2003-2004 ACADEMIC STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

Awarded Part I &II

Aberg	Ethan	L&S/Theatre & Drama	I	Attend a High End Technical Training Seminar that will provide advanced knowledge of the many facets needed to maintain the theatre department inventory.
Anderson	Alice	DOIT/COSI/Technology Access Program	II	Attend CSUN Conference in Los Angeles, CA. to gather information in order to keep updated with current products, trends and techniques to accommodate students and staff with disabilities.
Baldwin	Omie	UHS/Counseling & Consultation Services	I	Attend and present at the International Academy of Law and Mental Health which will provide the opportunity to encounter the latest thinking on legal issues in mental health and share the ideas with colleagues.
Blohowiak	Sharon	MED SC/Pediatrics	II	Attend course at BioPharmaceutical Technology Cener Institute in Madison, WI. The course will provide additional training in molecular biology techniques to use in our research and to teach lab personnel and undergraduates.
Bundy	Christopher	DOIT/ATS/Learning Technology and Distance Education	II	Attend and present a paper at the 2004 (CSUN) International Conference on Technology and Persons with Disabilities in Los Angeles, CA. the outlines of research findings for delivering accessible multimedia lecturers using ETEACH.
Carlson	Susan	MED/UW Comprehensive Cancer Center	I	Bring in a guest speaker to work with 15 staff in VoicePower training, which will help improve data collection and also help staff to improve skills in public speaking.
Daniels	Heather	MED/Neuroscience Training Program	I	Attend the 2003 Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting which will allow me to meet neuroscientists from around the world as well as attend meetings on outreach, funding opportunities, and training graduate students.
Del Rio	Alfonso	AG&LSC/Horticulture	II	To participate in the Plant and Animal Genome XII Conference in order to expand my understanding and skills in the most recent scientifically innovative advances and methodologies in plant genomics.
Edlefson	Lynn	U HSG/Office of Campus Child Care	II	Attend conference to present UW-Madison Child Care Tuition Assistance Program. Develop relationships with other colleagues, gather program and funding information, and seek "best practice" guidelines in program, policy and funding options.
Friedrichs	Kristen	VET MED/Pathobiological Sciences	I	Obtain sufficient training in immunocytochemistry at the University of California to establish this essential tool in our diagnostic and research programs which will enable me to become a resource for this important technique.
Grossenbacher	Laura	ENGR/Engineering Professional Development	II	Hold a one-day seminar with Michael Davis, expert in teaching ethics to engineering students. Davis would help staff explore methodologies for our ethics pedagogy and would enhance our teaching and aid College-wide efforts in ethics instruction.
Gruber	Michael	MED SCH/Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences	II	Attend the ARVO meeting and collaborate with our co-investigators colleagues from other institutions who are in this area of research.
Harrell Robinson	Melissa	ENGR/Diversity Affairs Office	II	Attend NCORE conference in Miami, FL in order to gain insights into current nationwide topics on issues of race and ethnicity that affect students and I hope to improve service to students.
Henrikson	Patricia	AG&LSC/Center For Biology	II	Plan to attend the meeting of the National Assoc of Advisors for the Health Professions to network with colleagues and learn more about the various health professions, trends in admissions, and advising strategies. Be able to advise pre-health students.
Hird	Jeffrey	UHS/Counseling & Consultation Services	II	Attend conference at Columbia University which brings together multicultural researchers and clinicians that will give me the opportunity to be exposed to other cultural differences in the counseling process.
Iaccarino	Gregory	L&S/Student Academic Affairs	II	Attend the American College Personnel Association Convention in Philadelphia, PA and present 3 proposals which are relevant to UW Madison in the area of diversity, climate, administrative leadership, and best practices of work units.
Karls	Lynette	AG&LSC/Nutritional Sciences	II	Attend the ASPEN in order to gain the knowledge/skills needed to teach in the area of "Nutritional Support". The pre-conference will provide the basic knowledge in order to fully understand topics presented at the conference.
Kirkpatrick	Susan	MED SCH/Genetics	II	Attend the American college of Medical Genetics in Kissimmee, FL to gain additional knowledge and expertise, and to enhance counseling skills, train students, and be an effective resource to staff and patients.
Kunnimaliyaan	Muthusamy	MED SCH/Surgery	II	Attend & participate in AACR to network with other professionals, to enhance my knowledge, develop my career and further my research in cancer.
Lenon	Jordana	GRAD/Primate Research Center	II	Attend "Experimental biology 2004," and science journalist’s roundtable to improve my comprehension of current research topics and better communicate the mission of the Primate Center to the public.
