Special Events

  • 3/24 STEM Writing Retreat for Neurodiverse Grad Student

    Are you trying to get started on that paper or journal article, but you feel stuck and don't know how to get started? Are you having trouble making time for writing in your busy schedule? It's time to break out of the writing anxiety cycle and level up your writing productivity!

    Our research suggest that one of the most effective tools for increasing writing productivity for neurodiverse graduate students is writing with others. Join us for a day of writing, discussion, and community building. Bring a friend and a current piece of writing to work on!

    Please register here if you plan to join us for breakfast or lunch!

    When:
    Friday, March 24
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (You may join us for all or part of the day!)
     
    Where:
    ESB 121 (The Engineering and Science Building Lobby, right next to the building entrance)
     
    Schedule for the day:

    9 AM - Continental Breakfast 

    9:15-9:30 AM - Introductions and Mindfulness

    9:30 - 11:30 AM - Come, Sit, Write with us!

    11:30AM - 1 PM - Lunch & Learn (Food Provided): ChatGPT as a tool, the faculty perspective

    PM - 4 PM - Stay, Sit, Write with us!

    4 PM - Social Hour at Graduate Hotel 

    For more information, contact: Alexandra Hain at alexandra.hain@uconn.edu