IHSI Calendar
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it an "infodemic" phenomenon: an overabundance of information – some accurate and some not – that makes it hard for people to find trustworthy sources and reliable guidance when necessary. Learn more about this phenomenon and discuss ways to prevent, detect, and respond to misinformation.
Thursday, March 2, 2023
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Join us to explore the various aspects of engaging in industry-sponsored research and building successful industry partnerships with speakers from the Office of Corporate Relations, Sponsored Programs Administration, and the Office of Technology Management.
Friday, March 3, 2023
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Stay tuned for more information about the Lunch & Learn Sessions, including the agendas. Researchers that are not currently focused on this work but interested in exploring or getting connected to food security research are encouraged to join the Food Security Working Group.
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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Emergency Medical Services (EMS) can be a complicated system for prehospital care. Speaking with a first responder or 911 dispatcher can be nerve-wracking. Learn more about how EMS works, how to advocate for yourself and your loved ones when interacting with 911 dispatchers and first responders, and what information to have ready in case of an emergency.
Thursday, March 9, 2023
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In the second session of the CSBS Social and Behavioral Health Funding Series, Dr. Steve Breckler, NSF Program Director, Social Psychology Division, and Dr. Alan Tomkins, NSF Deputy Director, Division of Social and Economic Sciences, will discuss an upcoming NSF funding opportunity focused on the impact of public health guidance.
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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In the first event of the Achieving Equity: Disparities in Substance Use three-part speaker series, panelists will discuss how N.C. A&T researchers are addressing health disparities and creating a campus NIDA team and research proposal, and their campuswide approach to substance use and mental health treatment.
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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Join We CU Community Engaged Scholars and Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to explore how racism and social injustice can emerge in serving learning classrooms. Participants will discuss ways to minimize racism in volunteer and service work and walk away with strategies to incorporate anti-racist practices in their classroom.
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Does a healthy weight always mean a healthy body? Not necessarily. The causes of obesity are complex, and weight-centered interventions have shown mixed results for health promotion. Explore the complexity of obesity and discover what we know so far from weight-centered health interventions.
Thursday, March 23, 2023
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The Storytelling Series seeks to highlight the journeys of our faculty. This session will feature Dr. Jacinda Dariotis, Director of the Family Resiliency Center and Professor in Human Development & Family Studies. The Storytelling Series will be offered in a hybrid format, both in-person in the Main Library, Room 220 (limited capacity) and via Zoom. Registration required.
Monday, March 27, 2023
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Outstanding sophomore & junior undergraduates interested in examining health equity through hands-on research are invited to apply for the Health Equity Research Experience at Mayo Clinic for ten weeks this summer in a supportive community of undergraduates, including Illinois SURF, while receiving support from a faculty mentor & a $6,000 stipend to cover living expenses.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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In the second event of the Achieving Equity: Disparities in Substance Use three-part speaker series, Illinois researchers will give brief presentations on current research related to disparities in substance use, followed by a Q&A session.
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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While we may associate microbes in our food with harmful outbreaks of foodborne illness, microbes can play a positive role in our diet and even be a source of food themselves. Learn about the common microbes we encounter in our food, and how we can harness the power of microbes to end world hunger!
Friday, March 31, 2023
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Stay tuned for more information about the Lunch & Learn Sessions, including the agendas. Researchers that are not currently focused on this work but interested in exploring or getting connected to food security research are encouraged to join the Food Security Working Group.