DTEI Happy Hours
The Division of Teaching Excellence and Innovation will be hosting a series of campus happy hours in Winter and Spring 2025 that focus on pressing educational topics. Each event will include an informal presentation from one or more UCI innovators and allow for discussion (with food and drink!) amongst attendees. All events will be on Fridays in AIRB 1030 unless otherwise specified.
The focus of each happy hour along with logistics can be found below. If you have questions, please reach out to dtei@uci.edu.
Inclusive and Equitable STEM Teaching
Date & Time: January 31, from 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Presenters:
- Michael Dennin, Vice Provost of Teaching and Learning
- Bob Pelayo, Associate Professor of Teaching, Department of Mathematics
- Kim Edwards, Professor of Teaching, Department of Chemistry
- Renee Link, Professor of Teaching, Department of Chemistry
Teaching Innovation: Compass Research Data
Falling in Love with Data: Valentine’s DTEI Happy Hour
Join DTEI and the Office of Data and Information Technology for a delightful blend of data analytics and Valentine’s Day charm! We invite you to explore the exciting world of data while enjoying refreshments in a festive atmosphere.
Time: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
We will cover:
- An introduction to UCI Compass Spark
- Accessing Unizin data
- Exploring the SDW anonymized database for research purposes
Sip, mingle, and discover new insights while having the chance to win Valentine’s Day-themed prizes.This event is sure to spark a love affair with analytics that will last long after the roses have wilted.
Don’t miss this opportunity to network with colleagues, enhance your research capabilities, and celebrate the season of love – data style!
RSVP today and prepare for a date with data you’ll never forget!
Presenters:
- Valerie Jones, Director, Data & Information Management, OIT
- Astrud Reed, Community of Practice Manager, OIT
- Ray Vadnais, Senior User Experience Architect, OIT
- Bernadette Theologidy, Manager, Student Analytics, OIT
Generative AI and Student Learning
Educational Innovation at UCI
Scholarly Values, AI, and Teaching Presenters
Date & Time: March 21, from 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: Anteater Learning Pavilion
Presenters
- Duncan Pritchard, Professor of Philosophy, Department of Philosophy
- Melissa Mazmanian, Professor Informatics, Department of Informatics
- Jonathan Alexander, Chancellor’s Professor of English and Informatics, School of Humanities
- Angela C Jenks, Associate Professor of Teaching, Department of Anthropology
Moderated by Michael Dennin
Co-sponsored by UC Irvine Year of Scholarly Values, OVPTL, and OIT
Topic TBD
Friday, April 4
Presenters: TBD
Educational Innovations at UCI
Contact & Directions
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