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Institute for Public Leadership (IPL) announces the inaugural recipients of the Summer Doctoral Research Fellowship for Ph.D. students at the University of Maryland School of Public Policy. Each recipient will receive a $5,000 grant to support their summer research endeavors. This fellowship aims to advance doctoral research that significantly contributes to public leadership theory and practice at local, state, national, and international levels across various policy domains. A particular focus is placed on projects that enhance public leadership within the state of Maryland. This year’s fellowship recipients are: Cam Wejnert-Depue, MPP Emily Elizabeth Dobson Isabel Shaheen O'Malley Lindsay Dieudonne Marcos Covarrubias Sydney Frost, MPH Xiaofeng Ye #PublicLeadership #ResearchFunding #InnovativeResearch #MarylandLeadership #PublicPolicy #LeadershipStudies #AcademicResearch #PublicSector #DoctoralResearch #PhDFellowship #CommunityEngagement

Knowles Teacher Initiative awards leadership grants to Teaching Fellows who are engaged in activities that will positively impact STEM education beyond their own classrooms. Kevin and his colleagues attended the NSTA conference in March and will spend the next few months exploring the NGSS Science and Engineering Practices. Together they will develop shared resources to better engage their students in "doing" science and engineering in each of their courses. What does it look like to support teachers in doing this complex work? Provide teachers funding to attend professional conferences and substitute coverage so they have the time to do this important work. Small financial investments can spark monumental change. #KnowlesLovesTeachers #TeacherAppreciation #TeacherLeadership

Trinity has been home to renowned and discipline-defining academics for over a century. They have fostered long-lasting legacies that elevated the reputation of Duke University far beyond its regional roots. Hear from a new generation of faculty leaders who have been mentored, influenced and encouraged by titans of their fields, and who are following their paths and forging new ones into Duke’s second century. Read the stories here https://duke.is/m/ef2q #Duke100

"Best way to predict future is to invent it" - this is main idea of engaging conversation with Dale P. Johnson at our #InnovativeUniversities webinar. I am glad that we started the new season of the webinar with the discussion of one of the most interesting universities Arizona State University. Thanks Dara Melnyk for moderation - the discussion gave us quite a few wonderful principles from ASU experience: "Innovation is not leadership business, it is a part of everybody's work", "Innovations starts when you stop to do what you are usually doing". And I strongly recommend watching or listening to a fascinating story about innovations implemented to solve a problem of 40% failure at Algebra course. Clear and wise example of problem-driven innovation.

In the latest episode from the University of Virginia, four visionary leaders come together to explore how we can future-proof academia and redefine the higher education landscape. Whether you're passionate about #HigherEd, #Innovation, or #FutureOfWork, this conversation will inspire you to think about what's next for universities and lifelong learning. The episode starts with a nod to the University of Michigan - Center for Academic Innovation “We sense that a technological reckoning will need to happen, for faculty students and staff alike. And that the future will mean encouraging this through instructional ecosystems, like those developed by the University of Michigan's Center for Academic Innovation." Join Ken Ono, Santa J. Ono (University of Michigan), Michael Crow (Arizona State University) Harriet B. Nembhard (Harvey Mudd College) and James Ryan (University of Virginia) for this episode: https://lnkd.in/gC4wnRZQ #AcademicInnovation #EdTech #Leadership #LifelongLearning #FutureOfEducation #HigherEducation #VisionaryLeadership

🔎 How can grad students and postdocs find just the right funding information for their stage of training? One Emerging Leaders Institute team worked to address this problem by creating a personalized quiz. Read on to learn more about the good work by Amir Pasha Zamani, Yicheng (Catherine) Wang, Christopher Kaminski, and Alessandro Martinino in the most recent post on the Duke University Graduate School professional development blog. #funding #gradstudent #postdoc https://lnkd.in/gCSMSYMp

Did you know Phi Sigma Pi offers scholarships to Student Members? Whether you're an undergraduate student or pursuing a graduate degree, Phi Sigma Pi wants to support your academic success. Learn more about the Richard Cecil Todd and Clauda Pennock Todd Scholarship for Excellence in Scholarship, Leadership, and Fellowship and the Rolla F. Wood Postgraduate Scholarship for Improving Humanity with Honor below!

It is not enough to be a technical expert. Last night was the first class for the CxO Forum spring semester class at the University of Cincinnati, where I had the pleasure of engaging with a group of 45 talented technology graduate students. Kicking off the session with a discussion on career success, I emphasized a crucial point: "It is not enough to be a technical expert if you aspire to progress into an IT leadership position." In preparation for the class, I reach back into articles and books on career success and leadership. Beginning the class with a powerful quote from the Carnegie Institute of Technology, which asserts that "85% of your financial success is due to your personality and ability to communicate," the class discussed the significance of attributes and activities that require little or no technical skill but are important to career success highlighting communication and networking. What I believe is meaningful for the students is weaving personal stories around nuggets of advice from leadership and career experts, connecting these insights to my own career journey. From successes and failures to pivotal moments and lessons learned, these narratives breathe life into the discussion. As the saying goes, "if I only knew then what I know now." The students are fueled by the curiosity and energy of youth, and we are off to a promising start. I'm eagerly anticipating the upcoming weeks, where we'll delve into more stories from other leaders in the IT community. I am grateful that the Cincinnati IT community has many leaders that are willing to invest some time in the next generation. Here's to those leaders who will join the class and help unlock the attributes of IT leadership beyond technical expertise!   #Leadership #CareerSuccess #ITLeadership #CxOForum #PersonalDevelopment #universityofcincinnati #cincinnati #ohio #nextgeneration https://www.uc.edu/

The only thing shared governance does in higher ed is prevent change. As as former, tenured professor, I tried, repeatedly, to engage the faculty in my program to discuss the possible need for curriculum changes. Given the fact that our curriculum had not changed in 20 years, all I asked is if we might consider making some revisions. Unfortunately, one senior professor was able to successfully derail the opening to this discussion, over and over again. And so, for five years, when I was there, nothing changed. Two years after I left my program, the curriculum is still stagnant. And, students are still paying tens of thousands of dollars, each year, for the "privilege" of receiving a two-decade old education at an R1. Speak to truth and call this issue out for what it is: corruption.

Reminder, the deadline for the Good Works Scholarship is approaching. Presented by Price Benowitz, this scholarship is designed to support students who excel in leadership, community service, and academic achievement. If you are a ssudent committed to making a positive impact and furthering your education, apply by October 31st. Let’s celebrate and support the outstanding individuals shaping our future. Apply today and take the next step in your educational journey! Link for more details and application in the comments. #Scholarship #Leadership #CommunityService #HigherEducation