The Grove Center for Excellence in Science Teaching cordially invites all Eberly College faculty to participate in the New Faculty Immersive Series, facilitated by Ana Matković. This program introduces faculty to a variety of centers and resources that advance teaching and promote student achievement, while offering a welcoming community for new colleagues. Each session features approximately thirty minutes focused on a pedagogically relevant center or resource, followed by thirty minutes dedicated to professional networking and collaboration. To explore session details and the event schedule, please visit the Events calendar on the Grove Center website.For each session, participants are asked to meet at the location.
Instructor Immersive Series: 2025-2026 Preview
Explore Penn State’s key teaching and learning resources, connect with colleagues, and discover new strategies to support student success.
September 10, 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Dreamery
Location: Basement of Shields Building
Explore emerging technologies—including artificial intelligence—and discover how to make informed decisions about using AI in your courses.
October 9, 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Penn State Learning
Locations: 7 Sparks
Learn about academic support services available to students and strategies to foster effective study habits.
November 13, 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Media Commons, Pattee Library
Location: Pattee Library
Discover ways to add multimodal learning to your classroom with tools such as 3D printing.
January 29, 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Testing Center
Location: 104 Pollock Building
Gain insight into the e-testing environment, scanning services, and alternative assessment approaches.
February 25, 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Academic Advising
Location: Science Collaborative Learning Center, Ritenour Building, basement.
Explore how advisers collaborate with instructors to support all students.
March 25, 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
PAMS (Physical and Mathematical Sciences) Library
Location: Davey Laboratory, 2nd floor.
Learn how the PAMS Library can enhance your teaching and connect students with valuable resources.
