September 30, 2025

Refresh your research assignment: An interdisciplinary faculty workshop

Apply by Friday, October 3, 2025

Contact Kacy Lundstrom, Librarian, Unit Head & Liaison Coordinator | kacy.lundstrom@usu.edu

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Refresh your research assignment: An interdisciplinary faculty workshop!

  • Where: Merrill-Cazier Library, Innovation Hub
  • When: Wednesday, December 3rd from 1:30 — 3:30pm

One of the major factors in helping students learn research skills is giving students authentic, interesting ways to practice and develop those skills.

As a partner in student learning, the Library is holding an afternoon workshop in which faculty engage in collaborative assignment redesign. The theme for this workshop is integrating technology effectively into assignments, whether you already have technology integrations (e.g. podcasts, digital exhibits, GIS, website creation, VR, etc...) or are just interested in exploring the possibility. See our new toolkit for ideas and information on technologies available in our new Library Innovation Hub. Library Innovation Hub

This dynamic event will provide an opportunity for intensive peer feedback from an interdisciplinary group of colleagues, including librarians.

Apply For Your Spot!

We hope to recruit faculty from a range of departments and statewide campuses who are committed to providing students with better, more innovative opportunities to learn research skills in their disciplines.

Participants will:

  • Submit a research assignment to the event coordinators by Monday, November 3rd
  • Review two peers' assignments between November 17th and December 3rd
  • Attend the workshop on Wednesday, December 3rd, 1:30—3:30pm
  • Receive a $250 pre-paid Amazon gift card
  • Earn a "Contribute" badge in the ETE10 badging program with the submission of a short reflection
  • Deposit revised assignment for inclusion in USU's Digital Commons

Questions? Contact Kacy Lundstrom