Professional Development on Campus
Spring 2024
Foster Center for Innovation
The Foster Center for Innovation is offering a professional development series March 19 through April 18. All sessions require advance registration:
Protect Your Intellectual Property! The Role of Patents at UMaine, March 19 4:30 pm (RSVP)
FROM RESEARCH TO REAL WORLD: Commercialization Training Series–Kick Off to Commercialization, March 21 4:00 pm (RSVP)
Working with External Partners, April 4 4:00 pm (RSVP)
Intellectual Property Bootcamp, April 18 4:00 pm (RSVP)
Ongoing Opportunities
Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning
The Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning offers free workshops on topics related to teaching and learning, including software applications. These are available for staff and faculty.
Fogler Library
Fogler Library provides free workshops and one-on-one meetings on a range of topics.
Office of Research Development
The Office of Research Development provides free workshops via Zoom on “specific funding opportunities, grant/project management strategies, research collaboration and system resources, mentoring, and much more.” Registration is required.
UMS Academy
UMS Academy lists a variety of free virtual training modules beyond the annual compliance training suite that may be completed on-demand. Topics include common productivity software tutorials, accessibility strategies, and communication skills.