All non-tenure-line (NTL) faculty in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (EMS) are invited to attend this symposium. Whether you're looking to learn about resources for promotion, research, teaching, and professional development — or simply want to connect with your NTL colleagues — this event is for you! Enjoy informative presentations, networking opportunities, and complimentary refreshments, including adult beverages.
Dates
Date: April 24, 2025
Time: 2:30 to 5 p.m.
Location: 603 Barron Innovation Hub
Zoom link: https://psu.zoom.us/j/98108394692
REGISTER FOR SYMPOSIUM >> Deadline to RSVP is April 10, 2025
Agenda
- 2:30 - 4 p.m.: Presentations
Gain valuable insights into promotion processes, research funding, teaching resources, and professional development. - 4 - 5 p.m.: Networking Reception
Engage with colleagues over catered food and drinks.
Feel free to attend any portion of the symposium, whether it’s a single presentation, the full session, or just the reception.
Presentations:
- 2:30 – 2:40 p.m.: Welcome & Introductions (NTL FAC)
- 2:40 – 3: 10 p.m.: NTL Faculty Promotion Guidance (Stevie Rocco)
- 3:10 – 3:25 p.m.: Pre- and Post- Research Support (Zuleima Karpyn)
- 3:25 – 3:40 p.m.: Teaching Resources (Annie Taylor)
- 3:40 – 3: 55 p.m.: NTL Professional Development Opportunity (Ann Clements)
- 3:55 – 4:00 p.m.: Closing Remarks (Lee Kump)
RSVP for Symposium
- RSVP by filling out this survey >>
- While RSVPs are not required to attend, they help us plan appropriately for food and beverages.
- The deadline to RSVP is April 10, 2025. We look forward to having you there!
Contacts
This symposium is organized by the non-tenure-line Faculty Advisory Committee (NTL FAC), which includes representatives from all EMS departments and institutes.
- Brandi Gaertner (primary contact): NTL FAC co-chair, Email: bah6009@psu.edu
- Ron Redwing (secondary contact): NTL FAC co-chair, Email: rdr10@psu.edu
NTL FAC members:
- Brandi Gaertner: Geography
- Kyle Homman: Geosciences
- April Millet: John A. Dutton Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence
- Robert Nicholas: Earth and Environmental Systems Institute
- Ron Redwing: Materials Science and Engineering
- Steven Seman: Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
- Erich Schienke: Energy and Mineral Engineering