May 7, 2025 - 3:00-4:00 PM
Location: This hybrid event will be held in person in 117 Dwinelle Hall (Academic Innovation Studio) and also on Zoom. Please RSVP to get the Zoom invite.
Intended Audience: Faculty, Graduate Student Instructors, Instructors
Research, Teaching, & Learning (RTL) warmly invites the campus community to "RTL & Faculty: In Conversation," an informal, one-hour panel featuring instructors who have actively engaged with RTL’s services and resources.
Join us for a moderated conversation with faculty as they share their experiences, strategies, and reflections on incorporating RTL-supported tools, spaces, and programs into their teaching. Whether you’re curious about what’s possible or looking for inspiration, this is a great opportunity to hear directly from your colleagues.
➡️Register for this event here!⬅️
Registrants will be sent a Zoom link and bCal invite as the workshop date draws near.
***Registration for this session will close on May 6.***
Faculty Panelists:
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Michal Reznizki, PhD, is a lecturer in the College Writing Program at UC Berkeley, where she teaches accelerated reading and composition. She's the co-editor of the book Dynamic Activities for First-Year Composition: 96 Ways to Immerse, Inspire, and Captivate Students. She has published in the journals Currents in Teaching and Learning and College Composition and Communication.
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Zvezdelina Stankova, Ph.D. is a teaching professor of mathematics at UC Berkeley and the founder and director of the Berkeley Math Circle, a weekly math circle for elementary, middle and high school students. She found her passion for mathematics as an elementary school student growing up in Bulgaria. She earned her BA and MA in mathematics from Bryn Mawr College and her PhD in mathematics from Harvard. Zvezda has won awards for her impactful work in mathematics teaching and mentoring. |
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Christine Gehrig-Downie, Ph.D. is a lecturer in the Department of Environmental Science, Policy, & Management at UC Berkeley. She is a passionate educator dedicated to fostering a deep appreciation for the natural world and inspiring action on environmental challenges. Drawing from her experiences exploring diverse ecosystems, she envisions a future where generations continue to marvel at nature’s beauty. As a university lecturer, she equips students with the scientific knowledge to understand climate and environmental crises, making complex topics accessible and engaging while emphasizing their urgency. |
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Vesna Rodic, Ph.D. is lecturer in the French Department and Director of The Lower Division. She serves as a Faculty Advisor at UC Berkeley's Center for Teaching and Learning. Dr. Rodic is the Faculty recipient of the Chancellor's Sustainability Award (2023) for her work in curricular innovation, teaching, and instructor training. In 2024, she was awarded CTL's Faculty Fellows Award. Her research, teaching, and publications are in the areas of pedagogy as well as literary and cultural studies. |
Moderator:
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Dr. Jenae Cohn is the Executive Director for the Center for Teaching and Learning. She writes and speaks about online teaching and learning for international audiences, and she has designed resources for teachers, facilitators, and coaches on ways to improve learner engagement online. She is the author of two books: Skim, Dive, Surface: Teaching Digital Reading (West Virginia University Press, 2021) and Design for Learning (Rosenfeld Press, 2023). |
