Stay locked in with the CCTS for TIERS+, our new exclusive bonus TIERS sessions! In addition to our monthly TIERS program curriculum, we will present additional sessions throughout the year that feature hot topics and take a deeper dive into areas that are highly requested from our subject matter experts. You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve on your learning journey!
For more information about TIERS+, please contact:
Tyren Lucas, MBA
Director, CCTS Training Academy
lucastj@uab.edu - (205) 934-6670
Upcoming TIERS+ Presentations:
"Application of Visualization Platforms and Software"
August 27, 2025; 12-1:30 (CT) PM via Zoom
Presenters: Drs. Marla Hertz and Ashley McGuire
This event is part 2 of 4 of the Data Visualization and Integrity Workshop Series. Registration will enroll you in all 4 events in the series. After this presentation, attendees will be able to evaluate and select appropriate data visualization platforms based on their strengths, limitations, and suitability for different data types, as well as apply basic data cleaning and integration techniques to prepare data for visualization.
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"Data Ethics and Integrity for Data Visualization"
September 3, 2025; 12-1:30 (CT) PM via Zoom
Presenter: Dr. Megan McCabe
This event is part 3 of 4 of the Data Visualization and Integrity Workshop Series. Registration will enroll you in all 4 events in the series. After this presentation, attendees will be able to identify and mitigate ethical risks in data visualization by ensuring accurate data representation, recognizing and avoiding bias, and understanding the consequences of unethical data manipulation.
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"Reproducibility and Transparency for Data Visualization – Making Data Fair and Shareable"
September 10, 2025; 12-1:30 (CT) PM via Zoom
Presenters: Drs. Marla Hertz and Ashley McGuire
This event is part 4 of 4 of the Data Visualization and Integrity Workshop Series. Registration will enroll you in all 4 events in the series. After this presentation, attendees will be able to apply reproducibility and transparency principles by implementing documented workflows, interactive dashboards, and reproducible reporting techniques while ensuring ethical data sharing and compliance with privacy and licensing standards.
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"Mentoring Basics: Starting the Relationship Off Right"
September 19, 2025; 12-1 (CT) PM via Zoom
Presenter: Dr. Natalie Gassman
This TIERS+ session with Dr. Natalie Gassman, designed as a preview to the upcoming Case Studies in Mentoring series, will offer a high-level overview of how to approach the mentor-mentee relationship, with a focus on setting expectations, fostering communication, and building a strong foundation for success. Whether you’re new to mentoring or looking to refine your approach, this workshop will help prepare you for deeper engagement in the Case Studies in Mentoring cohort launching September 23, 2025.
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