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Launching Online Courses for Agricultural Mechanization
Uzbekistan seeks to improve the efficiency of farming through increased mechanization, with great demand for curriculum modernization. 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, Oklahoma State University and Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers (TIIAME) launched an online course for agricultural mechanization to support this critical industry.
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Uzbekistan seeks to improve the efficiency of farming through increased mechanization, with great demand for curriculum modernization. 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, Oklahoma State University and Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers (TIIAME) launched an online course for agricultural mechanization to support this critical industry.
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Improving English Language for Uzbekistan’s Tourism
As the tourism industry rapidly grows in Uzbekistan, there is increasing need for English proficiency. 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, the University of Wyoming (UW) partnered with three Uzbekistan universities to improve English language learning for the tourism sector. Beginning in September 2020, UW assisted Bukhara State University with methods to improve grading rubrics, performance measures, syllabus design, and how to launch student clubs for English. UW faculty supported Tashkent State University of Economics adoption of the credit hour system and reviewed their English curricula. Working with the Samarkand Tourism Academy, UW created a library of videos, links, and activities for English-language learners.
To enhance English as a Second Language in Uzbekistan, UW created a four-part webinar series on professional development, with an additional 10 hours of language support classes. Uzbekistani professors reported that their understanding of university systems and policies greatly increased. UW professors developed ways to make ESL lessons more applicable to the geographical and cultural landscape in Uzbekistan. As a result of the partnership, UW and its partners created an ESL for tourism textbook to improve English teaching and further the development of English within the tourism in sector Uzbekistan for years to come.
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As the tourism industry rapidly grows in Uzbekistan, there is increasing need for English proficiency. 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, the University of Wyoming (UW) partnered with three Uzbekistan universities to improve English language learning for the tourism sector. Beginning in September 2020, UW assisted Bukhara State University with methods to improve grading rubrics, performance measures, syllabus design, and how to launch student clubs for English. UW faculty supported Tashkent State University of Economics adoption of the credit hour system and reviewed their English curricula. Working with the Samarkand Tourism Academy, UW created a library of videos, links, and activities for English-language learners.
To enhance English as a Second Language in Uzbekistan, UW created a four-part webinar series on professional development, with an additional 10 hours of language support classes. Uzbekistani professors reported that their understanding of university systems and policies greatly increased. UW professors developed ways to make ESL lessons more applicable to the geographical and cultural landscape in Uzbekistan. As a result of the partnership, UW and its partners created an ESL for tourism textbook to improve English teaching and further the development of English within the tourism in sector Uzbekistan for years to come.
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Advancing Hands-On STEM Education
Uzbekistan’s leadership has outlined a policy to expand project-based teaching methods, students’ entrepreneurship skills and transform universities into centers for the development of education and science. 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, professors from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Samarkand State University are sharing effective methods for hands-on science education for their students.
Dr. Michael Short, Associate Professor of Nuclear Science and Engineering at MIT, and Dr. Akmal Safarov, researcher at the Nuclear Physics laboratory at Samarkand State, are committed to facilitating new hands-on experiences for students in the classroom. As a first step, the MIT professor sent Geiger counter kits for 20 students at Samarkand State to assemble. Using a mobile app and open-source mapping tools online, students in Uzbekistan collected everyday samples for analysis – from banana peels to toenails to archaeological samples.
MIT played a critical role in the development of laboratory scripts, faculty, and student guidebooks for Samarkand State University’s new innovative nuclear electronics laboratory, which was recently equipped and became fully operational. Approximately 170 bachelor’s and 20 master’s students are using the scripts to provide a hands-on approach to learn nuclear physics.
During a visit to SSU in August 2021, Professor Michael Short visited the newly established laboratory of nuclear electronics, supported by the International Atomic Energy Association (IAEA) and MIT through UniCEN. There, he demonstrated the operation of Geiger counters to lab staff members and doctoral students from the Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering, trained laboratory personnel and students, and helped to identify 3D scanning and printing equipment for expansion.
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Uzbekistan’s leadership has outlined a policy to expand project-based teaching methods, students’ entrepreneurship skills and transform universities into centers for the development of education and science. 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, professors from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Samarkand State University are sharing effective methods for hands-on science education for their students.
