Rossier Research News, NOVEMBER, 2018

NOVEMBER 2018
UPCOMING EVENTS & THINGS TO NOTE
Stella Flores will present her work as part of the USC Rossier Scholars of Color Lecture Series on Thursday, December 6th, at 3:00 pm in WPH 403.
Adrian Huerta will give a job talk on Tuesday, December 4th, at 12:30 pm in Dauterive LL 101. His talk is titled “Gangs and college knowledge: An examination of Latino male students in urban schools.
Internal Research Grants are still available. Please contact Deb Karpman, Assistant Dean for Research, at dkarpman@rossier.usc.edufor more information.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Estela Bensimon (CUE) was awarded the 2018 Leadership Award by the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE).
Erika Patall and Gale Sinatra were identified as top-producing female authors in educational psychology from 2009-2016 in an assessmentpublished in Educational Psychology Review.
Darline Robles (CEPEG) received the 2018 Service to Education Award from the Friends of the Montebello Unified School District Foundation.
William G. Tierney (Pullias) was awarded the Howard R. Bowen Distinguished Career Award for 2018 by the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE).

James Dean Ward (Pullias) received the 40 For 40 Fellowship from the Associate for Public Policy Analysis and Management, which includes funding to attend the APPAM Conference.
GRANTS AWARDED
Darnell Cole and Shafiqa Ahmadi (Rossier Justice) received a $50,000
Small Research Grant from the Spencer Foundation for their project
“Understanding Muslim College Student Experiences and Sense of Belonging at Historically Black Colleges & Universities.”
NEW PUBLICATIONS
Bensimon, E. M. (2018) Reclaiming racial justice in equityChange: The Magazine of Higher Learning, 50(3-4), 95-98.

Bensimon, E. M. (2018). The Remaking of my Research Practice. In Kezar, A. J., Drivalas, Y., & Kitchen, J. (Eds). Envisioning public scholarship for our time: Models for higher education researchers.Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishing.
Hough, H., Byun, E., & Mulfinger, L. (2018). Using Data for Improvement: Learning from the CORE Data Collaborative. Getting Down to Facts II Technical Report. Policy Analysis for California Education.
Kezar, A. (2018). A new vision for the professoriateChange: The Magazine of Higher Learning. 50(3-4), 84-87.
Kezar, A., Fries-Britt, S., Kurban, E., McGuire, D., & Wheaton, M.M. (2018). Speaking truth and acting with integrity: Confronting challenges of campus racial climate. Washington, DC: American Council on Education.
PRESENTATIONS, INVITED TALKS, AND MEDIA
Estela Bensimon (CUE) spoke on a panel at the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities’ Annual Meeting hosted by USC on strategies to diversify faculty.
Estela Bensimon (CUE) was invited to speak on racial equity at the Mellon Foundation’s 30th Anniversary of Grant support in South Africa held in Durban, South Africa.
Estela Bensimon (CUE) presented on CUE’s Colorado Equity in Mathematics Project featured at the annual meeting of the Grantmakers in Education in San Diego.
Estela Bensimon (CUE) gave a keynote address on equity in dual enrollment at the University of Texas Vertex Conference.
Estela Bensimon (CUE) gave a keynote address at a convening of the Tennessee Board of Regents
Estela Bensimon (CUE) initiated day two of Tennessee Higher Education Commission’s biennial conference We All Rise with a plenary session, “Imperative for Equity-Minded Practitioners.”
Estela Bensimon (CUE) gave the convocation keynote address at San Diego City College.
Estela Bensimon (CUE) spoke on a panel about equity and programs for students experiencing food and housing insecurity held at the Real College Conference held by the Hope Lab at Temple University.
Adrianna Kezar (Pullias) served on a panel about changes in faculty at the TIAA Institute Fellows Symposium in New York City.
Adrianna Kezar (Pullias) was quoted in Inside Higher Ed about the growing numbers of non-tenure-track faculty at colleges and universities
Julie Marsh (CEPEG) was interviewed by the New York Times about the race for California’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction.


Tatiana Melguizo (Pullias) gave a talk titled “Why do I have to repeat algebra in college? The equity costs of college readiness standards misalignment” at the Opportunity Institute’s event The Mathematics of Opportunity in Berkeley, CA.
Aireale Rodgers’s (Pullias) book review of Eve L. Ewing’s ‘Ghosts in the Schoolyard’ appeared in The TRiiBE.

