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Thrive Symposium Conference Schedule

March 26 & 27, 2024
 

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Day 1 Schedule: Tuesday, March 26, 2024

10:00 – 10:55 a.m.

Sessions

Lampros 205 (Classroom/Lab) - Research Discussion


10:00 – 10:50 a.m.
Examining the Knowing/Doing Gap in Sexual Assault Prevention Facilitation: A discussion about what we know, and how we do it
Presented by: McKenzie Wood & Kathryn Sperry

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Lampros 105 (Media Viewing Room) - EDTalk


10:00 – 10:25 a.m.
Using Starfish to Let Your Students Know You Care
Presented by: Ken Johnson

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10:30 - 10:55 a.m.
Open Educational Resources
Presented by: Justin Kani, Andrew Stapeley, Melina Alexander

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Lampros 201 (Active Learning Classroom) - EDTalk


10:30 - 10:55 a.m.
Evolving Pedagogy: Adapting to the Age of AI
Presented by: Valentinas Rudys & Nicolas Mugavero

Session Description

11:00 – 11:50 p.m.

Plenary

Library 321 (Hetzel Hollein)

 

Building a Supportive Campus Culture While Honoring Free Speech Laws
Presented by: Ravi Krovi, Stephanie Hollist, Lais Martinez, Joel Berrien Jr.

12:00 – 12:50 p.m.

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Lampros 205 (Classroom/Lab) - Great Ideas for Teaching Students


12:00 – 12:25 p.m.
Avoiding the Diversity/Adversity Trap when Including EDI in Curriculum
Presented by: Kathleen Paco Cadman

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12:30 – 12:55 p.m.
I'll Represent Myself
Presented by: Aminda O’Hare

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Lampros 105 (Media Viewing Room) - Research Discussion


12:00 – 12:50 p.m.
Perfectly Preserved: A Look at the Health Sciences plastinated human cadaver collection
Presented by: Pamela C. Silberman

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Library 321 (Hetzel Hollein) - Panel Discussion


12:00 – 12:50 p.m.
Teaching Sustainability: Connecting to Place, Community, and Experience for Transformative Learning
Presented by: Andrew Rice, Sarah Grunnah, Francois Giraurd-Carrier, Sunni Wilkinson, Samantha Hill, Maria Groves, Heather Root and Chris Scheidler

Session Description

1:00 – 1:50 p.m.

Plenary

Lampros 201 (Active Learning)

 

How does the 2024 state legislation impact me as a faculty member?
Presented by: Ravi Krovi, Stephanie Hollist, Lais Martinez

2:00 – 2:50 p.m.

Sessions

Lampros 205 (Classroom/Lab) - Panel Discussion


2:00 – 2:50 p.m.
Fostering a Data Culture on Campus: Building Awareness of Retention Efforts
Presented by: Daniel Jensen, Andrea Hernandez, Anne Bialowas, Brian Rague, Ivana Fredotovic, and Kimberly Love

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Lampros 105 (Media Viewing Room) - Research Discussion


2:00 – 2:50 p.m.
Media Consumption and Threatening Perceptions: Cultivation Theory and the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Presented by: Hailey Gillen Hoke & Leslie Howerton

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Lampros 201 (Active Learning Classroom) - Great Ideas for Teaching Students

 

2:00 - 2:25 p.m.
But Make it a Game
Presented by: Kellie Bornhoft

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2:30 - 2:50 p.m.
Incorporating Programming and Data Science Tools into Your Curriculum
Presented by: Nils Murrugarra

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Library 321 (Hetzel Hollein) - Great Ideas for Teaching Students

 

2:00 - 2:25 p.m.
Creating Opportunities for Collaborative Online International Learning
Presented by: Cynthia Jones

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2:30 - 2:55 p.m.
How To How To: Using Digital Tools and the Protege Effect to Boost Student Learning
Presented by: Shannon Smith

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Lampros 218D (Conference Rm) - EDTalk/Faculty Affairs


2:00 – 2:50 p.m.
Preparing for Tenure
Presented by: Valerie Herzog

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Library 322 - Panel Discussion


2:00 – 2:50 p.m.
Inclusive Teaching: A Community of Practice Presentation
Presented by: Colleen Packer, Robin Haislett, Hannah Stedge, Abby Mack, Megan Hamilton, Melina Alexander

Session Description

Drop-in Consultation

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

DIY Studio in Lampros Hall

2:00 – 2:50 p.m.

