Research Insights
Research Live Archive: 2022-2023
Sessions by month:
September 2022
October 2022
November 2022
December 2022
January 2023
February 2023
- Supporting Research Personnel: Policies, Programs and Resources for Postdocs, Visiting Scholars and Research Scientists
- Fill the Gaps in Your Foundation: Tips for Seeking Foundation Funding
March 2023
- Do You Accept This Mission?: Meeting the Needs of U.S. Mission Agencies
- Turning Research into Impact: How UGA Cooperative Extension Works with Georgia Communities
- Navigating Explicit and Implicit Relationships on the Path to Federal Funding.
April 2023
“Promoting & supporting our success: How research communications work at UGA”
Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, 11 a.m.
Presenters:
- Michael Terrazas, director of research communications, Office of Research
- James Hataway, assistant director of media communications & media relations, UGA Marketing & Communications
- Lauren Corcino, assistant director of research communications, Office of Research
- Allyson Mann, senior public relations coordinator, Office of Research
- Jenn Bryant, web developer principal, Office of Research
- Steve Quinlan, web developer principal, Office of Research
- Olivia Randall, public relations coordinator, Office of Research
- Brandon Ward, public relations specialist, Office of Research
In this session of Research Live, members of the Office of Research Communications will discuss how the office promotes UGA research activity to both external and internal audiences, as well as how it keeps the university community informed about funding opportunities, policies and procedures, and other operational news of interest to UGA investigators. James Hataway from UGA Marketing & Communications also will talk about how faculty and student researchers can work with communicators to get their news out into the world.
“Improving Community Engagement and Other Goals of UGA’s Human Research” Program
Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, 11 a.m.
Presenters:
- Kim Fowler, director, Human Subjects Office, Office of Research
- Jessica Lasebikan, assistant director, HSO
- Kim Fernandez, compliance professional, HSO
UGA’s Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) has added capacity and is pursuing important improvement goals. This session will describe current and future activities aimed at improving community engagement in UGA research; providing support to graduate students and new faculty conducting human research; and improving efficiency and response time for human-subjects proposals and IRB submissions.
“Research security: What it means for the UGA community”
Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, at 11 a.m.
Presenters:
- Dan Runge, director, Research Security & Export Control, Office of Research
- Marty Bink, facility security officer, Office of Research
Join Dan Runge and Marty Bink from the Office of Research for a presentation about the role of research security in the responsible conduct of research and all federal research funding. Specific topics will include U.S. government concerns regarding research security and UGA’s response; an intro to National Security Presidential Memorandum-33 and its “Research Security Program” requirements; information for investigators about international shipping and other compliance issues; and UGA’s efforts to position itself for additional research contracts from security-minded federal agencies.
“Diversity, collaboration and innovation: Humanities & arts research and practice at UGA”
Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, 11 a.m.
Presenters:
- Nicholas Allen, Chaired Professor in Humanities and director, Willson Center for Humanities & Arts
- Usha Rodrigues, interim vice provost for academic affairs and chair, UGA Arts Council
- Barbara McCaskill, professor of English and associate academic director, Willson Center for Humanities & Arts
- Mark Callahan, artistic director, Ideas for Creative Exploration, Lamar Dodd School of Art
Humanities and arts research, teaching and practice extend across UGA and the communities it serves. The Willson Center is a focus and a hub for this established and emerging work, as well as a catalyst for new ideas and connections. With deep foundations in excellence, our humanities and arts activities are one of our gateways to international partnerships. This conversation will introduce some of UGA’s humanities and arts infrastructure, share recent innovations, introduce plans for the future, and invite a discussion of interdisciplinary opportunities for students, faculty and diverse publics.
“The Business of Research: Building Industry Partnerships that Pay”
This webinar is part 2 of a five-part Research Live series, “How Not to Research Alone: Creating Meaningful Relationships with Funders.” View the other events in the series.
Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, 11 a.m.
Presenters:
- Larry Hornak, Associate Vice President for Integrative Team Initiatives, Office of Research
- Marty Bink, Director of Defense & Security Collaborations, Office of Research
- Jake Maas, Director of Strategic Research Development, Office of Research
- Richard Potter, Director of Business Engagement and Collaboration
- Matt Pruitt, Director of Foundation Relations, Development & Alumni Relations
- Kyle Tschepikow, Executive Director of Business Engagement
University-industry relationships can be challenging to navigate. Faculty who take the time to understand business perspectives are more likely to gain the trust it takes to establish long term, mutually beneficial relationships. This workshop, part 2 of the “How Not to Research Alone: Creating Meaningful Relationships with Funders” series, will provide researchers with tips for connecting with potential business partners and suggestions for framing their research interests as an avenue to address business needs.
“Supporting Research Personnel: Policies, Programs and Resources for Postdocs, Visiting Scholars and Research Scientists”
Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, 11 a.m.
Presenters:
- Shelley Hooks, Associate Vice President for Internal Grants & Awards and Research Personnel, Office of Research
- Robin Catmur-Smith, Director of Immigration Services, Office of Global Engagement
- Jessica Hawks Farmer, Assistant Director of Internal Grants & Awards and Research Personnel, Office of Research
Postdoctoral scholar, research scientist, visiting researcher/scholar and research affiliate positions have unique features that make them distinct from traditional faculty, student or staff positions. This webinar will highlight Office of Research resources that serve these members of the UGA research community, focusing specifically on resources for postdocs, with brief updates on recent changes in other research personnel policies. Specific topics include navigating postdoctoral hiring responsibilities, professional development for postdocs, impacts of new faculty evaluation policies on research scientists, special considerations for international postdocs and visiting scholars, and registration mechanisms for different categories of research affiliates and visiting scholars.
