ANNOUNCEMENTS
UNCG Researchers Seeking Participants for Survey on Relationships and Families in Guilford County
Researchers in the Department of Counseling and Educational Development at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro are conducting a study to inform the new Guilford County Healthy Relationships Initiative (HRI), which is a community-wide initiative to infuse the local community with resources and information to support safe, healthy, and satisfying relationships. The HRI is being launched in partnership with the Phillips Foundation and a number of other community partner organizations.
The focus of this study is to learn about the perspectives and resource needs related to relationships and families among residents of Guilford County. To be eligible to participate in this study, prospective participants must be at least 18 years of age and currently reside in Guilford County, NC. Eligible volunteers will be asked to complete an anonymous online questionnaire that will take approximately 15 to 20 minutes to complete. The study will be conducted anonymously, and participants who complete the survey will be eligible to enter a drawing for one of two $100 store gift cards.
To learn more or participate in this research study, please visit the following website: goo.gl/rEiOkX
This study has been approved by the Institutional Review Board at UNCG. If you have any questions or are interested in participating in this study, please contact Dr. Christine E. Murray, Associate Professor in the UNCG Department of Counseling and Educational Development, at 336-334-3426 or cemurray@uncg.edu.
SELF Design Studio – Maker in Residence Program – Fall 2016
Are you looking to gain teaching experience and learn amazing new skills? This is your opportunity to work, learn and serve UNCG students in one of the most innovative learning spaces on campus!
In the SELF Design Studio — our STEAM education lab — School of Education students have access to state-of-the-art tools such as 3D printers, a laser engraver, circuitry invention kits, computer graphic applications, virtual and augmented reality tools, robotics, and art and craft supplies.
What will I do as a Maker in Residence?
- Serve as an ambassador and recruiter for the studio at open house events, including workshops for UNCG students and community members, and regional makerfaires
- Introduce and assist SOE students on integrating new technologies such as 3D printers, robots, and art/engineering building projects in curriculum
- Promote and assist in leading Fall workshops for:
- Building your own green screen studio
- 3D printing your own phone case
- Building your own art robot
- Soldering a blinking LED pin
- … as well as opportunities to create your own workshops based on YOUR interests!
- Engage students in pop-up making activities:
- Cardboard and plastic straw construction
- Paper rocket building and launching
- Rain art creation
- Green screen photography and movie-making
How can I become a Maker in Residence?
- We are searching for students who enjoy learning new skills, are open to taking risks, and are excited for the opportunity to share knowledge with others.
- Prior experience with creative teaching is not necessary, but can be a plus! If you have a passion for the arts (fine arts and crafting, music, puppetry, sewing), technology (computer coding, use of tablet apps, video/photography), and/or engineering (building structures with random materials) share it with the SOE community.
- This opportunity is open to any freshman, sophomore, or junior considering a career in education or already admitted to the SOE program.
- Makers in Residence will volunteer for at least 30 hours over the Fall semester.
Apply here or visit Room 307: SELF Design Studio for more information.
UPCOMING EVENTS
2016-2017 Yopp Distinguished Speaker Series in Mathematics Education Fall Speaker
We hope that you will be able to join us!
RESEARCH
Internal Research Awards applications (New Faculty Research Awards and Regular Faculty Research Awards) are due Oct. 19.
Faculty First Awards are due on Feb. 28. There will be two workshops on Applying for Faculty First Awards (12/5, 2:00-3:00 pm, and 12/6, 9:00-10:00 am). Register for the workshops at http://workshops.uncg.edu under Office of Research workshops.
Annual Conflict of Interest Forms are due 9/30/2016. Detailed instructions for completing disclosures via AIR can be found here. Contact Dr. Lisa A. Goble, Export Control & COI Official in the Office of Research and Economic Development with questions at coi@uncg.edu or 336-256-1173.
URSCO is accepting requests for support through the general URCA (Undergraduate Research and Creativity Award) and Globally Engaged URCA fund lines for Spring 2017. GE URCA proposals may include requests for Spring – Summer terms. Don’t miss this October 2 deadline. (Full Summer requests are due Feb 12.)
Follow this link for an updated list of workshops related to research. It includes several new workshops (see below) For registration and more information, see the document.
- Introduction to Online Surveys using Qualtrics
9/6/2016, 2:00-3:30 pm; 10/3/2016, 3:00-4:30 pm; 11/2/2016, 3:00-4:30 pm
- Intermediate Qualtrics
Tues., 9/20/2016, 2:00-3:30 pm
- Intro to SPSS
9/14/2016, 2:00-3:30; 9/26, 2:00-3:30
- Connecting To and Documenting Community-Engaged Scholarship at UNCG
Additional session added in the spring on 4/5/2016, 12:00-1:00 pm
- Grant Writing for Maximum Impact
10/11/2016, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.
- CFRN Conference – Healthy Relationships, Healthy Lives Conference
10/12/2016, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, Va Dare Room, Alumni House
TECHNOLOGY
WebEx Transition
UNC Greensboro has officially transitioned from the SLMS (video conferencing) Blackboard Collaborate to WebEx. You have the option to use Blackboard Collaborate until July 2016, but it is in the process of being phased out to WebEx. For more information about this transition, please read the UNCG ITS official announcement on their blog:
Classroom Technology Support
Contact classroom technical support at 334-5207 for technical and training assistance in UNCG classrooms and conference rooms.