Limbach	Steven	ENGR/Electrical & Computer Engineering	I	Attend the 2003 Microscopy and Microanalysis Congress in San Antonio, Tx which offers unique training opportunities in specific workshops and short courses and interneting with other researcher.
Lin	Jia-Ling	L&S/Physics	II	Attend and present paper at 2004 Annual March Meeting of the American Physics Society in Montreal, Canada. This will help to promote an integration of research with education to advance teaching and learning.
Linden	Susan	VET MED/Medical Sciences	I	Attend the WVMA fall convention that will enhance my formal training in basic surgical and animal handling techniques needed to continue my education in the field of veterinary medicine.
Lloyd	Ann	L&S/Admin-Student Academic Affairs	II	Attend the American College Personnel Association's Convention in Philadelphia, PA. in order to learn new techniques and strategies that will help serve our students with high quality programs.
Lopez	Mandi	VET MED/Medical Sciences	I	Attend a beginner’s course in the use of SAS that will give me a thorough working knowledge of this that will increase contributions to the department.
Loving	Katherine	UHS/Campus Community Partnerships	II	Attend conference on "Pedagogies of Engagement: New Designs for Learning In and Across the Disciplines" in Chicago that will focus on teaching strategies for students.
Maynard	James	L&S/Chemistry	II	Tour four regional Big Ten Schools to observe and discover best practices at Demonstration labs, with regard to organization, safety, best practices, research on Demonstrations, and staffing.
McGrath	Robert	UHS/Counseling & Consultation Services	II	Bring in a consultant for a four hour workshop that will expose the entire counseling and consultation staff to cutting-edge work on therapeutic change in psychotherapeutic processes.
Meyer	Robert	AG&LSC/Biological Systems Engineering	I	Attend and participate in the "Challenges in Agricultural Health and Safety Conference", which will allow me to learn more about the health and safety issues in the agricultural community and interact with colleagues.
Miller	Jeff	G SERV/University Communications	II	Attend 2004 Digital Photography at Summit workshop and obtain hands-on digital camera and electronic imaging training. Will help me create high-quality digital photography that efficiently supports the university's communication needs.
Neumann	Bruce	GRAD/Synchrotron Radiation Center	II	Attend a Laser Safety Officer 40-hour training course. Knowledge derived will allow me to be more effective at the Synchrotron Radiation Center by being able to better address laser safety issues.
Newell	Amy	EDUC/Art	I	Attend a Care of Works on Paper Workshop which will familiarize me with the nature and properties of paper and the media which affects the permanence and durability of works of art on paper.
Olsen	Julie	G SERV/University Communications	II	Attend 2004 How Design Conference to enhance creativity, broaden perspective, streamline work flow and provide networking opportunities for web and graphic designers.
Ou	Suh-Ruu	GRAD/Waisman Center	II	Attend a 3-day training session on Hierarchical Data Analysis which will enhance my knowledge about hierarchical linear modeling and employ the software HLM to conduct analyses. Will help in current research and aid in future research.
Oxton	Lisa	MED SCH/Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences	II	Attend ARVO meeting because I am co-author of one abstract and collaborating on several others. Will meet with co-investigators from our study sites and speak to others in our area research.
Pearson	Stephen	GEA/Employee Assistance Office	I	Attend course at Cape Code Institute with enhance ability to assist campus leaders and managers with problem solving of operational issues and managing the coming changes stemming from budget reductions.
Pretell	Judith	MED SCH/Pathology & Laboratory Medicine	II	Attend the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology in Vancouver, British Columbia to present a poster on my research, take special courses and interact with my colleagues on the latest developments in my field.
Rasmussen	Carol	MED SCH/Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences	II	Attend ARVO meeting in Fort Lauderdale, FL and present a paper or poster on the most recent findings on a wide variety of topics related to my research here and to exchange ideas with other scientists.
Rubin	Andrew	EDUC/Art	II	Attend the 31st Annual Southern Graphics Council in New Brunswick, NJ where I will be presenting a paper and chairing a panel dealing with printmaking innovations in the professional environment.
Saeed	Ibrahim	AG&LSC/Soil Science	II	Attend a course at Lachat Instruments Company in Loveland, CO. As a result I will gain more insight in the latest advances in FIA analysis, improve and refine my abilities and role as a chemical analyst.
Shen	Anna	MED SCH/Oncology	II	Attend the Experimental Biology 2004/American Society for Pharmacology and Therapeutics Meeting in Washington, DC. Present her findings, interact with national science community and learn how her techniques can be integrated into her new lab.
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