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Transdisciplinary Communities: Research Symposium, Virginia Tech
April 2
Transdisciplinary Communities: Research Symposium
Location: Moss Arts Center
Time: 3:30-5:30pm
Showcasing the research currently being conducted by the 2018-19 Institute-Destination Areas Seed Grant awardees and recipients of DA/SGA granting programs.
3:30-4:30 Poster Session
4:30-4:45 Opening Remarks
4:45-5:15 Keynote Presentation
5:15-5:30 Roundtable Discussions
Hosted by the Vice Provost Office for Learning Systems Innovation and Effectiveness (LSIE) and Institute-Destination Areas Seed Grant Fund. The LSIE office would like to thank ISCE, Fralin, ICTAS, and ICAT for their generous support of this event.
Collaboration Incubator, Virginia Tech
April 27
Collaboration Incubator
Location: NCB 170
Time: 9am-9pm. Lunch and dinner included
Admission: Free
*RSVP by April 1
Collaboration is challenging. Creating psychological safety for teams, identifying problems that prevent effective collaboration, and "unlearning" old assumptions and behaviors all are necessary elements.
Fortunately, the skills and behaviors that facilitate collaboration can be learned and practiced. We offer a day filled with experiences that will help participants strengthen their abilities to listen deeply, express themselves effectively, interact personally, directly, spontaneously, and responsively, and bridge the divides that can prevent us from communicating and collaborating. Participants will have opportunities to deepen human interaction and strengthen their empathy and awareness of others, keys to successful collaborative team development.
Facilitated by faculty at the Center for Communicating Science at Virginia Tech, the Collaboration Incubator will engage participants in the basic principles of collaboration, allow them to put the principles into action, and send them home with the tools they need to help their teams learn to connect, communicate, and collaborate effectively.
Faculty and postdocs interested in strengthening their collaborative skills. Groups and teams may apply together; individuals looking for collaborators or just wanting to develop their skills also are welcome to apply.
*Participation is capped at 20 faculty and postdocs.
NIL CREDIT Attendees can get credit for attending the workshop. Register for credit.
QUESTIONS? For information or additional questions please email Todd Nicewonger.
Transdisciplinary Communities
Nine areas of focus combine our existing academic and research
strengths with innovative transdisciplinary teams, tools, and processes.
Upcoming Events
March 28
On Water: In Conversation
Amy Pruden and Leigh-Anne Krometis
Time: 2:00-3:30pm
Location: 209 Norris
Policy Strategic Growth Area: Presentation, discussion, and networking. Light refreshments.
April 2
Transdisciplinary Communities: Research Symposium
Location: Moss Arts Center
Time: 3:30-5:30pm
April 11 & 12
2019 Daniel Galper Invited Address and Workshop: Neuroscience Informed treatment for Depression/Anxiety with Michelle Craske, PH.D.
Thursday from 3:30-4:30pm in Owens Banquet Hall
Friday from 9:00-11:00am in the Graduate Life Center
Ongoing
Brown Bag Lecture Series: Building Transdisciplinary Communities
April 17
Anne Khademian
Metaphors on Transdisciplinarity and Disparities of the Urban Rural Continuum
Policy Strategic Growth Area and School of Public and International Affairs
Location: Kelly Hall 210
Time: 12-1pm
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