Tetrad Research in Progress Seminar (RiPS)

This course will provide graduate students in year 1-5 a forum in which to develop research presentation skills; critically organize and review scientific data; and analyze and question scientific presentations.

All students will be scheduled to present their research progress annually in year 1-5.

Attendance at weekly seminars is required for all students in years 1-5. Regular attendance is strongly recommended for all faculty and more senior students.

Student Presenter Responsibilities:

Year 1:

1. Meet with faculty advisor to prepare for a 3-minute flash talk
2. Become familiar with background material
3. Create one (1) slide
4. Collaborate with other speakers to combine slides into one presentation
5. Present 3 minute flash talk

Year 2:

1. Meet with faculty advisor to prepare for a 8-minute research talk
2. Become familiar with background material
3. Create approximately 8-10 slide long presentation and practice it so it does not exceed 8 minutes
4. Present talk and be available for follow up questions

Year 3:

1. Meet with faculty advisor to prepare for a 12-minute research talk
2. Become familiar with background material
3. Create approximately 10-12 slide long presentation and practice it so it does not exceed 12 minutes
4. Present talk and be available for follow up questions

Year 4-5:

1. Meet with faculty advisor to prepare for a 20-minute talk
2. Become familiar with background material
3. Create approximately 15-20 slide long presentation and practice it so it does not exceed 20 minutes
4. Present talk and be available for follow up questions

Faculty Advisor Responsibilities:

1. Meet with the student to give guidance prior to the talk.
2. Meet with the student to rehearse the talk at least twice prior to giving it formally.
3. Attend the talk. This is important. Encourage other group members to attend.
4. Give feedback to the student after the talk.
5. Make sure the student talk adheres to the time limit (see above).
6. The advisor will complete an online evaluation to include a short feedback paragraph.

Faculty Moderator Responsibilities:

Each quarter there will be 2 new faculty moderators

1. Attend each week
2. Introduce each speaker
3. Manage timekeeping
4. Take attendance