‘Within 200 years, it's easy to imagine … millions of people living in space’

NBC News, May 21

Adam Frank, the Helen F. and Fred H. Gowen Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, discusses the race to Mars on Meet the Press Reports.

Seminar on anti-racist curriculum development in higher education

Warner School of Education Associate Professor Nancy Ares offers two anti-racist curriculum development seminars for University faculty and instructors this fall. The online, synchronous courses will meet on Saturdays from September through November. Through the two courses, EDE490a–Faculty Development Topics: Anti-Racist Curriculum Development in Higher Education and EDE490b–Faculty Development Topics: Advanced Anti-Racist Curriculum Development in Higher Education, participants will gain knowledge and skills to create an anti-racist curriculum through revision of an existing course syllabus, as well as through discussions and selected readings. The advanced course is open to those who’ve completed the first course. The Warner School provides a tuition award to cover costs above employee tuition benefits coverage. Contact Nancy Ares for registration information.

Give your retirement plan a raise

Saving more for retirement is a smart money move with many benefits. You may consider contributing more to your retirement plan. This can help you to avoid paying more in current taxes and have more funds working for you. To enroll or increase your current contribution, visit the TIAA website or reach out to TIAA via phone at (800) 410-6497.

Get a discount on your auto insurance premiums

Drivers with a New York State license may receive a discount on auto insurance premiums as well as remove up to 4 points from their driving record by completing a defensive driving class. University employees can take advantage of online classes offered by Liberty Mutual for a reduced rate regardless of their insurance carrier. Register here.

Annual toxicology retreat

Attend the annual Toxicology Training Program retreat on Thursday, May 25. Suzanne Fitzpatrick, senior advisor for toxicology at the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition at the FDA, will deliver the keynote lecture, “Advancing Regulatory Science at FDA: New Approach Methodologies,” from 11 a.m. to noon in the Adolph Lower Auditorium (1-7619), Medical Center. The event also features trainee platform presentations and a trainee poster session. Email Alyssa Merrill for more information.

Learn more about using eConsent in your research

Interested in using eConsent in your research study but don’t know where to start? The Clinical and Translational Science Institute can help orient you to the basic requirements for electronic informed consent, discuss how to include interactive and educational elements, and refer you to the Office of Research IT for technical support. Contact the CTSI Research Help Desk to schedule a consultation.