PME Research Professionalization Seminar

Undergraduate / Graduate

Professionalization involves the development of skills, identities, norms, and values associated with becoming part of an academic or professional community. With the overall goal of positioning first-year doctoral students to function as professionals in the community of engineering researchers, this seminar aims both to build professional competencies and to foster understanding of the roles/responsibilities of researchers. In addition to introducing doctoral students to core principles and practices beyond research and coursework, the seminar will also foster social cohesion and scientific identity. Topics covered will include research ethics, leadership in the lab, freedom of expression, and equity/diversity/inclusion. As a graduate seminar, active participation and discussion will be expected.