Bringing quantum tools to high school classrooms
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More than 70 high school students and science teachers gathered in Arlington this summer for UTA's Quantum for All workshop and camp. The two-week event is part of a national pilot program—led by Karen Jo Matsler, assistant professor in practice—that provides training to teachers so they can introduce quantum information science (QIS) concepts to students in high school. Although QIS is used for everything from cellphones to MRI machines, it is not typically taught until late in college.
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Hosted by UTA’s Academy of Distinguished Teachers, the Pedagogy NEXT podcast series hosts award-winning faculty members and University administrators. The second episode's guest is Ramon López, a professor in UTA’s Department of Physics. Listen to the podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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| Discovering the Maverick Factor
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Discovering the Maverick Factor is a podcast, produced by the Office of Marketing, Messaging, and Engagement, that shares stories of UTA's inspiring leaders, researchers, and trailblazers. The latest episode explores the exciting world of Maverick sports with Athletics Director Jon Fagg.
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Annual enrollment for your UTA benefits is open through Wednesday, July 31. To manage your plan, visit My UT Benefits. Discover what is available to you and learn more about annual enrollment at go.uta.edu/benefitsae.
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Due to a sprinkler installation in Preston Hall, the Office of Facilities Management has scheduled a water outage for Saturday, July 27, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. The outage will affect only the following buildings: Carlisle Hall, College Hall, Earth and Environmental Sciences (Geosciences), Preston Hall, Ransom Hall, Science Hall, and Woolf Hall. Water in the restrooms, breakrooms, and labs will not be available for use in designated buildings during this outage.
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Employee tuition assistance
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The deadline to submit the UTA Employee Tuition Affordability Program application for the fall 2024 regular session is Monday, July 29. For the application and a complete list of deadlines, visit go.uta.edu/etap.
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CONHI’s Center for Rural Health and Nursing is hosting a seminar titled “Routinizing Patient Centered HIV Care.” This hybrid seminar will be held 12-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, in person in Room 549 of Pickard Hall and virtually. The speaker will be Bryan-Tyler Orr, public health practitioner and epidemiology specialist at Tarrant County Public Health. Register here.
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Learn how UTA is leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) inside and outside the classroom at the hybrid AI Community of Practice session on Thursday, Aug. 1, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in Room 194 of the Science & Engineering Innovation & Research building or via Microsoft Teams. For more information, visit the Office of Information Technology’s blog.
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Cherie Keplinger, director of leadership and talent development in the Office of Talent, Culture, and Engagement (TCE), joined UTA in 2019. The positive, supportive environment she works in has given Keplinger the freedom to bring creativity and innovation to her role. In the last three years, she has led her team in establishing many leadership programs, including Aspiring Leaders, MavsSupervisor Success Program, and MavsManager Foundations Program.
“At UTA, a leader is about influence and not specifically defined by a formal title or position. Leadership can be exercised in any direction, and everyone has the potential to be a leader," she says. "TCE developed leadership development framework that supports this mindset and incorporates our new values. Each cohort program has a specific target audience and builds a community of networks across campus."
Keplinger and her team created manager tools for the post Gallup employee-management survey to support leaders in how to interpret scores and explain them to employees. She is also in charge of the annual Administrative Professional Celebration that has grown to welcome 300 participants.
Vice President of TCE Jewel Washington says, “Cherie is an amazing leader, and a true professional who serves others with humility. She is the type of leader who always goes above and beyond the call of duty. Cherie is reliable, demonstrates pride in the work she does, and has enhanced how UTA trains our leaders and employees.”
As a former marathon runner who has always prioritized wellness, Keplinger is a regular visitor to the Maverick Activities Center, where she takes advantage of fitness and wellness programs available to employees. Outside of the UTA campus, one of Keplinger’s favorite places to be is her flower garden. She also enjoys spending her free time with family and her newly adopted dog, Miso.
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Join Gen2Gen for a Chick-Fil-A lunch as the employee network celebrates its first year, welcomes new members, and kicks off its reading of The Remix: How to Succeed in the Multigenerational Workplace on Thursday, Aug. 1, 1-2:30 p.m. in Room 104 of Trinity Hall.
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| Outstanding Assessment Practitioner Award
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One faculty member, one staff member, a staff runner-up, and a faculty runner-up will be recognized with the Outstanding Assessment Practitioner Award in September. Nominees will be full-time faculty or staff members who exceed their job's assessment requirements to promote teaching and learning. Outstanding Assessment Practitioners will each receive a $1,000 honorarium and trophy, and runners-up will each receive a $500 honorarium and trophy. Submit a nomination form by 11:59 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9. Direct any questions about the Outstanding Assessment Practitioner awards to Alexander Anokhin.
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Sandra Esquivel, associate director of regional operations, partnerships, and community outreach at UTA, was named a Hispanic Lifestyle Latina of Influence for her 19 years of dedication to promoting higher education across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Esquivel guides high school seniors in applying for college, scholarships, and financial aid. Learn more about Esquivel’s professional and volunteer accomplishments.
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| Environmental Leadership Award
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UTA won the State of Texas Alliance for Recycling Environmental Leadership Award in Innovative Organics for its post-consumer composting program. The program launched in June 2023 at the dining halls in the University Center and the Commons. Since the inception of the program, UTA has collected and diverted over 60,090 pounds of compostable material.
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| Study on children's motor skills
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The College of Nursing and Health Innovation’s Department of Kinesiology is seeking participants between the ages of 5-18 who are diagnosed with ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia/DCD, or speech and language problems to participate in a noninvasive motor skills assessment. Up to $45 in compensation will be provided for a two-hour session. Schedule an appointment this summer by contacting Crystal Alvarez at cea3792@mavs.uta.edu or 682-259-5464. This study, funded by Pearson, will be used by pediatric physical and occupational therapists to make decisions about rehabilitation in clinics.
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UTA's All Majors Job and Internship Fair will be held Wednesday, Sept. 18, 12-4 p.m. in the Maverick Activities Center. Recruit students and alumni for full-time positions, part-time positions, co-ops, and internships. Over 1,000 students and alumni are expected to attend. Register by Wednesday, Sept. 4.
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Request a leadership development workshop
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UTA faculty: Do you need a sub for the day? Are you looking for a way to fill a class period? Look no further and request a leadership development workshop facilitated by the UTA Leadership Center. The leadership center offers several workshops covering useful leadership skills applicable to any major or discipline. Email leadership@uta.edu for more information.
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