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Important: A new system has been launched on October 16th, 2020 to curate the BCOE Research News. The new website can be accessed here. 

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  • Drs. Sohyun An and Scott Ritchie receive grant to address race literacy in elementary schools

    Open Access Week (October 19-25, 2020)

    • Open Access Week is an annual event advocating for free and immediate online access to research articles worldwide.KSU Libraries will host a variety of events to promote the benefits of Open Access research to help our university advance the Open Access movement. All events will take place virtually on Blackboard Collaborate.
    • Check Schedule of events for next week

    Research with Relevance-Friday Features  (Friday 10/16 at 4:00 pm): "Insects: From The Sidewalk To The Moon" 

    • In the fifth episode of the fall season, the featured faculty researcher is Dr. Clint Penick, an assistant professor of biology in the Department of Insects: From the Sidewalk to the Moon Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology in the College of Science and Mathematics.He will discuss his research focused on the evolution and ecological success of social insects such as ants and bees. Pound for pound, social insects and humans make up the largest animal biomass on dry land and occupy nearly every terrestrial ecosystem.
    • Join the show on Teams

  • We have access to both EndNote and RefWorks. Here's a Research Guide on  citation management.

    Citation managers can be  accesses through the library's homepage. Click on Find a Database under SuperSearch, then click Q-R.

    Refworks

    Endnote

    • You can sign into EndNote with your Web of Science account here.  To create a Web of Science account with the KSU Institutional ID, go to the KSU Web of Science found here, and log in with your Net ID and Password.  Then select "Customize Your Experience" -> "Register."  Enter your KSU email address to complete the registration process.

  • Regional Grant Writing Workshop

    • Emory University is hosting next week (9/24 and 9/25) a workshop on NEH grants. NEH program officers will be available to share details and answer questions. Attached is the information about this exciting virtual conference. Please use this link to register.  There are participant limits for the breakout sessions so please sign up quickly for them. You can find below the agenda for the workshop: 
      • On Thursday morning, September 24, Victoria Sams will lead two webinars, "NEH Funding Opportunities" and "Strategies for Grant Application Writing." Both sessions will be recorded, captioned, and posted online by Thursday afternoon.
      • On Friday morning, September 25, breakout sessions will be offered, each led by a different NEH program officer. Registration for these sessions will be limited to 20, and partner institutions will have first opportunity to register.
        • Digital Humanities Advancement grants
        • Preservation and Access grants
        • Division of Education grants

    The next Research with Relevance-Friday Features show will take place on Friday 9/18 at 4:00 pm. 

    RWR 9-18-20 

    Ideas & Resources for Maintaining Research Productivity During COVID-19


    Office of Research Calendar of Events

    • You can find in this link the calendar of activities promoted by the Office of Research. 

  • Tomorrow (9/11) at 4 pm, the Office of Research is hosting a virtual Open House. Click here to join the open house. 

    • The Office of Research Development and Strategic Initiatives will be hosting this event online as a part of its new bi-weekly Friday Features series.  KSU faculty interested in conducting research are welcome to get to know the Office of Research team and learn how we can support your research plans and help you succeed. 

    Open house 

    First-Year Scholars Program 

    • There are 70 projects in the First-Year Scholars Program, with at least one in every college (you can see the list here). This program pairs first-year students with a faculty member on a year-long research project. Students receive a stipend, and they can apply to as many projects as they wish. The application is fairly short and is due on Sept. 18: see application

    Office of Research Calendar of Events

    • You can find in this link the calendar of activities promoted by the Office of Research

    The new Interactive Research Methods Lab, located in room BEB 403, is up and running!! 

    • Send us an email to <irml@kennesaw.edu> if you are interested in using it with your students, or your own research projects!
    • A description of the services provided by the IRML can be found hhttp://irml.kennesaw.edu/ere.
    • The IRML is open for you to use it on Mondays and Fridays from 10:00 am to 1.00 pm 

  • Today is the deadline to submit a research project for consideration in the First Year Scholars Program, Launched by the Office of Undergraduate Research. 

    • The faculty application takes 10-15 minutes to complete online. ALL TYPES OF RESEARCH are welcome, at any stages of the process  - from literature reviews, study design conceptualization, pilot testing, data entry, data cleaning, descriptive analyses etc.

    The next Research with Relevance-Friday Features show will take place on Friday 9/4 at 4:00 pm. 

