Workshops
Chew on This! Workshops
MCTEN’s lunch and learn workshop series, connects faculty and focuses on topics requested by the community. You'll receive detailed information and personalized invitations for each Chew on This! event, ensuring you can stay informed and engaged.
MCTEN: Chew on This! AI in Research Development: From Tool to Teammate
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into research development is no longer a question of “if” but “how.” Trying to answer the “how” has been a challenge, since, this is an evolving landscape. This session will explore how scholars can incorporate AI tools in assisting with their day to day work. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies for making AI a value-added partner in their efforts, combining technological efficiency with human insight to meet the evolving demands of the research landscape. It will also provide an overeview of AI related tools and programs available to SDSU community.
- Date and Time: Oct 15, 2025, Noon to 1:30PM
- RSVP: https://forms.gle/jMY1buWTAH9iBoYz5
The Salon: Informal Conversations on Big Ideas/Research Topics
Need inspiration? Interested in connecting with faculty from other departments or in submitting inter or transdisciplinary grants? Come to an informal conversation on cross-cutting research/scholarship themes, e.g. climate justice, educational access, digital humanities.
Creating Impactful Graphics
Meet with a professional graphic designer and your peers to workshop and get constructive feedback on your figures, graphs and illustrations.
- Date and Time: Nov 20, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
- RSVP: https://forms.gle/z56VcC5yae6Y36RC8
How to Succeed with Broader Impacts (NSF) or Significance (NIH)
Crafting a strong plan for Broader Impacts (NSF) or Significance (NIH) applications can feel like a heavy lift. You don’t need to reinvent the wheel. Join this conversation to learn more about ongoing programs that you can leverage for your upcoming proposals.
- Date and Time: TBD
