monday March 3/10
URC Sciences presents Getting into Research
Mon 3/10 • 3PM - 4PM PDT
This workshop introduces students to research in the sciences, how to find a faculty research mentor, and opportunities for student researchers after joining a lab. Download a copy of our slide deck and learn more about our workshops on our website.
Tuesday March 3/11
URC Sciences presents Writing an Abstract
Tue 3/11 • 3PM - 4PM PDT
Boyer Hall, Room 130
Our Graduate Student Mentors will show you how to effectively summarize your research by writing an abstract. These workshops are designed for students conducting research in the life sciences, physical sciences, and engineering disciplines, and...