Recently there has been a large increase in the number of STEM-focused educational television shows available for children, as well as a strong push for more diverse and inclusive children’s programming. The underlying assumption at play is that if children see more diverse characters on-screen engaging in STEM activities and modeling STEM interest, this will lead to broader interest and participation in STEM among racially diverse viewers. To date, there is little empirical evidence to support this assumption. Dr. Fashina Aladé will discuss a mix of quantitative and qualitative data from a content analysis of race and gender representation in children’s STEM TV as well as an interview study with parent-child dyads about what features of a STEM TV show resonate as culturally inclusive and authentic.
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Race and Racial Equity in Early Childhood Development
Join us for a special March research forum focused on racial equity and early childhood development hosted by the Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy and the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity.
Dr. Clemens Noelke, research director for the diversitydatakids.org project at the Institute for Child, Youth and Family Policy at Brandeis University, will discuss neighborhood opportunity mapping, specifically the Child Opportunity Index, and how mapping tools can help visualize racial inequities in children’s healthy development.
Dr. Marisha Humphries, associate professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Illinois Chicago, will discuss her work that aims to use an understanding of African American children’s normative and prosocial development to create culturally and developmentally appropriate school-based behavior promotion programs.
*Live captioning will be provided. If you would like to request other accommodations, please contact Cathy Kupsky (kupsky.3@osu.edu). Requests made two weeks before the event will generally allow us to provide seamless access, but the university will make every effort to meet requests made after this date.
What does recess look like for children with significant disabilities?: Zoom
If you ask an elementary school child to identify their favorite time of the school day, chances are their answer will be recess. Not only is recess a popular time, but it also creates a natural opportunity to develop social competence and build social connections. However, the experiences of students with significant disabilities at recess have not been well studied. Dr. Matthew Brock will discuss recent research using observations of social and play behavior at recess for elementary students with significant disabilities. His research team also interviewed students to understand social networks. These data were then compared to data of typically developing peers. Dr. Brock will share the findings on differences between students with and without significant disabilities as well as group variability.
37th Annual Edward F. Hayes Advanced Research Forum
The Edward F. Hayes Advanced Research Forum (formerly the Edward F. Hayes Graduate Research Forum) showcases the innovative and exemplary research being conducted by Ohio State graduate students and postdoctoral scholars across the full range of graduate degree programs and research topics and facilitates fruitful exchanges between students, postdoctoral scholars, faculty, the administration, and the public. This will be the second year that postdoctoral scholars will have the opportunity to present. Cash prizes, totaling more than $14,000, will be awarded to the top-judged presentations in each academic area for graduate students. There will be separate sessions for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.
Questions? Contact Katie Conner.
NSF Experiential Learning for Emerging and Novel Technologies (ExLENT) Webinar
Through this new initiative, the Directorate for STEM Education, formerly the Directorate of Education and Human Resources, and the newly established Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) seek to support experiential learning opportunities for individuals from diverse professional and educational backgrounds that will increase access to, and interest in, career pathways in emerging technology fields (e.g., advanced manufacturing, advanced wireless, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, quantum information science, semiconductors, and microelectronics). Join the Research Development Office for an overview of this opportunity and a chance to foster potential collaborations with interested faculty and staff from across the university.
Spring 2023 By the Numbers: Race and College Applications Webinar
Our first By the Numbers event, titled “By the Numbers: Race and College Applications,” will feature Dr. Brian Heseung Kim, Senior Data Scientist at the Common Application, Inc., who will provide a brief presentation on his team’s recent report regarding college application race and ethnicity. We ask that participants read or familiarize themselves with the report prior to attending the event, and come prepared with questions for Dr. Kim. The discussion is not about just sharing an opinion, but voicing an opinion based on facts, i.e., by the numbers.
Role of Industry Experts Workshop
Accelerator Awards pre-proposal workshop to introduce the role of industry experts for Accelerator Awards, who they are, why are they required and suggestions for identifying and engaging them.
The Accelerator Awards program provides funding to faculty and eligible staff for technology development to accelerate the advancement of cutting-edge Ohio State innovations from the university into the marketplace, bridging the gap between academic research and market ready technologies.
Upcoming Accelerator Award pre-proposal workshops provide background information on the program and application process with a focus on the pre-proposal submission. Workshop are delivered by Caroline Crisafulli, director of entrepreneurial education in the Keenan Center. Contact accelerator_awards@osu.edu for more information on the Accelerator Awards or questions.
Introduction to Data Visualization (Virtual Event)
Join our Data Visualization Specialist, Brian Wisniewski, for a virtual workshop on the basics of Data Visualization. Hosted by the Research Commons, this workshop will break down what data visualization is and why it is important. Examples, tips, tools (Overviewing R, Tableau, Excel), and resources will be shared, with the aim of enabling participants to realize data visualization in their own lives. Join us to broaden your outlook on what data viz is and what it can do for you!
Publishing: Understanding and Negotiating the Terms of Your Agreement (Virtual Workshop)
Join the University Libraries’ Copyright Services for a workshop on strategies and considerations for negotiating terms of your publishing agreement. We will discuss common phrases found in scholarly journal publishing agreements, the implications of those terms for future scholarship and research, and tactics for retaining the rights that are important to you. In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to review a sample agreement to identify potential areas for negotiation.
HHMI Investigator Program Information Session (Virtual)
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is requesting applications from basic researchers and physician scientists for its 2024 Investigator Program. Interested and eligible researchers are encouraged to attend a virtual information session hosted by the Office of Academic Affairs and the Office of Foundation Relations. This info session will cover application requirements for the HHMI Investigator Program competition, including eligibility, application components, and the review process. It will also cover general aspects of previously funded projects and provide guidance on what a well-aligned and compelling proposal should contain. Lastly, general questions will be answered during the Q&A. Please direct project-specific questions to Catherine Hunt, Director of Foundation Relations, at hunt.585@osu.edu.
Zoom Link: https://osu.zoom.us/j/94718141571?pwd=d0FxWFg1ei8xMUU2R2dVcEVvd1JRdz09
Meeting ID: 947 1814 1571
Password: 108854
