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Applications for the CUNY I-Corps Innovation Challenge are now OPEN!
by Ying Zhou 11 May '19

11 May '19

Hello: This is an excellent opportunity for students and faculty members to test their business idea or technology. Please share with those who might benefit. Application link: http://bitly.com/ICSummer2019?<http://bitly.com/ICSummer2019>? Application deadline: May 17 Regards, Ying Executive Director Tech Incubator at Queens College? ________________________________ From: CUNY I-Corps <cunyicorps(a)cuny.edu> Sent: Tuesday, May 7, 2019 9:59 AM To: Ariella Trotsenko Subject: Applications for the CUNY I-Corps Innovation Challenge are now OPEN! Apply now to be part of the Summer 2019 CUNY Innovation Challenge! Applications are due 5/17, 12:00 PM View this email in your browser<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mailchi.mp_b4d4c19465b…> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/6b41c1be94c80d1903ded6ebf/images/fc61e14d-723…] Apply to the Summer 2019 Innovation Challenge! Program Description: The Innovation Challenge provides teams with a real world, hands-on learning experience on how to successfully transfer ideas into products and services that benefit society. Most of the two weeks will be spent outside the building, where hopeful entrepreneurs will learn how to talk to potential customers, partners and competitors; experiencing the chaos and uncertainty of starting your own business! Dates and Times: Kickoff Workshop #1 - June 3, 11:00 - 2:00 PM Kickoff Workshop #2 - June 6, 11:00 - 2:00 PM Webex (online) - June 10, 11:00 - 2:00 PM Final Presentations - June 17, 10:00 - 2:00 PM Workshops will be hosted in Manhattan, NYC. Apply today: http://bitly.com/ICSummer2019<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nycrin.us16.list-2Dman…> Applications due 12:00 PM, May 17, 2019<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nycrin.us16.list-2Dman…> Who should I apply? * Students and faculty members with a business idea or technology (STEM teams will be given priority) Why should I apply? * Learn the core concepts of Customer Discovery, the Lean Launchpad Methodology, and Agile Development * Conduct interviews with potential customers, partners, and competitors * Be guided through ongoing faculty support and mentorship * Become eligible for future CUNY I-Corps, NSF I-Corps and NYC Innovation Hot Spot programs * Receive the chance to present and request up to $1,000 in funding to continue customer discovery and business model development [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/6b41c1be94c80d1903ded6ebf/images/55daf87d-90e…] Follow CUNY I-Corps on social media [https://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/icons/social-block-v2/color-forwardtofrien…]<mailto:cunyicorps@cuny.edu> [https://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/icons/social-block-v2/color-twitter-48.png]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nycrin.us16.list-2Dman…> [https://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/icons/social-block-v2/color-link-48.png]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nycrin.us16.list-2Dman…> [https://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/icons/social-block-v2/color-linkedin-48.png]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nycrin.us16.list-2Dman…> Copyright © 2019 CUNY I-Corps, All rights reserved. This material is based upon work supported by the National Foundation under grant number 1644664. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in the material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nycrin.us16.list-2Dman…> or unsubscribe from this list<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nycrin.us16.list-2Dman…>. This email was sent to ariella.trotsenko(a)cuny.edu<mailto:ariella.trotsenko@cuny.edu> why did I get this?<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nycrin.us16.list-2Dman…> unsubscribe from this list<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nycrin.us16.list-2Dman…> update subscription preferences<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nycrin.us16.list-2Dman…> New York City Regional Innovation Node · 555 W 57th St · New York, NY 10019-2925 · USA [Email Marketing Powered by Mailchimp]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.mailchimp.com_monke…>

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Teaching Tip: “Best Practices for Crafting Multiple Choice Questions”
by Jean Kelly 09 May '19

09 May '19

Multiple choice questions are a good way to quickly determine students' basic understanding of the class material. They also standardize grading and can be less work to grade. This week's Teaching Tip is "Best Practices for Crafting Multiple Choice Questions." The tip describes components of a multiple choice question and provides key guidelines for writing an effective one. Read the full tip at: http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/best-practices-for-crafting-multiple-choice-test-que… Once you have crafted your multiple choice questions, consider how you'll grade them. Queens College uses the Scantron system for automated grading. Next: - Choose a form. There are two different Scantron forms available for use. To help you decide which form to use, click on this link: http://bit.ly/which-scantron-should-i-use - Then fill in an answer key. An example of each type of key can be found here: http://bit.ly/scantron-overview - Once your students have completed the test and you have an answer key, take the test sheets to one of the campus Scantron grading locations and follow these instructions for operating the Scantron machine: http://bit.ly/using-scantron. Detailed information, including locations of Scantron machines can be found at: http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/scantron. You can read our past tips at http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/category/teaching-tips. Best regards, The Center for Teaching & Learning

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There are still spots available for the presentation "An Introduction to Manifold, " May 8
by Jean Kelly 06 May '19

