Upcoming Events

March 12 - 18, 2023

Mar

Training Doctoral Writing Development with Dr. Barbara Sarnecka

Lecture/Readings

The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education & Human Services presents the Evidence-Based Practice in Graduate Education Speaker Series. Dr. Barbara Sarnecka will be speaking on specific evidence-based interventions to improve graduate student writing through cascading mentoring. Dr. Sarnecka is the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research at the University of California Irvine School of Social Sciences and principal investigator for an Innovations in Graduate Education grant from the National Science Foundation. During the talk at noon, she will review evidence-based interventions and their impacts. At 2pm, Dr. Sarnecka will lead a roundtable to discuss strategies for the practical aspects of implementation within programs and departments in SCCE 209. Attendees can submit a reflection of their takeaways in the ETE10 course to earn the ETE Affiliated Events & Workshops engage-level digital badge. Students, Faculty, and Staff are encouraged to join. For Zoom participation, please contact David Feldon: david.feldon@usu.edu

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Geology building | More Info

Mar

"The Unsettling Histories of Glen Canyon Dam" with Erika Bsumek

Lecture/Readings | Diversity, equity, and Inclusion

Come and hear Dr. Bsumek speak about the historical political, and social context of the controversial Glen Canyon Dam. She will explore the impact settler colonialism has had and continues to have on the region and the indigenous people who have long lived there.

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm | USU Libraries | More Info

Mar

GN&C Colloquium

Lecture/Readings

Overview of the Orion Spacecraft and the Artemis Missions, by USU alumnus and NASA engineer Shane Robinson

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Engineering Building | More Info

Mar

LAEP Speaker Series: Dan Jost

Lecture/Readings

The Tenuous Renaissance in Playscape Design In recent years, the U.S. has undergone a renaissance in playscape design. Those designing and commissioning playgrounds are increasingly moving away from static pole and platform structures that provide little play value and even less challenge. While safety is still one of the major drivers of playground design, there is an increasing understanding that not all risks can or should be limited--and some are beneficial. The adventure playground--where children build their own environments with hammers and saws--has made a bit of a comeback, and loose parts are being embraced on a wider scale. Innovative climbing features let children climb higher, farther, and in more social ways--while limiting falls from high places. And designers are increasingly bringing nature into playscapes--which has positive impacts on children's health and well-being.  In this presentation, Daniel Jost will discuss the playscape renaissance taking place, some of the playscapes he documented as a writer at Landscape Architecture Magazine, and his own efforts to support thoughtful playscapes and outdoor learning environments.

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Fine Arts Visual | More Info

Mar