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UF Celebrates Black History Month
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The University of Florida is celebrating Black History Month by recognizing the achievements of African-Americans and their families, and the role they have played in shaping our country — and more specifically, our university.
Throughout the month of February, the university will highlight the Black experience at UF through events, campus initiatives and inspiring stories. UF encourages you to visit our website dedicated to our latest features, and share with us your thoughts on the Black experience at UF by using the hashtag #BlackHistoryMonth and tagging @UF.
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UF Postdoc Association Monthly Socials are on the Last Thursday of Each Month
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IMPORTANT UPDATE: UFPDA monthly socials hosted at Depot Park will now be scheduled for the Last Thursday each month starting in February.
UFPDA is organizing a social gathering at Depot Park near Humblewood Fire Pizza Trailer (127 SE Depot Ave) on Thursday, February 23rd starting at 6:00pm.
It's the perfect opportunity to unwind, plan for the weekend, and meet new postdocs or catch up with friends. Depot Park (and UFPDA) is pet and family friendly, so feel free to bring them along.
Look out for the UFPDA Banner. If you have trouble finding the group or need directions, please reach out on the Florida Postdoc Socials WhatsApp group.
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Student Interns are Available for Your Summer and Fall Research Projects
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The Active Learning Program provides teams of 2-6 trained undergraduate student interns to UF researchers for research projects. We recruit student interns for your specific project.
Over the last 5 years, the ALP has provided over 700 student interns to UF researchers involved in 150 different projects.
To receive interns for the Spring 2023 semester, please fill out this short form.
We look forward to receiving your application and partnering with you during the upcoming semesters.
If you have any questions, please email the ALP Coordinator Angela Melidosian at a.melidosian@ufl.edu.
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Free Subscriptions to Wellness Apps, Noom & Calm
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The University of Florida is offering faculty and staff free subscriptions to Noom and Calm, two apps designed to support your wellness and personal goals.
A psychology-based program that empowers you to take care of your health, Noom has helped millions of people lose weight and meet their personal goals — from weight management to diabetes prevention to stress reduction. Subscriptions are available for the first 2,500 faculty and staff who sign up for Noom.
Calm is a mindfulness app that features pre-recorded audio content designed to help manage stress, anxiety and insomnia. Subscriptions are available for the first 5,000 faculty and staff, with each subscription covering up to five dependents.
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Finding the Funds: NIH NIGMS Funding and Training Opportunities - Feb. 8th
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The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology’s public affairs department is hosting a webinar alongside NIH’s National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) on funding opportunities, on Wednesday, February 8, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Tune in to hear about NIGMS' mission, divisions and funding priorities. Learn about the many career development fellowships, training and research awards that NIGMS offers.
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Introduction to the Science of Team Science - Learn Discover Lead Seminar Feb. 10th
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The “Learn – Discover – Lead” seminar series is designed to provide practical advice for PhD and dual degree scientists, who will be managing and leading research teams of their own. The target audience is graduate students, combined degree students, postdoctoral research trainees, and junior faculty, but everyone who may benefit from these seminars is welcome to attend! View series schedule, archives, and register.
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The Conversation with The Conversation: Increasing the Public Impact of your Writing & Research - Feb. 10th
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Join the Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere on February 10 @ 10 AM in the Scott Nygren Studio for a Workshop with Martin LaMonica (Director, Editorial Projects and Newsletters for The Conversation) on increasing the public impact of your writing and research. Over the past eight years, nearly 300 University of Florida faculty and graduate students have written over 400 articles for The Conversation, a non-profit news service that helps academics share their expertise with the general public. This event will be followed by Lunch in 200 Walker Hall from 12 PM - 1:30 PM and drop-in office hours with LaMonica from 1:30 PM - 3 PM. Please RSVP | Learn More
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Rochester Institute of Technology Future Faculty Career Exploration Program - Apply by Feb. 28th
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Started in 2003, the Future Faculty Career Exploration Program is a rigorous four-day program designed for African American, Latino American, and Native American scholars and artists to experience a “behind the scenes” glimpse into life as a faculty member at RIT. Participants spend time learning from and networking with RIT administration, faculty, and students, practicing interview skills and job-talk presentations—while exploring the research, teaching and service expectations of RIT faculty.
This competitive, nationwide search welcomes scholars from all disciplines offered at RIT. We encourage you to explore our colleges and departments to see how your research or artistic endeavors best fit into RIT. If chosen to participate, RIT will cover your transportation, lodging, and meals for the duration of the program.
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BioFlorida Virtual Life Sciences Career Fair - March 23rd
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A Virtual Career Fair for Hiring Organizations & Trainees / Experienced Professionals Seeking Jobs in the Life Sciences to meet & discuss Open Positions. The BioFlorida Life Sciences Career Fair takes place on a virtual platform where organizations and candidates across the state can meet face-to-face. There is no travel, no waiting and a large variety of hiring life sciences organizations / candidates to meet.
Interested in registering as a job seeker? REGISTER HERE. There is no charge for students & job seekers.
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Upcoming Workshops with the Center for Teaching Excellence
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In order to RSVP for these events you will need to create a Passport Portal account. If you already have a Passport account, you can register in the Passport Portal. View all upcoming events with the Center for Teaching Excellence.
Improve your Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Skills
Presented by Susan Schuld
February 13, 2023
2:30pm – 4:30pm
Bryant Space Science Center
We often send what is called mixed messages to others. A mixed message in this sense is when the actual words being spoken are not consistent with the speakers voice inflections and/or body language. This workshop explores how to let your voice and body be congruent with what you say.
Can Mentoring Reduce Burnout, and Vice Versa?
