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Dr. Anne Skutnik to give Power and Energy Seminar on Friday, September 13th

Dr. Anne Skutnik, University of Tennessee, will present the CURENT Power and Energy Seminar on Fri., Sept. 13. The seminar will be held from 12:20 pm to 1:10 pm in MHK 404.  

Presenter: Dr. Anne Skutnik, CURENT Education and Outreach Coordinator, University of Tennessee

Time: Friday, September 13th, 12:20 PM - 1:10 PM EST

Location: Min H. Kao Building, Room 404

This seminar will be available through ZOOM.  See info near bottom of this email.

See the CURENT calendar for more news and seminars. 

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Presenter: Dr. Anne Skutnik, CURENT Education and Outreach Coordinator, University of Tennessee

Title: Fixed mindsets, growth mindsets and life-long learning

Abstract: 
This seminar will focus on the differences between fixed and growth mindset related to formal learning environments, and how the beliefs of a student about their ability to learn often hinder their successes. Discussion will focus on what fixed and growth mindset is, how it relates to goal orientation and self-efficacy, as well as some of the most current literature on how individuals can maximize their potential.

Bio: Anne Skutnik is the education and outreach coordinator at CURENT. She earned her PhD in Learning Environments and Educational Studies from the University of Tennessee in 2018. She has over a decade of experience in teaching, learning, and instructional design in K-12 and higher education settings. Her current research interests include qualitative research methods in engineering education research, and the study of engineering education as a complex human activity. 

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Zoom Information:

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://tennessee.zoom.us/j/608630490

Or iPhone one-tap (US Toll): +16468769923,608630490# or +16699006833,608630490#

Or Telephone: Dial: +1 646 876 9923 (US Toll) +1 669 900 6833 (US Toll) Meeting ID: 608 630 490

International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/aFK5Bq5SR

Or an H.323/SIP room system: H.323: 162.255.37.11 (US West) or 162.255.36.11 (US East) Meeting ID: 608 630 490  

SIP: 608630490@zoomcrc.com 

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Upcoming Seminars

Friday, September 20th - Dr. Yunting Liu, University of Tennessee

Friday, September 27th - Dr. Aminul Huque, ORNL

See the CURENT calendar for more news and seminars