Faculty Orientation and Faculty Development Programs
FACULTY ORIENTATION AND FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS: 2010-2011
The Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development offers many workshops to help faculty build strong research programs and write successful grant proposals. These programs and workshops have the following objectives:
- Help new faculty understand the culture of different funding agencies.
- Learn from ISU faculty on how to submit a successful grant proposal.
- Introduce faculty to various multi-disciplinary centers and institutes on campus.
- Enhance grant writing and grant preparation skills.
Details regarding the workshops and programs will be available on the VPR/ED website: http://www.vpresearch.iastate.edu/. I will send regular updates regarding the programs to your Department Chair - so please make sure that you remind your Chair to include you on these mailings! An abbreviated description of workshops and programs is attached here. You can attend as many programs as you like and you do not have to register ahead of time, except the "Introduction to Research Services" workshop on October 26th. This workshop includes a lunch and we need to know how many people are attending to help us plan better.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Chitra Rajan, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Research
Iowa State University
Ph: (515) 294 9096
Email:
OR
Laurie Engleen ()
LIST OF FACULTY ORIENTATION AND FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
2010-2011
12:00-2:00
Cardinal Room, Memorial Union
The purpose of this workshop is to introduce new faculty to the various research service units at ISU and explain the services that they offer. The topics covered in this workshop include the entire spectrum: how to look for funding opportunities, preparing and submitting a proposal, post-award management and oversight, compliance, managing conflict of interest, animal laboratories, environmental health and safety, policies and procedures related to purchasing, etc.
The workshop includes a lunch. Interested faculty members are required to register: please contact Laurie Engleen () or call at 515 294 6344.
THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
University of La Crosse
Wisconsin
The workshop will provide an overview of the Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Division from the National Science Foundation, its mission, priorities and budget. It will cover the NSF proposal and merit review process and NSF programs that cut across disciplines. Additionally, representatives from the NSF directorates; the National Endowment for Humanities; the National Endowment for the Arts; and the Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Division from the National Science Foundation will make presentations on their programs and will be available informally and in breakout sessions for discussions of potential research proposals.
To learn more about this workshop, please visit http://www.uwlax.edu/conted/nsf/index.html.
There is no registration fee. If you wish to car-pool, please contact Sandra Norvell at . If you need assistance to pay for lodging, please contact your Associate Dean for Research.
12:00-1:30
Gold Room, Memorial Union
Drs. Sharron Quisenberry, Adin Mann, and Bonnie Bowen will present the NSF-funded program: "Strengthening the Professoriate at ISU". This workshop will review the NSF Broader Impact criteria with examples from proposals that have had their broader impact plan well received by NSF reviewers. The presentation will include suggestions on how faculty members' broader impact work can be made a scholarly activity that becomes well integrated into their research enterprise. Various ISU programs that focus on broader impact activities will be presented.
3:30-5:00 PM
Cardinal Room, Memorial Union
Dr. Steve Howell, Division Director (Molecular and Cellular Biosciences) at the National Science Foundation, will provide an overview of the NSF, help you understand how to find your way through this organization, and what it takes to get a proposal funded. He will also explain what is new at NSF and talk about emerging funding opportunities. Dr. Howell's presentation will be followed by a Q&A session.
Date: To be determined
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) will hold a one-day workshop "Communicating Science: Tools for Scientists and Engineers" here at ISU. Although traditional scientific training typically does not prepare scientists and engineers to be effective communicators outside of academia, NSF and other funding agencies are increasingly encouraging researchers to extend beyond peer-reviewed publishing and communicate their results directly to the greater public. Further, scientists and engineers who foster information-sharing and respect between science and the public are essential for the public communication of and engagement with science. This interactive workshop will include why science communication is important; the defining of audience and message in communication with public audiences; media interviews; on-camera practice; public outreach opportunities; NSF's Broader Impacts requirement; and more.
3:30-5:00
Pioneer Room, Memorial Union
Drs. Charlotte Bronson (Associate VP for Research) and Maury Hope (Associate CIO) will help interpret NSF's new requirements on Data Management, and provide suggestions on how researchers may address these mandates. This session will cover best practices in data sharing and data security and how to develop a Data Management Plan that meets NSF's new proposal requirement."
THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
12:00-2:00
Gallery, Memorial Union
Mary Ann Leung, Program Manager, Krell Institute will talk about DOE's Computational Science Graduate Fellowship program (CSGF). This DOE program provides outstanding opportunities and benefits to students pursuing a PhD in scientific or engineering disciplines with an emphasis in high-performance computing.
3:30-5:00
302 CATT Hall
Dr. Alex King, Director, Department of Energy's (DOE's) Ames lab will present an overview of the Ames Lab and talk about research opportunities and facilities at the Laboratory and how interested faculty could get involved. He will also talk about DOE's organization, its culture, how it differs from NSF, and provide some tips on how to submit a successful grant proposal to this agency.
RESEARCH AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES IN EDUCATION
3:30-5:00
Gallery, Memorial Union
Dr. Carl Smith, Chair, Curriculum & Instruction; Dr. Barbara Dougherty, Director, Center for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, & Engineering Education; Dr. Corey Drake, Associate Professor, Mathematics Education; Dr. Larry Ebbers, Professor, Educational Leadership & Policy Studies; and Dr. Linda Hagedorn, Director, RISE will talk about funding opportunities at the National Science Foundation, federal and state departments of education in the area of education. The speakers will highlight the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) programs within the agencies. Opportunities for developing collaborative research groups at ISU will be discussed.
SPONSORED FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES
The workshop will provide an overview of the Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Division from the National Science Foundation, its mission, priorities and budget. It will cover the NSF proposal and merit review process and NSF programs that cut across disciplines. Additionally, representatives from the NSF directorates; the National Endowment for Humanities; the National Endowment for the Arts; and the Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Division from the National Science Foundation will make presentations on their programs and will be available informally and in breakout sessions for discussions of potential research proposals.
To learn more about this workshop, please visit http://www.uwlax.edu/conted/nsf/index.html.
There is no registration fee. If you wish to car-pool, please contact Sandra Norvell at . If you need assistance to pay for lodging, please contact your Associate Dean for Research.
Date: TBA, fall semester
Program officers from Humanities Iowa (HI) will provide an overview of HI funding opportunities and the grant application process in this 3 hour workshop. The workshop will include a presentation, a question and answer period and then program officers will be available to discuss and comment on pre-submitted application drafts. Humanities Iowa offers grant opportunities ($1K - $15K) to projects that will enhance the civic life, culture, and identity of Iowans. Drawing on topics ranging from history, literature, philosophy, and law to other humanities fields, HI foster life-long learning, critical thinking and community connections. Funding for Humanities Iowa and its programs is provided the State of Iowa and The National Endowment for the Humanities.
11:00-2:00
Design College, 130 Design
Program officers from the Iowa Arts Council (IAC) will talk about the various funding opportunities available through this state funded organization. The ½ day workshop will offer insights into how to write successful IAC grant applications, provide examples of previous winning applications, samples of reviewer comments and time will be allocated for the review of applications drafts. The Iowa Arts Council offers grant opportunities ($500-$10k) to enrich the quality of life and learning in Iowa communities by encouraging excellence in the arts. Topics for funding include: artist-initiated projects that advance artists' artistic work and career; education projects that create new programs, new partnerships, and expand and/or enhance existing programs in Iowa schools and communities; projects that promote the living cultural traditions of Iowan; and, high quality public art projects that benefit Iowans. Funding for the Iowa Arts Council and its programs is provided by the State of Iowa and the National Endowment for the Arts.
