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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 |
10:00AM - 5:00PM |
DEPT EXHIB AND DEMOS |
DEPT EXHIB AND DEMOS -School of Eng
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
ACTIVITY: Department Exhibit and Demonstration
TITLE: Voice Control Devices
OVERVIEW: Exhibit and demo will feature Voice Control Devices and a Practical Demonstration on Developing Voice Controlled Smart Devices.
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The Spine, Faculty of Science and Technology |
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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 |
10:00AM - 6:00PM |
MMAIN EXHIBITION |
MAIN EXHIBITION-thursday
URD2017 MONA RESEARCH VILLAGE
Opens to the Public and Campus Community
The UWI Mona's flagship exhibition, showcasing in various formats, the diversity of current research from across faculties, is opened to the Public, visiting students and the campus community for exploration and engagement.
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The Graduation Lawn |
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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 |
10:00AM - 11:30AM |
TECH EVENT |
TECH EVENT
DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY
EVENT: MAPATHON
OVERVIEW: The event presents a fun and educational opportunity for students to create maps and simulate reducing disaster risks and addressing public health crises. The activities will introduce and provide hands on experience for students in GIS Technology, Cartology and Geography and will expose them to career options in the Geosciences.
PARTICIPANT CAPACITY: 25 Persons per session
COORDINATORS: The Department of Geography and Geology and the National Spatial Data Management Division, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation.
To reserve spaces please contact the Department:
CONTACT: Leonard Notice
TELEPHONE: 876 927 2129
EMAIL: leonard.notice@uwimona.edu.jm
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The Department of Geography and Geology GIS Lab |
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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 |
10:00AM - 4:00PM |
HERITAGE TOURS |
HERITAGE TOURS
URD CAMPUS AND HERITAGE TOURS
Scheduled bus tours offered throughout the day for all campus visitors to explore Heritage and other points of interest on the Mona Campus.
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Tours Depart from the Assembly Hall |
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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 |
10:30AM- 12:00PM |
BOOK LAUNCH |
BOOK LAUNCH - Race, Equity and the Learning Environment
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
BOOK: Race, Equity and the Learning Environment: The Global Relevance of Critical and Inclusive Pedagogies in Higher Education
AUTHORS: Dr. Saran Stewart, Prof. Frank Tuitt, Dr. Chayla Haynes-Davison
OVERVIEW: Gathering scholars from across academic disciplines and countries, this volume illuminates the global relevance of critical and inclusive pedagogies, and demonstrates how their application can transform the teaching and learning process and promote more equitable educational outcomes among all students but especially racially minoritized students.
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The Assembly Hall |
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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 |
11:00AM - 2:00PM |
FACULTY TOURS |
FACULTY TOURS - MONALAW
MONALAW
Faculty Tours
OVERVIEW: Visitors to MonaLaw will be taken on a guided tour of the facilities.
MEETING POINT: Faculty Foyer
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Faculty of Law Building |
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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 |
11:00AM - 12:30PM |
YOUTH FORUM |
YOUTH FORUM
UWI MONA GUILD OF STUDENTS
TOPIC: Youth in Research
OVERVIEW: What do young people on the Mona Campus think about research? Is research relevant? A viable career to pursue? This event will facilitate dialogue between students and some of the outstanding movers and shakers among our peers who are making waves here and abroad through their research in various fields and their efforts to provide answers for some of the big issues affecting our youth and our region. Make it a date.
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The Undercroft, Senate Building |
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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 |
11:30AM - 4:00PM |
DEPT EXHIB AND DISPLAYS |
DEPT EXHIB AND DISPLAYS - Geosciences and Development
DEEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY
Department Exhibit and Displays
TITLE: Geosciences and Development
OVERVIEW A range of exciting displays to showcase the work of the DOGG and its impact throughout Jamaica and the region. Displays will include:
(a) The White Limestone Characterization and Optimization Project
(b) Oil Exploration and Petroleum Potential in Jamaica
(c) Geoarchaeology Research on Mortar in Jamaica
(d) Climate Change and Agriculture
(e) Coral Reefs and Climate
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Room C6 & C7, Faculty of Science and Technology |
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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 |
11:00AM - 12:30PM |
DEPT TOUR |
DEPT TOUR - Tour of Electronics Engineering
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Department Tours
OVERVIEW: Tour of Electronics Engineering and Civil Engineering Labs. Demonstrations include using an electric multimeter and conducting a concrete compression test.
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Electronics and Civil Engineering Labs Faculty of Science and Technology |
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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 |
11:00AM - 12:00PM |
DEPT TOUR |
DEPT TOUR - Tour of GIS & Remote Sensing Labs
DEEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY
Department Tourss
OVERVIEW: The following tours are scheduled during the times provided.
- Tours of the DOGG Research Facilities
- Tour of GIS & Remote Sensing Labs
- Tour of Geology Museum and Rock Preparation Lab
- Tour of Map Library
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Department of Geography and Geology |
