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Introducing American Studies to Uzbekistan
In recent years, students in Uzbekistan have expressed interest in taking courses on U.S. history and contemporary society while improving their English skills. Through the Central Asia University Partnerships Program (UniCEN), administered by American Councils for International Education and funded by the U.S. State Department through the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent, Union Institute and University partnered with Termez State University to launch the first American Studies course in Uzbekistan.
Beginning in December 2020, Professor Woden Teachout taught an online webinar on academic writing with the goal of improving the quality and clarity of students’ written English. The seminar also gave professors at Termez State University new strategies for improving the writing of their students, including providing warm-up writing assignments before students write long essays.
A ten-session masterclass on curriculum writing for advanced students at Termez State University followed, with the goal of assisting eight professors in writing a U.S. history course. Termez State University decided to create a American history course, using literature as the primary lens for understanding U.S. history, and crafted assignments and assessments to improve students’ critical thinking and research skills. The course will launch in Fall 2021 become one of the regular course offerings at Termez State University.
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In recent years, students in Uzbekistan have expressed interest in taking courses on U.S. history and contemporary society while improving their English skills. Through the Central Asia University Partnerships Program (UniCEN), administered by American Councils for International Education and funded by the U.S. State Department through the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent, Union Institute and University partnered with Termez State University to launch the first American Studies course in Uzbekistan.
Beginning in December 2020, Professor Woden Teachout taught an online webinar on academic writing with the goal of improving the quality and clarity of students’ written English. The seminar also gave professors at Termez State University new strategies for improving the writing of their students, including providing warm-up writing assignments before students write long essays.
A ten-session masterclass on curriculum writing for advanced students at Termez State University followed, with the goal of assisting eight professors in writing a U.S. history course. Termez State University decided to create a American history course, using literature as the primary lens for understanding U.S. history, and crafted assignments and assessments to improve students’ critical thinking and research skills. The course will launch in Fall 2021 become one of the regular course offerings at Termez State University.
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The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce a Call for Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation. Government agencies, cultural organizations, educational institutions, NGOs, and museums can submit proposals before November 25, 2021 ow.ly/qajT50GyZGk #AFCP
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Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers through Virtual Exchange
In light of adoption of remote learning spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) has gained rapid popularity as a model to support internationalization in the classroom. Through the Central Asia University Partnerships Program (UniCEN), administered by American Councils for International Education and funded by the U.S. State Department through the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent, faculty from Colorado School of Mines and Navoi Mining Institute of Uzbekistan jointly created engineering projects for virtual exchange. More than 70 students from the U.S. and Uzbekistan learned thermodynamics, and each others’ culture, through collaborative online education.
Navoi Mining Institute and Colorado School of Mines signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore research in open surface and underground mine design for the mining industry. Partners are also discussing the possibility of in-person study abroad.
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In light of adoption of remote learning spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) has gained rapid popularity as a model to support internationalization in the classroom. Through the Central Asia University Partnerships Program (UniCEN), administered by American Councils for International Education and funded by the U.S. State Department through the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent, faculty from Colorado School of Mines and Navoi Mining Institute of Uzbekistan jointly created engineering projects for virtual exchange. More than 70 students from the U.S. and Uzbekistan learned thermodynamics, and each others’ culture, through collaborative online education.
Navoi Mining Institute and Colorado School of Mines signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore research in open surface and underground mine design for the mining industry. Partners are also discussing the possibility of in-person study abroad.
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The U.S. Embassy solicits applications for summer 2022 Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for Scholars.
The SUSI for Scholars is an intensive 6-weeks long exchange program providing university faculty and other scholars the opportunity to deepen their understanding of U.S. society, culture, values, and institutions.
To learn more about the program and application procedures, please follow this link: https://uz.usembassy.gov/education-culture/exchange-programs/study-u-s-institute-susi-scholars/
Application deadline: December 21, 2021
The SUSI for Scholars is an intensive 6-weeks long exchange program providing university faculty and other scholars the opportunity to deepen their understanding of U.S. society, culture, values, and institutions.
To learn more about the program and application procedures, please follow this link: https://uz.usembassy.gov/education-culture/exchange-programs/study-u-s-institute-susi-scholars/
Application deadline: December 21, 2021
UniCEN Informational Webinar for Central Asian Universities
Funded by the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, the Central Asia University Partnerships (UniCEN) 2021-2022 Central Asia University Partnerships Program builds capacity for substantive international engagement between higher education institutions (HEIs) in the United States and Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan).
