Special Events

  • 9/29 Neurodiverse Grad Students - STEM Writing Retreat

    It's time to 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!

    When:

    Friday, September 29, 2023 &

    Friday, October 27, 2023

    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):
    Discussion topic - The Potential of ChatGPT as a Collaborative Writing Tool

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

    4 PM - Social Hour at Graduate Hotel 

     

    Sign up here!

    For more information, contact: Connie Syharat at connie.syharat@uconn.edu