TCORS 2.0: Upcoming Workshops

Upcoming Workshops

CAsToR 2023 Virtual Symposium: Computational Modeling in Tobacco Regulatory Science: Nicotine Reduction and Flavor Restrictions: DATE + TIME: Wed May 17, 2023 12:00 PM — 5:00 PM; DESCRIPTION: This virtual symposium, hosted by CAsToR, aims to discuss the application of computational modeling to tobacco regulatory science research. The focus will be on regulations regarding very low nicotine content cigarettes and flavor restrictions in combustible and noncombustible products. Keynote speakers: Kenneth E. Warner, PhD, Avedis Donabedian Distinguished University Professor Emeritus of Public Health; Professor Emeritus of Health Management & Policy; Dean Emeritus of Public Health, University of Michigan; and Brian King, PhD, MPH, Director of the Center for Tobacco Products at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Please visit the symposium website for more information and register here.

Recent Workshops

Responding to Journal Peer Reviewers: DATE + TIME: Fri Feb 10, 2023 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM; SPEAKERS: Dr. Ella August; DESCRIPTION: How to navigate the journal peer review system In this webinar, Dr. August will focus on basic principles and strategies for responding to journal peer reviewers, including how to: • Format responses to reviewers for easy comprehension
• Craft responses and associated manuscript changes to maximize your chances for final acceptance
• Address suggestions with which you do not agree
• Address conflicting advice from different reviewers
Participants will gain hands on practice using examples from BMJ Open. The webinar will be held via Zoom on Friday, February 10th, 2023 from 1:00 to 2:00pm ET; to participate, please; to participate, please register by Friday, February 3rd. Contact Molly Coeling (mcoeling@umich) for registration link. This webinar is open to CAsToR trainees and pilot project PIs. For more information, please contact Ella August (eaugust@umich.edu) or Molly Coeling (mcoeling@umich).; Video for “Responding to Journal Peer Reviewers”
Manuscript Writing Basics Webinar: DATE + TIME: Fri Jan 27, 2023 12:01 AM - 12:02 AM; SPEAKERS: Dr. Ella August; DESCRIPTION: Join us to strengthen your scientific writing skills In this webinar, Dr. August will cover key approaches and tips for writing a publishable research paper, including the following topics: • Selecting a suitable target journal
• Writing a compelling title
• Developing clear and testable research objectives
• Creating a solid introduction
• Formulating a strong methods section
• Using text and visuals to highlight your results
• Interpreting and contextualizing results in your discussion section; Video for “Manuscript Writing Basics Webinar”
An Introduction to the Analysis of Trends and Transitions for Tobacco and Public Health Research: DATE + TIME: Mon Aug 15, 2022 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM; DESCRIPTION: CAsToR is pleased to announce this introductory workshop (in person): An Introduction to the Analysis of Trends and Transitions for Tobacco and Public Health Research. This workshop will support non-statisticians in learning about methods for modeling trends and transition analysis. The focus will be on concepts, as well as practical examples and applications. Participants will get practice running example codes on tobacco-related datasets. Interested applicants must plan to attend the entire workshop. A CAsToR certificate of completion will be provided upon completion of the workshop. Who is this workshop for? Tobacco researchers, non-statisticians, non-modelers, students and postdoctoral researchers with background in epidemiology, public health or other health sciences. Federal partners interested in learning more about the analytical approaches covered in this workshop. When and where: The workshop will be held at Georgetown University from Monday, August 15th through Tuesday, August 16th. Registration for this event has closed. Please visit the event webpage for more information.
In-Person Writing Retreat: DATE + TIME: Thu Jun 16, 2022 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM; SPEAKERS: Dr. Ella August; DESCRIPTION: Who should come?: Early stage investigators, postdocs, people who write, people who enjoy catered lunches. What will I do at the retreat?: You will have protected writing time to work on papers, grants, etc. • 9:30-10am: Discussion of writing barriers and solutions
• 10am-12pm: Protected writing time
• 12-12:30pm: Catered lunch
• 12:30-1pm: Optional art tour of outdoor sculptures on North Campus
• 1-3:45pm: Protected writing time
• 3:45-4pm: Debrief
Can I get writing feedback during the retreat?: Dr. Ella August will be available for consults during protected writing time (in a separate space) Registration is required. Please register by Friday, June 10th, including your dietary preferences for a catered lunch. For more information, please contact Ella August (eaugust@umich.edu) or Molly Coeling (mcoeling@umich).
Oral Presentation Workshop: Prepare for the 2022 SRNT Conference!: DATE + TIME: Fri Feb 25, 2022 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM; SPEAKERS: Dr. Ella August; DESCRIPTION: In this workshop, you will: • Learn tips on creating an effective presentation using PowerPoint.
• With a partner, give and receive feedback on a PowerPoint slide.
• Learn best practices for delivering effective research presentations, both in person and virtual.
• Have the opportunity to practice part of your presentation and get feedback. The workshop will be held via Zoom on Friday, February 25th, 2022, from 2 to 3:30pm ET. Please email Molly Coeling (mcoeling@umich.edu) for registration link. (mcoeling@umich) for registration link. Participants are asked to submit a draft of slides and/or handouts by February 23rd. A short video will be sent to registrants for viewing prior to the workshop.

