This list includes workshops, dates and events related to research and community engagement, particularly those offered by offices within the Office of Research and Engagement (ORE). More may be added in the future or individual schools and departments may plan workshops and events, so faculty are encouraged to check their unit’s websites and emails for additional opportunities. A listing of all ORE workshops can also be found at https://research.uncg.edu/events/.
2020-21 Upcoming Internal Funding/Nomination Deadlines
October 1 – 2020 New and Regular Faculty Internal Research Award submissions due by 5:00 PM
https://research.uncg.edu/internal-grants-and-awards/
October 1 – AWRN Graduate Student Research Grant applications due by 5:00 PM
https://awrn.uncg.edu/
October 4 – Undergraduate Research and Creativity Award applications due by 5:00 PM for Spring 2021 funding
https://ursco.uncg.edu/funding/
October 9 – Community-Engaged Pathways and Partnerships (P-2) Grants applications due by 5:00 PM
https://research.uncg.edu/internal-grants-and-awards/
October 9 – George Barthalmus Undergraduate Research Award applications due by 12 noon
https://sncurcs.org/barthalmus-awards/
October 21 – SNCURCS The State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium (SNCURCS) abstracts due
https://sncurcs.org/
October 30 – Thomas Undergraduate Research Mentor Award applications due by 5:00 PM
https://utlc.uncg.edu/ursco/about-faculty/
December 7 – Research Excellence Award nominations deadline by 5:00 PM
https://research.uncg.edu/research-excellence-awards/
January 13 – 2 Minutes to Win It application deadline
https://startup.uncg.edu/2_minutes/
February 5 – Faculty First Awards applications due by 5:00 PM
https://research.uncg.edu/internal-grants-and-awards/
February 14 – Undergraduate Research and Creativity Award applications due by 5:00 PM for Summer 2021 funding
https://ursco.uncg.edu/funding/
February 14 – Jerry McGuire Student Entrepreneur of the Year submissions due
http://startup.uncg.edu/student-entrepreneur-award/
2020-21 Research and Scholarship Workshops and Events
The Office of Research and Engagement
Applying for Internal Research Awards
10/1/20 5:00 PM Application Deadline for New & Regular Faculty Research Awards
For more information, guidelines, directions and forms, go to https://research.uncg.edu/funding/internal-grants-and-awards/.
Links to each of the 4 subcommittee submission portals are here:
Arts & Humanities: https://uncg.infoready4.com/#competitionDetail/1820485
Creative & Performing Arts: https://uncg.infoready4.com/#competitionDetail/1820525
Social & Behavioral Sciences: https://uncg.infoready4.com/#competitionDetail/1820515
Physical & Natural Sciences: https://uncg.infoready4.com/#competitionDetail/1820514
Applying for Faculty First Awards
- 12/4, 9:00-10:30 AM via zoom OR
- 12/4, 2:00-3:30 PM via zoom
Application Deadline of February 5, 2021 by 5:00 PM. Faculty First Awards are offered to tenure-track and tenured faculty in the form of “Tenure-Track Faculty First Awards” and “Tenured Faculty First Awards.” Faculty may apply for Faculty First Awards from December 15, 2020, through February 1, 2021, at 5pm. In 2021, Faculty First Awards will fund projects up to 18 mo. in duration. Award recipients are required to participate in a Spring presentation (date to be determined) event.
Find more information here: https://research.uncg.edu/internal-grants-and-awards/
Register for the workshops here: https://workshops.uncg.edu
Institute for Community & Economic Engagement
Community-Engaged Pathways and Partnerships (P2) Grant Info Session
10/9/20, 5:00 PM Application Deadline
The Community-Engaged Pathways and Partnerships (P2) grant supports teams of faculty, staff, and community partners in their capacity building and their efforts towards collective action and commitments in their partnerships. In this session, ICEE staff will discuss the principles of community-engaged scholarship, community-identified priorities, and collective action. The P2 grant is hosted by the Office of Research and Engagement and the Institute for Community and Economic Engagement. All members of grant teams are welcome to attend.
