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Monday, April 8
Women in STEM Summit
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.2nd floor lobby, Kopchick Hall
Join the Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics for refreshments, networking, and student research posters. This event will include a panel discussion featuring IUP alumni in a range of science and tech careers. Sponsored by the John J. and Char Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. View the full schedule of events.
Research Awards Reception
1:30–4:00 p.m.PNC Room, KCAC (by invitation)
This annual, invitation-only event recognizes and celebrates outstanding research by faculty and graduate students and commitment to sponsored research by faculty and staff.
Coding/R, Part I
5:30–7:30 p.m.220 Stright Hall Computer Lab
Join Toby Trotta, ARL graduate assistant, for part one of this two-part series on using RStudio to analyze your data. Part I will primarily focus on creating, importing, and manipulating data, and directory (file) management will be emphasized. Registration is required.
Tuesday, April 9
Artificial Intelligence Summit
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.210 Stabley Library and Zoom
Join Dana Driscoll, director of the Jones White Writing Center, and the Writing Center Artificial Intelligence Advisory Board for an exciting and informative day of workshops focused on the role of AI in higher education. Topics include ethical use of AI tools, AI-assisted research, and teaching writing with AI. View the full schedule of events, or contact the Writing Center at w-center@iup.edu for more information.
Wednesday, April 10
Scholars Forum
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.KCAC
Stop by the KCAC and check out the dynamic and diverse research being conducted by IUP undergraduate and graduate students! This annual event features poster presentations, oral presentations, juried art exhibitions, and much more. View more information about the Scholars Forum.
Three-Minute Thesis Finals
11:00–11:30 a.m.Toretti Auditorium, KCAC
Held during Scholars Forum, this lively competition features 3MT finalists as they present their original scholarship to a panel of judges, all within a three-minute time limit. Stop by to cheer on the participants and vote for your favorite finalist! View more information about the Three-Minute Thesis competition.
Innovation Summit
12:30–2:00 p.m.Toretti Auditorium, KCAC
Join us for an exciting discussion at IUP's inaugural Innovation Panel event during Research Week! This new event aims to showcase voices from key Pittsburgh Tech, AI, and robotics companies that are leading the way in innovation across the Pittsburgh region and beyond. This panel discussion promises a lively conversation on the ways that innovation is shaping various industries and how these approaches can be incorporated into your own endeavors.
Coding/R, Part II
5:30–7:30 p.m.220 Stright Hall Computer Lab
Join Toby Trotta, ARL graduate assistant, for part two of this series which focuses on graphing your data, performing exploratory data analysis and hypothesis testing, and how to perform linear regression using the R programming language. Registration is required.
Thursday, April 11
Getting Started with Jamovi, Part I
9:30–11:00 a.m.Zoom
Join Paul Hawkins, director of the Applied Research Lab, for part one of this two-part series discussing Jamovi, a free, third-generation statistical spreadsheet for use in qualitative analysis. Part I will focus on navigating Jamovi with a special emphasis on entering, importing, coding, selecting, and transforming data and variables.
Lunch & Learn with IUP's Newly Restructured Research and Innovation Team
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.101 Stabley Library
Join the leaders of IUP’s newly restructured Research and Innovation Team for lunch while you learn about the new organizational structure that supports research and scholarship at IUP. There will be swag, door prizes, and chances to connect with colleagues and mentors who have similar research interests. Both faculty and students are welcome!
Using NVIVO to Analyze Qualitative Data, Part I
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.Zoom
Join Lamia Dawood, ARL graduate assistant, for part one of this two-part series on using NVivo for qualitative analysis. Part I will focus on organizing and uploading qualitative data into NVivo, classifying cases and sentiments, and creating codes.
Qualtrics: From Start to Finish, Part I
2:00–3:30 p.m.Zoom
Join Paul Hawkins, director of the ARL, for part one of this two-part series on using Qualtrics for collecting data. Participants will create their free Qualtrics account, design their first project and survey, simulate responses, and analyze their data. Part I will primarily focus on learning how to navigate the Qualtrics platform and how to create survey questions.
Friday, April 12
IRB Overview
8:00–9:00 a.m.Zoom
Join Timothy Runge, chair of the Institutional Review Board, via Zoom for an overview of the IRB process at IUP and answers to FAQ.
Getting Started with Jamovi, Part II
9:30–11:00 a.m.Zoom
Join Paul Hawkins, director of the Applied Research Lab, for part two of this two-part series. Part II will focus on how to select, import, and use statistical models to analyze their data. A wide range of univariate, bivariate, and multivariate statistical tests will be covered during this session.
Using NVIVO to Analyze Qualitative Data, Part II
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.Zoom
Join Lamia Dawood, ARL graduate assistant, for part two of this two-part series. Part II will focus on developing word frequencies, word count, word clouds, and conducting coding queries.
Qualtrics: From Start to Finish, Part II
2:00–3:30 p.m.
Join Paul Hawkins, director of the ARL, for part two of this two-part series. Part II will focus on how to distribute a survey, collect responses, and analyze them. Special attention will be given to the new “workflow” feature, and strategies to mitigate, identify, and defend against bots.