Al Uy, a professor and chair of the Department of Biology, ventures to the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific to answer one of evolution’s biggest mysteries: How do species originate? Read more about Uy’s work observing and studying birds in their natural habitat—and how that offers a glimpse into the ongoing process of evolution, revealing how nature continuously shapes new species before our very eyes.
In today’s issue:
Details on a new and early career instructor teaching community
A guide from UR Ventures on navigating the technology commercialization process
Attend a screening of Visceral: Transforming Trauma through Theatre at MAG
The Schwartz Discover Grant application period for summer research funding is now open to all current University undergraduate students who will be returning in the fall semester and are planning to do unpaid research this summer under a University supervisor. The application deadline is March 2. Learn more at an information session from 5 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29, in Dewey Hall, Room 1-101.
Other applicant resources include an “Ask an Alum” workshop for applicants to ask questions and bring their application drafts for feedback from prior recipients on Thursday, February 18, in the Feldman Ballroom, Douglass Commons, from 5 to 7 p.m. Stop by the Office of Undergraduate Research to review a look book of winning applications from prior recipients. Stay tuned for upcoming February sessions with the Writing, Speaking & Argument Program that are specifically focused on your application . Email the Office of Undergraduate Research with questions.
Learn teaching observation skills and evidence-based teaching practices through mutual observation with a peer partner. This community meets in person four times during the spring semester to discuss how to make observations productive and improve teaching. Each participant will also complete a peer observation process with a partner in one of their spring semester courses. The total time commitment is 12 hours; this fellowship carries a $500 non-salary stipend. Open to instructors teaching a spring 2025 class that primarily enrolls students in the School of Arts & Sciences or Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences. Register here.
New and early career instructor teaching community
Join a spring 2025 Teaching Center community to develop your teaching identity, learn evidence-based practices, and document and reflect on your teaching for iterative growth. Eligible instructors will teach courses that primarily enroll students in the School of Arts & Sciences or Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, are in their first three years of teaching at Rochester, and are on a multi-year contract (e.g., tenure track, instructional track, lecturer, two-year visiting assistant professor, etc.). Learn more and register here.
Geriatrics Faculty Scholars Program call for applications extended
The deadline for applications for the 2025 Geriatric Faculty Scholars Program has been extended to Friday, February 14, at 5 p.m. The program is open to junior and mid-career academic faculty from the School of Nursing and School of Medicine & Dentistry interested in aging who wish to spearhead program development through geriatric education within their school, program, division, or department. Find more information here.
Get clarity on your health
By completing your personal health assessment, which includes two simple online health surveys and a biometric screening, gain insight into your body and find resources and support to help you reach your wellness goals. Take the first step here through Well-U.
UR Ventures has launched “A Guide for Technology Commercialization at the University of Rochester,” a comprehensive educational resource designed to help Rochester faculty, postdocs, students, staff, and affiliates navigate the technology commercialization process. The guide covers topics such as the technology transfer process, the basics of intellectual property and how it is protected, how to disclose a new invention at Rochester, and strategies for marketing and licensing University technologies to external organizations and companies. The guide also highlights valuable resources for funding, entrepreneurship, and technical support. Access the full guide here. Email URVenturesInfo@urmc.rochester.edu with questions.
Learn more about the Data Science MS program
The Master of Science Data Science program will hold two informational sessions via Zoom on Thursday, January 16.
Warner School virtual information session for international applicants
Join a Warner School of Education and Human Development virtual information session for international applicants from 8 to 9 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21, to explore the variety of graduate program offerings, including applied behavior analysis, counseling, educational leadership, education policy, health professions education, higher education, human development, online teaching, program evaluation, and teaching. The Warner School welcomes applications on a rolling basis. Contact Warner’s admissions office with questions. Learn more and register to attend.
Visceral film screening at MAG
Join director Amy Erickson for a screening of Visceral: Transforming Trauma through Theatre on Saturday, January 25, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Memorial Art Gallery. After the film, engage in a close-looking experience with artwork in the museum’s collection, followed by a therapy demonstration and activity led by Erickson and theater therapist Nancy Smith-Watson of Feast of Crispian. This program is free and includes museum admission.
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