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.

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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: TBA
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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.

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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: TBA
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Conversation on Faculty–Industry Research Partnerships

The panel will bring together faculty from across disciplines for an open conversation about how universities and industry partners can build strong, effective research collaborations.

Our Panelist for this Session will be: 

Juan Cueva, PhD, MBA
Senior Director, Search & Evaluation (West North America)
Johnson & Johnson Innovation — Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Innovation

 
Valentina Bonito, PhD (Ir.)
Head of U.S. Public–Private Partnerships
ASML — Semiconductor & Advanced Chip Technology

Kyoko Roberts, MBA
Director, Corporate Development (MRD)
Hitachi High-Tech America — Electronics & Digital/Industrial Technology

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