Administered by American Councils for International Education (American Councils), UniCEN will select and award partnership grants to increase the quality and sustainability of university linkages between Central Asia and the United States to jointly address UN SDGs. The 5 priority SDGs for the UniCEN program are clean water and sanitation; affordable and clean energy; decent work and economic growth; responsible consumption and production; and climate action.
Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsdeivpjwoGtThkWp2dSAjbWwrB7qCfoID
Funded by the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, the Central Asia University Partnerships (UniCEN) 2021-2022 Central Asia University Partnerships Program builds capacity for substantive international engagement between higher education institutions (HEIs) in the United States and Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan).
Administered by American Councils for International Education (American Councils), UniCEN will select and award partnership grants to increase the quality and sustainability of university linkages between Central Asia and the United States to jointly address UN SDGs. The 5 priority SDGs for the UniCEN program are clean water and sanitation; affordable and clean energy; decent work and economic growth; responsible consumption and production; and climate action.
Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsdeivpjwoGtThkWp2dSAjbWwrB7qCfoID
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Attracting Ecotourists to Uzbekistan for Sustainable Growth
As Uzbekistan emerges as an unexplored tourism destination, sites must be protected for future generations. Through the Central Asia University Partnerships Program (UniCEN), administered by American Councils for International Education and funded by the U.S. State Department through the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent, Purdue University and Urgench State University developed a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), with the goal of spurring ecotourism in Uzbekistan.
In September 2020, a team from Purdue University and Urgench State University met weekly online to discuss their goals for the course and shared interests. This collaboration was done in conjunction with Purdue’s Sustainable Tourism and Travel Lab, which seeks to make international tourism more environmentally friendly. Researchers determined which modules would be included in the MOOC and discussed how ecotourism could best be implemented in Uzbekistan. Purdue University faculty assisted Urgench State University faculty with crafting videos, assessments, and texts for the course.
Professors from both universities co-authored and published a paper in a peer-reviewed journal on “Employing Ecotourism Opportunities for Sustainability in the Aral Sea Region: Prospects and Challenges.”
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As Uzbekistan emerges as an unexplored tourism destination, sites must be protected for future generations. Through the Central Asia University Partnerships Program (UniCEN), administered by American Councils for International Education and funded by the U.S. State Department through the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent, Purdue University and Urgench State University developed a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), with the goal of spurring ecotourism in Uzbekistan.
In September 2020, a team from Purdue University and Urgench State University met weekly online to discuss their goals for the course and shared interests. This collaboration was done in conjunction with Purdue’s Sustainable Tourism and Travel Lab, which seeks to make international tourism more environmentally friendly. Researchers determined which modules would be included in the MOOC and discussed how ecotourism could best be implemented in Uzbekistan. Purdue University faculty assisted Urgench State University faculty with crafting videos, assessments, and texts for the course.
Professors from both universities co-authored and published a paper in a peer-reviewed journal on “Employing Ecotourism Opportunities for Sustainability in the Aral Sea Region: Prospects and Challenges.”
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The Ministry of Innovative Development of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the World Bank announces a call for proposals under the Research Excellence Program (REP).
REP provides grant funding for research proposals submitted by researchers from Research Institutes (RI) or Higher Education Institutions. Special attention will be paid to considering proposals for joint research of local and foreign researchers (including Uzbek scientists abroad), proposals for joint research of researchers and the private sector, as well as proposals from young scientists aimed at strengthening the future research potential of the country. The selection will be based on two main criteria: (i) scientific merit and (ii) social and/or economic relevance.
The REP allows for two types of grants: REP Junior Research Grants (REP JRG), and REP Senior Research Grants (REP SRG). Funding for JRG and SRG grants may go up to USD 200,000 and USD 600,000, respectively. Deadline: November 25, 2021
REP provides grant funding for research proposals submitted by researchers from Research Institutes (RI) or Higher Education Institutions. Special attention will be paid to considering proposals for joint research of local and foreign researchers (including Uzbek scientists abroad), proposals for joint research of researchers and the private sector, as well as proposals from young scientists aimed at strengthening the future research potential of the country. The selection will be based on two main criteria: (i) scientific merit and (ii) social and/or economic relevance.