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Workshop: Responding to Journal Peer Reviewers: DATE: Fri Feb 10, 2023; Speaker: Dr. Ella August Description: How to navigate the journal peer review system In this webinar, Dr. August will focus on basic principles and strategies for responding to journal peer reviewers, including how to: • Format responses to reviewers for easy comprehension
• Craft responses and associated manuscript changes to maximize your chances for final acceptance
• Address suggestions with which you do not agree
• Address conflicting advice from different reviewers
Participants will gain hands on practice using examples from BMJ Open. The webinar will be held via Zoom on Friday, February 10th, 2023 from 1:00 to 2:00pm ET; to participate, please; to participate, please register by Friday, February 3rd. Contact Molly Coeling (mcoeling@umich) for registration link. This webinar is open to CAsToR trainees and pilot project PIs. For more information, please contact Ella August (eaugust@umich.edu) or Molly Coeling (mcoeling@umich).
Workshop: Manuscript Writing Basics Webinar: DATE: Fri Jan 27, 2023; Speaker: Dr. Ella August Description: Join us to strengthen your scientific writing skills In this webinar, Dr. August will cover key approaches and tips for writing a publishable research paper, including the following topics: • Selecting a suitable target journal
• Writing a compelling title
• Developing clear and testable research objectives
• Creating a solid introduction
• Formulating a strong methods section
• Using text and visuals to highlight your results
• Interpreting and contextualizing results in your discussion section
Workshop: Git for GitHub: Introduction to collaborative Git development: DATE: Wed Feb 03, 2021; Speaker: Alexander Gaenko, PhD, CSDA (IEEE CS), Scientific Programmer / HPC Specialist Description: In this webinar you will learn: • use the distributed features of Git to publish your project; • interact with your collaborators; • incorporate changes from volunteer contributors; • revert some of Git actions and understand how this may affect the work of other contributors Please note, this is a continuation of our previous course “The code is forever: an introduction to distributed version control with Git and GitHub”. If you were unable to attend, you will be provided with the workshop materials to review prior to this workshop.

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Tutorial: Create an Effective Research Presentation CAsToR: Speaker: Dr. Ella August Description:
This video will help you create an effective live or recorded research presentation with slides. The video covers the importance of understanding your audience, standard components of a research presentation, and using strategies to maximize audience comprehension.
Tutorial: Create an Effective Poster Video- PREPSS: Speaker: Dr. Ella August Description:
This short video provides guidance for creating poster videos. Two sample structures for short poster videos are provided.