From: Vinaya Tripuraneni <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 17:01:27 +0000

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Submit proposals here: https://goo.gl/forms/lBf3NchJGU98pelJ3



*Proposal Submission Deadline: Feb 19, 2019*

*Notification of Acceptance: April 15 2019*

*Conference Registration Opens: Mar 18, 2019*



The Makerspaces for Innovation and Research in Academics (MIRA) conference
planning Committee seeks proposals for its *second annual conference* at
University of La Verne, La Verne, CA on July 10-11, 2019.



The MIRA Conference seeks to bring together a group of makers, librarians,
educators and practitioners for a day of presentations, workshops, discussions
and networking. We encourage participation from all types of libraries,
institutions and organizations.



Sessions can include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

·         How to set up a makerspace (costs, safety, staffing, training,
location, value and buy-in, etc.)

·         How universities and schools are facilitating learning through
making (hands-on training, integration into the curriculum, etc.)

·         Role of makerspaces in libraries and museums

·         How makerspaces inspire innovation and entrepreneurship
(prototyping, disruptive technologies)

·         Future directions of makerspaces in education

·         Maker projects and concepts relating to machine learning,
artificial intelligence, virtual reality and augmented reality

·         Environmental effects of makerspaces and systems put in place to
reduce impact

·         Assessment of makerspaces and making

·         Using makerspaces to create partnerships

·         Civic and community engagement in makerspaces



Session Types (Active learning and interactive sessions are encouraged):

·         Pre-Conference Workshop (3 hours): An in-depth, interactive,
hands-on, deeper and thorough exploration of a topic. Presenter will need
to

bring their own equipment and supplies.

·         Workshop (45 mins): A hands-on training session. Presenter will
need to bring their own equipment and supplies.

·         Lightning Talk (5 mins): A 5 minute session to share a quick
overview of your ideas, experience, and programs.

·         Presentation (20/45 mins): A session that can include ideas,
experiences, original research, engaging discussion questions or activities.

·         Roundtable Discussion (45 mins): A session that offers
conversations in a casual, round table setting.

·         Panel Discussion (45 mins) : A session that brings together 2-5
presenters into a cohesive conversation intended to engage audience members.

·         Makerspace Exhibit (30 mins): A session that offers an
opportunity to showcase your makerspace and its programming and services in
an informal setting.



If you have any questions, contact Vinaya Tripuraneni, Planning Committee
Chair, at [log in to unmask]





*Vinaya Tripuraneni, M.L.I.S., Ed.D.*

University Librarian

Wilson Library

*University of La Verne*

1950 Third Street | La Verne, California | 91750

Office: 909 448 4300

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library.laverne.edu