June 5-8, 2023, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, schedule to be determined This hybrid summer institute allows a cohort of faculty and graduate students to explore the pedagogic possibilities of three exciting large-scale immersive visualization display platforms available at MSU: The Abrams Planetarium 360 Degree Panoramic Display Space in the Library’s Digital Scholarship Lab
 Science On a Sphere at the MSU Museum
   Immersive Visualization Institute (IVI) Graduate Fellows will learn about the affordances and limitations of each technology and how they are best suited for different types of visual representation. Participants will learn techniques for producing content for these displays and explore interdisciplinary ideas for capitalizing on one or more of the platforms. Participants are  expected to produce a participation outcome using the technologies (e.g., teaching module, research study design, outreach program element, work of art) by August 18, 2023. The time commitment for producing a product varies, but participants should plan time during June-August for consultation with an IVI facilitator, draft, editing, and final version. Applicants are invited from across the entire university, and all disciplines and interdisciplinary perspectives are welcome. Graduate students may apply individually or with a faculty member mentor. Selection is competitive and limited to 15 graduate students. A $500.00 stipend is awarded to participating students. Students must be enrolled for Summer 2023 semester in order to participate. Please consult with your academic and financial aid advisors before applying to determine potential impacts related to your enrollment and receiving a stipend. In the workshops, participants will: Assess and compare the learning and other affordances of different immersive display platforms
 Explore ways to experience and teach complex natural and/or cultural phenomena through immersive representations and narratives
 Practice designing digital products for display using the three projection spaces
 Develop a final product Submit their product to the IVI Summer Institute facilitators by August 18, 2023
 Participants will experience the capabilities of the Abrams Planetarium, the 360 immersive display space in the Digital Scholarship Lab at the Main Library, and Science On a Sphere at the MSU Museum to engage people in a wide range of phenomena, including immersion in macrocosmic, environmental, and social spaces as well as renditions of microcosmic phenomena. Co-conveners include MSU Graduate School, Abrams Planetarium, MSU Libraries, and MSU Museum. Applications are due by 11:59 PM on Friday, March 17, 2023. Applicants will be notified of acceptance decisions by April 21, 2023. Please email questions to dblair@msu.edu.

Seven researchers from outside MSU have been awarded visiting scholar grants from Murray & Hong Special Collections for summer 2023. Each will give a presentation on their research during their week of residence. Today's speaker, Benjamin Cornelius-Bates from Duquesne University, is using the Conservatorio de Música Alfredo Levy collection to research women composers of Cuba.

Join us for a lunchtime tour with Botanical Technician David Price to learn about engaging and educating youth in a garden setting. Topics covered will include activities, play, and connecting all subjects from math to music to the natural world around us. 

Learn How the Most Innovative Universities Reach Online Learners Coursera will be hosting a series of three webinars that will explore the latest research from Coursera’s 118 million learners and reveal how a group of mission-oriented universities are delivering accessible programs to reach new markets, attract more learners, and deliver better outcomes. June 14 at 10 AM ET: It's a Learner-First Market Join Coursera’s Academic Strategist, Vice President of Degree Marketing, and Senior Degree Strategist for a data-driven conversation about Coursera’s latest learner research and what those findings mean for universities seeking to attract new learners to their online programs. You'll dive into the specifics of program recruitment and design to gain actionable insights for participants based on our latest learner outreach and programmatic results. June 21 at 10 AM ET: Building Learner-First Degrees Join the conversation with senior leadership from University of Colorado Boulder, Ball State University, and Illinois Institute of Technology to discuss the implementation of learner-oriented online degrees. You'll learn about the mission, strategy, and process that drove the creation of ground-breaking affordable, accessible, and stackable degrees built to transform learning at the scale of the globe. June 28 at 10 AM ET: Powering Education with Learner-First Design Join the lively discussion with senior leaders from University of Illinois, University of North Texas, Georgetown University and University of London to explore how these institutions have developed innovative learner-first features in their degree programs that are attracting learners and delivering outcomes. From stackable content to credit for prior learning, you'll learn how these experts have implemented some of the most impactful practices in the field.  Click the here to register