Dr. Michael Short, Associate Professor of Nuclear Science and Engineering at MIT, and Dr. Akmal Safarov, researcher at the Nuclear Physics laboratory at Samarkand State, are committed to facilitating new hands-on experiences for students in the classroom. As a first step, the MIT professor sent Geiger counter kits for 20 students at Samarkand State to assemble. Using a mobile app and open-source mapping tools online, students in Uzbekistan collected everyday samples for analysis – from banana peels to toenails to archaeological samples.
MIT played a critical role in the development of laboratory scripts, faculty, and student guidebooks for Samarkand State University’s new innovative nuclear electronics laboratory, which was recently equipped and became fully operational. Approximately 170 bachelor’s and 20 master’s students are using the scripts to provide a hands-on approach to learn nuclear physics.
During a visit to SSU in August 2021, Professor Michael Short visited the newly established laboratory of nuclear electronics, supported by the International Atomic Energy Association (IAEA) and MIT through UniCEN. There, he demonstrated the operation of Geiger counters to lab staff members and doctoral students from the Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering, trained laboratory personnel and students, and helped to identify 3D scanning and printing equipment for expansion.
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Deploying Digital Learning in Kyrgyzstan
Higher education curriculum in Kyrgyzstan often does not align with the needs of a rapidly changing learning environment that embraces digital instruction. 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, the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey partnered with the Ala-Too University to develop relevant and modern curricula for Kyrygyzstan’s higher education. Starting in September 2020, the two universities launched the Advancing Collaboration, Teaching, and Learning in Kyrgyzstan (ACTLK) project, where a team of seven U.S. and seven Kyrgyzstani faculty and students shared best practices in qualitative research, study design, and data presentation. Through Middlebury’s Digital Learning and Inquiry Office, the project team assessed higher education needs and shared their best practices for online education.
In January 2021, the ACTLK team distributed a survey to Ala-Too University to determine how online learning and remote education training was being received by faculty. Based on this survey, the ACTLK team focused on improving online education in Kyrgyzstan. Middlebury is assisting Ala-Too University in planning conferences. In July 2021, 25 faculty from universities in Kyrgyzstan gathered at Ala-Too University to share teaching techniques and build a community of educators.
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Higher education curriculum in Kyrgyzstan often does not align with the needs of a rapidly changing learning environment that embraces digital instruction. 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, the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey partnered with the Ala-Too University to develop relevant and modern curricula for Kyrygyzstan’s higher education. Starting in September 2020, the two universities launched the Advancing Collaboration, Teaching, and Learning in Kyrgyzstan (ACTLK) project, where a team of seven U.S. and seven Kyrgyzstani faculty and students shared best practices in qualitative research, study design, and data presentation. Through Middlebury’s Digital Learning and Inquiry Office, the project team assessed higher education needs and shared their best practices for online education.
In January 2021, the ACTLK team distributed a survey to Ala-Too University to determine how online learning and remote education training was being received by faculty. Based on this survey, the ACTLK team focused on improving online education in Kyrgyzstan. Middlebury is assisting Ala-Too University in planning conferences. In July 2021, 25 faculty from universities in Kyrgyzstan gathered at Ala-Too University to share teaching techniques and build a community of educators.
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Announcement: 1st Central Asia Genomics Symposium
December 9-10, 2021
Will be held in hybrid format at the National University of Uzbekistan in Tashkent and online
The symposium intends to be a hub for genomics related research in Central Asia, where participants can learn, network and engage to empower new research using genomic tools in the region. The focus of this symposium is the use of genomic and bioinformatic tools in research on different disciplines, ranging from human disease, microbiology, ecology, plant genetics, diagnostics, among others.
Submit an abstract by November 19, 2021.
Four best abstract awards will be given for students and early/mid career
researchers. https://www.centralasiagenomics.com/home/submit your abstract
Will be held in hybrid format at the National University of Uzbekistan in Tashkent and online
The symposium intends to be a hub for genomics related research in Central Asia, where participants can learn, network and engage to empower new research using genomic tools in the region. The focus of this symposium is the use of genomic and bioinformatic tools in research on different disciplines, ranging from human disease, microbiology, ecology, plant genetics, diagnostics, among others.
Submit an abstract by November 19, 2021.
Four best abstract awards will be given for students and early/mid career
researchers. https://www.centralasiagenomics.com/home/submit your abstract
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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