School of Engineering

Graduate Engineering Teaching Training (GETT)

The Graduate Engineering Teaching Training (GETT) program prepares doctoral students and postdoctoral associates in the School of Engineering for careers that involve teaching and mentoring. Whether pursuing tenure-track faculty positions, teaching professor positions, or industry careers with educational components, participants gain valuable skills in designing, delivering and facilitating learning experiences through the program.

GETT consists of two Pass/Fail courses that include readings, video analyses, guest speakers, and discussions. Topics include:

  • Course design and planning
  • Learning theory and student engagement
  • Educational technologies
  • Inclusive and progressive pedagogies in engineering

Applications to the program are open to postdoctoral associates and to graduate students who have completed their qualifying exams or papers. Participants are expected to engage actively with course materials and assignments. Those who complete both courses will receive a certificate of completion. Doctoral students will also receive a transcript notation for both courses. 

The GETT program is an elective opportunity that participants choose to engage in outside of their paid responsibilities. 

For Fall 2025, ENE 0193a: Graduate Engineering Teaching Training - Part I will be offered on Tuesdays from 4:30-7:00 PM, primarily in-person. This zero SHU course will also require participants complete 1 hour of work outside of class time. Dr. Merredith Portsmore, CEEO Director and Research Associate Professor, will serve as the instructor for Fall 2025.  

Teaching Opportunities

Teaching is an optional component of the GETT program and depends on departmental and School of Engineering needs. Participants who complete the GETT program may partner with faculty to teach. Teaching opportunities vary and may include:

  • Delivering a module within an existing course
  • Co-teaching a full course
  • Teaching in alternative settings (e.g., high school programs, community colleges, microcredential offerings)
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