Podcast Studio in Lampros Hall (Make appointment) 
Please note that you must be signed in to your Weber account to access the calendar.

2:00 – 2:50 p.m.

Innovation Studio in Lampros Hall (Make appointment)
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Day 2 Schedule: Wednesday, March 27, 2024

10:00 – 10:55 a.m.

Sessions

Lampros 205 (Classroom/Lab) - Research Discussion


10:00 – 10:50 a.m.
The Response of Mycorrhizal Fungi to Nitrogen Deposition After Forest Fires
Presented by: Bridget Hilbig, Michael D. Bell, Marek Matyjasik

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Lampros 105 (Media Viewing Room) - EDTalk


10:00 – 10:25 a.m.
Increasing Immediacy Through Inclusive Practices in Online Teaching
Presented by: Anne Bialowas

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10:30 - 10:55 a.m.
Student Communities of Practice in High Impact Educational Experiences
Presented by: Jean Norman

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Lampros 201 (Active Learning Classroom) - GIFTS


10:00 - 10:25 a.m.
PART 1 : Creating a Culture of Authenticity: What Does It Mean To Be A Weber State Educator?
Presented by: Stephanie Speicher & Jamie Wankier

Session Description

10:30 - 10:55 a.m.
PART 2: Tools to Build Authentic Student Engagement
Presented by: Stephanie Speicher & Jamie Wankier

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Library 321 (Hetzel Hollein) - EDTalk


10:00 - 10:25 a.m.
Strength of Weak Ties: Fostering Civic Responsibility in the Everyday Classroom
Presented by: Leah Murray

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Lampros 218D (Conference Rm) - Research Discussion


10:00 – 10:50 a.m.
Nontraditional Students’ Preferences for and Experiences with Course Delivery Methods
Presented by: Hailey Gillen Hoke

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Library 322 - Panel Discussion


10:00 – 10:50 a.m.
Untangling Hair Bias and Hair Discrimination
Presented by: Pamela C. Silberman et al

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Library 109 - EDTalk


10:00 – 10:25 a.m.
Best Practices in Supporting Neurodiverse Students in the Classroom
Presented by: Elaine Schnabel

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10:30 – 10:50 a.m.
A High Impact Educational Experience For Us All! Challenging Rape Myths Through Community Engagement
Presented by: Kathyrn Sperry & McKenzie Wood

Session Description

11:00 – 12:30 p.m.

Plenary

Library 321 (Hetzel Hollein)

 

Women's History Month Keynote
Presented by: Amanda Tachine

 

Session Description

12:00 – 12:50 p.m.

Plenary

Lampros 201 (Active Learning)

 

Hot Moment Learning Lab: Addressing difficult classroom situations

Presented by: Faculty & Students

 

Session Description

1:00 – 1:55 p.m.

Sessions

Lampros 205 (Classroom/Lab) - Research Discussion


1:00 – 1:25 p.m.
Conducting Research at WSU -- Tools Available
Presented by: Heather Chapman

Session Description

1:30 - 1:55 p.m.
Undergraduate publishing - from Directed Readings to a published review
Presented by: Daniel Clark

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Lampros 201 (Active Learning Classroom) - Great Ideas for Teaching Students
 

1:00 – 1:25 p.m.
Building Thinking Classrooms
Presented by: Lance Powell

Session Description

1:30 - 1:55 p.m.
New life for old assignments: Using Adobe Express for visually-engaging student submissions
Presented by: Robin Haislett

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Library 109 - Panel Discussion


1:00 – 1:50 p.m.
Interrogating our Teaching Practice: Reflective collaboration for building learner-centered change
Presented by: Adam Johnston, Alee Lee, Tim Herzog

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Library 325 (Honors) - Research Discussion


1:00 – 1:50 p.m.
Striving Towards Transdisciplinarity: HNRS 3900 Monsters & Markets, A Case Study
Presented by: Cynthia Jones & Valentinas Rudys

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Library 322 - Research Discussion
 

1:00 – 1:25 p.m.
Answer Changing Behavior During e-Proctored A&P Examination
Presented by: Justin Burr

Session Description

1:30 - 1:55 p.m.
Impact of a Return to Proctored Examinations on Student Performance in Online Undergraduate Pharmacology Instruction
Presented by: J.D. Speth

Session Description

2:00 – 2:50 p.m.

