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STEM Libraries announce spring 2025 workshops and events for graduate students

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The STEM Libraries at Penn State University Park have announced their calendar of workshops and events for graduate students for the spring 2025 semester. The libraries include the Fletcher L. Byrom Earth and Mineral Sciences Library, Engineering Library, Life Sciences Library, Physical and Mathematical Sciences Library and Harrell Health Sciences Library Research and Learning Commons.

Jan. 27 and 28, Feb. 10 and 11

Zotero Workshop (virtual)

This workshop will teach attendees the basics of using Zotero and employing it within Word. All sessions will be conducted on Zoom. Attendees must download Zotero, create an online account and log into the software in advance.

Feb. 4

Getting Started with Perplexity AI (virtual workshop)

Discover new ways of incorporating emerging Generative AI tools in your research. This Zoom workshop is for researchers, faculty and students interested in learning how to use Perplexity AI, an AI-powered search engine, to improve your research workflows, enhance data discovery, and manage information efficiently.

Feb. 17 and 18

PubMed with MeSH (virtual workshop)

This workshop on Zoom will teach attendees how to build an advanced search in PubMed and incorporate MeSH terminology into their search strategies.

Feb. 21, March 21, April 25

Finish-It Fridays

9–11 a.m., 403 Paterno Library

Wrap up your week by finishing your writing. Join fellow STEM graduate students to finish your paper, thesis, dissertation or project. Coffee and workspace provided. Expert STEM and health librarians will be on hand to answer research-related questions.

  • Need a reminder? Fill out this Qualtrics form to get an email reminder before each session.

Feb. 26

Research and Write with Generative AI (virtual workshop)

This Zoom workshop explores methods to leverage Generative AI tools that can enhance your research and writing. Beginning with effective prompt writing, the workshop will share tips and tricks to get the results you need. Learn about tools to help locate research articles, plus ways that AI can support efficient writing workflows.

March 10–12

Graduate Student Writing Retreat

10 a.m.–3 p.m., Collaboration Commons, Pattee Library

Stop worrying and start writing! This retreat is designed to provide graduate students and postdocs with a community of support, along with loosely structured time to work individually on theses, dissertations or other writing projects. Accelerate your progress with personalized research and writing support from your librarians. Lunch, coffee and snacks will be provided.

March 19

Mendeley (virtual workshop)

This Zoom workshop will introduce participants to the basics of how to manage references in Mendeley. We will cover how to import, organize and edit references, and create bibliographies and citations. Attendees must download Mendeley, create an online account and log into the software in advance.

March 24

Patent and Trademark Research Center: Intellectual Property Basics

211 Davey Lab (or virtual via Zoom)

March 27

Patent and Trademark Research Center: Introduction to Trademark Searching

211 Davey Lab (or virtual via Zoom)

April 3

Addressing Bias in Generative AI Tools (virtual workshop)

This Zoom workshop introduces students and researchers to bias in generative AI tools. Attendees will explore how AI is constructed, incorporating bias from its inception, and how researchers add their own biases when using these tools. They will leave with methods to develop ethical and effective approaches for utilizing AI tools in course work and research.

Last Updated January 22, 2025

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