Class meetings

Links related to class meetings

[Attendance reporting form] – fill out once per class meeting.

[Drive folder for winter presentations] – upload your slides and handouts here. Note that you can print copies of your handout to distribute during your presentation, but it is not required.

[Presentation review form] – fill out once per presentation.

Week 1

• Comments: teams should be scheduling their initial project meetings this week, to take place during week 2.

• Tuesday meeting: course overview [slides]

• Class assignments:

  • read syllabus

  • prepare a motivational statement and [submit] by Friday 1/9 11:59pm PST

  • prepare a team contract (see [template]and submit signed copy by Friday 1/16 11:59pm PST [upload to Google drive]

Week 2

• Comments: re-read your [project abstract] before your team meeting.

• Tuesday meeting: getting started and tips for success [slides]

Week 3

• Tuesday meeting: student panel on past project experiences

• In-class presentations to begin next week; should focus on project background, data, goals, and current/planned work

  • format: 20-25min presentation + 5-10min discussion

  • to prepare: 10-15 slides and 1-2 page handout 24h in advance

  • [handout template] [evaluation rubric] [last year’s presentations and handouts]

Week 4

Week 5

Week 6

• Peer reviews due Sunday 2/15 11:59pm PST [form]

Week 7

Week 8

Week 9

• Class assignments:

  • individual reflections due Thursday 3/19 11:59pm PST [form]

  • interim reports are due Friday 3/20 11:59pm PST

  • see guidelines for interim reports

Week 10

• Comments: Meet with your teams this week, set aside some time in this last meeting to reflect and set goals for next quarter.

Finals Week

• Comments: Take a break from meetings during finals week and spring break. Plan to resume team meetings once the Spring 2026 quarter begins.