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Pennsylvania New Member Training January 2023

We are thrilled to welcome the following eight new members of the GEP:

 

This group consisted of a number of Postdoctoral Fellows at The University of Pennsylvania, as well as teaching faculty and staff at several institutions in the Philadelphia area.

This was the first Regional Node Training following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The event was considered a success by the participants, who were excited to carry their new GEP training into the classroom.

Thank you to Dr. Jamie Siders, who organized and conducted the bulk of the training. Drs. Nik Tsotakos, Alexis Nagengast, Le Paliulis, Lisa Kadlec, and Hemi Mistry also contributed as trainers. The event benefited from the work of many current and past members of the PennPORT Postdoctoral Program, including Drs. Alex Harris, Nathan Fried, and Steven Foltz. This training would never have gotten off the ground without the coordination and effort of Dr. Jan Burkhardt, Program Director for the PennPORT Postdoctoral Program.

We thank Rutgers University in Camden for hosting the training!

Pennsylvania Node Event Group Selfie
Left to Right: Nathan Fried, Nik Tsotakos, Tali Brodetzki, Steven Foltz, Aimee Farria, Jamie Siders, Tess Cherlin, Kristian Santiago, Alex Harris, Linda Robinson, & Hemi Mistry

What worked well for your event that might help others plan similar events?

We had great communication among participants and trainers/organizers, which was hugely helpful!

Trainer Indi Bose provides an introduction to the Pathways Project on via projector

Carolinas New Member Training December 2022

PEMBROKE, NC, DECEMBER 14-17, 2022.

The Carolinas Regional Node held a New Member Training event hosted by Dr. Maria “Marisol” S. Santisteban at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Pembroke.

Trainers for the Carolinas Node’s first ever in-person (cheers!) New Member Training were GEP veterans Marisol Santisteban (UNC-Pembroke), Indi Bose (Western Carolina University), and Vida Mingo (Columbia College). The eight trainees were from Richmond Community College, Gardner-Webb University (2), Campbell University, North Carolina State University, UNC-Chapel Hill, and UNC-Pembroke (2). Having some of the trainees attend in pairs from the same institution provided natural partners that worked very efficiently during practice time and also helped one another during the training. They even started to solidify detailed plans for implementations during the training. Actually, all trainees planned to get something starting either in the Spring or Fall 2023 semester; many will start with one or a few independent research students to get the ball rolling and then implement in the classroom.

Group photo of trainers and trainees
Back Row Left to Right: Seth O’Conner, Tim Anderson, Quentin Locklear, Carly Sjogren
Middle Row Left to Right: Vida Mingo, Susan Manahan, Meredith Rowe, Maria J. Pereira
Front Row Left to Right: Marisol Santisteban, Stephanie Mathews, Indi Bose

 

The training followed closely the tried-and-true schedule and format of the 2.5-day training in St. Louis. Arriving on a Wednesday night, trainees enjoyed a superb dinner buffet in the elegant Chancellor’s dining room and started to get acquainted with one another. Then, they listened to a presentation to introduce the GEP. The next two and a half days they were hard at work in two different locations on campus, only five minutes from the hotel where they stayed. On Saturday morning after the distribution of credentials, post-event survey, and some more discussion on implementations, Indi gave a presentation on two of the projects her students had worked on that semester (it was not possible for us to have the student attend because the training happened at the beginning of winter break) and had very interesting findings that really grabbed the interest of the trainees. In the afternoon they left to go back home.

Trainees discussing while working through activity on computers
Trainer assisting trainee while both looking at computer
Trainer pointing to computer screen of trainee
Trainee Stephanie Mathews works on computer activity
The real highlight of the event was the interactions that occurred during training and while in breaks. The exchanges were fluid, the questions were promptly addressed, and there was input from trainees and trainers and reactions in real time, smooth and natural. Even when the days were long, it felt like we were making progress together effortlessly. Because we have a very well thought out training that has been refined through the years with the work input and feedback of many people, and the leadership of our director of training. It went well because the GEP machine is well oiled, and the leadership and the staff work tirelessly, and all of us contribute in small and big ways to grow it. Thanks to all who made this training possible!!!
GEP Puerto Rico Regional Node New Member Training January 2023 group photo of trainees

Puerto Rico New Member Training January 2023

Please join us in welcoming the newest members of the Puerto Rico Node to the GEP community (pictured left to right):
Special thanks to Alexa Sawa, Juan Carlos Martínez-Cruzado, and GEP staffer Katie Sandlin for conducting their training, Edu B. Suárez Martínez for coordinating all the wonderful food, Abigail Ruiz-Rivera for assisting GEP staffer Sarah Crocker-Buta with securing lodging, Angel O. Custodio, Alondra Díaz Lameiro, and Liza V. Jiménez Rodríguez for sharing their experiences and mentoring throughout the training, and the University of Puerto Rico at Ponce for providing the meeting space.