Presented by Roger Fillingim
February 14, 9:00am – 10:00am
Online
This session will focus on the intersection of mentoring and burnout, including a discussion of mentoring to protect against burnout, as well as the risk of burnout among mentors. Session brought to you by UF's Mentoring Affinity Group.
Leveraging Library Resources to Save Students Money on Course Materials
Presented by April Hines
February 14, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Online
Learn how to find and use library licensed materials such as e-books, case studies, scholarly research, news articles etc. to replace costly textbooks and save your students a ton of money on course materials. We will also discuss library services that can be incorporated into your Canvas site such as course reserves and research guides.
How We Learn: Teaching Strategies that Maximize Learning
Presented by Mike Barber
February 15, 9:30am – 11:00am
Online
We talk a lot about teaching techniques, and the goal of great teaching is to help students learn. What do we know about how adults learn? How can understanding learning make you a better teacher? This workshop explores the science behind adult learning and outlines strategies you can use to maximize learning.
Make it Global: Curriculum Internationalization
Presented by Paloma Rodriguez
February 16, 10:30am – 11:30am
Bryant Space Science Center
During this workshop, faculty will learn how to enhance their courses with international case studies, activities, and perspectives. This workshop will also expose instructors to best practices such as international virtual exchange and useful frameworks (i.e., the UN Sustainable Development Goals) that can be used to infuse international concepts and activities into any discipline. The session will provide an overview of relevant data on the attitudes and beliefs of UF students towards global issues and intercultural communication that instructors can use to fine tune their teaching, and participants will also receive a self-assessment tool to measure the internationalization of their current courses.
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SMART Couples Florida Celebration - Feb. 10th
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Flowers? Jewelry? Chocolates? They all make sweet gifts for your partner this Valentine’s Day. But why not express your commitment to your relationship by attending the virtual SMART Couples Florida Celebration featuring marriage and family professionals from the University of Florida on February 10th form 6-9:15 p.m. from the comfort of your own home? Tickets are available now through February 8th at www.smartcouples.org!
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A Public Forum of the Nelson Initiative on Ethics and Leadership - Feb. 17th
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The George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida cordially invites you to attend an event with NASA Administrator and former Senator Bill Nelson with former astronauts at the Smathers Library on Friday, February 17th, from 2-4:30 p.m.
Senator Nelson has deposited a collection of papers and other historical materials with the George A. Smathers Libraries, establishing a significant collection spanning his multi-decade career in public service. This is the sixth program of the Nelson Initiative on Ethics and Leadership at the University of Florida.
Please click here for the Eventbrite link to reserve a seat. Streaming video will also be available.
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UF Innovate Insights Seminar: Maximizing the Potential of Your Innovation - Feb. 22nd
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UF INNOVATE | PATHWAYS HYBRID EVENT: Be inspired by 2019 UF Innovator of the Year, Dr. Benjamin Lok. This UF CISE professor and co-founder of Shadow Health Inc. increased his impact as an innovator, and you can do the same. If you wonder how you can combine innovation with your academic career, this seminar is for you!
12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
UF Innovate | The Hub, 747 SW Second Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32607
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Women in HPC & AI Panel and Luncheon - Feb. 22nd
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UF Information Technology hosts semesterly Women in HPC & AI panel discussions to celebrate and promote women working in research computing and AI. The Spring 2023 panel focuses on health science research and natural language processing. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend the panel, which is free and includes lunch. Pre-registration is mandatory:
Date and Time: Wednesday, February 22 │ 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Health Science Center Library, Communicore Building C1-121
Registration: Attend the Spring 2023 Panel and Lunch
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D.K. Stanley Day Featuring Chynna Clayton at the UF College of Health & Human Performance, Feb. 24th
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D.K. Stanley Day featuring Chynna Clayton at the UF College of Health & Human Performance
10:30 a.m.- 4 p.m., Friday, February 24, 2023
Florida Gym, Room 105: 1864 Stadium Road, Gainesville FL 32608
Join us in celebrating our first dean and HHP’s commitment to enhancing the quality of life. The day kicks off with the lecture, “Having a ‘ready for anything’ mindset: My path to the White House,” at 10:30 a.m. from UF Alumna Chynna Clayton, BSR ’10, BA ’10, CEO and founder of Matriarch Made Development and former director of travel and event operations for Michelle Obama.
A lunch and student poster symposium will follow the lecture. The event is free and open to the public with a limited number of reserved parking spaces for community members.
For more details and registration: hhp.ufl.edu/dkday
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UF Compliance and Ethics launches Compliance Learn over Lunch Program - First Session Feb. 28th
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In February, UF Compliance and Ethics (UFCE) launches a new Learn over Lunch webinar program open to all University of Florida (UF) staff and faculty. At least once per quarter, UFCE will host a 50-minute webinar featuring one or more offices with key compliance responsibilities for UF. Speakers will describe their offices’ efforts as well as the attendees’ role in this compliance work.
The first UFCE Learn over Lunch will focus on UF’s Antifraud Framework (a collaboration between the Chief Financial Officer’s office, the Office of Internal Audit and UFCE).The Antifraud Framework both provides the principles and structural elements UF uses to address fraud, waste, abuse, and financial mismanagement and outlines the actions and processes UF uses to prevent and detect fraud. This webinar will take place over zoom on February 28 from 12 – 12:50pm. You can reserve your space for this webinar at the following link: Register for Anti-Fraud Webinar.
The 2023 UFCE Learn over Lunch schedule also includes: Youth Compliance (May 23 from 12:00 – 12:50); the Office of Internal Audit (August 22 from 12 – 12:50); and the UF Policy on Policies (November 15 from 12 – 12:50).
More information about the Learn over Lunch program can be found here (this is the site where videos of previously recorded webinars will be housed).
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