The following list outlines selected presentations made by University Outreach and Engagement staff, and contains links to presentation materials. Consult the vitae of individual staff members for complete lists of presentations (See People page).
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2018 Presentations
(May 2018)
Father involvement in child development: Why do so many sons grow up to be so violent?
Fitzgerald. H. E. (May, 2018). Father involvement in child development: Why do so many sons grow up to be so violent? Invited address as part of Plenary Interface: Fathers and Sons (Moderator, R. Latia). Biennial meeting of the World Association for Infant Mental Health, Rome, Italy.
(May 2018)
Infant mental health and public policy
Weatherston, D., & Fitzgerald, H. E. (May, 2018). Infant mental health and public policy. In Invited Symposium on International Perspectives on Public Policy and Infant Mental Health (Chairs, H. E. Fitzgerald & C. Mcguire). Presented at the biennial meeting of the World Association for Infant Mental Health, Rome, Italy.
(April 2018)
Role of Public Service Institutes/Centers in Statewide Issues
Consortium of University Public Service Organizations, 2018 Annual Conference
(March 2018)
Community-Engaged Scholarship: Alignment for Success
Doberneck, D. M. (2018, March). Community-Engaged Scholarship: Alignment for Success. Old Dominion University. Norfolk, VA. March 25-29, 2018.
(March 2018)
Developing accessibility training strategies in higher education
Ismirle, J., Deaton, P. J., Swierenga, S. J., Schweitzer, J. H., & Pierce, G. L. (2018, March 21). Developing accessibility training strategies in higher education. Presented at the 33rd CSUN Assistive Technology Conference, March 19-23, San Diego, CA.
(March 2018)
Usability evaluation overview and interactive demonstration
Ismirle, J., & Swierenga, S. J. (2018, March 14). Usability evaluation overview and interactive demonstration. Class lecture presented to Media and Information 450: Human-Centered Technology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.
(March 2018)
Usability evaluation overview and interactive demonstration
Ismirle, J., & Swierenga, S. J. (2018, March 13). Usability evaluation overview and interactive demonstration. Class lecture presented to Media and Information 845: Usability and Accessibility, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.
(March 2018)
Teamwork to develop a website for children of parents with a mental illness
Riebschleger, J., Cavanaugh, D., Ismirle, J., & Swierenga, S. J. (2018, March 5). Teamwork to develop a website for children of parents with a mental illness. Presented at the Annual Research & Policy Conference on Child, Adolescent, and Young Adult Mental Health Conference, March 4-7, Tampa, FL.
(March 2018)
Engaged Scholarship and Higher Education: Broader Impacts through Community Engagement
Fitzgerald, H. E. (Mar. 2018). Engaged Scholarship and Higher Education: Broader Impacts through Community Engagement. Lubbock, TX: Texas Tech University
(February 2018)
User-centered design and ADA compliance for websites and digital systems
Swierenga, S. J., & Pierce, G. L. (2018, February). User-centered design and ADA compliance for websites and digital systems. Presented at the Michigan Municipal Executives 2018 Winter Institute, Ann Arbor, MI.
(February 2018)
Grassroots Science Communication: When Graduate Students Train Fellow Students
Aurbach, E.L., Guerra, S., Dunietz, J., Cook, B., & Afsarmanesh, N. “Grassroots Science Communication: When Graduate Students Train Fellow Students” (2018) Panel discussion presented at the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Austin, TX.
(February 2018)
User-centered design and ADA compliance for websites and digital systems
Swierenga, S. J., & Pierce, G. L. (2018, February). User-centered design and ADA compliance for websites and digital systems. Presented at the Michigan Municipal Executives 2018 Winter Institute, Ann Arbor, MI.
(January 2018)
Defining the limits of technology-based tools for stroke patients and caregivers
Freddolino, P., Swierenga, S., Woodward, A., Lounds, N., Fitzgerald, J., Coursaris, C. K., Hughes, A., Fritz, M., & Reeves, M. (2018). Defining the limits of technology-based tools for stroke patients and caregivers. Poster presented at International Stroke Conference (ICS), January 24-26, Los Angeles, CA.