New Member Training January 2022

Please join us in welcoming our January 2022 trainees to the GEP community (pictured left to right, top to bottom):

Dr. Amaya Garcia Costas, Colorado State University-Pueblo; CO/NM Regional Node
Dr. Andrea Perreault, Elon University; Carolinas Regional Node
Dr. Craig Myrum, University of Maryland Global Campus; DMV Regional Node
Dr. Kathleen Roberts, Bishop State Community College; Southeast Regional Node
Dr. Phyllis J. Suris-Swartz, Durham Technical Community College; Carolinas Regional Node
Dr. Sara Lipshutz, Loyola University; Midwest North Regional Node
Dr. Tammy Castro, Bloomfield College; NY/NJ Regional Node
Dr. Tammy Dennis, Bishop State Community College; Southeast Regional Node

Special thanks to Drs. Catherine Reinke, Alexa Sawa, and Jamie Siders for facilitating their online training!

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Puerto Rico New Member Training January 2022

Please join us in welcoming the new members who recently completed the Puerto Rico Regional Node New Member Training (pictured left to right, top to bottom):

  • Dr. Abigail Ruiz-Rivera, University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
  • Dr. Alondra Díaz Lameiro, University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez
  • Dr. Ángel O. Custodio, University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla
  • Dr. Belinda Román-Avilés, University of Puerto Rico-Cayey
  • Dr. Chad A. Lozada-Troche, University of Puerto Rico-Cayey
  • Dr. Darinel Ortiz, University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon
  • Dr. Edu B. Suárez Martínez, University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
  • Dr. Edwin E. Traverso Avilés, University of Puerto Rico-Humacao
  • Dr. Elsie Rivera-Ocasio, University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon
  • Dr. Liza V. Jiménez Rodríguez, University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla
  • Dr. Miguel P. Méndez-González, University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla

Special thanks to Drs. Juan Carlos Martinez Cruzado, Marisol Santisteban, Norma Velazquez-Ulloa, and Enrique Rodriguez Borrero for facilitating their online training!

New Member Training
December 2021

Please join us in welcoming our December 2021 trainees and our newest members to the GEP community (pictured left to right, top to bottom):


Special thanks to Drs. Catherine Reinke, Jamie Siders, and Alexa Sawa for facilitating their online training!
GEP New Member Training Summer 2021 Session 3: headshots of eight trainees

New Member Training
Summer 2021 Session 3

Please join us in welcoming our final group of trainees for Summer 2021 and our newest members to the GEP community (pictured left to right, top to bottom):

  • Dr. Bárbara Domingues Bitarello, Bryn Mawr College; PA Regional Node
  • Dr. Bill Andreopoulos, San Jose State University; CA Regional Node
  • Dr. Bill Gilliland, DePaul University; Midwest North Regional Node
  • Dr. Brian Schwartz, Columbus State University; Southeast Regional Node
  • Dr. Clare Scott Chialvo, Appalachian State University; Carolinas Regional Node
  • Dr. Jessica Petko, Penn State-York; PA Regional Node
  • Dr. Shuangying Yu, Central Piedmont Community College; Carolinas Regional Node
  • Dr. Stephanie Spielman, Rowan University; NY/NJ Regional Node

Special thanks to Drs. Catherine Reinke, Jackie Wittke-Thompson, and Chris Shaffer for facilitating their online training!

New Member Training
Summer 2021 Session 2

Please join us in welcoming our second group of trainees for Summer 2021 and our newest members to the GEP community (pictured left to right, top to bottom):

  • Dr. Guy Barbato, Stockton University; NY/NJ Regional Node
  • Dr. Ivan Anastassov, San Francisco State University; California Regional Node
  • Dr. Krista Dobi, Baruch College, CUNY; NY/NJ Regional Node
  • Dr. Lori Boies, St. Mary’s University; TX/OK Regional Node
  • Dr. Pushpa Yadav, Middle Georgia State University; Southeast Regional Node
  • Dr. Sunjung Park, Central Arizona College; California Regional Node

Special thanks to Drs. Catherine Reinke, Alexa Sawa, and Joyce Stamm for facilitating their online training!

New Member Training
Summer 2021 Session 1

Please join us in welcoming our first group of trainees for Summer 2021 and our newest members to the GEP community (pictured left to right, top to bottom):

  • Dr. Christine Richardson, UNC Charlotte; Carolinas Regional Node
  • Drs. Courtney Leisner and Laurie Stevison, Auburn University; Southeast Regional Node
  • Dr. Margaret Young, Elizabeth City State University; Carolinas Regional Node
  • Dr. Sara Cline, Athens State University; Southeast Regional Node
  • Dr. Stephanie Levi Blumer, Oakton Community College; Midwest North Regional Node

Special thanks to Drs. Jenny Mierisch, Judy Leatherman, and Jim Youngblom for facilitating their online training!

New Member Training January 2021

Please join us in welcoming our first group of trainees for 2021 and our newest members to the GEP community:

  • Dr. Austen Barnett, DeSales University
  • Dr. Christine Fleet, Emory & Henry College
  • Dr. Eve Mellgren, Elmhurst University
  • Ms. Holly Paquette, College of Western Idaho
  • Dr. Jamie Dyer, Rockhurst University
  • Ms. Mary Ann Smith, Penn State Schuylkill
  • Dr. Nik Tsotakos, Penn State Harrisburg
  • Dr. Quyen Aoh, Gannon University
  • Dr. Shuying Sun, Texas State University

Special thanks to Dr. Jennifer Mierisch, Dr. Catherine Reinke, and Dr. Alexa Sawa for facilitating their online training!