Discover:

• WHY should I seek external grant funding?
• WHO is going to give me funding?
• HOW do I go about applying for a grant?
• WHO is George Heilmeier and why does it matter?

Join us to find the answers to these questions and more.  Please bring your device.

Lunch will be provided.  RSVP requested by February 20, to Ann Fletcher ext. 2294.

Sponsored by:  The John Crosland Jr. Center for Teaching and Learning and the Junior Faculty Network

Misinformation on the web has infiltrated the digital spaces where we connect and learn—it’s polarizing and undermining civic engagement. In this interactive talk led by Amy Collier, Associate Provost, Digital Learning, Middlebury College, you’ll learn “Four Moves and a Habit”—a set of strategies to help detect and debunk misinformation on the web. Refreshments provided. Open to faculty, staff and students.

For more information, contact Sundi Richard (surichard@davidson.edu).

Attend the entire workshop on Sunday, Nov 11, 2-4 pm
Library B110
Registration page 

Or attend part 1 of the workshop on Tuesday, Nov 13, and part 2 on Thursday, Nov 15 — both at Common Hour
Library B110
Registration page

Learn to use the Wolfram Language (Mathematica) to uncover hidden patterns in texts. Known as distant reading, text mining, or digital text analysis, the methods introduced in this workshop enjoy broad use in the humanities and social sciences. Participants in this beginning workshop will apply text-mining techniques and sentiment analysis in order to break down, analyze and transform well-known novels and corpora of Tweets.

No prerequisite knowledge necessary.

Topics include:

• Basic programming in the Wolfram Language
  Text mining
• Sentiment analysis
• Data visualization

About the instructor: Dr. Jakub (Kuba) Kabala is a professor in the History department and the Digital Studies program. His teaching and research span the history and archaeology of Europe in the Middle Ages as well as digital research methods in the humanities.

CAT CLAWS workshops are interactive and grounded in project-based problem solving. You’ll work with real data and address real-world challenges with a commonly used tool.

Ask our alumni – grant writing is one of those vital skills for various non-profit organizations!

Join CFD Fellow Dr. Sabriya Rosemond as she leads us in a discsussion about her experience redesigning an introductory chemistry course and disrupting traditional views of scientific competence.

For more information, go here.

The first meeting of Fall 2018 will be Thursday, August 30 during Common Hour in the Baxter-Davidson Room
What is P.I.E.?

• PIE is the Professional Idea Exchange, an informal, grassroots happening that grew out of our hunger for a chance to talk to each other about teaching (and any other professional matters)—without taking on more responsibilities.
• We invite everyone to come when you can and stay as long as you like, feel free to come “late” or leave “e” Ask a question, share an idea, or just drop in and listen.
• We’ve previously discussed ideas to facilitate discussion, grade writing assignments, get mid-semester feedback, evaluate student participation, and more!
• Colleagues had an open dialogue, asked questions, and discussed how we can consolidate all the great ideas that were shared.

The only restriction on P.I.E.: No prepping.
P.I.E. is an informal, spontaneous, free exchange of ideas.
Fall 2018 P.I.E. Schedule
All meetings during Common Hour in the Baxter-Davidson Room
 
Thursday, August 30th
Thursday September, 13th
Thursday, September 27th
Thursday, October 11th
Thursday, October 25th
Thursday, November 15th
Thursday, November 29th

* Questions or comments about P.I.E? Get in touch with this semester’s organizers: Bryan Thurtle-Schmidt (brthurtleschmidt@davidson.edu), Debbie Thurtle-Schmidt (dethurtleschmidt@davidson.edu) or Susan Roberts (suroberts@davidson.edu).

Title: “I belong here”: Interventions to increase diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).

Abstract: Individuals belonging to groups associated with negative stereotypes (e.g. racial and ethnic minorities, first-generation students, women) are underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), and often report feeling a decreased sense of belonging in STEM educational settings. The projected need for employees in STEM careers requires the participation of a more diverse workforce; thus, the development of effective strategies to encourage those belonging to negatively stereotyped groups to feel welcome in STEM is imperative. The present studies adopt an intersectional approach and examine how access to role models, in a variety of formats, can encourage greater interest in STEM classes and a sense of belonging in STEM environments. Implications and strategies for STEM educators and faculty will be discussed.

Once you log into moodle, you will see a course called New Faculty Orientation. Look forward to seeing everyone soon!