The REP allows for two types of grants: REP Junior Research Grants (REP JRG), and REP Senior Research Grants (REP SRG). Funding for JRG and SRG grants may go up to USD 200,000 and USD 600,000, respectively. Deadline: November 25, 2021
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Central Asia University Partnerships Program (UniCEN): Sharing Knowledge and Sustaining Networks
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Central Asia University Partnerships Program (UniCEN): Sharing Knowledge and Sustaining Networks
On October 29-21, 50 representatives of UniCEN partner universities from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan gathered near Tashkent to showcase the results of their partnerships, participate in networking sessions, and share new project concepts to sustain networks. In addition, six U.S. researchers and administrators from UniCEN partner universities (Michigan State University, Mississippi State University, and University of Nebraska-Lincoln) presented their partnerships as examples of best practice.
The conference was also attended by representatives of the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Uzbekistan, Ministry of Higher Education of Uzbekistan, and regional directors of American Councils.
Participants also learned about opportunities to deepen and expand UniCEN partnerships through new grant opportunities for research collaboration and curriculum development, and bootcamps in virtual exchanges and academic writing in 2022. Participants created a draft Action Plan for a partnership with an existing or new U.S. partner.
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On October 29-21, 50 representatives of UniCEN partner universities from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan gathered near Tashkent to showcase the results of their partnerships, participate in networking sessions, and share new project concepts to sustain networks. In addition, six U.S. researchers and administrators from UniCEN partner universities (Michigan State University, Mississippi State University, and University of Nebraska-Lincoln) presented their partnerships as examples of best practice.
The conference was also attended by representatives of the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Uzbekistan, Ministry of Higher Education of Uzbekistan, and regional directors of American Councils.
Participants also learned about opportunities to deepen and expand UniCEN partnerships through new grant opportunities for research collaboration and curriculum development, and bootcamps in virtual exchanges and academic writing in 2022. Participants created a draft Action Plan for a partnership with an existing or new U.S. partner.
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Central Asia University Partnerships Program: Partnership Grants
Deadline for applications: Monday, 6 December 2021 09:00 AM Eastern Time
To apply: http://ais.americancouncils.org/unicen
Administered by American Councils for International Education (American Councils), UniCEN will select and award partnership grants to increase the quality and sustainability of university linkages between Central Asia and the United States to jointly address United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). The five priority SDGs for the UniCEN program are clean water and sanitation; affordable and clean energy; decent work and economic growth; responsible consumption and production; and climate action.
Partnership grants will meet one of the three key objectives of UniCEN:
1) Enhance teaching and learning capacities by modernizing curriculum and developing jointly taught courses in five priority UN SDGs at Central Asian universities.
2) Increase research capacities at Central Asian and U.S. universities in five priority UN SDGs through the creation of regional “knowledge hubs”.
3) Strengthen institutional capacity to support long-term partnerships between U.S. and Central Asian universities with economic-based outcomes.
Eligibility
Applications must be submitted by U.S. faculty members and administrators from higher education institutions (universities and community colleges) for partnership grants that deepen existing or establish new U.S.-Central Asian university partnerships. American Councils encourages the creation of “knowledge hubs” or consortia that involve multiple Central Asian (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan) universities. Partnership projects involving higher education institutions from Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan are especially encouraged.
Awards
Ten (10) partnership grants to accomplish project goals and objectives will be awarded. Selected finalists will be awarded a $24,000 project grant to cover salary or honoraria, international and domestic travel, conference fees, materials, supplies, and other allowable costs associated with carrying out partnership activity. All grants will be awarded to U.S. higher education institutions.
Deadline for applications: Monday, 6 December 2021 09:00 AM Eastern Time
To apply: http://ais.americancouncils.org/unicen
Administered by American Councils for International Education (American Councils), UniCEN will select and award partnership grants to increase the quality and sustainability of university linkages between Central Asia and the United States to jointly address United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). The five priority SDGs for the UniCEN program are clean water and sanitation; affordable and clean energy; decent work and economic growth; responsible consumption and production; and climate action.
Partnership grants will meet one of the three key objectives of UniCEN:
1) Enhance teaching and learning capacities by modernizing curriculum and developing jointly taught courses in five priority UN SDGs at Central Asian universities.
2) Increase research capacities at Central Asian and U.S. universities in five priority UN SDGs through the creation of regional “knowledge hubs”.
3) Strengthen institutional capacity to support long-term partnerships between U.S. and Central Asian universities with economic-based outcomes.
Eligibility
Applications must be submitted by U.S. faculty members and administrators from higher education institutions (universities and community colleges) for partnership grants that deepen existing or establish new U.S.-Central Asian university partnerships. American Councils encourages the creation of “knowledge hubs” or consortia that involve multiple Central Asian (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan) universities. Partnership projects involving higher education institutions from Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan are especially encouraged.
