In an era of increasingly polarized discourse, more university leaders, politicians, and academics are calling for greater viewpoint diversity in higher education — not only to foster more inclusive dialogue, but to better prepare students for a world of often conflicting ideas.Featured Speakers:Kim Hunter ReedCommissioner of Higher Education for the State of Louisiana; former Deputy Undersecretary at the U.S. Department of Education
Category: Education & Outreach
Who: The course is aimed at graduate students and other researchers. You don't need to have any previous knowledge of the tools that will be presented at the workshop.Where: Room B30 Zimmerman Library, 1 University of New Mexico, 87131. Get directions with OpenStreetMap or Google Maps.
For STEM professionals who want to level up their broader impacts, participate in outreach, and connect with their communities.Join Explora for any of three workshops to learn how to convey complex ideas, design hands-on activities, and create memorable learning experiences with the public.
For STEM professionals who want to level up their broader impacts, participate in outreach, and connect with their communities.Join Explora for any of three workshops to learn how to convey complex ideas, design hands-on activities, and create memorable learning experiences with the public.
For STEM professionals who want to level up their broader impacts, participate in outreach, and connect with their communities.Join Explora for any of three workshops to learn how to convey complex ideas, design hands-on activities, and create memorable learning experiences with the public.
Join the U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) to learn about EDU funding opportunities. EDU program representatives will introduce funding opportunities and invite questions. They will then open the floor to discussion about ideas and challenges associated with acquiring NSF funding. This information is especially helpful to institutions in EPSCoR Jurisdictions.
Join the U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) to learn about EDU funding opportunities. EDU program representatives will introduce funding opportunities and invite questions. They will then open the floor to discussion about ideas and challenges associated with acquiring NSF funding. This information is especially helpful to institutions in EPSCoR Jurisdictions.
The University of New Mexico has awarded Selena Connealy, Associate Director of New Mexico EPSCoR, an Outstanding Research Staff Award for her exceptional contributions to research administration and leadership within the state's scientific community.Connealy, who has served with NM EPSCoR for over a decade, was recognized for her leadership during a period of funding uncertainty. She maintained team cohesion and preserved institutional knowledge by retaining key staff members—achievements vital to NM EPSCoR's mission of enhancing research capacity across New Mexico.
Join us next Thursday, 10/31, with Kevin Gray, Selena Connealy, and Amy L. Slocum for the Season Finale on Mentoring.
The ARID Institute at UNM is hosting a workshop on Friday, November 15th at 1 PM to 4 PM to share strategies, tips, and best practices for science communication to non-technical audiences. The workshop will be hosted by Debbie Lee, Sr Program Manager for the ARID Institute. She is an experienced environmental mediator, facilitator, and science communicator. The workshop will help researchers think through the basics of communicating their research and build skills in communicating science for a) conveying information, and b) to inform behavioral change.