    • Dr. Ayse Tekes, assistant professor of mechanical engineering in the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SPCEET), and Dr. Tris Utschig, director for scholarly teaching in the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) will be presenting "3D-Printed Lab Equipment - Research That Resonates." 
    • Join the show on Teams

    The new Interactive Research Methods Lab, located in room BEB 403, is up and running!! 

    • Send us an email to <irml@kennesaw.edu> if you are interested in using it with your students, or your own research projects!
    • A description of the services provided by the IRML can be found here.
    • The IRML is open for you to use it on Mondays and Fridays from 10:00 am to 1.00 pm 

  • Undergraduate Research

    Research with Relevance

    Kennesaw State University Research and Service Foundation (KSURSF)

    • The Kennesaw State University Research and Service Foundation (KSURSF) Subcommittee on Increasing the External Awareness of Research at KSU is exploring additional ways in which the university may increase the external awareness of KSU research activities and expertise, with particular focus on the metro Atlanta area and state of Georgia.
    • KSURSF would like faculty to complete this survey regarding the organizations, associations, and societies you deem to be most respected, influential, and valuable to advancing the awareness of KSU research and scholarship in your discipline. 

  • Research with Relevance-Friday Features show is BACK! The Office of Research has scheduled shows every other Friday for the remainder of the semester.

    Research with relevance

  • The Office of Research has released the following two documents that might be of your interest:

    The KSU Institutional Review Board launched on July 1, 2020 a new portal for the submission of IRB proposals. We will now be using Cayuse IRB system, which will streamline the proposal process and help both researchers and the IRB office keep on top of modifications, continuations, and study closures. 

    Relevant information

    -Users will need to use their NetID and KSU password to access Cayuse system. All full-time faculty should be entered as users of the system automatically.

    -Staff and student access will be added by request via an online form (also available from the IRB webpage) at https://kennesawstateuniversity-vbzux.formstack.com/forms/irb_request.

    Documentation and tutorials

    -In order to smooth the transition to the new system, the Office of Research has developed documentation with help from UITS. 

    -More information and links to relevant help at can be found at:  https://research.kennesaw.edu/irb/cayuse-human-subjects.php. 

    -Users can also create a free account at Cayuse’s help portal (http://support.cayuse.com/) where you can find a wealth of information about the system.

    Questions

    -If you have any questions, please reach out to the IRB staff via <irb@kennesaw.edu>. Technical issues (such as login or browser trouble) should be addressed with UITS <service@kennesaw.edu>.

  • The KSU Institutional Review Board has announced today the launching of a new portal for the submission of IRB proposals.

    Since July 1, 2020 we will be using Cayuse IRB system, which will streamline the proposal process and help both researchers and the IRB office keep on top of modifications, continuations, and study closures. 

    Relevant dates

    • After June 26, 2020 KSU Institutional Review Board will stop accepting IRB proposals via email
    • On July 1, 2020 it will begin accepting new proposals via Cayuse (https://kennesaw.cayuse424.com/). 

    Relevant information

    Documentation and tutorials

    Questions

    • If you have any questions, please reach out to the IRB staff via irb@kennesaw.edu. Technical issues (such as login or browser trouble) should be addressed with UITS (service@kennesaw.edu).

  • The Research Sub-committee of the Presidential taskforce has been working to prepare KSU for resumption of research activities this Summer, and plans for Fall. The following two documents explain in detail the process we will be folloiwng:

  • The Office of Research has released today the new guidelines for conducting research on campus as we slowly and safely return to campus this Summer.

    Note: Please be advised that KSU is still limiting in-person research with human subjects, and research that involves undergraduate students, unless there are specific approvals from both the college and the Office of Research.
    If you need to take advantage of this exception, please fill out this form.

  • May 29, 2020: Innovation AndTechnology At KSU

    This week's show will be a bit different from our previous episodes, focusing on how KSU takes Research with Relevance and advances into markets. The show will feature:

    • Dr. Chris Cornelison, director of the Office of Intellectual Property Development, a new support unit established within the Office of Research in spring 2020; 
    • Dr. Jonathan McMurray, co-founder of New Echota Biotechnology with the late Dr. John C. Salerno, a start-up venture based on intellectual property held by the Kennesaw State University Research and Service Foundation; and  
    • Dr. Greg Quinet, executive director, and Dr. Birton Cowden, research director, both from the Robin and Doug Shore Entrepreneurship Center in the Michael J. Coles College of Business.