Applications are due October 9, 2020, 5:00 PM.
Learn more about the grant and how to apply: https://communityengagement.uncg.edu/scholarly-resources/p2-grants-and-other-funding/
Contact Emily Janke emjanke@uncg.edu for more information.
Register at https://workshops.uncg.edu.
LaunchUNCG
UNCG Entrepreneur Day
10/27, campus-wide via Zoom
On Entrepreneur Day, successful entrepreneurs, many of them UNCG alumni, visit classes across the campus and share their experiences through as part of the class. Students receive exposure to new potential career paths, opportunities, and connections, while faculty benefit from guest speakers with content relevant to their courses. Since 2012, approximately 70 classes with 2,500+ students have hosted speakers each year; 110 different faculty members teaching in 51 different subject areas have hosted 142 different guest speakers. Faculty members from all disciplines are recruited over the summer to host in the fall semester. For more information, go to: https://startup.uncg.edu/virtualuncg-entrepreneur-day/
2 Minutes to Win It Business Competition
3/26/21, HQ Greensboro
Got a business idea? Pitch it for your chance at winning over $2,000 in prize money plus more! Each year, the NCEC at UNCG sponsors the 2 Minutes to Win It Business Idea Competition. 2 Minutes is open to all full-time students who are at least 18 years old at any Triad college or university. Prizes will include $1,000 for first place, $500 for second place, $250 for third place and $250 for best presentation as well as other prizes including a spot in the Launch Greensboro LaunchLab, office space at Co//ab and consultations with attorneys, marketers and business strategists.
Once submissions are closed, the ideas will be sent blind/anonymously to a panel of First Round Judges who narrow the entries and select the 20 best entries as Finalists. Finalists will be notified a few weeks before the actual pitches and will be invited to attend a Pitch Workshop to help fine-tune their ideas and improve their pitch. On 2 Minutes to Win It Pitch Day, each of the 20 finalists will have two minutes to pitch his or her idea to a panel of 30+ entrepreneur judges. Winners will be announced at a reception to follow. More information is at https://startup.uncg.edu/2_minutes/
Office of Research Integrity
Human Subjects Research Training Workshop
Led by Melissa Beck
10/13, 9:00-11:00 AM
Workshop Overview: The UNCG Office of Research Integrity offers a two hour session in human research protection once a semester, covering all required categories to meet the requirements of our assurance with the Office of Research Protections (OHRP). This workshop will cover areas such as confidentiality, informed consent, recruitment, and the history of human research protection and are offered as an alternative to CITI training.
**This session meets the RCR training requirements for NIH and NSF.
Registration required. To register, go to https://workshops.uncg.edu/ – search under “Office of Research”
Responsible Conduct of Research Workshops: Intellectual Property
Led by Sam Seyedin
10/20, 10:00-11:30 AM
Workshop Overview: The formal transfer of new scientific discoveries and innovations from academic institutions to the commercial sector occurs through the licensing of Intellectual Property. Intellectual Property includes patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secret.
Summary of Session Objectives:
What is “technology transfer”?
What is considered “intellectual property”?
What do I need to know about patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets?
How can public disclosure result in losing patent rights?
**This session meets the requirements of NIH and NSF Responsible Conduct of Research training
Registration required. To register, go to https://workshops.uncg.edu/ – search under “Office of Research”
Responsible Conduct of Research Workshops: Research Misconduct
Led by Dr. Laurie Wideman
10/27, 10:00-11:30 AM
Workshop Overview: Federal regulations define research misconduct as fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism in proposing, performing or reviewing research or in reporting research results. It is important to recognize that the federal definition establishes a minimum standard for measuring acceptable behavior.
