New Minnesota Center for Electrification Opportunity aims to grow workforce in electric power industry
The University of Minnesota Technological Leadership Institute, in collaboration with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development and others, recently announced the launch of the Minnesota Center for Electrification Opportunity. The pioneering consortium will lead workforce development training in electrification.
Canvas Essentials (asynchronous micro course)
This asynchronous micro course reviews the Canvas interface, tools, features, and general course design decisions needed to prepare your course site quickly and efficiently. The learning opportunity guides you through activities and action items to get your site ready for the start of semester. Engage at your own pace with support from academic technology professionals. Available from Aug. 14-Sept. 5.
Inclusive and Accessible Course Design Clinics
[email protected] is offering virtual Inclusive and Accessible Course Design Clinics to enrich and apply instructors’ recent learning experiences in Fundamentals of Disability Accommodations and Inclusive Course Design training. Participants meet with local and central support teams who can address questions about accommodations and help apply inclusive and accessible design strategies to courses. Faculty are invited to register to attend either the Aug. 15 or Aug. 30 clinic via Zoom.
Navigating mental wellbeing on the path to new parenthood
Becoming a new parent can be a transformative experience, but the transition after birth can also be overwhelming, especially for those facing isolation or lacking support. To better support postpartum parents’ mental health and wellbeing, a group of moms has created the 40-Day Project—an initiative promoting wellness and self-care for Somali postpartum parents. The project is a collaboration with U of M Extension and the Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health.
A new home for homegrown food at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
The newly opened Burton and Virginia Myers Education Center at the U of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum fulfills a dream of U of M Extension Master Gardener volunteers to have a home base where they can teach and learn. Ten Master Gardener volunteers were part of the team that built The Foodscape surrounding the building, which includes a kitchen for cooking healthy foods and teaching food preservation.
Navigating public-private partnerships is key for shared mobility integration
Minnesota’s shared mobility systems are a patchwork of public and private entities loosely partnering with one another, often with differing or even conflicting aims, says a team of U of M researchers. The team has created recommendations and guidelines for better integrating shared mobility into the state’s transportation systems.
Research Brief: Fermented vegetables positively impact gut health
Fermented foods have grown in popularity and are widely consumed, in part due to claims regarding their positive effect on digestive health. However, these claims have lacked sufficient scientific support. A team of U of M researchers tested these claims by studying whether frequent consumption of lacto-fermented vegetables, such as kimchi or kraut, had any effect on the trillions of bacteria that make up the gut microbiome. See additional recent Research Briefs.
Talking summer pet safety with U of M
There are a number of seasonal hazards pets need to navigate during the dog days of summer, from thunderstorms and extreme heat to pesky parasites. Assistant Professor Kristi Flynn with the College of Veterinary Medicine discusses what pet owners should be on the lookout for the rest of the summer to keep their pets happy and healthy. See more editions of “Talking with U of M.”
Aug. 17 – Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Sampler
Take high-quality noncredit courses and share social, cultural, and volunteer opportunities with a community of dedicated lifelong learners through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). Register for this free, online OLLI Sampler to explore opportunities. 9:30-11 a.m.