http://www.syndicatemizzou.org Thu, 24 May 2012 06:29:06 GMT en-us 40 Center for eResearch Connecting you with the University of Missouri’s innovative research and creative activity http://www.syndicatemizzou.org/images/logo.png 384 80 http://syndicatemizzou.org/resources/syndicatemizzou/ipod/motivation-50.m4v Education http://syndicatemizzou.org/resources/syndicatemizzou/ipod/motivation-50.m4v Founder and director John Miles Foley explains the thinking behind the creation of SyndicateMizzou, with its mission to make research and creative activity occurring at MU accessible to the public on a 24/7/365 basis. 3 Tue, 06 May 2008 15:44:38 GMT http://syndicatemizzou.org/resources/syndicatemizzou/ipod/how-50.m4v Education http://syndicatemizzou.org/resources/syndicatemizzou/ipod/how-50.m4v When asked about why they were drawn to this area of research or creative activity, MU faculty provide interesting and compelling responses. In some cases, they continued in school because the drive to learn new things was so great, because family provided a sense of identity and career direction, or because of initial interest in a related field. In other cases, they stumbled upon the field quite by accident. Regardless of the reason, the passion they hold for their work is obvious. 3 Tue, 06 May 2008 15:44:41 GMT http://syndicatemizzou.org/resources/syndicatemizzou/ipod/why-50.m4v Education http://syndicatemizzou.org/resources/syndicatemizzou/ipod/why-50.m4v Whether their work seeks to counter domestic violence and ethnic genocide, identify cancer treatments, or employ literature and music to understand humanity, these MU faculty describe in their own words why this work is important to society. 3 Tue, 06 May 2008 15:44:42 GMT http://syndicatemizzou.org/resources/syndicatemizzou/ipod/intersection-50.m4v Education http://syndicatemizzou.org/resources/syndicatemizzou/ipod/intersection-50.m4v In this segment, faculty members talk about how their research and creative activity contribute to better teaching, as well as the relationship between these two aspects of their work. Frequently, the two endeavors intersect, profitting both. Carmen Chicone remarks, “If you are actively involved in your subject, you’re bound to be a much better teacher.” 3 Tue, 06 May 2008 15:44:43 GMT