100 Years of the Experimental Test of Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity

Academic Complex, Room A-106

Presented by: Roman Kezerashvili, Ari Maller, Justin Vazquez-Poritz.   Join us for a celebration of the 1919 experimental test of general relativity involving the deflection of light by the sun. This will include a brief primer on how space and time itself can be distorted. Then we will describe the extreme gravity environment close to black holes, cosmological

Spring 2020 Gen Ed Seminar on Intercultural knowledge and Competence

Dear colleagues- On behalf of the Living Lab General Education Seminar and co-leaders Profs. Anna Matthews (Dental Hygiene) and Jason Montgomery (Architectural Technology), I am delighted to invite you to participate in the Spring 2020 seminar, which will focus on Intercultural Knowledge and Competence. This Gen Ed outcome, important to all, has immediate and particular

OpenLab: Open Pedagogy: Access Pedagogy

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How do we make ourselves accessible as teachers? What does an accessible syllabus look like? To what extent are our classrooms accessible? Join colleagues to consider how we can increase access in our pedagogical practices in and out of the classroom, on and offline.

Digital Privacy: A Hands-on Workshop

L-540 (In the Library)

Learn more about privacy and take control of your digital identity! In this hands-on workshop, City Tech faculty, students, and staff will learn how to protect themselves against surveillance and unwanted data collection. Specific topics covered will include password security, social media privacy, browser settings, and alternative search engines. Bring your smart phone or tablet.

Learn how to use reading strategies that work

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READ is a multi-component, multi-disciplinary project in which reading and content area faculty collaborate to design discipline-specific reading strategies to improve student learning in selected courses

Citation Workshop: APA and MLA, Use ZoteroBib to Create Your Sources Quickly

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These workshops teach the importance of documenting sources when incorporating other’s research into your own. Learn the fundamentals of using the APA and the MLA styles. ZoteroBib generates citations and build a bibliography list in any of the popular styles, including APA and MLA instantly. Learn how to export your completed bibliography to your paper.

Zotero

L-540 (In the Library)

Introduction to Zotero In this hands-on workshop, attendees will learn the capabilities of this powerful, free open-source reference management software program. The session covers creating an account, adding Zotero to your browser, and importing citations to generate a bibliography. Tuesday, December 3, 2019 @ 1:00pm - 2:00pm Intermediate Zotero In this hands-on workshop, attendees will

Open Hour on the OpenLab

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Ready to get hands-on experience on the OpenLab with face-to-face help available for support? Bring your ideas and questions, and join the OpenLab team for our Open Hour, a great opportunity to find out more about getting started with the OpenLab, but also a perfect time to ask your more advanced questions about using the

LinkedIn and Resume Writing Workshop

L-441A

Make a lasting impression with a potential employer. Your resume and social media presence are the place to begin. Join us to see how you can get the most from the work experience you already have and convey it. Highlight your talents and what you have accomplished already to create a strong resume. Build the