 
Sy Stokes (USC Race & Equity) gave a keynote speech about revisionist history and ahistoricism in K-12 curriculum  for the City Year Los Angeles Learning Summit.
Sy Stokes (USC Race & Equity) gave a keynote speech for Dr. G. W. Carver Middle School’s College Awareness Week.
Sy Stokes (USC Race & Equity) gave a keynote speech for the University of California, Santa Barbara’s Educational Opportunity Program event, “Speak Up, Stand Out.”
Sy Stokes (USC Race & Equity) gave a keynote speech for the Student Life Cultural Centers at California State Polytechnic University’s event, “Palabra.”
Sy Stokes’ poem, “Dear White Counselor,” has been implemented into Edwin Markham Middle School and Dr. G. W. Carver Middle School’s school-wide curriculum. The poem is being utilized to teach students about social justice, racism in education, and to promote self-empowerment for students of color.
William G. Tierney (Pullias) gave a lecture titled “The Role of the University in Creating and Maintaining a Civil Society” to the Faculty at Hong Kong University.
William G. Tierney (Pullias) gave the opening address, titled “Creating an Organizational Climate for Innovation in Higher Education,” to the Bay Area Education Policy Institute for Social Development in Guangzhou University.
William G. Tierney (Pullias) gave a lecture titled “The Civic Importance of Universities to Society” to the faculty at King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
The USC Office of Research is accepting applications for the followingInstitutionally Limited Submission: the NSF-18-532: Cultivating Cultures for Ethical STEM (CCE STEM)The program accepts proposals for innovative research projects that both foster and substantially contribute to understanding what it takes to foster ethical STEM research in all of the fields of science and engineering that NSF supports, including within interdisciplinary, inter-institutional and international contexts. CCE STEM awardees must share their findings with others via the Online Ethics Center for Engineering and Science (Award #1355547) and at the biennial PI meetings held at NSF.
Proposed research should seek to provide answers to the following: ‘What constitutes ethical STEM research and practice? Which cultural and institutional contexts promote ethical STEM research and practice and why?’ Factors one might consider include: honor codes, professional ethics codes and licensing requirements, an ethic of service and/or service learning, life-long learning requirements, curricula or membership in organizations (e.g. Engineers without Borders) that stress responsible conduct for research, institutions that serve under-represented groups, institutions where academic and research integrity are cultivated at multiple levels, institutions that cultivate ethics across the curriculum, or programs that promote group work, or do not grade. Do certain labs have a ‘culture of academic integrity’? What practices contribute to the establishment and maintenance of ethical cultures and how can these practices be transferred, extended to, or integrated into other research and learning settings? PIs must submit their application here.
Amount: Varies
Internal Deadline: December 7, 2018

James H. Zumberge Individual Research Award helps newer faculty launch their research careers, and supports research in areas with limited external funding opportunities.

Amount: $30,000
Deadline: January 7, 2019
The National Science Foundation is requesting proposals for theCyberlearning for Work at the Human-Technology Frontierprogram. The purpose of the program is to fund exploratory and synergistic research in learning technologies to prepare learners to excel in work at the human-technology frontier. This program responds to the pressing societal need to educate and re-educate learners of all ages (students, teachers and workers) in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) content areas to ultimately function in highly technological environments, including in collaboration with intelligent systems. Innovative technologies can reshape learning processes, which in turn can influence new technology design. Learning technology research in this program should be informed by the convergence of multiple disciplines: education and learning sciences, computer and information science and engineering, and cognitive, behavioral and social sciences. This program funds learning technology research in STEM and other foundational areas that enable STEM learning.
Amount: up to $750,000
Deadline: January 8, 2019


James H. Zumberge
 Diversity and Inclusion in Research Award is a special solicitation aimed at supporting research and scholarship that addresses critical gaps in knowledge on equity, diversity, and inclusion, or which benefits diverse communities.   To be considered for this award, applications must (a) plan to apply for an externally-funded grant on an eligible topic, (b) provide a realistic plan for sustained funding or support beyond the end of the award, and (c) demonstrate that a Zumberge award will make a difference in attracting further external research support. The concept of diversity includes, but is not limited to, characteristics such as national origin, language, race, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, age religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, veteran status, educational background, and family structures.

Amount: up to $30,000
Deadline: January 14, 2019
The USC Office of Research is requesting proposals for a limited submission opportunity for the federal solicitation PAR-17-221, Enhancing Science, Technology, EnginEering, and Math Educational Diversity (ESTEEMED) Research Education Experiences (R25). The over-arching goal of this National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) R25 program is to support educational activities that enhance the diversity of the biomedical research workforce through early preparation for undergraduate students in STEM fields. Participants should be from diverse backgrounds and interested in ultimately pursuing a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph. D. degree and a biomedical research career in academia or industry. The program activities will take place starting in the summer before the freshman year and ending in the summer following the sophomore year.  At that time, participants will be expected to enter an Advanced Honors Program for juniors and seniors which aims to prepare high-achieving, underrepresented students for doctoral programs in biomedical research fields. Therefore, only institutions with a diversity honors program, such as a MARC U-STAR (T34) program or an institutional program with similar goals, active at the time of application, are eligible to apply.
Amount: Varies
Anticipated INTERNAL deadline: January, 2019
The National Science Foundation is soliciting proposals for the Science of Learning program. The goals of the Science of Learning Program are to develop basic theoretical insights and fundamental knowledge about learning principles, processes and constraints. Projects that are integrative and/or interdisciplinary may be especially valuable in moving basic understanding of learning forward but research with a single discipline or methodology is also appropriate if it addresses basic scientific questions in learning. The program will support  research addressing learning in a wide range of domains at one or more levels of analysis including: molecular/cellular mechanisms; brain systems; cognitive affective, and behavioral processes; and social/cultural influences. The program supports a variety of methods including: experiments, field studies, surveys, secondary-data analyses, and modeling.
 
