SciLearn Events
SciLearn events are for all: students, staff and faculty. At these lectures, study sessions, and get-togethers, we’ll explore how the latest research on neuroscience and learning can transform McGill and the student experience.
Past Events
First Year Finals Fest - Winter 2024
Once again, the First-Year Undergraduate Science Society (FUSS), Stay on Track and SciLearn hosted the semesterly First Year Finals Fest, a series of events for U0 & U1 students in Science courses, April 8-10.
First Year Finals Fest - Fall 2023
Residence Life (RLife), the First-Year Undergraduate Science Society (FUSS), Stay on Track and SciLearn hosted the First Year Finals Fest, a series of events for U0 & U1 students in Science courses, December 4-6.
First Year Finals Fest - Winter 2023
Residence Life (RLife), the First-Year Undergraduate Science Society (FUSS), Stay on Track and SciLearn hosted the First Year Finals Fest, a series of events for U0 & U1 students in Science courses, April 11-13.
First Year Finals Fest - Fall 2022
Residence Life (RLife), the First-Year Undergraduate Science Society (FUSS), and SciLearn collaboratively hosted the First Year Finals Fest, a series of events for U0 & U1 students in Science courses, November 28 - December 1.
Dan Petrescu Speaker Series 2022
The event is tailored for McGill instructors and open to all with an interest in cognition and education. The Fall 2022 edition features a presentation by Dr. Sanjay Sarma from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and is part of SciLearn, the Office of Science Education’s program to help McGill students get the most out of university learning. Dr. Sarma is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and former Vice President for Open Learning at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and author of the book "Grasp".
Presentation by Dr. Sanjay Sarma: Rethinking Learning
Friday, October 21st, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
SciLearn Speaker Series 2021
Looking to use the latest research in cognitive science to boost student learning in coursework? Join us for a new speaker series tailored for McGill instructors and open to all with an interest in cognition and education. The series launches with a presentation and workshop by Drs. Joe Kim & Faria Sana from McMaster University and is part of SciLearn, the Office of Science Education’s program to help McGill students get the most out of university learning.
Presentation by Dr. Joe Kim: Motivating Durable Learning: Focused Attention through Instructional Design
Friday, October 22, 2021, 11:30am – 12:30pm
Workshop for instructors led by Dr. Faria Sana: Taking the Big 3 into the Classroom Friday, October 29, 2021, 11:30am – 1:00pm
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