Learn How the Most Innovative Universities Reach Online Learners Coursera will be hosting a series of three webinars that will explore the latest research from Coursera’s 118 million learners and reveal how a group of mission-oriented universities are delivering accessible programs to reach new markets, attract more learners, and deliver better outcomes. June 14 at 10 AM ET: It's a Learner-First Market Join Coursera’s Academic Strategist, Vice President of Degree Marketing, and Senior Degree Strategist for a data-driven conversation about Coursera’s latest learner research and what those findings mean for universities seeking to attract new learners to their online programs. You'll dive into the specifics of program recruitment and design to gain actionable insights for participants based on our latest learner outreach and programmatic results. June 21 at 10 AM ET: Building Learner-First Degrees Join the conversation with senior leadership from University of Colorado Boulder, Ball State University, and Illinois Institute of Technology to discuss the implementation of learner-oriented online degrees. You'll learn about the mission, strategy, and process that drove the creation of ground-breaking affordable, accessible, and stackable degrees built to transform learning at the scale of the globe. June 28 at 10 AM ET: Powering Education with Learner-First Design Join the lively discussion with senior leaders from University of Illinois, University of North Texas, Georgetown University and University of London to explore how these institutions have developed innovative learner-first features in their degree programs that are attracting learners and delivering outcomes. From stackable content to credit for prior learning, you'll learn how these experts have implemented some of the most impactful practices in the field.  Click the here to register

Learn How the Most Innovative Universities Reach Online Learners Coursera will be hosting a series of three webinars that will explore the latest research from Coursera’s 118 million learners and reveal how a group of mission-oriented universities are delivering accessible programs to reach new markets, attract more learners, and deliver better outcomes. June 14 at 10 AM ET: It's a Learner-First Market Join Coursera’s Academic Strategist, Vice President of Degree Marketing, and Senior Degree Strategist for a data-driven conversation about Coursera’s latest learner research and what those findings mean for universities seeking to attract new learners to their online programs. You'll dive into the specifics of program recruitment and design to gain actionable insights for participants based on our latest learner outreach and programmatic results. June 21 at 10 AM ET: Building Learner-First Degrees Join the conversation with senior leadership from University of Colorado Boulder, Ball State University, and Illinois Institute of Technology to discuss the implementation of learner-oriented online degrees. You'll learn about the mission, strategy, and process that drove the creation of ground-breaking affordable, accessible, and stackable degrees built to transform learning at the scale of the globe. June 28 at 10 AM ET: Powering Education with Learner-First Design Join the lively discussion with senior leaders from University of Illinois, University of North Texas, Georgetown University and University of London to explore how these institutions have developed innovative learner-first features in their degree programs that are attracting learners and delivering outcomes. From stackable content to credit for prior learning, you'll learn how these experts have implemented some of the most impactful practices in the field.  Click the here to register

Seven researchers from outside MSU have been awarded visiting scholar grants from Murray & Hong Special Collections for summer 2023. Each will give a presentation on their research during their week of residence. Today's speaker, Benjamin Serby from Adelphi University, is using the LGBTQ+ collection to examine gay liberation and cultural radicalism in mid-20th century America.

Fika (pronounced “fee-kuh”, and it’s used as both a verb and a noun) is a typical Swedish tradition where you take time out of your day to pause and enjoy a hot drink and a snack. According to Matthias Kamann, “...fika is a great way to exchange knowledge, opinions about what's going on... and generally bond with your colleagues. Resulting in better productivity for the company and better wellbeing for each employee.” Join educators from around MSU's network for an informal hour of comradery, community, and coffee (if you're so inclined). Hosted virtually on the last Friday of each month, this is a moment for you to protect time and engage with others sharing your role/passions. *We make every effort to employ Universal Design for Learning in CTLI programming. If you have specific accommodation needs to participate in this offering, please contact Makena Neal (mneal@msu.edu).

Seven researchers from outside MSU have been awarded visiting scholar grants from Murray & Hong Special Collections for summer 2023. Each will give a presentation on their research during their week of residence. Today's speaker, Uche Anomnachi from the University of Iowa, is using the Comic Art collection to examine resistance to stereotyped depictions of Blackness.