Annual Meeting/Webinar Speaker, Poster Presenter, & Honors Lecturer Information
Call for AEIRS Webinar Proposals
Join the Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences (AEIRS) and seize the opportunity to share your expertise by submitting a proposal for our upcoming webinar series. As a speaker, you'll have the chance to captivate and inspire a vibrant community of dedicated educators in the field.
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We are seeking dynamic presenters who can offer valuable insights and practical knowledge to educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences. This is your chance to make a lasting impact on the profession and enhance your reputation within the industry.
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Our webinar series aims to provide educators with the latest advancements, best practices, and innovative strategies in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences. We encourage proposals on a variety of themes that resonate with our audience, such as:
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Harnessing Technology for Enhanced Education: Exploring the integration of cutting-edge technologies and digital tools in the classroom and clinical settings.
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Enhancing Student Engagement and Retention: Strategies to create an inclusive and interactive learning environment that motivates and supports students throughout their education.
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Curriculum Development and Innovation: Sharing innovative approaches to curriculum design and implementation, ensuring students are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary for a rapidly evolving field.
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Effective Clinical Education: Addressing challenges and exploring effective strategies for clinical instruction and supervision in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences.
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Professional Development for Educators: Fostering personal and professional growth through mentorship, research, and continuous learning opportunities.
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By presenting in our webinar series, you will gain recognition as a thought leader, network with like-minded professionals, and contribute to the advancement of Imaging and Radiologic Sciences education.
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Don't miss this chance to make a significant impact on the education community! Submit your proposal today and let your voice be heard among the most active and dedicated educators in the profession.
Call for 2025 AEIRS Annual Meeting Speakers
Share your expertise! The Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences would like to invite you to submit a proposal to present at the 2025 AEIRS Annual Meeting being held at the Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Convention Center in Allen, Texas, about 30 minutes from Downtown Dallas. The meeting dates are Wednesday, July 16th through Friday, July 18th. As a speaker, you will enjoy the prestige and satisfaction of presenting to committed educators in our profession.
The submission deadline is December 15, 2024. For additional information, and to submit your application, contact bobbi.kowash@oit.edu
The application to present is available below.
Suggested topics include:
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Assessment and test item writing
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Classroom management
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Contingency planning
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Curriculum design
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Diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies
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Emotional intelligence
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Innovative methods of instruction
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Mental health
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Post-COVID-19 classroom
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Research and grant writing
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Recruitment efforts
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Successful transitions (clinical preceptor to clinical coordinator; clinical coordinator to program director)
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Surgical imaging instruction
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Teaching cultural competency
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Technology and virtual reality in the classroom
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Trauma-informed educational practices
Respectfully,
Bobbi J. Kowash MHSc RDMS RVT
2025 AEIRS Annual Meeting Chair
Call for Honors Lecturer Nominations
As the 2024-2025 Honors Chair, I would like to remind you of the opportunity to self-nominate or nominate one of your colleagues for the Annual Honors Lecture Award. Each year, the AEIRS Board of Directors selects an AEIRS member to receive the Honors Lecture Award in recognition of outstanding professional accomplishments, leadership in the field of imaging and radiologic sciences, and commitment to the Association. Letters of nomination should describe the accomplishments of the applicant and emphasize the significance of those accomplishments.
Please send your nominations to me at ghicks@hartford.edu by April 1, 2025.
The AEIRS Board of Directors will review the nominees at the Pre-Annual Board Meeting in July 2025. Nominees will remain on file for three years and be considered for 2026, 2027 or 2028. We appreciate your participation in submitting nominations. As you are aware, selection as the AEIRS Annual Honors Lecturer is an extremely important public relations service to our profession.
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​Jay Hicks, EdD, R.T.(R)(ARRT)
Honors Chair