News and Notes
 

OU Receives $7.4M Grant from U.S. Office of Naval Research

A $7.4 million grant awarded from the United States Office of Naval Research to the University of Oklahoma will fund the development of a scanner and innovative digital radar solutions to support research, prototyping and testing of advanced digital radar concepts for the Navy and the U.S. Department of Defense. The project will also make OU home to the largest university-based scanner for near-field measurements in the nation. Read more
 

Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education receives Murray Award 

The Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education at the University of Oklahoma is one of nine teacher preparation programs receiving the 2020 Frank Murray Leadership Recognition for Continuous Improvement from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Recipients of the award are selected from the educator preparation providers that were granted accreditation by CAEP at the initial level from the previous year, who provided evidence, and demonstrated data trends with no stipulations or areas for improvement. Read more
 

The Center for Faculty Excellence Launches Faculty Resource Matrix and Webpage

The Center for Faculty Excellence has new support tools and skill development resources for faculty and instructors. We have worked with more than 20 offices across OU Norman to locate support for teaching, research and creative activity, community engagement, diversity/equity/inclusion, leadership, wellness, career advancement and assessment tools. Check out the faculty resource matrix and resource page for more information on how to connect with support. Learn more
 

Call for Short-Term Course Proposals for OU Study Centers

The College of International Studies announces an opportunity for OU faculty to teach a short term course at our Study Centers located in Puebla, Mexico and Arezzo, Italy. Faculty are welcome to propose courses at one/both of our Study Center locations during the Fall 2021 and/or Spring 2022 academic terms. During their stay, faculty members will have the opportunity to participate in student life at the center, collaborate with local partners, and help represent OU to the local community. Read more
 

OU Carceral Studies Consortium Invites Applications for Board Membership

The Carceral Studies Consortium at the University of Oklahoma brings together community members, faculty, staff, and students from across OU and beyond to cultivate and support rigorous research, pedagogy, and community engagement toward social transformation. In support of this mission, the Consortium is currently accepting applications for both Affiliate and Core Affiliate Board Membership. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Learn more

Memos and Updates

November 10, 2020

Faculty Evaluation - from the Office of the Senior Vice President and Provost

Newsletter

Research Insider from the Office of the Vice President for Research and Partnerships (Latest Edition)

Featured Academic Events

Monday, November 16

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Wednesday, November 18

Three Layers of Inclusive Teaching

When: November 18, 11:00am-12:00pm
Where: Via Zoom

Diversity in the classroom is multidimensional. This workshop will discuss how to design a course that covers three layers of inclusive teaching: classroom diversity, intellectual diversity, and pedagogical diversity. To this end, inclusive teaching is about helping students develop perspective-taking skills and providing a variety of opportunities to succeed. Register online. For more information, contact Hong Lin at honglin@ou.edu. 

Community Engagement Teaching, Research and Creative Activity Brainstorming

When: November 18, 12:00pm-1:00pm
Where: Via Zoom

Join us for a session that is structured around the participants' needs. Let us brainstorm course ideas, research design, or how to collaborate with community partners. Register online. For more information, contact Joy Pendley at pendley@ou.edu.

Rooted in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Change Starts with Me

When: November 18, 12:00pm-1:30pm
Where: Via Zoom

Join us for the third session of the Faculty and Staff Learning Series. In this session we will be discussing the difference between being an ally and co-conspirator. Register online. For more information, contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at 325-7314 or visit the website. 
 

The Future of Energy Webcast Series

When: November 18, 12:00pm-1:00pm
Where: Via Online

Hunt Energy CEO Hunter Hunt of Dallas will discuss the growth of renewable energy and what that means for hydrocarbons in the latest episode of the University of Oklahoma Energy Institute’s webcast series. Hunt's message comes at a time when many people are talking about the upcoming “energy transition,” a move away from a world dominated by molecules — oil and natural gas — to one dominated by electrons. Hunt said he thinks of this more as an “energy addition” rather than an “energy transition.” For more information, contact Emily Guevara emilysg@ou.edu.
 

ORCiD and SciENcv Training Webinar

When: November 18, 2:30pm-3:30pm
Where: Via Zoom

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is requiring proposals submitted on or after October 5, 2020 to provide biosketches and current and pending funded programs in a specific format. This format can be produced through a SciENcv (a program managed by NIH/NCBI) – which will pull your information from ORCiD and hold your information for edits further down the road, or through a fillable pdf (biosketch, current and pending). This webinar will present a PowerPoint to walk you through the process of 1) signing up for your ORCiD and populating your information fields, 2) the process of signing up for your NCBI account, and 3) how to create your SciENcv. The intention is that you will be able to populate and complete a first biosketch during the webinar. Register here. For more information, contact Clara Smith at clara.smith@ou.edu. 

Thursday, November 19

Data Institute for Societal Challenges Meet and Greet

When: November 19, 11:00am-12:00pm
Where: Via Zoom

On behalf of the Data Institute for Societal Challenges (DISC), we would like to invite you to our DISC Meet and Greets. The purpose is to meet the DISC team and learn more about the Institute. Register online. For more information, contact Yessenia Jimenez at jimeney2@ou.edu. 

Managing Research Projects with Open Science Framework

When: November 19, 11:00am-12:00pm
Where: Via Zoom

Do you lose track of which files are stored in which cloud? Do you wish you had version histories for all of your project files? Open Science Framework (OSF) is a free and open source website run by the nonprofit Center for Open Science. OSF can be used as a repository or a lab notebook, with generous storage and a 50-year preservation fund to ensure data safety. This resource can be used by everyone from students to instructors to principal investigators. Register online. For more information, contact OU Libraries at libpr@ou.edu.

Friday, November 20

Finance External Speaker Seminar Series

When: November 20, 10:30am-12:00pm
Where: Via Zoom

Please join the Division of Finance in welcoming Pat Akey from The University of Toronto, who will be presenting his latest research at the weekly virtual Finance Division Seminar. For more information, contact Aaron Burt at aaronburt@ou.edu or visit the website.

Weekend Events

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