    Cumulatively this episode will provide an overview of the innovate spirit of KSU faculty, staff and students as well as highlight our commitment to transitioning research and scholarship out of the academic setting and into commercial markets (more information).

  • May 22, 2020, at 4:00 pm: Nurturing Transgenerational Health

    This week’s show features the work of Dr. Katherine H. Ingram, Associate Professor of Exercise Science in the Department of Exercise Science and Sport Managment in the WellStar College of Health and Human Services. Joining the KSU faculty in 2012, she also serves as the founder and director of the KSU for FitKids program in which KSU student volunteers promote healthy lifestyle choices to local children.  Dr. Ingram earned her doctorate in Exercise Physiology with a concentration in Nutrition from Georgia State University and completed postdoctoral research fellowships within the NIH-funded Nutrition and Obesity Research Center and Diabetes Research Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.


    Her research, pertaining to the influence of obesity and physical activity on cardiometabolic health, has resulted in numerous articles in prestigious scientific journals. Her collaborative work, published in Diabetes Care, was awarded the KSU Foundation Prize for Publications or Creative Activity in 2014. (more information).

  • This week’s show (5/15/2020 at 4:00 pm) features the work of Dr. Philip Kiernan, associate professor of art history in the School of Art and Design in the College of the Arts. Dr. Kiernan received his Ph.D. in Classical Archaeology from the Ruprecht-Karls Universität Heidelberg (or University of Heidelberg) in Germany and has been at KSU since 2016. He also serves as the coordinator for the university’s interdisciplinary minor in Classical Studies. Dr. Kiernan’s research is on the art and archaeology of the Roman Empire, and involves archaeological fieldwork, as well as work with statues, bronze artifacts, and coins. He just published a book - Roman Cult Images: The Lives and Worship of Idols from the Iron Age to Late Antiquity - with Cambridge University Press. He is developing a collaborative project on the cultural heritage of Montepulciano, which has most recently involved the digitization of renaissance manuscripts in the town’s archive, and the documentation of a collection of Etruscan and Roman reliefs and inscriptions by KSU students. (more information)

    Research with relevance 5/15/2020

  • The second edition of "The Investigator Research Magazine" features the work of our colleagues Dr. Marrielle Myers (see page 36), and Dr. Tiffany Roman (check page 22).

    Investigator

  • May 8, 2020, at 4:00 pm: Autonomous Vehicle Innovation

    This week's featured researchers are Dr. Kevin McFall, an associate professor of mechatronics engineering in the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SPCEET), and Dr. Mohammed Aledhari, assistant professor of computer science in the College of Computing and Software Engineering (CCSE). They will discuss how they came together to advance autonomous vehicle technology and train KSU undergraduate students to use it.  

    Dr. McFall, who also serves as assistant dean for research, received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech’s European campus in Metz, France. Prior to joining the SPCEET faculty in 2012, Dr. McFall lived abroad for more than ten years during his graduate education and early career in academia. His current research focuses on autonomous vehicles and deep learning, directing numerous student teams to develop sensor systems and actuation control for self-driving cars and robots. He has completed the Udacity Self-driving Car Engineer Nanodegree and is an NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute Certified Instructor and University Ambassador.

    Dr. Aledhari, who joined the CCSE faculty in 2019, is also director of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Center (SASC) at KSU. He received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Western Michigan University. His industry experience includes working as a software engineer team tead for microcontrollers and programmable logic controllers at IDC, an oil drilling company. Dr. Aledhari’s research interests center on data science, machine learning, computer vision for medical imaging and autonomous systems, and big data problems in computational biology and bioinformatics. He is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), and American Society for Quality (ASQ).

    Research Overview

    Just about every new car today is sold with autonomous features like adaptive cruise control, lane keeping, and automatic braking for collision avoidance. Autonomous vehicle technology combines sensors, control systems, mechanics, machine learning, and computer vision.

    Dr. McFall and Dr. Aledhari have teamed up to advance autonomous vehicle technology and improve transportation safety, convenience, and mobility for all. Their work is paving the way for more completely autonomous vehicles, and training undergraduate students to compete in the rapidly growing job market for robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence.

  • This week, the Office of Research is hosting an online virtual interdisciplinary research networking event for KSU faculty and students, centered around each broad theme. This is a great opportunity for faculty and students to interact and network with others outside their academic fields and/or majors to offer and gain varying scholarly perspectives on each broad theme for the common goal of delivering research with relevance.

