POTUS Norms They Are A-Changin'
What happens when presidents break with traditional norms of the office? It depends, according to a recent study by Chandler James. Through polls of Americans, James explored how voters view presidential norms—such as visiting natural disaster sites, not hiring close relatives for administrative positions, avoiding press conferences—and how political bias interprets a norm violation. The study was published in the July 2024 issue of Presidential Studies Quarterly. James also explains in a video what presidential norms are and how they've changed over time.
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Artificial intelligence can tackle forged art and take science in new directions. But how does it fit in the classroom? AI experts in CAS weigh in on the topic and how they see AI finding its place with students.
Read more about AI in the new issue of CAS Connection. You’ll also find stories about one scholar's work on running legend Prefontaine, seniors recalling their time at the University of Oregon, how human history on Earth can provide us lessons on climate change—and more.
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1:00–3:30 p.m.
Learn how to turn science and scientific information into engaging comics! Open to all ages, and all levels of comics and art experience. Feel free to bring any art supplies you’d like to use, but we’ll provide plenty as well.
The workshop is led by student artists who have completed the University of Oregon Science and Comics Initiative, in which they collaborated with researchers across UO to create comics describing the researcher’s work. Past comics topics include bioelectric communication in zebrafish, adolescent brain development, and quantum entanglement.
RSVP here (not required but recommended)
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Do you struggle to share your writing at the early stages because it’s not perfect?
Do you find yourself devastated by criticism of your work?
Do you beat yourself up every time the tiniest thing goes wrong?
Is it difficult for you to celebrate other people’s success because it reminds you of your own shortcomings?
If any of these things sound familiar, CONGRATULATIONS! You’re a perfectly normal perfectionist! The only problem is that the nature of the Academy is likely to exacerbate your perfectionist tendencies, as opposed to minimizing them.
In this webinar, perfectionists will unite to get clear about:
The causes and consequences of excessive perfectionism. The features of academic life that intensify perfectionism. Strategies to identify when your perfectionism is at work, assess whether it is useful or debilitating, and adjust your standards and behavior accordingly. The secret to finding real satisfaction in every step of the writing process.
This virtual event is hosted by the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD). To register, and to access other NCFDD events and resources, visit the NCFDD website, click “Become a Member,” then select the UO under “Activate Your Institutional Membership Account.”
4:30–9:30 p.m.
Join us for the joint Oregon Center for Electrochemistry (OCE) annual conference and The Electrochemical Society (ECS) Pacific Northwest Section Fall meeting.
Registration is open and free!
For details and to register, visit the OCE website.
9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Join us for the joint Oregon Center for Electrochemistry (OCE) annual conference and The Electrochemical Society (ECS) Pacific Northwest Section Fall meeting.
Registration is open and free!
For details and to register, visit the OCE website.