**This session meets the requirements of NIH and NSF Responsible Conduct of Research training
Registration required. To register, go to https://workshops.uncg.edu/ – search under “Office of Research”
Responsible Conduct of Research Workshops: Authorship
Led by Dr. Chris Rhea and co-sponsored by RISE.
11/5, 9:00-10:30 AM
Workshop Overview: How do you decide who should be an author on a manuscript? What guidelines exist to help with this decision? Are there cultural differences within each discipline you should consider
**This session meets the RCR training requirements for NIH and NSF
Registration required. To register, go to https://workshops.uncg.edu/ – search under “Office of Research”
Office of Sponsored Programs
Show Me the Money: Locating Grant Funding Opportunities
- 10/15, 11:00AM-1:00 PM via Zoom
- 10/19, 3:00-5:00 PM via Zoom
Faculty and staff often require external funding for research, teaching, and creative activities. This workshop will explore how to get the most from grant-seeking databases (SPIN, GrantSelect, Grant Advisor Plus, Foundation Center). Participants will learn to search for possible funding opportunities, practice identifying eligibility, and realize the importance of keywords. Everyone will have opportunity to access databases and engage in searches related to their topic of interest in the computer lab. Please register at https://workshops.uncg.edu/.
Other
Banner Finance Contracts & Grants
- 10/21, 2:00-4:00 PM
- 11/18, 9:00-11:00 AM
Description: These sessions will cover Contract and Grant specific Banner Finance Content. If you are a Principal Investigator, this is the only session you will need. This workshop will introduce you to the new Banner grant forms containing the details of the Contract and Grant awards in your organization. You will learn to query and view the awards to find the project and budget dates, indirect cost rates, agency information, etc. You will also learn to view the grant expenses and budget availability in both Banner INB and the UNCG Budget Query available in UNC-Genie (Self-service). Note that you must have a Banner account and Banner Finance Access to take this class.
Access to Banner Finance requires the following:
- Access to Banner Finance requires a Banner user ID which is authorized for the specific data and functions for your need. Fill out the Banner Runtime Account Request at http://accounts.uncg.edu and follow the instructions.
- Access to your specific Banner Finance funds requires a Banner Finance Access Form. Complete this form (also at http://accounts.uncg.edu) and return it to Wendy Blum, 1100 W. Market St., Campus.
Register for the workshop at: https://workshops.uncg.edu/.
Gerontology Research, Outreach, Workforce development, and Teaching Hub (GROWTH)
- 10/28, 12:00-1:30 PM, “UNCG Gerontology Curriculum” by Elise Eifert and Chantelle Sharpe Caro
https://uncg.zoom.us/j/93025265775?pwd=WFBaaWY3WGJHWVRMbVAvem1NeldYZz09
(Meeting ID:930 2526 5775 Password: 340460) - 11/19, 12:30-2:00 PM, “Frailty” by Deborah Lekan, Nursing
https://uncg.zoom.us/j/99425235180?pwd=WjFHQitEc2ovL1hQMUFQSkIwZkxMQT09
(Meeting ID: 994 2523 5180 Password: 074941)
More information on GROWTH can be found at: https://research.uncg.edu/growth/ or contacting Rebecca Adams at r_adams@uncg.edu
UNCG Libraries Series on Online Learning and Innovation, and Research and Applications
This UNCG webinar series (http://uncg.libguides.com/webinars) for more information on the webinar series) is for UNCG students, staff, faculty, instructors, and librarians. The series will cover topics on library resources and research tools.
