UCBA Faculty Share Research at 2nd Lightning Talks

by Lauren Wahman

The UCBA Library hosted its 2nd Faculty Research Lightning Talks on Thursday March 28.  This year’s event showcased a variety of research projects via short, 15 minute presentations.  UCBA faculty and staff enjoyed light refreshments, had the opportunity to learn about research outside of their disciplines, and ask thoughtful questions during the Q&A’s.

Faculty Lighting Talk presenters

(L-R) Ruth Benander, Ornaith O’Dowd, Amy Miller, Patrick Owen

Lighting Talk Presentations

Ruth Benander | Professor | English & Communication
Barriers and Supports: Demographic Patterns and Student Perceptions in Comp and Comm Courses

Ornaith O’Dowd | Assistant Professor | History, Philosophy & Political Science
The Ethics of Microaggressions

Amy Miller & Patrick Owen | Associate Professors | Biology
Blending Ecological, Microbiological, and Molecular Techniques to Create Multifaceted Undergraduate Research Projects

 

UCBA Faculty Research Lightning Talks

by Lauren Wahman

These short presentations will showcase faculty research and share different aspects of the research process.

Thursday, March 28 from 2:00-3:00 pm
Muntz Hall 117

Ruth Benander
Barriers and Supports: A Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Student Perceptions in Comp and Comm Courses

Amy Miller & Patrick Owen
Blending Ecological, Microbiological, and Molecular Techniques to Create Multifaceted Undergraduate Research Projects

Ornaith O’Dowd 
The Ethics of Microaggressions

Celebrate Women’s History Month

by Lauren Wahman

Women's History Month browsing displayThe UCBA Library is celebrating Women’s History Month and the amazing global contributions of women with two different displays!  The first display (located in the Reference area) showcases books and media covering a wide range of topics from science, art, business, politics, law, activism, education, and social issues.  It also includes UCBA’s Women of the World (WoW) schedule of events.

The second display (located in the Journals area) highlights women’s fiction with an array of titles from Amy Tan, Bharati Mukherjee, Alice Walker, Margaret Atwood, Yaa Gyasi, and more.

Stop by and borrow a book or DVD from one of the displays!

 

 

Explore Women’s History Month:

UCBA Library Hosts 2018-19 Practical Applications Series

by Lauren Wahman

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Digital Humanities & Digital Scholarship

electronic brain graphicWednesday, November 28 from 1:30-2:30 pm
Muntz 117
Presenters: Arlene Johnson & James Lee, Co-Directors, Digital Scholarship Center

Please join Digital Scholarship Center Co-Directors, Arlene Johnson and James Lee, for a faculty-focused session on the applications of digital humanities/digital scholarship in the classroom as well as support and resources for digital humanities/digital scholarship activities and initiatives in your teaching and research.  This workshop is sponsored by the UCBA Library and the Learning + Teaching Center.

Please Note: Due to travel requirements for these presenters, please make sure to register through Faculty OneStop (click image below).  This workshop requires a minimum of 5 participants to be held.

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UCBA Faculty Share Research at Lightning Talks

by Lauren Wahman

The UCBA Library was excited to host its first Lightning Talks on Thursday, March 22.  Three faculty showcased their current research through informal, 15-minute presentations.  Attendees had the opportunity Continue reading

UCBA Library Hosts 1st Faculty Lightning Talks

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By Lauren Wahman

 

These short, 15-minute presentations will showcase faculty research and share different aspects of the research process.

Thursday, March 22 2:00-3:00 pm
Muntz 117

Sonja Andrus
‘So, You Teach for Transfer. Do You Know What You’re Looking For?’ A Quick Look at Transfer in Two-Year College Students

Wendy Calaway & Keshar Ghimire
Evidence From Classroom Research:  Evaluating Students’ Perceptions Toward Courts and Police

Heather Vilvens
Creating Effective Safe Sleep Messaging for Caregivers of Infants Less than 1 Year Old

Faculty Publications on Display in the UCBA Library

By: Christian Boyles and Lauren Wahman

Faculty publications book display

Books (print and electronic) written or edited by UCBA faculty

 

The UCBA Library’s display for the month of March features a selection of books and journal articles written by UCBA faculty.  It includes works of poetry, the history of UCBA, technology’s impact on teaching and learning, and how Glee influenced pop culture and social issues.  The display can be found at the entrance of the library and on the reference shelf near the print station.  The displays will be available through March 31st.

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Journal articles, from a range of disciplines, written by UCBA faculty

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UCBA Library Presents UC Press Brown Bag

Liz Scarpelli

Liz Scarpelli, UC Press Director, will be at UCBA to give an overview of the UC Press, its current initiatives and to take questions about the Press. Also, joining Liz via Skype will be the new UC Press Acquisitions Director, Michael Duckworth.

When: Thursday, February 22 from 12p-1p
Where: Learning & Teaching Center (Muntz 117)

 

Smiles all around at UCBA Library

by Lauren Wahman

                                         Lauren Wahman with Rockdale Academy students

As part of its community outreach, UCBA welcomed 5th and 6th grade students from Rockdale Academy to campus today for the UC Smiles program.  The UCBA Library participates in this program by teaching library workshops to students during their day on campus.  These workshops give students the opportunity to learn about a college library and tour the space.

Amy Koshoffer presents Data Management Plans Workshop for UCBA Library

by Lauren Wahman

The UCBA Library recently hosted its first faculty development event for the 2017-2018 academic year.  Amy Koshoffer (UC Libraries Science Informationist) presented an information session on Data Management Plans on Monday, November 6.  We had eight participants representing Allied Health, Biology, Dental Hygiene, Library, and Nursing.  We appreciated Amy sharing her expertise and highlighting the valuable resources available for faculty.

Amy Koshoffer

Amy Koshoffer, UC Libraries Science Informationist

 

UCBA faculty attend Data Management Planning workshop.