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TODAY! DOME Seminar: Formative Assessment and Practice Questions – Success in Student Learning with Dr. Devin Scott

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The DOME Seminar Committee invites you to join us over Zoom today,  Thursday, Dec. 11, as we welcome our speaker, Dr. Devin Scott. With course review season coming upon us, we know the persistent request for “more practice questions” is prevalent in many assessments despite continuous additions. Dr. Scott has conducted research with members of… Read More


Neuroscience Institute Seminar: Guest Speaker Dr. Lisa Nickerson

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Seminar Title: New Datasets, Computational Methods and Software for Harmonized Large-Scale Brain Connections Research on Brain Disorders When: Monday, Dec. 15 Time: Noon – 1 p.m. Where: GEB A104


TODAY – Employee Winter Gathering in the Mooney Library

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You are invited to the UT Health Science Center Employee Winter Gathering to enjoy light refreshments and music!  Thursday, Dec. 11 10 a.m. – Noon Mooney Library  Spread the Joy! Donate a Toy!  Help us spread joy this holiday season to underprivileged children by donating an unwrapped toy during the annual UT Health Science Center Shelby County Relative… Read More


UTHSC News: Prioritizing Partnership and Progress, Dr. Karen Derefinko Guides Faculty Senate Forward

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When Karen Derefinko, PhD, talks about her work, there is a theme that comes up again and again: people working together can solve almost anything. This principle is what first drew her into clinical psychology, what motivates her research today, and what shapes her goals as president of the Faculty Senate at the University of… Read More


Neuroscience Institute seminar with Dr. Lisa Nickerson

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Dr. Lisa Nickerson Seminar Title: “New Datasets, Computational Methods and Software for Harmonized Large-Scale Brain Connectomics Research on Brain Disorders” Date: Monday, December 15, 2025 Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm Location: GEB A104


NEW NIH Guide Notice

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NIHs Implementation of Common Forms for Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support for Due Dates on or after January 25, 2026 (NOT-OD-26-018) NIH is adopting the Common Forms for Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support as per the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) memorandum on Policy Regarding… Read More


NEW NIH Updated Application Policies

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Updated Application Policies: NIH Administrative Burden Reduction Effort Removal of Requirements for Letters of Intent and Unsolicited Applications Requesting $500,000 or More in Direct Costs (NOT-OD-26-019) Effective immediately NIH will no longer request or accept Letters of Intent (LOIs) as part of the application process and will no longer require applicants requesting $500,000 or more in… Read More


AI Pro Tip: How to Use Copilot to Create a PowerPoint

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Overview: Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered assistant available in PowerPoint (web and desktop) for users with a Microsoft account. The free version allows you to quickly generate presentations from prompts or reference documents. Step-by-Step 1. Access Copilot in PowerPoint Open PowerPoint (web or desktop). Ensure you’re signed in with your Microsoft account. Look for the Copilot… Read More