Physics Department: Earth Defense: Diverting Impact-Threatening Iron Asteroids Using Terrestrial Laser Arrays

Presented by: Gregory Matlof Asteroids are small celestial objects left over from the origin of the solar system. They come in three basic varieties: volatile-rich,rocky and metallic. Occasionally, an asteroid may approach the Earth or impact our planet causing major ecological damage.A number of techniques have been proposed to divert Earth-threatening asteroids. Diverting a metallic

WAC Workshop: Effective Assignment Design

This workshop will cover a number of assignment design strategies that emphasize active learning through student writing. Developing effective writing assignments helps students retain and critically think about course content. In this workshop, faculty will have the chance to discuss and enhance their own writing assignments. Where: Zoom. No registration required.  Please join us using the

Faculty Friday: Using Podcasts as a Teaching Tool

Come learn from library colleagues Junior Tidal and Nora Almeida how faculty and students can use podcasts to create and complete assignments. Bring your questions and ideas, and explore how podcasts might

Introduction to O.E.R. & the Open Textbook Library

Learn more about O.E.R. at one of our workshops this Spring! How can free / open educational resources (O.E.R.) enhance your teaching and increase student access to course materials?

Faculty Friday: Advisement Refresher

Summer and Fall registration starts soon! Join us on Friday to review the tools and resources that can support efficient and accurate academic advisement. Karen Goodlad of the Student Ready

WAC: Developing Your WI Syllabus

In this workshop, we will suggest critical elements for crafting syllabi for writing-intensive courses and ways to adapt assignments and course practices that help students learn to become better writers. Contact Program Directors:Prof. Samar ElHitt selhitti@citytech.cuny.edu or Prof. Nina Bannett nbannett@citytech.cuny.eduWAC OpenLab site and email wac@citytech.cuny.edu