Immersive Visualization Institute

EXPORING THE “ECOSYSTEM” OF DATA VISUALIZATION TECHNOLOGIES AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Abrams Planetarium, MSU Libraries, and the MSU Museum have collaborated to foster an “ecosystem” of immersive visualization technologies for teaching, learning, and research at Michigan State University. Since 2019, the annual “Immersive Visualization Institute (IVI)” has brought together diverse groups of graduate students and faculty centered around data visualization. Program participants investigate innovative and interdisciplinary ideas for capitalizing on one or more of the platforms within the ecosystem and produce a participation outcome using the technologies. Read more on the MSU Museum website.

Arts/Science Collaborations in the STEM Teaching & Learning Facility: Two Fellows Programs for STEAMpower

Through the MSU Arts Initiative, the new STEM Teaching & Learning Facility is offering two unique opportunities for faculty, staff, and graduate students to learn and work together to build interdisciplinary collaborations across arts, humanities, and STEM.

STEAMpower Faculty/Staff Fellows. We seek four staff or faculty in any discipline (arts, sciences, social sciences, etc.) with a demonstrated interest in the intersections between STEM, humanities, and arts. Faculty/Staff Fellows will interact with other STEAMpower Faculty/Staff Fellows and Graduate Students as well as artists-in-residence from across MSU; create a deliverable on an art/science/culture project of their own design; and develop a curriculum that bridges the STEM-Arts divide. Fellows are also expected to present their work at an end of year symposium. Funds up to $10,000 are available per Fellow. The fellowship will run from Fall 2022 through Spring 2023. Application is live and available here – deadline is Aug. 25, 2022. Application questions are provided below for your convenience. 

STEAMpower Graduate Fellows. We seek four to eight graduate students in any discipline (arts, sciences, social sciences, etc.) with a demonstrated interest in the intersections between STEM, humanities, and arts. Graduate students will interact with and assist artists-in-residence and Faculty/Staff Fellows, create a deliverable on an art/science/culture project of their own design, and present your deliverable to the MSU community at the end of the academic year in whatever format makes sense to you! Graduate Fellows will also collaborate with Faculty/Staff Fellows to develop interdisciplinary teaching-related products. A stipend of $3000 per graduate student for the year is available. Click here for more information on this graduate fellowship. It will run from Fall 2022 through Spring 2023. Application is live and available here – deadline is Aug. 25, 2022. Application questions are provided below for your convenience. 

Qualtrics applications and questions from the applications to help you prepare.

STEAMpower Faculty/Staff Fellows: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5ourrhs9Dd2rKiG 

Name:

Email:

Statement of availability: I have discussed this opportunity with my supervisor, as needed, AND am eligible to receive overload pay, course buyout, or similar types of compensation.

  1. Why are you interested in becoming a STEAMpower Faculty/Staff Fellow? 250 words
  2. Describe what you believe you will get out of working with an interdisciplinary team on Arts-STEM interaction. 500 words
  3. What strengths or experiences in STEM, humanities, and/or arts intersections do you bring to this opportunity? 250 words
  4. In one sentence, describe what you believe will be most challenging for you in the role as a STEAMpower Faculty/Staff Fellow.

STEAMpower Graduate Fellows

https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bKEpGUGnfQB2FDg

Name:

Email:

  1. Why are you interested in becoming a STEAMpower Graduate Fellow? 250 words
  2. Describe what you believe you will get out of working with an interdisciplinary team on Arts-STEM interaction. 500 words
  3. What strengths or experiences in STEM, humanities, and/or arts intersections do you bring to this opportunity? 250 words
  4. In one sentence, describe what you believe will be most challenging for you in the role as a STEAMpower Graduate Fellow.