UNMC faculty, staff and students are invited to attend the third annual InnovatED Symposium on Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hosted by the UNMC Interprofessional Academy of Educators (IAE) and UNMC Distance Education, the symposium brings together individuals from across the university who are passionate about advancing their teaching practices through breakthrough innovations and peer collaboration. Register to attend at this link.
A highlight of this year’s event is a keynote presentation by Thomas Tobin, PhD, a learning developer and founding member of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for Teaching, Learning & Mentoring. Dr. Tobin will spotlight research-based, low-effort teaching strategies designed to reduce student anxiety, improve engagement and lighten instructor workload.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Tobin, a nationally recognized expert in educational technology integration, to this year’s symposium,” said Tanya Custer, PhD, director of the UNMC Interprofessional Academy of Educators. “The InnovatED Symposium will offer attendees fresh ideas, emerging trends and collaborative opportunities to inspire and enhance their teaching practices.”
In addition to the keynote, UNMC experts will present on topics such as artificial intelligence, immersive simulation technologies, educational scholarship and more.
Event co-host Analisa McMillan, PhD, director of UNMC Distance Education, said, “The rise of generative AI, simulation technology and other advanced teaching methods is transforming medical education. The InnovatED Symposium provides a platform for educators to learn from and collaborate with colleagues who are already implementing these technologies in their classrooms and clinical settings.”
Additionally, the IAE will announce and recognize the newest Distinguished Educators. The highest honor in academy membership, the Distinguished Educator designation is awarded to faculty members who consistently demonstrate excellence in teaching and peer mentoring.
The InnovatED Symposium is free for UNMC faculty, staff and students, as well as members of the IAE; advance registration is required. A $50 registration fee applies to non-UNMC attendees. Payment instructions will be emailed following registration. Lunch will be provided.
The 2025 InnovatED Symposium is made possible through the support of its Gold Sponsors: the UNMC College of Medicine, UNMC College of Nursing, UNMC College of Pharmacy and UNMC College of Public Health; and its Bronze Sponsors: UNMC College of Allied Health Professions, UNMC Office of Interactive E-Learning and UNMC Office of Noncredit Learning.
For more information, email the academy.