    The networking event will be hosted on HopIn on April 30 from 2-3 p.m. Click here for more information on how to join the conversation.

    r2-starts here 

    Also remember that this coming Friday (5/1) the Office of Research will be hosting the fourth Research with Relevance web show.

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  • April 24, 2020 at 4:00 pm: Body of Knowledge.

    Friday (4/24) from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm the Office of Research will be hosting the third Research with Relevance web show titled "Body of Knowledge." Assistant professor of anthropology Alice Gooding in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences discusses how her research interest in bones developed into two research labs she now leads at KSU in the episode, "Body of Knowledge."  

    Body of Knowledge

     

  • April 17, 2020 at 4:00 pm: Geographies Of Beer

  • Research with Relevance - Friday Features debuts 4/10

    • Research with Relevance - Friday Features, a new interactive web show produced by the Office of Research, will give an inside look into the varied research and scholarly activities taking place at Kennesaw State University. More information

    Updates on I3: Interdisciplinary Innovation Initiative I3

    • Deadline extended to Monday, April 27th 
    • 70 Letters of Intent were received
      • Biomedical and Human Services = 11
      • Computing and Technology = 15
      • Human Development and Well-Being = 7
      • Safe and Sustainable Communities = 11
      • Multiple Themes = 26
    • Review committee consisting of RAC members plus OVPR staff
    • Proposed Review Schedule
    • April 27th—Applications Due
    • April 29th – Applications assigned and distributed to reviewers electronically
    • May 12th – All reviews due electronically by reviewers to OVPR
    • May 14th—Reviewer virtual meeting to discuss top 50% and make recommendations to president
    • Final announcement made by president – MAY

    Updates on OVPR Faculty Pilot/Seed Grants 

    • Deadline extended to Tuesday, April 7th
      • 13 Proposals received so far
    • Review committee consisting of representatives from each college
    • Proposed Review Schedule:
      • April 7th – Applications Due
      • April 14th – Applications assigned and distributed to reviewers electronically
      • April 28th – All reviews due electronically by reviewers to OVPR
      • April 30th– Reviewer virtual meeting to discuss top 50% of all applications and finalists selected
      • May 4tht – OVPR Seed Money Grants announced

    Updates on the 2020 Summer Research Fellows 

    • List of 2020 Summer Research Fellows by College
      • Architecture: Arash Soleimani (Arch)
      • BCOE: Kate Zimmer (Inclusive Educ)
      • CHSS: Paul McDaniel (Geo): Sara Evans (CJ)
      • COTA: Page Burch (Art & Design)
      • CSM: Eric Stachura (Math); Kisa Ranasinghe (Physics); Anton Bryantsev (Mol and Cell Bio); Jarad Tagliatela (Ecol, Evol & Org Bio)
      • SPCEE: MA Karim (Civil & Environ Eng); David Guerra-Zubiaga (Mech Eng)
      • WellStar: Mary Ramos (Nursing); Darlene Rodriguez (Human Services); Lynn Varagona (Nursing); Ping Johnson (PHE)

    Updates on Postdoctoral Grants

    • The deadline for submitting a proposal for FY21 Postdoctoral Research Associate Support has been extended to Friday, April 10, 2020 by noon.

    Other relevant information & news

    • The Office of Research is encouraging all KSU researchers to claim their profile within the Pivot system (Pivot by ProQuest) and add to Pivot’s initial information. By updating one’s profile in Pivot, a researcher will improve the system's recommended funding opportunities, be able to track opportunities, and search calls for papers. You can use Pivot to find KSU research partners and with an updated profile make your profile more visible to potential partners. 

    •  Faculty applications for the Undergraduate Research Course Redesign Institute (May 11-15, 2020) are due by Monday, April 6, 2020. The purpose of this Course Redesign Institute is to help faculty design or redesign courses so that they are aligned with the definitions and guidelines for the "It's About Engagement" initiative. 

    •  The deadline for submitting faculty mentor applications for the 2020-2021 First-Year Scholars Program is Friday, April 24, 2020. 

    • For updated information on how COVID-19 is impacting research activities at KSU, please visit our website at the following links: 

  • Deadlines extended by the Office of Research


    Information & News

  • You can find below some resources that might be of help in times of "Glocal" Stress.

