An ideal is called basic if it does not contain a smaller ideal with the same integral closure. In this talk, we investigate when a monomial ideal is basic. Using methods from convex geometry, we provide a clear characterization of basic monomial ideals, highlighting the similarities between the algebraic and geometric structure. We also discuss a method of calculating analytic spread with convex geometry.

Grade smarter, not harder: rubrics November 20 at 11:30 – 12:30 Online Presenter: Lauren Schlesselman Grading rubrics are an assessment tool that helps instructors and students focus attention on the important aspects of an assignment. Rubrics promote grading practices that are consistent and free from bias. This introductory workshop explores the elements of a rubric, methods to design rubrics with and without student involvement, and how to apply them within your courses. Attendees are encouraged to bring their rubrics for small group collaborations or their syllabus and ideas for an assignment that would benefit from a rubric. By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: 1. Identify the value and role of rubrics in measuring student learning 2. Recognize the steps in creating a rubric 3. Connect rubrics with outcomes and learning data 4. Identify an assignment in your course that could use a rubric and draft the criteriaRegistration -https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3264 (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffins.uconn.edu%2Fsecure_inst%2Fworkshops%2Fworkshop_view.php%3Fser%3D3264&data=05%7C02%7Cstacey.valliere%40uconn.edu%7C29f3668fe19444f44e4e08dcfa803581%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638660675783957266%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=y0J7PscPnr4hdQu%2FrWGJdfYCljH7FAKIdJ%2BkwjMdciw%3D&reserved=0)

The Office for Diversity and Inclusion would like to invite faculty and staff to pause and be in community with us as they are able. Many in our community are impacted by events happening on a global scale including atrocities in Israel, Gaza, Ukraine, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan, as well as natural disasters. Often those impacted find themselves working so hard to support their loved ones and communities they forget to pause to support themselves, to take a moment to reflect, mourn, or set aside time to be in community with each other. Join us for a biweekly Coffee Break in the Student Union RM 103 at the Storrs campus where you can find some time away from the office to enjoy your coffee alone or in conversation with your colleagues. A virtual option is available here: https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=m4c0b5c177a1e825f40652ddda2e8e887 (https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=m4c0b5c177a1e825f40652ddda2e8e887)

For the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).

A brown bag is a one hour, generally (though not exclusively) intra-departmental colloquium, starting with a twenty to twenty five minute talk by a faculty member or graduate student, filled from there to the end with lively questions and answers.

Dr. David Manz will be presenting on behalf of the Carabelli Society about digital dentistry and how technology is changing the landscape of dentistry. The "Lunch & Learn" will be held virtually, but three gift cards will be raffled off to attendees.