https://at-ceu.studyguide.timeedit.net/modules/ENVS6033?type=CORETeaching and research assistants (TA/RAs) are essential members of the CEU teaching and research community. Together with the TA/RA Coordinator, faculty mentors, and the CEU Yehuda Elkana Center for Higher Education, teaching and research assistants' efforts constitute important steps towards strengthening teaching and research skills and experiences as well as preparation for the next generation of teaching and research doctorates. See Teaching and Research Assistantship Handbook for more details. Through the TA/RA Practicum (min. 4 cr), doctoral students in the Environmental Sciences and Policy Department gain valuable knowledge and experience in teaching or research and other professional skills (e.g., evaluating work, organizing, and presenting research or ideas in general). In addition to the personal satisfaction faculty mentors experience in seeing talented doctoral students develop and succeed, working collaboratively with TA/RAs can yield new ideas, novel strategies, and even "cutting edge" innovations in areas such as technology-supported teaching and learning. Teaching and learning are not just for those planning a career in academia but are also fundamental for career development and advancement through, for example, effective knowledge sharing in any professional setting. In other cases, research assistantships deepen the skills and experience in research design and implementation. Upon completion of the Practicum, doctoral students become eligible for CEU's remunerated TAships. Depending on the student's trajectory and chosen option, the TA Practicum puts ENV SCI doctoral students on the path towards completing a Teaching Certificate from the Yehuda Elkana Center for Higher Education should they decide to pursue the rest of the Certificate requirements.