Online Learning and Webinar Series https://uncg.libguides.com/webinars/onlinelearning
- 9/24, 11:00 AM, “Digital Storytelling Tools at Knightlabs with Northwestern” by Erin Lawrimore, UNCG University Archivist
- 10/6, 1:00 PM, “Inclusive Design and Teaching within Online Learning” by Samantha Harlow, UNCG Libraries Online Learning Librarian
- 10/13, 11:00 AM, “How to Embed Quizzes and Quiz Pedagogy” by Aprille Black, a Bryan School Instructional Technology Consultant (ITC)
Research and Applications Webinar Series https://uncg.libguides.com/webinars/researchapplications
- 10/27, 1:00 PM, “Is This a Quality Journal to Publish In? How Can You Tell?” by Anna Craft, Coordinator of Metadata Services
- 11/9, 11:00 AM, “Free Data Visualization Tools for Your Research Toolbelt” by Jo Klein, GIS & Data Visualization Librarian
- 11/10, 11:00 AM, “What we talk about when we talk about algorithms” by Jenny Dale, Information Literacy Coordinator
Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Creativity Office
- 11/7, State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium
The 16th Annual SNCURCS will be held virtually and is co-hosted by East Carolina University and Elizabeth City State University. (Abstract Portal Opens 9/14. Abstract Submission Deadline: 10/21.) Note: the URSCO will pay registration fees for any UNCG undergraduate participating. Contact URSCO for additional information. - 11/10, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM High Impact Practices Brown Bag: TBA https://utlc.uncg.edu/ursco/about-faculty/
Networks and Coalitions
To find out more information on Research Networks & Coalitions on campus, go to: https://research.uncg.edu/networks-coalitions/
Atlantic World Research Network (AWRN)
6/17-6/20/21: The Sixth Triennial Conference of the George Herbert Society at Cambridge University—partnering with Clare College, Little St. Mary’s Church, Trinity College, Magdalene College, and Girton College. We have secured the same roster of keynote speakers, including Rowan Williams, the retired Archbishop of Canterbury. https://english.uncg.edu/george-herbert-society/
More information on AWRN or the Folger Institute (UNCG is a member), go to: https://awrn.uncg.edu/
Child and Family Research Network Events
- 9/24, 3:00-4:30 PM, Meet and Greet: Fostering Research Collaborations. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeIOPpURnzJODIWCj2Ep-LBPJGSRAnZ-o17YlKDJmcYv-Xqww/viewform
- 10/28, 3:00-4:30 PM, Crafting a Specific Aims section: An Interactive Workshop
- 11/5, 9:00 AM, Authorship Workshop with Melissa Beck of the Office of Research Integrity
- 11/17, 3:00-4:30 PM, How to Build a Grant on Campus
(Registration details for the latter events will be updated on ORE’s public events calendar: https://research.uncg.edu/events/ once we have that info.)
Coalition for Diversity in Language and Culture (CDLC)
- 10/21, 3:00-4:00 PM: Strategies for Mentoring and Advising Graduate Students of Color
Via Zoom: bit.ly/UNCG_CDLC - 11/9, 3:00-4:00 PM: Mentoring and Supporting Latino/Spanish Heritage Learners with Dr. Kelly Lowther-Pereira
Via Zoom: bit.ly/UNCG_CDLC
For more information on CDLC or their events, go to: https://cdlc.uncg.edu/
Humanities Network and Consortium
10/22, 3:00-4:00 PM: NEH Digital Humanities Information Session
Co-Sponsored HNAC informational Session with NEH Digital Humanities officers. Hosted by Richard Cox, UNCG Libraries, and Elizabeth Perrill, HNAC DirectorNEH Office of Digital Humanities “virtual site visit”. NEH staff will speak for 20-30 minutes about grant funding for digital scholarship projects through NEH/ODH, followed by about 30 minutes of Q&A. Please follow the link for registration: https://go.uncg.edu/nehvisit
Support Your Writing: UNCG Writing Group Updates for 20-21
- Agraphia Writing & Support Group – Accountability
For Fall 2020, Agraphia meets virtually every Wednesday at 3:30 pm in Zoom.
Our thanks to Anna Craft for setting this up!
Wednesdays, 3:30 pm to 4 pm, through the end of the semester. Come Weekly, Monthly, or just drop in – Email Anna R. Craft for Zoom details – arcraft@uncg.edu - Fall 2020 Write-on-Site – Real-Time Writing
Join us for a semester-long Write on Site through Zoom starting on Aug 24, 2020.
