Academics / Graduate StudyFirst-Year Graduate Workshop
The workshop, for incoming first-year ESAM graduate students, is designed and taught by current graduate students. Participating will allow you to:
Prepare for Coursework
- Review prerequisite materials
- Introduction to computational software
- Explanation of available resources
Acclimate to Life in the Department
- Campus and building tours
- Overview of department programs and events
- Advice for the year
Build Relationships before Classes Begin
- Meet your classmates and older students
- Q&A sessions over lunch
- Evening excursions (optional)
Agenda
September 14-18, 2017
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Location: ESAM Large Conference Room (M416)
11:00 am Meet with Department Chair, Professor Chopp, and Professor Miksis
Noon Pizza Lunch
2:30 pm Welcome and Icebreaker Exercises
4:00 pm Tech and NU Highlights Tour
Dinner Out on the town
Friday, September 15, 2017
11:00 am Intro to ESAM Courses
11:30 am Student Research Talks (Conections between 1st-year courses & research)
12:30 pm Lunch
2:00 pm Library Talk
3:00 pm Intro to Fellowships
3:30 pm Student Resources & Teaching
Dinner Restaurant, then board games
Saturday, September 16, 2017
Escape Room
Sunday, September 17, 2017
Unscheduled
Monday, September 18, 2017
11:00 am Odds & Ends: Ventra cards, Wildcards, etc.
11:30 am Welcome, Dean Ottino
Noon Lunch in the East Quad
2:15 pm Taxes
4:00 pm Department picnic in the Tech Courtyard