Awards
Ten (10) partnership grants to accomplish project goals and objectives will be awarded. Selected finalists will be awarded a $24,000 project grant to cover salary or honoraria, international and domestic travel, conference fees, materials, supplies, and other allowable costs associated with carrying out partnership activity. All grants will be awarded to U.S. higher education institutions.
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University Partners Collaborate on Geospatial Technologies for Agriculture
Geospatial technologies are critical for Kazakhstan's agricultural sector to become more efficient and globally integrated. Through the U.S.-Kazakhstan University Partnerships program, funded by the U.S. Embassy in Kazakhstan and administered by American Councils for International Education, Monroe Community College (MCC) and Kazakh Agrotechnical University (KATU) are using geospatial technologies to identify wheat disease in Kazakhstan.
KATU and MCC faculty launched their collaboration on scientific papers and joint presentations. Three geospatial information science and technology students from Monroe Community College completed virtual internships with Dr. Aigul Bekbayeva focused on identifying areas of stressed vegetation and wheat disease using remote sensing. MCC faculty visited Kazakhstan to collect data to verify remote sensing analysis.
In addition to student exchange and joint research, the partners are exploring setting up a Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) virtual exchange program to connect Monroe Community College and Kazakh Agrotechnical University faculty and students to build scientific expertise.
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Geospatial technologies are critical for Kazakhstan's agricultural sector to become more efficient and globally integrated. Through the U.S.-Kazakhstan University Partnerships program, funded by the U.S. Embassy in Kazakhstan and administered by American Councils for International Education, Monroe Community College (MCC) and Kazakh Agrotechnical University (KATU) are using geospatial technologies to identify wheat disease in Kazakhstan.
KATU and MCC faculty launched their collaboration on scientific papers and joint presentations. Three geospatial information science and technology students from Monroe Community College completed virtual internships with Dr. Aigul Bekbayeva focused on identifying areas of stressed vegetation and wheat disease using remote sensing. MCC faculty visited Kazakhstan to collect data to verify remote sensing analysis.
In addition to student exchange and joint research, the partners are exploring setting up a Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) virtual exchange program to connect Monroe Community College and Kazakh Agrotechnical University faculty and students to build scientific expertise.
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University Partners Strengthen Teacher Training
Kazakhstan’s ambitious education strategy calls for transition to teaching school STEM subjects in English. Kokshetau University and University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) are working together to strengthen STEM teacher training programs through the U.S.-Kazakhstan University Partnerships Program, administered by American Councils for International Education and funded by the U.S. Embassy in Kazakhstan.
Since early 2020, UNO organized three online modules for thirty Kokshetau University faculty members on educational leadership, student learning styles, and the use of technology in online and distance education. After completing these modules, Kokshetau University organized a webinar to share their experience on how to build partnerships in English and STEM teaching. More than 170 colleagues from other Kazakhstan and Central Asian universities joined the webinar.
In spring 2021, UNO provided a training on Content and Language Integrated Learning and its application in teaching STEM and social sciences for 25 Kokshetau faculty members. The two institutions have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand activities in designing and modernizing courses and syllabi, and are planning future research projects in STEM and English as a Second Language. Both universities are looking forward to the visit of American colleagues in December 2021 to further develop their partnership in strengthening teacher training.
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Kazakhstan’s ambitious education strategy calls for transition to teaching school STEM subjects in English. Kokshetau University and University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) are working together to strengthen STEM teacher training programs through the U.S.-Kazakhstan University Partnerships Program, administered by American Councils for International Education and funded by the U.S. Embassy in Kazakhstan.
Since early 2020, UNO organized three online modules for thirty Kokshetau University faculty members on educational leadership, student learning styles, and the use of technology in online and distance education. After completing these modules, Kokshetau University organized a webinar to share their experience on how to build partnerships in English and STEM teaching. More than 170 colleagues from other Kazakhstan and Central Asian universities joined the webinar.
In spring 2021, UNO provided a training on Content and Language Integrated Learning and its application in teaching STEM and social sciences for 25 Kokshetau faculty members. The two institutions have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand activities in designing and modernizing courses and syllabi, and are planning future research projects in STEM and English as a Second Language. Both universities are looking forward to the visit of American colleagues in December 2021 to further develop their partnership in strengthening teacher training.
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