From: Vinaya Tripuraneni <[log in to unmask]> Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 17:01:27 +0000 Please excuse any cross-posting. 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 [log in to unmask] library.laverne.edu