November 8, 2023

Call for applications: Teaching and learning with generative AI

Teaching Support invites faculty and instructors systemwide to submit applications for the Emerging Technologies Faculty Fellowship Program. The goal of this 18-month program is to foster a multidisciplinary learning community that uses generative AI in teaching practice. This learning community will help promote the effective use and best practices of this emerging technology across the University. Financial support is included. Application deadline: Nov. 15.

Mellon Foundation call for concepts

Through its Higher Learning grant-making area, the Mellon Foundation invites humanities-grounded ideas for research and curricular projects focused on any of three topics: cultures of U.S. democracy, environmental justice studies, or social justice and disciplinary knowledge. Grants may be for $250,000 to $500,000 over a duration of up to three years. The Institute for Advanced Study will coordinate the University’s internal selection process. Join an information session Nov. 17, 2:30 p.m. The registration deadline with the Mellon Foundation for all interested applicants is Nov. 30, 2 p.m.

Research Brief: Excess mortality during pandemic was higher among workers in critical occupations

While previous studies have revealed disparities in COVID-19–related deaths among certain populations—including older adults, people of color, and people with pre-existing medical conditions—researchers at the School of Public Health have added a new element to this conversation: differences in rates of death among workers in critical occupations during the pandemic. See additional recent Research Briefs.

Talking deer collisions with U of M

Research has shown that the end of daylight savings time brings a 16 percent rise in vehicle and deer collisions in the week following. Raphael Stern, assistant professor in the College of Science and Engineering, and Ron Moen, associate professor in UMD's Swenson College of Science and Engineering, discuss how deer collisions affect Minnesota drivers and how we can all stay safer as the seasons change. See more editions of "Talking with U of M."

Nov. 16 - Webinar: Money and Mental Health: Taking Control of Your Financial Wellness

Discover how to navigate your finances in ways that are aligned with your values and address thinking patterns that may be keeping you stuck through this financial wellness webinar by a Lyra-licensed psychologist. Benefits-eligible employees can register and earn 200 Wellbeing Points for attending. Noon-1 p.m. Visit the OHR events calendar for additional Wellbeing Points-eligible webinars and events.

Dec. 5 - UROC Critical Conversation: Opioid Geographies

Join University of Minnesota researchers and community experts from throughout Minnesota in a statewide Robert J. Jones Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC) Critical Conversation on the basics of opioids and how they are impacting our state. The conversation will be held at four in-person broadcast locations around the state, as well as live online via Zoom. Registration is required. 5-7 p.m.