All non-tenure-line (NTL) faculty in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (EMS) are invited to attend this symposium. If you’re interested in learning more about Activity Insight, the 5-year extended review for teaching faculty, or professional development, then this symposium is for you! Enjoy informative presentations, networking opportunities, and complimentary refreshments, including adult beverages.
Dates
Date: April 2, 2026
Time: 2 to 5 p.m.
Location: 612 Barron Innovation Hub
Zoom link: TBA
REGISTER FOR SYMPOSIUM >> Deadline is March 19, 2026
Agenda
- 2 - 4 p.m.: Presentations - listen to talks by faculty and administrators
- 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 - 2:05 p.m.: Welcome and introductions - NTL Faculty Advisory Committee
- 2:10 - 2:40 p.m.: Activity Insight - Nicola Kiver
- 2:45 - 3:15 p.m.: Five-year Extended Review for Teaching Faculty - John Barlett
- 3:20 - 3:50 p.m.: Professional Development Opportunities - Ann Clements
- 3:55 - 4 p.m.: Closing Remarks - Dean Lee Kump
- 4 - 5 p.m.: Reception and Networking
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 March 19, 2026. 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
- Steve Seman (secondary contact): NTL FAC co-chair, Email: sas405@psu.edu
NTL FAC members:
- Brandi Gaertner: Geography
- Kyle Homman: Geosciences
- Kelsey Ruckert: EESI
- April Millet: John A. Dutton Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence
- Ron Redwing: Materials Science and Engineering
- Steven Seman: Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
- Erich Schienke: Energy and Mineral Engineering