Faculty of Engineering Lab Tour

Faculty of Engineering: General Information Session

Research Poster on display with researchers onsite, Strength and Training Exercise demonstrations, Fitness Testing and Injury prevention demonstrations.

The IGDS in collaboration with UN Women Jamaica proposes to host a symposium in celebration of International Women’s Day 2025 under the global theme, “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” The symposium will showcase the recent research done by key entities on women and girls as well as feature a panel discussion on the state of research on women in Jamaica. The symposium aims to inspire and equip persons with knowledge of key information on the state of Jamaican women and girls as well as offer resources and information to empower young women.

Overview: Persons attending this panel discussion will hear from experts (researchers and practitioners) about key strategies for sustaining violence reduction in Jamaica (and which may be applicable elsewhere in the Caribbean). Attendees will hear about current innovations, evidence-based practices in violence reduction and crime control policy.

Overview: Step-by-step guide to managing your references using Endnote software.

Facilitator: Ms. Myrna Douglas, Head: Law Branch Library

Venue Description: Library Booth Mona Research Village

Overview: Defines plagiarism and offers a guide to avoiding plagiarism through referencing in text and at the end of the paper

Facilitator: Ms. Myrna Douglas, Head: Law Branch Library

Venue Desrciption: Library Booth Mona Research Village

Overview: Introduces participants to:

1. Care and Handling of Brittle Items
2. Binding & Repair
3. Salvaging of Wet Items
4. Basic Conservation Treatment.

Facilitators: Mr. Dunstan Newman, Conservation & Preservation Librarian; Mr. Dave Brown, Chief Binder, Main Library; Mr. Robert Murray Senior Binder, Main Library

Venue Description: Library Booth Mona Research Village

Overview: Introduces participants to basic mold cleaning and mitigating strategies.

Facilitators: Mr. Dunstan Newman, Conservation & Preservation Librarian; Mr. Dave Brown, Chief Binder, Main Library; Mr. Robert Murray Senior Binder, Main Library

Venue Description: Library Booth, Mona Research Village

Overview: Tour highlights key spaces, services and resources of the Main Library.

Led by: Mrs. Audrey Whyte, Secretary, Public Services, Main Library

Venue Description: Catalogue Hall, Main Library