The Graduate School

New Developments for Linear Mixed Models: From Novel Statistics Education Framework, Tools for Communications, and Imputations Methods

Next Generation Neural Interfacing Electrodes Fabrication Using Ultrashort Pulse Laser Restructuring

Title of dissertation: A Study on Cooperative Phenomena in Many-body Radiative Systems via an Integrated Method
Field of study: Physics

 Attend this workshop to learn more about Optional Practical Training (OPT)  This workshop is required for all students who will apply for OPT and will graduate in Fall 2023 semester. Attend this workshop BEFORE you apply for post-completion OPT.

Dissertation title: At the Edge of Contact: Insights from the Left Peripheries of Singlish (Linguistics)

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) helps ensure the quality, vitality, and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. A goal of the program is to broaden participation of the full spectrum of diverse talents in STEM. The five-year fellowship provides three years of financial support inclusive of an annual stipend of $37,000.

The GRFP recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who have demonstrated the potential to be high achieving scientists and engineers, early in their careers. Applicants must be pursuing full-time research-based master’s and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) or in STEM education at accredited US institutions.

Staff from NSF are hosting informational webinars for prospective applicants in September. The next webinar will take place September 20 at 11:15AM.

These webinar sessions provide an overview of the GRFP and application process and are conducted via Zoom videoconferencing. Each webinar is limited to 700 participants, and participants must pre-register in order to attend. So please register as soon as possible for the earliest session that fits your schedule to ensure your space in the webinar.

To learn more about the NSF-GRFP, and to pre-register for an upcoming webinar, visit https://www.nsfgrfp.org/events/.

Regulation of Atherosclerotic Plaque Immune Cell Composition by Endothelial Ptbp1 and Elavl1. PhD in Biomedical Science.

Regulation of Atherosclerotic Plaque Immune Cell Composition by Endothelial Ptbp1 and Elavl1. PhD in Biomedical Science.

Attend this workshop to learn more about Optional Practical Training (OPT) and how to apply for a work permit to stay in the U.S. and work in your field of study after graduation. This workshop is required for all students who will apply for OPT and will graduate in Fall 2023. Attend this workshop BEFORE you apply for post-completion OPT. This workshop will take place on the GBLC campus, but is open to all F-1 UConn students. Advance registration is required for in-person workshops and seats are limited. To register please sign up on the link below: http://icworkshops.uconn.edu ** You must attend the workshop for the whole hour in order to obtain full credit. You will be required to check-in at the beginning of the workshop, if you are running more than 5 minutes late, please attend the next available workshop.

“The Science of Trust: Implications for DEI in Educational Settings”

Renata Schiavo, PHD, MA, CCL
Senior Lecturer, Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health
Founder and Board President, Board of Directors, Health Equity Initiative
Principal, Strategies for Equity and Communication Impact (SECI)
Editor in Chief, Journal of Communications in Healthcare Strategies, Media, & Engagement in Global Health

Thursday, September 21, 2023
1:00 PM- Massey Auditorium
Reception to follow in the Academic Lobby

Learning objectives:
–List key determinants of trust and trustworthiness at different levels of society
–Discuss the impact of trust and mistrust on behavioral, social, and organizational outcomes
–Identify topics/action items that intersect with trust and may influence or be influenced by trust and trustworthiness
–Discuss implications of The Science of Trust for DEI in educational settings
–List preliminary action items/next steps to be implemented by students, faculty, and/or administrators to improve DEI in educational settings
–Provide a forum for sharing ideas and experiences on the topic

 Attend this workshop to learn more about Optional Practical Training (OPT) and how to apply for a work permit to stay in the U.S. and work in your field of study after graduation. This workshop is required for all students who will apply for OPT and will graduate in Fall 2023 semester. Attend this workshop BEFORE you apply for post-completion OPT.

Please sign up in advance: https://nexus.uconn.edu/secure_per/events/event_registration.php?ser=7007&rc=6701921383

Do you avoid difficult but important conversations? Have you wondered how to navigate a conversation that could be polarizing? Are you interested in gaining skills for engaging in meaningful dialogue with people who think differently from you? Join us for an immersive training experience, where you will

• Elevate your facilitation skills to become an invaluable leader in guiding “difficult” discussions;

• Develop expertise in fostering collaboration and mutual understanding through structured dialogue;

• Explore proven methods for maintaining, and engaging in productive conversations.

This event is hosted by the Democracy & Dialogues Initiative, a program of Dodd Human Rights Impact.

Doctoral Dissertation Oral Defense of Boyang Tang. His research topic is stagewise learning for penalized regression.

Digital Twin, Hybrid Modeling, and Predictive Analytics for System Health Monitoring in Manufacturing

All internships, work and placements off-campus must be authorized through Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT), even if unpaid and required for your class or program. If you are considering a future off-campus work opportunity or placement, you are required to attend this workshop before you apply for CPT or Pre-Completion OPT with ISSS.

Sign up here: https://icworkshops.uconn.edu/index.php?event=3378 

All internships, work and placements off-campus must be authorized through Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT), even if unpaid and required for your class or program. If you are considering a future off-campus work opportunity or placement, you are required to attend this workshop before you apply for CPT or Pre-Completion OPT with ISSS.

“The Effect of Recombinant Human Proteoglycan 4 (PRG4) on Dry Eye Disease (DED)-Associated Inflammation” - Biomedical Engineering. PRG4 is a mucin-like glycoprotein with anti-inflammatory properties, but its anti-inflammatory abilities with respect to DED have not been explored. Here, I examine how PRG4 influences inflammation in the corneal epithelium and compare two recombinant human PRG4 molecules. Webex link - https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/meet/tas17024

Exploration of Strained Heterocycles and Synthesis of Sugar-Modified Galactosyl Ceramides for Improved Immunomodulation