Every Monday, 11:45 am – 2 pm. Anyone may join.
Email Heather Adams for details (and interest for additional times) – hbadams@uncg.edu - HNAC Writing Group Sign Up
HNAC is interested in helping foster writing communities that meet the needs of UNCG faculty. Please add your name if you have interest in participating in any kind of writing community.
We will then help to facilitate possible meetings times and/or smaller groups that meet the needs of all who are interested.
Email Jeremy Rinker for Group Information –jarinker@uncg.edu - Join the Faculty Writing Community Canvas Page: (https://uncg.instructure.com/courses/70797).
- For more information on HNAC or their events go to: https://hnac.uncg.edu/
Islamic Studies Research Network (ISRN)
- 10/6, TBD: A Revolution of Their Own: The Ottoman Women’s Movement with Dr. Didem Havlıoğlu https://rel.uncg.edu/islamic-studies/event/a-revolution-of-their-own-the-ottoman-womens-movement/
- 10/17, 6:30 PM: Lunch and Learn with Author Laila Lalami https://rel.uncg.edu/islamic-studies/event/laila-lalami/
- For more information on ISRN or their events, go to: https://rel.uncg.edu/islamic-studies/events/
Research and Instruction in STEM Education (RISE Network)
Speaker Series:
https://rise.uncg.edu/rise-speaker-series/
Speaker 1
- 10/20, 3:00-4:00 PM: “Once Upon A Time: Telling Stories About Science” by Joe Palca, NPR Science Correspondent
- 10/20, 4:00-5:00 PM: Student Q&A session with Joe Palca, NPR Science Correspondent
- 10/22, 3:00-4:00 PM: Faculty, staff, and community member Q&A session with Joe Palca, NPR Science Correspondent
- 10/22, 4:00-5:00 administrator Q&A with Joe Palca, NPR Science Correspondent
- Info on Joe Palca: https://rise.uncg.edu/rise-speaker-series-joe-palca/
- Click here to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmZTvFQn2_kmd29rXgdFzl7LBvkoAWIPyonMSRXopg3P0Aw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Speaker 2
- 2/18, 3:00-4:00 PM: “Repairers of the Breach: A Conversation about the ‘Leaky STEM Pipeline” by Jerrod Henderson, University of Houston
- 2/18, 4:00-5:00 PM: Q&A session open to all
- Info on Dr. Henderson: https://rise.uncg.edu/rise-speaker-series-jerrod-henderson/
- Click here to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpO-6Ogvg0vAaSe7u8KlDVGJFGnD5aBf8lEIw6JqzoIyy8-w/viewform?usp=sf_link
Other RISE Events:
- Virtual movie screening of the film Picture a Scienist
10/27-10/29
Register for this event by 10/21. Virtual discussions will be on 10/29 from 3:30-5:00 PM and 7:00-8:30 PM
https://rise.uncg.edu/movie-screening-picture-a-scientist/ - “Responsible Conduct of Research Training – Authorship”
11/5, 9:00-10:30 AM
https://workshops.uncg.edu/event/responsible-conduct-of-research-training-authorship/ - Fair Play Workshop
11/12 and 11/19 from 3:00-5:00 PM
(Limited to 40 attendees or on Nov 10th, whichever comes first.)
https://rise.uncg.edu/fair-play-workshop/ - Project Kaleidoscope (PKAL) Conference
2/19
https://rise.uncg.edu/upcoming-events-and-news/
Important Dates
- November 12 – 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition
https://grs.uncg.edu/enrolled/3mt/ - Spring 2021 (Date TBD) – W^3 Competition (Webinars Worth Watching)
https://sites.google.com/uncg.edu/uncgw3/home - March 31 – Graduate Research and Creativity Expo
https://grs.uncg.edu/current/expo/ - April 1 – Thomas Undergraduate Research and Creativity Expo
http://utlc.uncg.edu/ursco