06 May '19

>From the Center for Teaching & Learning: The Queens College Center for Teaching & Learning presents "An Introduction to Manifold," led by Krystyna Michael (CUNY Graduate Center). Date: Wednesday, May 8 Time: 3-4:30 pm Location: Rosenthal Library 227 (second floor) This presentation introduces Manifold, an intuitive, collaborative, open-source platform for scholarly publishing. Using Manifold, instructors can publish dynamic course editions of public domain texts and open educational resources along with supplementary notes, files, images, videos, interactive content, or other resources in a single project, and it supports collaborative annotations, so you and your students can "meet" in the margins of your texts. Participants will learn about Manifold, review model uses of Manifold across CUNY, and receive information about how to get started publishing on the platform. We will also discuss how the development of Manifold at the Graduate Center is part of an initiative to build open infrastructure at CUNY that supports open digital pedagogy. Open digital pedagogy often uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and connects the classroom to the outside world through teaching practices that harness free and open digital tools to facilitate active and networked learning. Krystyna Michael is an Open Educational Technologist at the Graduate Center supporting faculty use of the teaching platforms Manifold and the CUNY Academic Commons across all the CUNY campuses. Coffee, tea, and a light snack will be served. Register at: http://bit.ly/manifold-may8 Information: http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/introduction-to-manifold-may-8

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Queens Memory Archives Tour & Volunteer Meetup
by Lori A Wallach 30 Apr '19

30 Apr '19

Hello all! Queens Memory is pleased to invite you to our next "Volunteers in the Vaults" gathering! We'll meet on Wednesday, May 8, in the Archives Reading Room at Queens Central Library?<http://www.queenslibrary.org/event/volunteers-in-the-vaults-hosted-by-the-q…> in Jamaica, from 6 to 8 pm. Volunteers in the Vaults is a bi-monthly open house for anyone interested in learning about upcoming Queens Memory programs and opportunities. First, the Archives staff will share some treasures from the library's local history collections and take any questions you have about neighborhood history. Attendees will then have a chance to discuss possible Queens-related oral history projects and network with Queens Memory volunteers and staff. Queens Memory is jointly sponsored by the Queens Public Library and Queens College. Faculty are welcome to come discuss ideas for class oral history projects. Please email lori.wallach(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:lori.wallach@qc.cuny.edu> to RSVP or for more information. Thanks, and hope to see some of you there! Lori Lori Wallach Queens Memory Outreach Coordinator queensmemory.org Queens College Rosenthal Library, room 317 Lori.Wallach(a)qc.cuny.edu (718) 997-3686

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An Introduction to Manifold, May 8
by Jean Kelly 29 Apr '19

29 Apr '19

>From the Center for Teaching & Learning: The Queens College Center for Teaching & Learning presents "An Introduction to Manifold," led by Krystyna Michael (CUNY Graduate Center). Date: Wednesday, May 8 Time: 3-4:30 pm Location: Rosenthal Library 227 (second floor) This presentation introduces Manifold, an intuitive, collaborative, open-source platform for scholarly publishing. Using Manifold, instructors can publish dynamic course editions of public domain texts and open educational resources along with supplementary notes, files, images, videos, interactive content, or other resources in a single project, and it supports collaborative annotations, so you and your students can "meet" in the margins of your texts. Participants will learn about Manifold, review model uses of Manifold across CUNY, and receive information about how to get started publishing on the platform. We will also discuss how the development of Manifold at the Graduate Center is part of an initiative to build open infrastructure at CUNY that supports open digital pedagogy. Open digital pedagogy often uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and connects the classroom to the outside world through teaching practices that harness free and open digital tools to facilitate active and networked learning. Krystyna Michael is an Open Educational Technologist at the Graduate Center supporting faculty use of the teaching platforms Manifold and the CUNY Academic Commons across all the CUNY campuses. Coffee, tea, and a light snack will be served. Register at: http://bit.ly/manifold-may8 Information: http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/introduction-to-manifold-may-8

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March for Science
by Corinna Singleman 19 Apr '19

19 Apr '19

Hi All, The March for Science is coming up in a couple of weekends and I'm arranging a group to gather at the march on behalf of CTL & the HSI-STEM grant. I'd like to get a headcount for who can come, so if you're planning to go or even somewhat interested, please fill out the survey below. SURVEY <https://forms.gle/ZGcsPZRRKVb6kQEFA> Current March itinerary: 12pm - Keynote speaker at Foley Square 1:30pm - March begins 3-6pm - Science Expo at Pace University We can arrive as early as 11am at Foley Square if we want to try to see the Keynote speaker and opening ceremony. A friend who went to the speeches at a previous march noted that it can get a bit crowded. Alternately, I would suggest we gather around 12:45 or 1pm a bit further away from the start of the march and join the march as it begins. https://marchforsciencenyc.com/ Best, Corinna Corinna Singleman, PhD *Director of Communications, HSI-STEM Bridges Across Eastern QueensAdjunct Assistant Professor, Biology DepartmentQueens College, CUNY*

