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SUMMARY:Write Winning NSF Grant Proposals with Dr. John D. Robertson
DESCRIPTION:This widely acclaimed seminar comprehensively addresses both practical and conceptual aspects that are important to proposal-writing success. It is designed for faculty members and administrative staff who have had some exposure to writing grant applications. This seminar will focus on writing an NSF grant proposal\, with specific strategies geared toward the NSF application. Topics covered include idea development\, maximizing programmatic relevance to the targeted agency\, selecting the correct grant mechanism in which to package and present the idea\, use of the review process to inform writing of the application\, and how to write for reviewers. In addition\, strategies for writing each part of the application are presented\, along with examples that illustrate how each section should be crafted. Attendees are taught to write with a linear progression of logic that leads reviewers through their applications – i.e.\, that makes them want to read the proposal. A copy of The Grant Application Writer’s Workbook\, which has been written to complement and extend the seminar\, will be provided to each attendee. \nJohn D. RobertsonPh.D.Dr. John D. Robertson received his Ph.D. from The University of Texas at Austin in pharmacology and toxicology in 1999. From 1999-2003\, he was a postdoctoral research fellow at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm\, Sweden. He was subsequently hired in 2004 by the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City\, KS\, where he was a faculty member in the Department of Pharmacology\, Toxicology & Therapeutics for seven years\, and an associate member of the University of Kansas Cancer Center for six years. In 2010\, he was recruited to teach grantsmanship by Grant Writers’ Seminars and Workshops. \nDr. Robertson has been the recipient of competitive extramural funding from both the NIH and non-federal sources. He has authored 30 peer-reviewed journal articles and three book chapters. He has been a member of grant review panels\, a reviewer for a number of biomedical journals\, and served on editorial boards. In addition\, he has been routinely recognized for excellence in teaching. Learn more: http://www.grantcentral.com.REGISTER FOR WORKSHOP
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/nsfrobertson/
ORGANIZER;CN="UTSA Research":MAILTO:research@utsa.edu
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SUMMARY:The Lecture is Dead! Long Live the Lecture (Downtown Campus)
DESCRIPTION:Research shows that 50 percent of faculty still use lecture as a primary means of instruction\, particularly in large classes. Effective lecturing can make classes interesting\, engaging\, and active. This workshop presents techniques for gaining and keeping interest\, organizing information for learning\, and actively engaging students with the material. Participants will leave with resources that can be used to develop their skills as lectures and public speakers. \nRegister for this eventPresented By:Mary Dixson\, PhDAssoc. Vice Provost\, Teaching and Learning ServicesMary Dixson currently serves as Associate Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning Services and teaches courses for the Department of Communication at UTSA. Dixson earned a Ph.D. in Communication Studies from the University of Texas\, Austin. She has 20 years of experience teaching practical skills and theory in group communication\, organizational communication\, interpersonal communication\, and public speaking.Mary Dixson\, PhDAssoc. Vice Provost\, Teaching and Learning ServicesMary Dixson currently serves as Associate Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning Services and teaches courses for the Department of Communication at UTSA. Dixson earned a Ph.D. in Communication Studies from the University of Texas\, Austin. She has 20 years of experience teaching practical skills and theory in group communication\, organizational communication\, interpersonal communication\, and public speaking.
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/the-lecture-is-dead-long-live-the-lecture-downtown-campus/
LOCATION:Executive Conference Room\, FS 4.450A\, Downtown
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Dixson":MAILTO:mary.dixson@utsa.edu
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SUMMARY:Writing Winning NIH Grant Proposals with Dr. John D. Robertson
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will address aspects important to writing competitive NIH grant proposals. Geared toward faculty members\, postdoctoral researchers and administrative staff with grant writing responsibility\, emphasis is given to doing the ‘extra’ things that can make the difference between success and failure. Dr. Robertson will also address recent specific changes to the NIH requirements: new requirements for rigor\, transparency\, and reproducibility; changes to the writing of the Approach and Research Design subsections; and changes to the way that the Significance subsection should be written. \nParticipants will be taught to write with a linear progression of logic using the step-by-step process outlined in The Grant Application Writer’s Workbook—NIH version\, of which everyone will receive a FREE COPY. It will be a guide to writing a competitive application\, offering a practical\, step-by-step approach to grant writing. Given that applicants are writing for two different audiences — the assigned reviewers\, who read the application in its entirety\, and non-assigned reviewers who may have read little\, or nothing\, of the proposal before the meeting of the review-panel — coping strategies will be emphasized. \nJohn D. RobertsonPh.D.Dr. John D. Robertson received his Ph.D. from The University of Texas at Austin in pharmacology and toxicology in 1999. From 1999-2003\, he was a postdoctoral research fellow at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm\, Sweden. He was subsequently hired in 2004 by the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City\, KS\, where he was a faculty member in the Department of Pharmacology\, Toxicology & Therapeutics for seven years\, and an associate member of the University of Kansas Cancer Center for six years. In 2010\, he was recruited to teach grantsmanship by Grant Writers’ Seminars and Workshops. \nDr. Robertson has been the recipient of competitive extramural funding from both the NIH and non-federal sources. He has authored 30 peer-reviewed journal articles and three book chapters. He has been a member of grant review panels\, a reviewer for a number of biomedical journals\, and served on editorial boards. In addition\, he has been routinely recognized for excellence in teaching. Learn more: http://www.grantcentral.com.REGISTER FOR THE EVENT
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/nihrobertson/
ORGANIZER;CN="UTSA Research":MAILTO:research@utsa.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170223T100000
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SUMMARY:SALSI Presents: A Practical Introduction to Text Analytics
DESCRIPTION:Text analytics is a powerful tool in understanding the behavior of customers\, particular in public forums such as social media. The lecture will explore a variety of common and emerging techniques of organizing\, summarizing\, and analyzing unstructured text\, from simple word counts and entity extraction to more complex approaches to modeling bias and influence. While the primary focus will be on text analytics concepts and use cases\, it will also introduce a number of open source software libraries used in real-world text analytics applications. \n\nJonathon MorganFounder and CEO at New KnowledgeJonathon Morgan is Founder and CEO at New Knowledge\, where he leads a team focused on machine learning research\, and also the Founder of Data for Democracy\, a volunteer collective of data and technology professionals collaborating on social impact projects. As part of his ongoing work investigating online extremist communities\, he served as an advisor to the White House and State Department\, co-authored the ISIS Twitter Census for the Brookings Institution\, and published articles for The Atlantic and Washington Post. Jonathon is also the co-host of Partially Derivative\, an unrealistically popular podcast about data science.To register
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/textanalytics/
ORGANIZER;CN="San Antonio Life Sciences Institute":MAILTO:SALSI@utsa.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170224T120000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Making Slides That Have Power and Point!
