Events: Dialogue Spaces Luncheon Series

January 30, 2009: Dr. Ali Jafari

Dialogue Spaces are intended to offer IUPUI translational scholars an opportunity to talk with audiences about their work in an informal setting. It provides a forum for faculty members, students, and community partners with similar interests to dialogue about translating evidence-based research into practices that influence everyday life. If you have questions, please contact Stephan Viehweg at sviehweg@iupui.edu.

TRIP Dialogue Space Lunch
Date: Friday, January 30, 2009
Time: 12 noon to 1 p.m.
Place: Campus Center Room 148
What: Featuring Faculty Member Ali Jafari

Ever wondered how a research project gets translated into the real world? Come dialogue with Ali Jafari, PhD, and discover how Angel and Epsilen went from concept to commercial. Dr. Jafari, Professor of Computer and Information Technology in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, focuses his research on smart learning environments and intelligent agents both from conceptual and technical perspectives. The Epsilen Environment (www.epsilen.com) places social networking and ePortfolios at the center of global teaching and learning, creating a new environment for the next generation of learners and professionals. Epsilen goes beyond other popular networking sites, connecting peers and enabling meaningful knowledge and object exchanges. The New York Times has joined with Dr. Jafari to commercialize Epsilen Environment. Another of Jafari’s research projects, ANGEL (www.angellearning.com), is an outgrowth of OnCourse, a system that supports teaching and learning, committees, projects, research, and portfolios. ANGEL is one the most used eLearning tools in the country with its headquarters located in Indianapolis.

This Dialogue Space sponsored by Chancellor Bantz’s Translating Research Into Practice Initiative will be held on Friday, January 30, 2009 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. in Room 148 of the IUPUI Campus Center. A light lunch will be served – first come first served. This event is open to all faculty, staff and students at no cost. For more information about the IUPUI TRIP Initiative visit www.trip.iupui.edu.

For more information about this Dialogue Space contact Stephan Viehweg at sviehweg@iupui.edu.