DEEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY
Department Tours
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
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.
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
EVENT: Launch of SOE Online Journals
Journals: The Mona School of Education’s Journals: Journal of Education and Development in the Caribbean (JEDIC) and the Caribbean Journal of Education (CJE)
OVERVIEW: The Publications Unit of The School of Education has officially launched their hallmark journals online which include the Journal of Education and Development in the Caribbean as well as the Caribbean Journal of Education.
PHILIP SHERLOCK CENTRE FOR THE
CREATIVE ARTS
TOPIC: Researching History as Theatre
OVERVIEW: Workshop participants will learn more about the role of research processes in theatre. The development of recent Jamaican works 'Catherine Mulgrave - An African Odyssey' by Heap, and Holgate’s productions “Riot Act,” “Garvey-The Musical” and “The Trial of Governor Eyre” will be explored, supported by play excerpts and a broader discussion about how writers and directors approach historical subjects for the theatre.
FACILITATORS: Dr Brian Heap, Michael Holgate
SOCIOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIAL WORK
Activity: Scheduled Workshops
Overview: Visit us at the Assessment Centre to participate in the following workshops and demonstrations:
SPSW DEMONSTRATION
10:00AM - 2:30PM | Lie Detector Test demonstration in the tent from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Demonstration resumes at 2:00AM. as part of the public discussion in the Council Room.
SPSW WORKSHOP
10:00AM - 11:00AM |Train the Trainer Session on Winning Over Your Customers
SOCIOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIAL WORK
The SPSW Assessment Centre
OVERVIEW: The Assessment Centre will offer to the campus community and visitors, various psychological tests to assess and provide feedback related to perceived personality traits, capabilities, interest areas and career direction.
URD DAY THREE TEST OFFERED: O*Net Interest Profiler
This test provides a profile of respondents’ vocational interests and fosters awareness of suitable occupations.
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
Department Exhibit and Demonstration
OVERVIEW: Displays from the Department on Research in Climate, Medical Physics, Energy, Optics, Materials, etc.[Electronics Club, Alternative Energy Club]
INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FIR ENVIRONMENTAL AND NUCLEAR SCIENCES (ICENS)
ICENS Exhibit and Video presentation
OVERVIEW: Poster exhibit featuring the work of the centre. Exhibit will also feature an interactive/animated video display entitled "Big Data safeguarding the Jamaican Environment"