DESCRIPTION:PowerPoint has been described as everything from pointless and boring\, to downright evil. Yet\, great visual aids can improve understanding and increase student achievement on assessments. Don’t abandon this ubiquitous tool just yet. You can make PowerPoint an interesting and engaging part of your classroom experience. In this workshop\, you’ll receive takeaway strategies to use text for maximum impact\, create visual impact\, and increasing readability. \nLunch will be provided. \nThis workshop is offered by UTSA Teaching and Learning Services. \nREGISTER NOWPresented By:\n  William EarnestAssistant Professor of Communication\, St. Edward's UniversityWilliam “Billy” Earnest\, author of Save Our Slides\, is a presentation consultant and Assistant Professor of Communication at St. Edward’s University in Austin. Since joining the faculty in 2005\, he regularly teaches courses that include Presentational Speaking\, Media & Professional Presentations\, Persuasion\, Intercultural Communication\, and Lying & Deception. He has Ph.D. and Master’s degrees from The University of Texas at Austin\, and has been on the faculty of UT’s McCombs School of Business.
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/workshop-making-slides-that-have-power-and-point/
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Dixson":MAILTO:mary.dixson@utsa.edu
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Making Slides That Have Power and Point!
DESCRIPTION:PowerPoint has been described as everything from pointless and boring\, to downright evil. Yet\, great visual aids can improve understanding and increase student achievement on assessments. Don’t abandon this ubiquitous tool just yet. You can make PowerPoint an interesting and engaging part of your classroom experience. In this workshop\, you’ll receive takeaway strategies to use text for maximum impact\, create visual impact\, and increasing readability. \nSnacks will be provided. \nThis workshop is offered by UTSA Teaching and Learning Services. \nREGISTER NOWPresented By:William EarnestAssistant Professor of Communication\, St. Edwards UniversityWilliam “Billy” Earnest\, author of Save Our Slides\, is a presentation consultant and Assistant Professor of Communication at St. Edward’s University in Austin. Since joining the faculty in 2005\, he regularly teaches courses that include Presentational Speaking\, Media & Professional Presentations\, Persuasion\, Intercultural Communication\, and Lying & Deception. He has Ph.D. and Master’s degrees from The University of Texas at Austin\, and has been on the faculty of UT’s McCombs School of Business.
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/workshop-making-slides-that-have-power-and-point-2/
LOCATION:Executive Conference Room\, FS 4.450A\, Downtown
CATEGORIES:UTSA Teaching and Learning Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Dixson":MAILTO:mary.dixson@utsa.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170227T133000
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SUMMARY:Adopt a Free Textbook Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with Nicole Finkbeiner from OpenStax and UTSA faculty that are leveraging free learning materials to improve engagement and retention and reduce student costs. Nicole will provide an update on OpenStax initiatives. Panelists will demonstrate how they have incorporated free learning materials into their courses and discuss the impact on their teaching and course outcomes. The workshop will also provide more information about the Adopt a Free Textbook grants. \nPanelists \n\nJodi Peterson\, History\nChristina Frasier\, Writing Program\nMary Dixson\, Communication\nRafael Lopez-Mobilia\, Physics\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nRegister NowPresented By:Nicole FinkbeinerAssociate Director\, Institutional Relations\, OpenStaxNicole is Associate Director of Institutional Relations at OpenStax where she manages an institutional partnership program with key colleges and universities to promote the use of OpenStax books and other Open Educational Resources. Over the past year\, schools participating in the institutional partnership program have seen a 490% increase in free textbook use compared to a 200% increase in free textbook use at non-partnership schools. Nicole also writes and consults on individualized strategic initiative plans for colleges and universities that have a goal of increasing the use of Open Educational Resources at their schools.
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/adopt-a-free-textbook-workshop/
ORGANIZER;CN="DeeAnn Ivie":MAILTO:deeann.ivie@utsa.edu
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