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Research Spotlight: Avery Closser

Q & A with Avery Closser, Ph. D., Assistant Professor in the School Teaching and Learning

What research are you currently working on?

 

I am currently leading an IES-funded project to examine whether and how subtle aesthetic changes to math problems (e.g., font colors, symbol spacing, symbol arrangement) can scaffold learning for elementary students in online activities. Our project team is designing two online experiments in an online tutoring system to examine the effects of perceptual scaffolding—subtle aesthetic features that highlight key information in math problems—on students’ performance and learning in online activities.

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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) to Adopt Common Forms

The NIH will require the use of new common forms for “Research” and “Non-Research” biosketches, effective for application due dates and report submission dates on or after May 25, 2025. This change aims to standardize submission formats across federal agencies, simplify the application process, improve clarity, eliminate redundancies, and help reviewers better understand applicants’ qualifications and career trajectories. Click here for more information, and visit the ScienCV resources and instructions link.

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University of Florida’s myIRB Now Offering Virtual Office Hours

UF’s myIRB is offering virtual office hours from 12 PM to 1 PM every second and fourth Monday of the month. During these office hours, myIRB staff can answer questions about the myIRB platform, troubleshoot submission issues, consider myIRB reviewer comments, and share submission resources. Please use this Zoom link to access myIRB’s office hours.

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Funding for Research to Improve Educational Equity

The Brady Education Foundation invites researchers to propose randomized controlled trials that evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs aimed at reducing disparities and improving outcomes for underserved children. Priority is given to projects with strong evidence of impact and sustainability, especially partnerships between researchers and practitioners. This is a two-stage application process and applications are accepted throughout the year. For the next cycle, stage one proposals are due by December 1, 2024, and selected applicants will have until April 1, 2025, to submit stage two proposals. Learn more by visiting the Brady Education Foundation’s website.

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National Institutes of Health Grants Process Primer Webinar

The National Institutes of Health is hosting a two-part interactive virtual event for grant administrators and researchers on November 13 and 14. This event will cover important aspects of the grant process, available resources, and related systems. Learn more about this event and register for both webinars at this link.

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UF Research: 2025 Research Opportunity Seed Fund

The Research Opportunity Seed Fund (ROSF) supports innovative, multidisciplinary research projects initiated by faculty that have strong potential for future external funding. The goal is to foster diverse collaborations that lead to groundbreaking research. The College of Education has the opportunity to submit up to eight proposals. The Office of Educational Research (OER) is available to assist; please complete the Capital Needs Form if you are interested in pursuing this ROSF opportunity. Pre-proposal materials must be submitted for internal review to OER by 5:00 PM on November 13, 2024. The FPC Research Advisory Committee will review these pre-proposals and selected proposals will advance to the final submission stage, with the final proposals due via InfoReady by January 19, 2025.

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