RCA Events

Where NSF and EPSCoR are heading, what changed, and how to engage

Faculty, staff, and students are welcome to join NDSU Interim Vice President for Research and Creative Activity Heidi Grunwald and new Director of ND EPSCoR Mandy Guinn for an overview of the evolving directions of NSF and EPSCoR; what recent changes mean for researchers; and how you can engage with emerging priorities and opportunities. Heidi and Mandy will explore potential pathways for participation, collaboration, and building research capacity.

Oct. 26, 3pm – 4 pm
Badlands + Zoom

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Have questions about Novelution? Bring your questions, laptop, and protocol, and work through them during the IACUC and IBC Office Hours. These sessions will provide hands-on support to help researchers navigate Novelution while working on their own submissions.

Each session will feature a short walkthrough of a common Novelution topic, followed by open work time for questions and individualized guidance.

Whether you're starting a new protocol, working through an amendment, responding to reviewer comments, managing research personnel and training, or simply aren't sure what to do next, you're welcome to stop by. No appointments necessary.

October 26. 10 am | R1 (rm 148) and Zoom

Building on the Materials R&D lightning talks held last fall, the RCA Research Strategy Fellows have been working to identify a strategic direction for materials research at NDSU that considers our existing strengths and positions us to strategically pursue future opportunities and investments.

The Fellows are now bringing the NDSU materials research community together to share the direction they’ve developed with an emerging focus on high-performance interfaces for extreme and complex environments. They want to hear your perspectives and explore how to refine them into a meaningful strategy for NDSU.

Mike Meagher from Sagency will facilitate the discussion to develop a shared understanding of the opportunities and priorities for NDSU materials research.

Oct. 26
11:30 am: lunch, 12–2 pm discussion
Hidatsa

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This lunch discussion will focus on the topic of A.I. and learning, "cognitive surrender," and the dimensions surrounding it for our students. The discussion will also highlight potential directions for collaborative research and funding opportunities.

Nov. 3, 12 pm –1 pm
Hidatsa
Box lunch provided

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