The Hanson Center for Communication is helping Hawkeyes develop great communication skills by hosting weekly groups aimed at honing writing and presentation skills and supporting students who want to build a habit of effectively communicating their engineering solutions.
For Undergraduate Students
Weekly Drop-In Improv Sessions
One of the best ways to build confidence and ease when communicating is through learning the art of improvisation. Programming Director Kristy Hartsgrove Mooers will hold drop in improv clinics once a week in the Hanson Center for students to learn basic warmups and short form improvisation games, no experience needed. We will have a good time while challenging ourselves and building solid communication skills!
Starts August 28
Fall semester: Wednesdays at 5:00 PM, 4650 SC
Questions? E-mail Kristy at kristen-hartsgrove-mooers@uiowa.edu
CoE Research Open House Workshop
Are you planning to present a poster at the CoE Research Open House? Whether you are an undergraduate student presenting your research for the first time or an experienced graduate student looking to up your poster and delivery game, join us for a four-week, interactive workshop. We will share best practices for poster design and delivery, and then you will practice and receive feedback in a low-stakes peer environment.
Coming Spring 2025
For Graduate Students
Dissertation Support Group
Calling all engineering thesis writers looking to further your work! We invite you to draft and revise your manuscripts this semester in a tutor-guided weekly group meeting with fellow students. No matter what stage your dissertation is in, our meetings will help you to grow the project with feedback and support.
September 2 to November 20
Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:00–2:15 PM, 4650 SC
Questions? E-mail Danielle at danielle-land@uiowa.edu or Kath at kathleen-shauhnessey-1@uiowa.edu
Research Open House Group
Are you planning to present a poster at the CoE Research Open House? Whether you are an undergraduate student presenting your research for the first time or an experienced graduate student looking to up your poster and delivery game, join us for a four-week, interactive workshop. We will share best practices for poster design and delivery, and then you will practice and receive feedback in a low-stakes peer environment.
Spring Semester 2025