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Free ticketed event
Participants will learn concrete communication techniques including powerful questioning strategies that promote student problem-solving, active listening protocols that build trust and psychological safety, and structured feedback loops that accelerate learning without creating dependence. The workshop emphasizes the distinction between coaching (drawing out student capabilities) and mentoring (sharing expertise), and when to deploy each approach strategically. We will also explore how Agile sprint planning and retrospective practices can be adapted to dissertation milestones, research projects, and professional development goals, creating clearer expectations and more productive check-in conversations.

Speakers

1. Dianna Morganti

   Texas A&M University

   Prof. Dianna Morganti brings extensive experience in faculty development, graduate student professional development, and program improvement. She teaches graduate courses in professional development, project management, and research and writing for the Multidisciplinary Engineering Department for Texas A&M University.

2. April Douglass

   Texas A&M University

   Dr. April Douglass brings extensive experience working with graduate students in Civil & Environmental Engineering on research and writing for success in graduate student milestones. She teaches graduate courses in technical writing and communication as well as research and writing for the Civil & Environmental Engineering