In partnership with the American Society for Engineering Education, and with the support of the National Science Foundation, the College of Engineering will be hosting several trainings on the inclusion and retention of LGBTQ+ students and staff in STEM disciplines. These workshops are geared towards faculty and staff, but students are welcome to attend. Friday, […]
Read MoreRegistration Deadline: September 26th September 29: 11:30 A.M. – 4:45 P.M. September 30: 8:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. Come be a part of the transformation in teaching and learning here at the U! This symposium will bring together our most innovative and dedicated teaching faculty to explore new possibilities and take undergraduate education and the […]
Read MoreThe Center for Science and Mathematics Education (CSME) is pleased to present the CSME Exchange, an interactive brown bag discussion for faculty, students, and staff. The next CSME Exchange is: Improving the Bottom Quartile’s Performance: The Key to Higher Success Rates Charles Atwood, University of Utah (Chemistry) Thursday, October 20, 2016 INSCC room 345 12-1pm Lunch […]
Read MoreThe Center for Science and Mathematics Education (CSME) is pleased to present the CSME Exchange, an interactive brown bag discussion for faculty, students, and staff. The next CSME Exchange is: Department-Driven Course and Curriculum Improvement: A Request for Proposals This discussion will explore the new funding opportunity offered by the College of Science to update instructional […]
Read MoreAfrica Meets Africa (AmA) is a curriculum developed by Jackie Scheiber and Helene Smuts in South Africa to help students from rural, tribal areas connect to rigorous mathematics by exploring traditional art making methods as embodied, visible examples of mathematics concepts. The University of Utah’s International & Area Studies program is bringing the Africa Meets Africa […]
Read MoreThe Salt Lake Valley Science & Engineering Fair (SLVSEF) is open to students in grades 5-12. Each year, SLVSEF nominates the top 10% of participating 6-8th graders for Broadcom MASTERS, a national science and engineering competition for middle school students. In 2016, over 79% of the nominated SLVSEF students applied to Broadcom MASTERS. As […]
Read MoreThe REFUGES afterschool program takes place on the University of Utah campus during the academic year. It provides refugee and new American students in grades 7-12 with academic support, educational enrichment, recreational activities, social development, and assistance with college applications. This program is FREE and is currently accepting students for Fall 2016. To […]
Read MoreThe Hugo Rossi Lecture Series (HRLS) is seeking nominations for guest speakers during the 2016-2017 academic year. Nominations are being accepted from the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics & Astronomy, and the College of Education. The HRLS is designed to bridge the College of Science and College of Education by attracting speakers whose scholarly […]
Read MoreJoin us as we celebrate the accomplishments of the 2016 College of Science Internship Program. Each participating student will give a brief presentation describing the outcomes of his/her summer internship experience. Friday, August 5, 2016 in INSCC auditorium (rm 110) 3pm Program 4pm Reception This event is open to the general public and all members of the […]
Read MoreThe National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine appointed the Committee on Barriers and Opportunities in Completing 2-Year and 4-Year STEM Degrees to address the barriers that prevent undergraduate students from earning STEM degrees and to identify opportunities to promote degree completion. The final report (“Barriers and Opportunities for 2-Year and 4-Year STEM Degrees: Systemic Change […]
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