coe-staff: The Weekly Vol. 5 #9

[Laura Lee McIntyre]

Dear COE Community,



I recently attended a reception honoring students in our UOTeach program who are Robert Noyce Scholars<https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/robert-noyce-teacher-scholarship-program-0> and preparing to become middle or high school science or math teachers. This NSF-funded program, led by PI Jenefer Husman<https://education.uoregon.edu/directory/faculty/all/jhusman>, is a collaboration between the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Education at UO and prepares students at the undergraduate level in math or science fields before they complete an intensive summer research experience and our UOTeach<https://education.uoregon.edu/uoteach> program. Our Noyce Teaching Scholars program at UO is a wonderful blend of scientific discovery, inclusive and equitable teaching practices, and innovative STEM education. I loved celebrating our students and seeing many wonderful COE faculty who contribute to the success of this program, including Jenefer Husman<https://education.uoregon.edu/directory/faculty/all/jhusman>, Katie Fitch<https://education.uoregon.edu/directory/faculty/all/kfitch8>, Julie Heffernan<https://education.uoregon.edu/directory/faculty/all/kfitch8>, Jenny Ruef<https://education.uoregon.edu/directory/faculty/all/jruef>, and EDST department head Joanna Goode<https://education.uoregon.edu/directory/faculty/all/goodej>. Thanks for your wonderful work on behalf of STEM education and the next generation of teachers. Lovely to be a part of this<https://twitter.com/uoeducationdean/status/1724990166161563759?s=46&t=iclpXUcYNgD6lDPd00Ct8Q> and celebrate this meaningful training opportunity.



warmly,

Laura Lee





Updates and Upcoming:  



Fall Faculty and Staff Meeting | Tuesday, 11/28, 2:15 pm – 3:45 pm, CSB 250

Join us for our end of term Fall Faculty and Staff Meeting on November 28, 2:15pm – 3:45pm in Clinical Services Building 250 or via Zoom<https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/95749406112?pwd=MThvTnJwdW8rSk1yZjdCMkhKL1FqZz09>. Due to schedule limitations, our End of Year Faculty and Staff Luncheon will be held on a separate day.



End of Year Faculty and Staff Luncheon | Friday, 12/1, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm, HEDCO 220

You’re invited to participate as we take a breath and relax with our colleagues! Please plan to join us for lunch as we celebrate the end of the term and the end of the year. Eugene<https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6VFb9LXl04Sxifk> Faculty & Staff, we hope to see you there! Fully Remote<https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e51UzsXV5js8MUC> Faculty & Staff, we planned an alternative celebration option just for you! Please RSVP by 11/22.



Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American Heritage Month<https://inclusion.uoregon.edu/native-american-heritage-month>! Join us as we celebrate the cultures and histories of Native American and Indigenous communities. This month, we emphasize understanding, respect, and advocacy for justice, equity, and Indigenous sovereignty. Equity work is ongoing and requires active engagement. We invite you to read insights<https://inclusion.uoregon.edu/moving-beyond-land-acknowledgements-university-oregon> from The Division of Equity and Inclusion (DEI<https://inclusion.uoregon.edu/>) about the evolving landscape of systemic racism and the crucial steps needed to build toward real justice.



Annual International Education Week | November 13-17

It’s Annual International Education Week! This celebration of diverse perspectives promotes the benefits of academic and cultural exchange. UO had 1,401 Ducks study abroad last year! Learn more<https://international.uoregon.edu/iew-2023> about ways to engage in virtual events, share your international experiences, and celebrate the rich tapestry of our global community.



Spotlights and Accolades:  



Grant News

Gina Biancarosa <https://education.uoregon.edu/directory/faculty/all/ginab> has been awarded a $50,000 Spencer Foundation Small Research Grant for a 12-month study to pilot eye tracking as a tool for understanding the reading comprehension process among school-aged readers. The study aims to provide insights into students displaying signs of specific reading comprehension difficulties (SRCD) and will contribute emerging evidence supporting the reliable and valid use of eye tracking for screening SRCD.

Additionally, Gina Biancarosa, Patrick Kennedy<https://ctl.uoregon.edu/people/patrick-kennedy-phd>, Sylvia Thompson<https://education.uoregon.edu/directory/faculty/all/sthomps5>, and Cengiz Zopluoglu<https://education.uoregon.edu/directory/faculty/all/cengiz>, are leading a 5-year, $5 million Alaska Department of Education and Early Development Contract. This initiative seeks to provide Alaska with culturally and instructionally relevant literacy screeners for kindergarten through fifth grade in 8-10 Alaska Native languages, supporting schools teaching reading in indigenous languages.



White House event |Teaching Inclusive Artificial Intelligence in Computer Science

Joanna Goode <https://education.uoregon.edu/directory/faculty/all/goodej> has been invited to attend a White House Computer Science Education-related event in December on Teaching Inclusive Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Computer Science (CS). The goal of the event is to align and elevate a shared vision of inclusive AI education with computer science as a foundation in US high schools. The event will celebrate CS teachers who are creating and/or implementing inclusive AI curriculum into their classrooms. This will be the third time Joanna Goode will attend a White House CS Education-related event!



Report Released: Cultivating Purpose in Adolescence

The National Scientific Council on Adolescence released a new report<https://t.co/0YB61620d3> last week, co-authored by Leslie Leve<https://education.uoregon.edu/directory/faculty/all/leve>. The report reviews research about why a sense of purpose is so important during adolescence, and how adults, schools, and communities can help young people cultivate this internal resource.



Reminders:



The Wayne Morse Center’s Program of Research Support for Faculty

All tenure-track and tenured faculty are eligible to be Resident Scholars for their work to address scientific issues of public importance within our 2024-25 theme, “Defending Democracy.” One or two faculty members during AY 2024-25 will receive support in the amount of $10,000. Applications<https://waynemorsecenter.uoregon.edu/resident-scholar-application> for the 2024-25 academic year are due on Monday, January 12, 2024 at 5 pm.



More on the Dean’s Blog<https://blogs.uoregon.edu/collegeofeducationdean/updates-and-upcoming/>.  



Job Postings: 



The College of Education is seeking applications for an academic Business Manager<https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/532924/business-manager> to provide administrative support to department heads and program directors as well as supervise academic staff to ensure the successful management of operations within the academic programs.



Early Childhood CARES is seeking qualified applicants for its open Speech Language Pathologists<https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/532378/speech-and-language-pathologist> pool. Speech Language Pathologists provide educationally based direct speech therapy services to children from birth to school age as specified on children’s Individual Family Service Plans. This position will provide instruction and consultation to approximately 40 children.



The Department of Education Studies is seeking applicants for Assistant Professor of Education Studies with a focus on Social and Cultural Foundations of Education<https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/532432/assistant-professor-of-education-studies-with-a-focus-on-social-and-cultural-foundations-of-education> to help meet the demand and need for critical social justice educators.



The Center on Teaching & Learning is seeking a Career Research Coordinator<https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/532810/research-coordinator> to support federally funded projects onsite at research sites in the Boise, Idaho area. 


Laura Lee McIntyre | Dean & Castle-McIntosh-Knight Professor (she/her)
University of Oregon | College of Education
230 Hedco Education Building | Eugene, OR 97403-1215
llmcinty at uoregon.edu<mailto:email at uoregon.edu> |  https://education.uoregon.edu<https://education.uoregon.edu/>
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