  • From: Kristine Funkhouser Nowak (Director of Research Compliance, Office of Research) 

    For the time being, research activities will continue at KSU. This means that faculty, students (both graduate and undergraduate), and staff who currently work on any research projects may continue to do so if it does not compromise their own health and safety or of anyone participating in the research. Note that exterior doors will be locked during this period of low campus occupancy, so please plan accordingly.

    Because the status of research activities may change going forward, colleges are currently refining research contingency plans. We are identifying which personnel need building or room access to assure continuity of research in case policy dictates limited access to university facilities at a later point. This would include ONLY critical activities such as animal care, monitoring of sample storage (freezers), equipment maintenance that needs to be done on a regular basis, and periodic monitoring of lab areas to ensure safety and security. Below are some points for best practices to continue research while the university remains open but operating in a minimal staff condition.

    General Practices:

    • PIs should develop individual work plans with members of their research group to allow continuity of operations in case of illness or other restrictions on commuting to campus or access to lab spaces.
    • PIs should not penalize any members of their groups who need to isolate, stay home sick, or have time away from campus due to outside factors. Those with health conditions that preclude interactions must be allowed to stay off-campus.
    • Research groups should minimize in-person group meetings and maximize social distancing as much as reasonably possible. Microsoft Teams is a good way to have meetings over the internet; other services include WebEx which is available through UITS.
    • Ensure good hygiene practices including regular cleaning of active areas (doorknobs, workstations, etc.).

    Human Subjects Research:

    • Researchers should postpone or reschedule in-person interviews or focus groups.
    • Studies with time-dependent factors, such as periodic monitoring of subjects on a particular regimen, will need to consider the effects of rescheduling on their study data and outcomes but operate with an abundance of caution for all involved.
    • Researchers working at off-campus locations should verify procedures with their site contacts.
    • Create plans for continuity of research if the university is completely closed in the near future. At that point, all on-campus in-person research activities should be suspended and have a plan for continuing-interaction studies that have time-sensitive components. Online surveys that automatically collect data may be left open, and data analysis can continue remotely if data is not housed on a restricted-access campus-housed device or data security plans do not prescribe otherwise.
    • Please remember that any changes to research protocols, including personnel, interview procedures, or data storage, should be submitted for IRB review via a modification request at: https://research.kennesaw.edu/irb/progress-report-form.php

    Laboratory Research:

