should I apply?

browncrc — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 16:58:47 +0000

For the purpose of this conference, a capstone project may include the following:
• Independent study
• Thesis
• Campus or National Fellowship
• Department Prize Winner
• Grant Project (Creative Arts Council, Research at Brown, etc.)
• Art installation
• GISP/ISP
• Final Theater/Dance/Vocal Performance
• Community Service Project (Swearer Center Coordinator, etc.)
• Long-Term Event Coordinator (Heritage Months & Weeks, etc.)
* Long-Term student group leader (BRYTE, EcoReps, Lecture Board, etc.)

Selection Criteria:
• Demonstrates fascinating and unique work that inspires and motivates its audience.
• Appeals to not only members of academia, but also to peers, scholars, and community members outside of its academic discipline or interest area.
• Has potential for a compelling presentation that will resonate with and engage members of the Brown/Providence community.
• Applicant displays written/communication skills necessary for an eloquent and moving presentation.

Apply Now!

browncrc — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 20:12:53 +0000

Applications for this year’s conference are now available online!

Submit yours here. Or, take a look at the application before submitting your responses online by downloading the pdf version.

Post your feedback and reflections!

browncrc — Fri, 06 May 2011 14:37:04 +0000

Whether or not you attended TIA 2011, many of the presentations have been uploaded to the TIA blog. We’d like to encourage presenters, audience members and site viewers to leave feedback / reflections on any individual presentations/posters, or about the TIA 2011 conference as a whole here!

Look out for the TIA public art display!

browncrc — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 10:33:52 +0000

Folks will be installing a public art display on the Main Green and in the Campus Center today–check it out!

Advice from Christie Stephenson ’11 about calming nerves while presenting:

browncrc — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:27:50 +0000

[O]ne thing I always tell people preparing for public speaking events is to “look for what you like.” That is, look for the things you like about audience members. Perhaps one woman in the back seems very obviously engaged in your material. Perhaps someone else is nodding their head, or even just wearing a beautiful scarf. Or nice eyes! Doesn’t matter what; focusing on finding and appreciating the positive in front of you will automatically put you at ease and help keep the mind off of the distracting negativity that is so rife in audiences (especially college-age ones, let’s face it…).

Use the TIA logo as your FB profile!

browncrc — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 21:17:49 +0000

You can download the TIA logo for your FB invite or profile picture.

comment

browncrc — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 02:22:03 +0000

Did you attend the conference? If so, we’d love to hear your feedback on any event, session, or the conference as a whole.

Viewing the site without having gone to the conference? Many of the presentations are on our site, linked in the conference schedule or under the presenter’s name.

Did you present? Post reflections about your experiences or useful links related to your project.

Thanks!

Alternatives to PowerPoint

browncrc — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 01:09:56 +0000

Here are some alternatives to PowerPoint for presentations:

1. Keynote (created by Apple company)

2. prezi.com encourages use of symbolic language, minimalism, and non-linear presentations.

3. PechaKucha was created in 2003 in Japan; 20 slides, 20 minutes. It’s quite popular in Providence.

4. Voice Thread encourages real-time group conversation.

5. How about sans computer?

6. The TED Commandments