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 16, 2019
The National Science Foundation’s EHR Core Research program (ECR) invites proposals for fundamental research (basic research or use-inspired basic research) that advances knowledge in one or more of the three Research Tracks: Research on STEM Learning and Learning Environments, Research on Broadening Participation in STEM fields, and Research on STEM Workforce Development.

Amount: Varies

Deadline: January 24, 2019
James H. Zumberge Multi-School Interdisciplinary Research Award Interdisciplinary awards of up to $85,000 foster collaborative efforts among faculty from different schools and disciplines that lead to sustained interdisciplinary research programs and projects.
Amount: up to $85,000
Deadline: February 11, 2019
The National Science Foundation’s Computer Science for All program invites proposals. This program aims to provide all U.S. students the opportunity to participate in computer science (CS) and computational thinking (CT) education in their schools at the preK-12 levels. With this solicitation, the National Science Foundation (NSF) focuses on researcher-practitioner partnerships (RPPs) that foster the research and development needed to bring CS and CT to all schools. Specifically, this solicitation aims to provide high school teachers with the preparation, professional development (PD) and ongoing support that they need to teach rigorous computer science courses; preK-8 teachers with the instructional materials and preparation they need to integrate CS and CT into their teaching; and schools and districts the resources needed to define and evaluate multi-grade pathways in CS and CT.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 12, 2019
The USC Office of Research requests proposals for the Research Collaboration Fund is requesting proposals for collaborative work among faculty and students working on interdisciplinary research topics, such as water, neuroscience, genomics, digital humanities, or climate change.

Amount: up to $30,000/year for three years
Deadline: February 19, 2019
The USC Office of Research is accepting applications for the following institutionally limited submissionNational Institutes of Health’s PAR-19-036: Medical Scientist Training Program (T32). Diversity at all levels-from the kinds of science to the regions in which it is conducted to the backgrounds of the people conducting it- contributes to excellence in research training environments and strengthens the research enterprise. This program is intended to support outstanding research training programs that will enhance diversity at all levels.
Amount: Varies
Internal Deadline: February 22, 2019
CONTACT US
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Memo: Support in the Wake of Another Mass Shooting

MEMORANDUM

To:                  USC Community

From:              Michael W. Quick

                        Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Date:               November 8, 2018

Subject:           Support in the Wake of Another Mass Shooting

It is with a very heavy heart that I write to you yet again in the wake of another mass shooting. On behalf of our entire university, I offer my deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims of the shooting at the Borderline Bar & Grill.

Reports suggest many of the victims are college-age, which makes this latest shooting hit even closer to home. I know many of you are tired and angry, and I share those feelings. Please know that we are reaching out to those in our community who may have been affected, and we are reaching out to our colleagues at Pepperdine University, Cal Lutheran University, Moorpark College, CSU-Channel Islands, and the other schools where victims may be from.

As we try to collectively process another senseless tragedy, I want to reassure you again that your safety and security is our number one priority. Our Department of Public Safety and our Threat Assessment Team, working alongside the Los Angeles Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation when necessary, are continually dedicated to creating a safe, welcoming campus where everyone can thrive.

I want us all to keep these resources in mind as we work through the challenges that these events can bring:

I have been so proud of our community in the wake of past disasters. In each instance, we have banded together, supported each other, worked through our grief as a community, and rededicated ourselves to the creation of a better world where this no longer happens. While this gets more difficult with each new tragedy, I know that we will do the same this time.

Spring 2019 Work Study Position Available

Dear students,

Work for the Department of Gender and Sexuality Studies during the Spring 2019 semester!

If you receive work study funds, you are eligible to apply and be considered for a work study position within our department next semester. Please see the attached flyer for details and direct any questions to gender@usc.edu.

Thank you, and good luck!

2019 Universum Career Test

Dear Students,

 

Do you know what employers are looking for in future hires? Participate in the 2019 Universum Career Test and learn more about your career profile, matching employers, and high-demand industries. This powerful tool will give you an edge in the job search process and your opinions will be heard by your ideal employers! Click here to take the survey – https://careertest.universumglobal.com/s/19ususc

4th Annual Research and Fellowships Week

You are invited to Research and Fellowships Week (October 29 – November 2, 2018) hosted by USC Academic Honors and Fellowships, the Graduate School and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. The goal of the week is to share about research opportunities and funding sources that support research, graduate study, language learning, English teaching and internships in the U.S. and abroad. Whether you are a first year student looking to find ways to get involved or a senior thinking about post-graduate possibilities, Research and Fellowships Week can help you navigate your next steps. The week will culminate with a reception celebrating the efforts of those students that have applied for fellowships this fall and inviting future applicants to learn from their peers about the application process.

More information and a link to RSVP can be found on the Academic Honors and Fellowships website at https://ahf.usc.edu/rfw/. If you have questions, please email ahfstaff@usc.edu. Looking forward to seeing you there!