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🌟 Thrilled to announce that we’ve been awarded a University of Cambridge West Hub Researchers Fund grant for our project ‘Bridging STEM + AHSS Hearts and Minds!' This will be an event to promote problem-solving interdisciplinary research collaboration between STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and AHSS (Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences) through a unique STEM-AHSS Speed session - and yes, for Valentine’s Day 😉💌 As investments in technology and innovation continue to grow, the need for meaningful AHSS-STEM cross-disciplinary partnerships is more important than ever. Yet, many researchers remain uncertain about the insights other fields can provide, how to initiate collaborations, find suitable partners, or secure funding. This event will offer a vibrant, relaxed platform for researchers across disciplines to connect, exchange ideas, and learn about funding opportunities for joint projects. The programme will include inspiring talks from experts on successful interdisciplinary partnerships, a ‘speed networking’ session designed to spark new collaborations, and a presentation on available funding by the Research Strategy Office. By bringing together diverse expertise in a dynamic setting, we aim to inspire creativity, foster innovation, and drive impactful research in West Cambridge. Stay tuned for more updates! In the meantime, please share your ideas and leave us your email if you'd like to receive further information. https://lnkd.in/eUe-EVns West Hub Dr. Maya Indira Ganesh Louise Elstow Joshua Fitzgerald Richard Milne Nino Läubli Matjaz Vidmar Daniele Campello Daniela Boraschi Amaia Robertson University of Cambridge #STSCambridgeNetwork #SCaN #STS #InterdisciplinaryResearch #ResearchCulture #SHAPE #STEM #AcademicImpact #KnowledgeExchange #crossdisciplinarycollaboration  #STEMandAHSS #SHAPEinSTEM #ResearchInnovation #WestCambridge #FundingOpportunities #STEM #Humanities #SocialSciences #ResearchCommunity #ResearchStrategyOffice Action Research on Research Culture

2025 Engaging Science Grants now open! The Engaging Science Grants program is now accepting applications for STEM-based events or education and engagement projects. The grants are designed to increase public awareness and appreciation of science, promote science literacy and highlight STEM careers. Grants of up to $20,000 for up to one year are available for eligible projects and events, with up to $500,000 available in total. Projects that engage diverse stakeholders, target under-represented groups (including First Nations people, girls and women, and disadvantaged groups) and involve Queenslanders from regional or remote areas are highly encouraged. To be eligible, projects must demonstrate that they align to the community pillar goals in the recently released Future Queensland Science Strategy, seeking to empower community awareness and engagement in science. For eligibility guidelines and how to apply visit the Office of the Queensland Chief scientist website. https://lnkd.in/giSwgV5V Applications close at 4pm, 27 September 2024. For more information email: grantsadministration@des.qld.gov.au

I am excited to see #university presidents and chancellors considering how to furhter harnes the university #research and #innovation engine for the #PublicGood! Advancing the frontiers of knowledge itself in any form is a public good, but the research portfolio is strengthened when part of the portfolio is more focused on public good, use-inspired research, and innovation to solve critical social challenges. https://lnkd.in/evC9GNrZ

To foster diversity in #STEM graduate education, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation introduces grants of up to $500,000 for U.S. institutions. This initiative aims to create equitable pathways from Minority-Serving Institutions to advanced STEM programs, nurturing a more diverse scientific community. Deadline for proposals: July 1, 2024. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gfivW2kn Grantees awarded via this initiative will engage the expertise of MSIs—and the unique experiences of their faculty and students—to model effective systems and practices that remove barriers and create opportunities for equitable learning environments in STEM graduate education so all students can thrive. Grant awards will support sharing MSIs’ institutional know-how on equitable undergraduate and graduate education, as well as modeling that know-how to create systemic changes that enhance pathways from MSIs to master’s and doctoral degree programs in #astronomy, #biology, #chemistry, #computerscience, #datascience, #Earthscience, #economics, #engineering, #marinescience, #mathematics, #physics, and #statistics at partner institutions.

The U.S. National Science Foundation has awarded teams from South Dakota, New Hampshire and Maine approximately $8 million each through the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems Research Infrastructure Improvement program. This initiative aims to enhance states' research and development competitiveness and drive scientific progress nationwide. "By boosting their state's R&D capabilities, these teams are poised to drive use-inspired research and transform STEM education and workforce development within their regions." This investment underscores our commitment to advancing research and building robust research infrastructure hubs, fostering innovative ecosystems, and creating pathways for economic growth and societal impact,” said NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan. Teams will spend the next four years collaborating across diverse academic, governmental, industry and nonprofit sectors to address core research infrastructure needs. Their goal is to cultivate self-sustaining research ecosystems and foster pathways to STEM fields, driving both economic growth and societal impact. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WEZImf #EPSCoR