    • Students (graduate and undergraduate) may continue their work if feasible until further notice. This might be a good time to work on literature reviews or writing projects for those students who cannot come to campus.
    • Please remember that any animal or biological material protocol changes still need to be submitted for IACUC or IBC review as usual.
    • Whenever you leave a laboratory, or work is completed for the day, all chemical and waste containers should be closed, all equipment that can should be turned off, and all doors and spaces secured.
    • All PIs should continue to curate their lists of laboratory personnel who would ABSOLUTELY REQUIRE access if the university were to close. Continuing research for a thesis or an upcoming manuscript submission would not be considered critical under such circumstances. 
    • Have a plan in place to pause active research other than only the most basic functions to keep specimens alive, provide for their long term storage, or perform necessary routine maintenance of lab equipment (e.g. refilling machinery coolants, monitoring freezers).
    • The Office of Research will be hosting an ethics workshop, “Ethical Decision Making in Research” on March 24 from 1-2 p.m. in the Sturgis Library, room 101 on the Kennesaw campus. Kristine Nowak, director of research compliance, will be the presenter of this interactive workshop in which mini case studies will be reviewed, with a discussion on the ethical implications of the issues involved. This workshop is free and open to all who are involved in research on-campus – students, faculty, and staff.  
    • The deadline for submitting the online Letter of Intent form for the Interdisciplinary Innovation Initiative is Today, March 13! Faculty can be part of an interdisciplinary team on multiple I3 proposals – there is no limit as long as each proposal is different.
    • The Office of Undergraduate Research is seeking applicants for the position of Associate Director with a start date of July 1, 2020. The percentage of time in this position is negotiable (likely 40%-50% in the Office of Undergraduate Research), including an administrative stipend in the summer. The deadline to submit applications is March 30, 2020.
    • The deadline for undergraduate and graduate students to submit abstracts for the April 16 Symposium of Student Scholars is March 23! ALL KSU students engaging in research/creative activity during the last academic year are encouraged to submit their projects. Even if you are unable to physically present your work at the Symposium, your project and the names of all authors and co-authors will be recognized in the program.
    • The deadline to submit proposals for the FY21 Faculty Pilot/Seed Grants is March 31! Awards are made to support preliminary studies to position faculty to develop and submit competitive external proposals as well as for acquisition of data for resubmissions of declined external proposals.
    • The WCHHS Office of the Dean is sponsoring two grant-writing webinars over the next 2 months, presented by a grant-writing consulting company, Hanover Research.These webinars are free to you, interactive, and should last approximately one hour (perhaps longer if there is lively Q&A).  You can access them from your PC.  Additionally, both sessions will be recorded (minus Q&A), and those recordings and the slides will be available to you upon your request. If you are participating in the workshop on “Write Winning Grant Proposals Seminar focusing on NSF and NIH” (offered separately by Office of Research next week), the below webinars are from a different consultant and independent of that workshop.  Nevertheless, they should hopefully complement and reinforce that workshop’s content.
      • Fri, 3/20, 3:30 – 4:30 pm:  Developing Compelling Proposals - This presentation covers important aspects of developing compelling proposals regardless of the funder.  PIs will learn how to develop a concept, identify prospective funders, and the core elements of a strong grant narrative.
        • Join Zoom Meeting for “Developing Compelling Proposals” - https://zoom.us/j/922428529 - Meeting ID: 922 428 529
        • One tap mobile
          • +19292056099,,922428529# US (New York)
          • +16699006833,,922428529# US (San Jose)
        • Dial by your location
          • +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
          • +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
        • Meeting ID: 922 428 529
        • Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/ac9HlZje52
      • Tues, 4/28, 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Breaking into NIH/External Funding Sources - In our presentation, we cover funding trends and best practices for applying to external federal and foundation funders.  PIs will learn what project elements and topics are more appealing to federal and foundation funders, given the current funding landscape.  We will also cover federal and foundation opportunities hand-picked for Kennesaw State faculty, including the benefits and challenges of each opportunity.
        • Join Zoom Meeting for “Breaking into NIH/External Funding Sources” -  https://zoom.us/j/771889889 - Meeting ID: 771 889 889
        • One tap mobile
          • +19292056099,,771889889# US (New York)
          • +16699006833,,771889889# US (San Jose)
        • Dial by your location
        • +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
        • +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
        • Meeting ID: 771 889 889
        • Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/ac9HlZje52
      • EQUINOX Week has been cancelled due to COVID-19 situation
    • COMING SOON! Cayuse Research Suite will be our new portal for submissions and communication with the IRB. To get ready, sign up today for the Cayuse Help and Support Center. Registration is free, and it gives you access to help pages and walkthroughs which will explain the dashboard and the system workflow. Students and staff who need to submit to the IRB will need to request access to the Cayuse system (done via NetID authentication). A link to the request form will be posted soon.
    • Register online for the March 12 workshop on Applying for External Funding for SoTL from 2-5 p.m. in room 1090 of the Dr. Betty L. Siegel Student Recreation and Activities Center. The event is co-sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning and the Office of Research.
    • The deadline for submitting the online Letter of Intent form for the Interdisciplinary Innovation Initiative is March 13! Faculty can be part of an interdisciplinary team on multiple I3 proposals – there is no limit as long as each proposal is different.
    • EQUINOX Week will run from March 16-20 with a calendar of multidisciplinary events on both campuses focused on the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.
    • The Office of Research will be hosting an ethics workshop, “Ethical Decision Making in Research” on March 24 from 1-2 p.m. in the Sturgis Library, room 101 on the Kennesaw campus. Kristine Nowak, director of research compliance, will be the presenter of this interactive workshop in which mini case studies will be reviewed, with a discussion of the ethical implications of the issues involved. This workshop is free and open to all who are in involved in research on campus – students, faculty, and staff.
    • The Office of Undergraduate Research is seeking applicants for the position of Associate Director with a start date of July 1, 2020. The percentage of time in this position is negotiable (likely 40%-50% in the Office of Undergraduate Research), including an administrative stipend in the summer. The deadline to submit applications is March 30, 2020.
    • The deadline to submit proposals for the FY21 Faculty Pilot/Seed Grants is March 31! Awards are made to support preliminary studies to position faculty to develop and submit competitive external proposals as well as for acquisition of data for resubmissions of declined external proposals.

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