“Fill the Gaps in Your Foundation: Tips for Seeking Foundation Funding”
This webinar is part 3 of a five-part Research Live series, “How Not to Research Alone: Creating Meaningful Relationships with Funders.” View the other events in the series.
Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, 11 a.m.
Presenters:
- Larry Hornak, Associate Vice President for Integrative Team Initiatives, Office of Research
- Marty Bink, Director of Defense & Security Collaborations, Office of Research
- Jake Maas, Director of Proposal Enhancement, Office of Research
- Richard Potter, Director of Business Engagement and Collaboration
- Matt Pruitt, Director of Foundation Relations, Development & Alumni Relations
- Kyle Tschepikow, Executive Director of Business Engagement
- Additional speakers TBA
Although foundations don’t typically offer the same level of funding as federal agencies, their dollars can serve as a valuable complement to other funding streams and help spur additional funding. While no two foundations are exactly the same, there are some generic guidelines that are helpful in seeking foundation funding. This workshop, part 3 of the “How Not to Research Alone: Creating Meaningful Relationships with Funders” series, will focus on what resonates with foundations and strategies for effective approaches.
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“Do You Accept This Mission?: Meeting the Needs of U.S. Mission Agencies”
This webinar is part 4 of a five-part Research Live series, “How Not to Research Alone: Creating Meaningful Relationships with Funders.” View the other events in the series.
Friday, March 3, 2023, 11 a.m.
Presenters:
- Larry Hornak, Associate Vice President for Integrative Team Initiatives, Office of Research
- Marty Bink, Director of Defense & Security Collaborations, Office of Research
- Jake Maas, Director of Proposal Enhancement, Office of Research
- Richard Potter, Director of Business Engagement and Collaboration
- Matt Pruitt, Director of Foundation Relations, Development & Alumni Relations
- Kyle Tschepikow, Executive Director of Business Engagement
Mission agencies support research that advances specific purposes or needs. Building relationships with mission agencies is essential to securing funding because it provides a better understanding of the agency’s needs and helps the agency reduce risk in the funding process. However, the process of building relationships takes time and can be difficult to start. In the fourth segment of the “How Not to Research Alone: Creating Meaningful Relationships with Funders” series, we will provide a better understanding of mission agencies and pointers on how to initiate and sustain relationships within mission agencies.
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“Turning Research into Impact: How UGA Cooperative Extension Works with Georgia Communities”
Friday, March 10, 2023, 11 a.m.
Panelists:
- Laura Perry Johnson, Associate Dean for Extension, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
- Anna Scheyett, Professor, School of Social Work and College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
- Andrea Scarrow, District Extension Director, Cooperative Extension
UGA Cooperative Extension epitomizes UGA’s land-grant mission of taking University resources to the people of the state. Extension employees are located in every county in Georgia and are skilled at translating research-based information for local communities. Extension programming is very tailored to local needs and centers around three program areas: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, and 4-H Youth Development. Local county Extension Agents are supported by Extension Specialists, who conduct research and work to solve issues that are crucial to Georgia and beyond. Extension also has a history of collaborating with investigators from around the university to conduct community-based research and providing a conduit for broader UGA expertise to connect with Georgia citizens. In this webinar, faculty can learn how they might be a part of this ongoing effort to strengthen the health and prosperity of Georgia communities.
“Navigating Explicit and Implicit Relationships on the Path to Federal Funding.”
This webinar is part 5 of a five-part Research Live series, “How Not to Research Alone: Creating Meaningful Relationships with Funders.” View the other events in the series.
Friday, March. 17, 2023, 11 a.m.
Presenters:
- Larry Hornak, Associate Vice President for Integrative Team Initiatives, Office of Research
- Marty Bink, Director of Defense & Security Collaborations, Office of Research
- Jake Maas, Director of Proposal Enhancement, Office of Research
- Richard Potter, Director of Business Engagement and Collaboration
- Matt Pruitt, Director of Foundation Relations, Development & Alumni Relations
- Kyle Tschepikow, Executive Director of Business Engagement
Applying for federal funding can be overwhelming. Like all complex tasks, you need to break down the process into manageable chunks. But what’s the best way to do that? In the fifth and final segment of the “How Not to Research Alone: Creating Meaningful Relationships with Funders” series, we will present a structured approach to grant proposal development that will lower your stress level and position you for the best chance of success.
“Get Thee to Market: How Innovation Gateway Can Help You Commercialize Your Research”
Friday, April 14, 2023, 11 a.m.
Presenters:
- Boyce Clark, assistant director for licensing, Innovation Gateway
- Monica Williams, pipeline program manager, Innovation Gateway
- Christy Anderson, associate director for startups, Innovation Gateway
Join members of the Innovation Gateway team to learn how UGA can help protect your discoveries and bring your research to market through product licensing or startup formation (or both!). Gateway has grown its team and enhanced its educational offerings for 2023, and this session is your chance to hear from those new team members about how commercialization can fit into your research program.