🌟 Thrilled to Start My Ph.D. Journey at TU/e with ESOE! 🌟 I am excited, grateful, and anxious too 🙈 to share that I am officially starting my PhD at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) with the Eindhoven School of Education (ESOE)! ✨ After 24 + years in the industry including 7+ in education, this new chapter brings a mix of emotions—joy, anticipation, and a sense of challenge. I have seen both remarkable successes and disappointing hurdles that my friends and acquaintances have faced while pursuing this academic accolade and prepared myself to start this journey 😊 Research Focus: My project will investigate the challenges of transitioning from secondary to higher education in STEM domains, focusing on both students' and teachers' perspectives within Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) practices. This project will impact directly on education systems, and eventually contribute to the development of socially responsible STEM professionals who are prepared to be global citizens. 🌍 Let’s make a difference in education, one challenge at a time! #ChallengeBasedLearning  #PhDJourney #TUe #ESOE #STEMEducation #LifelongLearning

What a commandable step by NSF! 1. NSF wants the professor to submit a mentoring plan for Ph.D. students. 2. Once funded by NSF, A PI is required to certify that Ph.D.s and postdocs have active individual development plans (IDP). This plan is part of funding evaluation, not just a document to submit! National Science Foundation (NSF) is one of the major science funding agencies in the US. “Future STEM talent is a valuable national resource, and we cannot squander the opportunity to prepare that talent to persist in STEM,” - Sylvia Butterfield (deputy assistant director for NSF’s Directorate for STEM Education) Link to articles: https://lnkd.in/dFXJ9SD8 #research #education #phds #postdocs #funding #nsf

Woxsen University is a member of the prestigious IAU-SDG cluster on SDG 8 (Decent Work & Economic Growth) as a satellite university in the Global South. The members of these cluster lead by University of Gothenburg act as the academic think tank globally for furthering and achieving the target indicators of SDG 8. Over the years, our university has been taking various initiatives to further the achievement of the SDG 8 indicators. We are sensitizing the students through innovative pedagogy and experiential learning around the importance of SDG 8 and how it is instrumental in achieving the other SDGs as well such as SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 3 (Health & Wellbeing), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 10 (Reducing Inequalities), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions). Our initiatives around SDG8 also fosters collaboration and interdisciplinary work across the various departments and schools of the university. We have set up a Chair Professorship around Successful Ageing in the name of Hannes Zacher and a Senior Citizen program to bring more equity and inclusion across all age and gender and person with disabilities at workplace (Target indicator 8.5). Moreover, we actively engage students in social immersion and entrepreneurship development programs to help in the holistic skill development of the youth (Target indicator 8.6). Our interdisciplinary work and cross-pollination initiative(for instance between School of Business & School of Design) has addressed issues around human trafficking and modern slavery (Target indicator 8.7). Our participatory research around issues of employee voice, counterproductive work behavior, gender violence (with School of Liberal Arts & Humanities) and sustainable tourism addresses Target indicators 8.8 and 8.9. Our AI Research Centre - Woxsen University is continuously bringing cutting-edge technology innovations (e.g. InclusiVR, Woxsen’s Metaverse) to address multiple SDGs including sensitizing the students on metaverse and VR platforms around issues of justice (an initiative with School of Law) and inclusion (SDG 5, 8, 16). Our students are also sensitized around the issues of sustainable finance and financial inclusion through the initiatives of the Dr.Prasad Padmanabhan's Finance Studio addressing SDG target indicator 8.10 At Woxsen, we constantly strive to create authentic leaders who will shape the landscape of responsible leadership today for a sustainable future. And being a SDG 8 satellite university we fulfill our responsibility to be a strong voice on decent work and economic growth in Global South. https://lnkd.in/gm3Dx8T5 Woxsen University University of Gothenburg Raul Villamarin Rodriguez Dr. David J. Meyer Debdutta Choudhury Dr. Hemachandran K Dr. Syed Hasan Adity Saxena, PhD Konrad Gunesch Pavana Kiranmai Chepuri Sudhan Guru Gunnar Kohlin Sharon Fonn

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I wrote a debate article for Vetenskapsrådet / Swedish Research Council's debate forum (Tidningen Curie), arguing the importance of combining #stem and #socialsciences. The #informationsystems-trained will recognize the message, but it is not apparent to everybody. Here is a summary in English: STEM competence is vital in today's digital world. Government investment in STEM education is significant. However, speed can never compensate for the wrong direction. Solely focusing on technology risks failure; practical application and social context are essential tasks suited for social scientists. Digitalization necessitates a more profound understanding beyond surface changes. Balancing STEM with social science is crucial for holistic comprehension and critical analysis. Research and higher education should reflect this interdisciplinary need.