(January 2018)
Improving transitions in acute stroke patients after they return home: Results of the Michigan Stroke Transitions Trial (MISTT)
Reeves, M. J., Fritz, M. C., Woodward, A. T., Freddolino, P. P., Coursaris, C. K., Swierenga, S., Nasiri, J., & Hughes, A. K. (2018). Improving transitions in acute stroke patients after they return home: Results of the Michigan Stroke Transitions Trial (MISTT). Presented at International Stroke Conference (ICS), January 24-26, Los Angeles, CA.
(January 2018)
Integrating web-based resources and social work case management: Preliminary results on website utilization from the Michigan Stroke Transitions Trial
Woodward, A., Freddolino, P. P., Nelsen, M., Swierenga, S., Coursaris, C. K., Fritz, M. C., & Reeves, M. J. (2018). Integrating web-based resources and social work case management: Preliminary results on website utilization from the Michigan Stroke Transitions Trial. Poster presented at the 22nd Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), January 10-14, Washington, DC.
2017 Presentations
(December 2017)
Tips for website usability testing with individuals with disabilities
Swierenga, S. J. & Ismirle, J. (2017, December 2). Tips for website usability testing with individuals with disabilities. Presented at the Michigan State University Accessible Learning Conference, East Lansing, MI.
(December 2017)
Integrating accessibility into design
Swierenga, S. J. & Pierce, G. L. (2017, December 1). Integrating accessibility into design. Presented at the Michigan State University Accessible Learning Conference, East Lansing, MI.
(November 2017)
2017 MSU Internet and Technology User Experience Survey
Pierce, G. L. (2017, November). 2017 MSU Internet and Technology User Experience Survey. Presented to the Michigan State University WebDev CAFE, East Lansing, MI.
(November 2017)
A Practical Guide to Science Communication
Aurbach, E.L. “A Practical Guide to Science Communication” (2017) Panel discussion presented at the Society for Neuroscience, Washington, DC.
(November 2017)
Stealth gifted? Bringing out hidden abilities in your college classes
Sheth, S., & Fiedler, E. (2015, October 15-17). Stealth gifted? Bringing out hidden abilities in your college classes. Presentation at the Lilly Education Conference, Traverse City, MI.
(November 2017)
Usability evaluation overview and interactive demonstration
Ismirle, J., & Swierenga, S. J. (2017, November 7). Usability evaluation overview and interactive demonstration. Class lecture presented to Media and Information 450: Human-Centered Technology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.
(October 2017)
Publishing your community engaged scholarship
McNall, M., & Doberneck, D. (2017, October). Publishing your community engaged scholarship. Faculty Writing Retreat for Community Engaged Scholarship. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, Hastings, MI.
(October 2017)
Communicate for Your Audience: Effective Messaging Strategies
Aurbach, E.L. “Communicate for Your Audience: Effective Messaging Strategies” (2017). Gateways Keynote Talk, Ann Arbor, MI.
(October 2017)
Developing a community of practice among Michigan evaluators
McNall, M., & McPhail, R. (2017, October). Developing a community of practice among Michigan evaluators. The Evaluation Café, the Evaluation Center, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI.
(October 2017)
Be the Change: Building Support for Scientist Engagement
Aurbach, E.L., Nadkarni, N., Weber, C., & Pomeroy, D. (2017). Be the Change: Building Support for Scientist Engagement. Union of Concerned Scientists webinar.
Presentations by Person
- Hope Akaeze
- Elyse L. Aurbach
- Jena Baker-Calloway
- Burton A. Bargerstock
- Jessica V. Barnes-Najor
- Robert E. Brown
- Juan David Coronado
- C. Kurt Dewhurst
- Diane Doberneck
- Hiram E. Fitzgerald
- Teresa Herbowicz
- Pilar Horner
- Jean Kayitsinga
- K.C. Keyton
- Rex LaMore
- Rubén Martinez
- Miles A. McNall
- John Melcher
- Renee Miller Zientek
- Daniel Velez Ortiz
- E. Beth Prince
- Kirk S. Riley
- John H. Schweitzer
- Susan L. Sheth
- Deborah Stoddard
- Laurie A. Van Egeren
- Jamie Heng-Chieh Wu
- Nai-Kuan Yang