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An Introduction to the CUNY Academic Commons, April 17
by Jean Kelly 15 Apr '19

15 Apr '19

>From the Center for Teaching & Learning: The Queens College Center for Teaching & Learning presents "An Introduction to the CUNY Academic Commons," led by Laurie Hurson (CUNY Graduate Center). Date: Wednesday, April 17 Time: 3-4:30 pm Location: Rosenthal Library, Room 227 This presentation will introduce the CUNY Academic Commons, a WordPress-based teaching and learning platform currently used by faculty in a variety of graduate and undergraduate courses across CUNY. We will cover the various options for hosting courses on CUNY Academic Commons and introduce several models of open teaching on the CUNY Academic Commons. Further, we will demonstrate how the platform allows instructors to host course materials including OER (Open Educational Resources) materials, facilitate discussion, and craft assignments that task students with connecting course content to public discourses beyond the classroom. We will also discuss how the development of the CUNY Academic Commons is part of an initiative to build open infrastructure at CUNY that supports open digital pedagogy, a philosophy and practice of teaching that aims to connect course activities with wider audiences. Using open teaching methods and platforms like the CUNY Academic Commons, instructors can facilitate shared knowledge production, experiential learning, and develop students' digital literacy. Laurie Hurson is an Open Educational Technologist at the Graduate Center supporting faculty use of the CUNY Academic Commons and Manifold for teaching across all the CUNY campuses. Coffee, tea, and a light snack will be served. Register at: http://bit.ly/cuny-academic-commons Information: http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/intro-cuny-academic-commons

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Human Centered Design Bootcamp - April 23 & 24
by Ying Zhou 15 Apr '19

15 Apr '19

Hello: The Tech Incubator is sponsoring a Human-Centered Design Bootcamp at Queens College on April 23 & 24. It is open to all QC students, faculty and staff. Learn Human Centered Design to launch your new enterprise. This two-day bootcamp is designed to take participants through the process of breaking down a complex problem and turning an idea into an actionable solution and finally making a business model for it. Ycenter two day programs are truly immersive for participants to learn about Entrepreneurship, Complex Problem Solving and Human-Centered Design Methodology. You will learn, ideate, build and explore new ways to solve real problems using the power of business. You do not need to have a team to participate in this event. Individual registrations are welcome. For more information:? https://y-center.org/events/qctech/ and RSVP: https://forms.gle/nxGebA6QQjM5isUZ8 Best, Ying Executive Director Tech Incubator at Queens College

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Information Session: Soros Fellowship for New Americans
by Moira E Egan 12 Apr '19

12 Apr '19

Dear All, I'd appreciate your assistance in letting your academically gifted students who have demonstrated potential for leadership, initiative and creativity know about next Wednesday's information session on the Soros fellowship. We will be joined by a representative of the foundation, and if you would like to learn more yourself, you are of course very welcome to attend. Below is a description you might want to pass along. Best, Moira The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans recognizes the contributions of immigrants or children of immigrants by awarding college seniors or students who are at the beginning of their graduate studies up to $90,000 to pursue an advanced degree at a U.S. institution. In addition to this generous funding, the fellowship is not restricted to particular degrees, fields or institutions and provides membership in a vibrant community of scholars. U.S. citizenship is not required, but applicants must be 30 or younger by the November 1st deadline. Date: Wednesday, April 17th Time: Free Hour: 12:15-1:30 Location: Honors Hall rm. 17 ~ Moira E. Egan, Ph.D. National Fellowships Advisor Office of Honors and Scholarships Rm. 23 Honors Hall Queens College, CUNY (718) 997-2863

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Reminder: Education, Non-Profit & Government Career Fair on Wednesday April 10th 4:00-6:00 pm Dining Hall
by Zavi Gunn 09 Apr '19

09 Apr '19

Dear Faculty: A reminder to please announce in classes, email and share with your students: Education, Non-Profit & Government Career Fair Wednesday, April 10th, 2019 4 pm - 6 pm Queens College Dining Hall- Midway Court Open to all CUNY Students and Alumni! Employer list and positions: http://bit.ly/EducationFair2019<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__bit.ly_EducationFair201…> Career Fair Prep Quick Tips: http://bit.ly/BootCampSlides2019 QC Student Register now : www.qc.cuny.edu/hireqc<https://queenscollege-csm.symplicity.com/track/ece6cb60d154c1d20f6b44f9a851…> Select Student>Events>Workshops>RSVP & Add to Calendar Other CUNY Schools Students RSVP at qc_career(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:qc_career@qc.cuny.edu> Best Regards, Zavi Zavi Gunn Director Center for Career Engagement and Internships Queens College, CUNY Frese Hall Room 213 65-30 Kissena Blvd Flushing, NY 11367 W: (718) 997-4465 WWW.QC.CUNY.EDU/CAREER

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