Sessions

Lampros 201 (Active Learning) - Workshop


2:00 – 2:50 p.m.
Using AI to Freshen Up and Refine Course Assignments
Presented by: Shandel Hadlock & Gisela Martiz

Session Description

Lampros 105 (Media Viewing Room) - Research Discussion


2:00 – 2:50 p.m.
Interactive Learning and Imaginative Play:  Making Room at the Table for Students Who Don’t Fit Academic Stereotypes
Presented by: Jennifer Greenlee

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Library 109 - Research Discussion


2:00 – 2:50 p.m.
Microlearning to Increase Awareness of EES Majors and Geospatial Technology
Presented by: Ryan Frazier , Sarah Herrmann, Elizabeth Balgord

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Library 322 - Panel Discussion


2:00 – 2:50 p.m.
Now What?: If Classroom Conflict Escalates
Presented by: Paige Davies & Alexandra Babilis

Session Description

Drop-in Consultation

10:00 a.m – 1:00 p.m.

Do-it-yourself Studio in Lampros Hall

Virtual Poster Presentations


Posters will be displayed 10 -3 p.m. on a rotating basis on a screen in Lampros Hall. They will also be uploaded to the CETL website

Revamping of Psychological Statistics and Methods year long course to embed diversity and inclusion and removing economic barriers
Description: This poster presentation discusses the improvement of a two-semester required statistics and methods course in the Psychological Science major through the use of open educational resources and open-access materials while using real data sets.

Presenters: Azenett A. Garza Caballero 

Microbial Ecology Of PCB-Contaminated Sediments As Part Of An Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CRE)
Description: Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are persistent organic pollutants used in electrical manufacturing from the 1930s - 1970s. While they have been banned in the US since the late 1970’s, PCBs can still be found in natural environments today due to their ability to persist and biomagnify. This research aims to understand ecological networks, genomic novelties, and bioremediation potential of microbes from PCB-contaminated environments.

Presenters: Katrina Twing 

Applications of Percolation Theory in Films and Networks:  New Methods and Activities for Students
Description: This poster presents a series of exercises to serve as examples of how the concept of percolation and percolation transition can be introduced at various levels of the physics curriculum to build a conceptual understanding of percolation and underlying topics of conduction and phase transitions.

Presenters: Jordyn Redmond & Kristin Rabosky

Thinking outside the box: Innovative ways of balance training and rehabilitation
Description: Falls are a major cause of frequent fatal and nonfatal injuries worldwide. Annually, about 1000 workers during work shifts and about 32,000 senior citizens during daily activities die due to falls.  This presentation details the implementation of BalanceTutor™, a specialized treadmill and 3DTutor in multiple classes in Exercise Science.

Presenters: Sachini Kodi & Saori Hanaki 

High Impact Educational Experiences: Hetch Hetchy Edition
Description: In 2022, Special Collections spearheaded a multidisciplinary project that would utilize primary source materials held by the library. This poster documents the process of the project that saw students researching the archives at UC Berkeley and the San Francisco Library, and rephotographing historical photographs in Yosemite National Park.

Presenters: Sarah Langsdon

Piloting a Summer Research Program at Weber State University
Description: This poster documents a university-wide summer research program in 2023, piloted by the Office of Undergraduate Research. The goal of the program was to provide financial incentive for students and compensation for faculty to participate in summer research and scholarship in a variety of disciplines. All types of scholarship were eligible for support and project ideas were faculty or student driven. Besides providing opportunities for student research, the pilot program aimed to gauge faculty interest in summer undergraduate research and to structure meaningful mentoring conversations between students and faculty. While gains were achieved in all areas measured, the greatest growth was observed in critical thinking and problem solving, nature of disciplinary knowledge, and content knowledge skills and methods.

Presenters: Elizabeth Sandquist

Playing to Win (and Learn)!: Inclusive Teaching through Playful Pedagogy
Description: This project focuses on the integration of playful pedagogy as an inclusive teaching strategy in the classroom.  Playful pedagogy resonates with my teaching style and provides an avenue to promote student success.  Research suggests that playful pedagogy has positive effects on student learning, belonging, equity, and inclusion while minimizing imposter phenomenon. This poster will explain some of the strategies I used to create a playful learning environment.

Presenters: Colleen Packer

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