Researcher Networking Opportunities
The Division of Research and Innovation is providing workshops and networking sessions throughout AY2020-2021. Included below are descriptions of some of the series we have scheduled for this year that are designed to facilitate networking and collaboration for our faculty. For links and registration for these workshops visit this link or email researchdev@memphis.edu
Broader Impacts and Community Engagement Series
Being competitive and innovative in broader impacts means doing more than lectures and conferences. To help build sustainable collaborations for faculty and innovative approaches to broader impacts, this series will explore researcher engagement of nonprofits in Memphis with a focus on constructing sustainable relationships.
AY20-21 Sessions:
- September 15th, 2:30 PM
- February 23rd; 2:30 PM
- April 13th; 3:00 PM
Interdiscplinary Team Building Networking Sessions
In these sessions we highlight resources on campus and discuss ways that faculty from all disciplines can collaborate, as well as discussing ideas for how different disciplines can leverage resources. Come meet faculty from other parts of the University and discover the interdisplinary capacity of the UofM
AY20-21 Sessions:
- September 21st; 3:00 PM
- November 10th, 3:00 PM
- February 1th, 2:30 PM
Working Group: Writing for STEM Awards
Many faculty across campus are interested in writing for STEM awards. In this session we will bring PIs and potential PIs of these awards together to discuss topics, proposal development, and explore collaborative development of external funding applications. Guest speakers will be scheduled where possible.
AY20-21 Sessions:
- November 12th, 2:30 PM
- February 25th, 2:30 PM
Statistical Research Consulting Exchange
The Statistical Research Consulting Exchange was established to help pair faculty with statistical expertise with other researchers on campus in need of statistical services. These sessions, conducted in partnership with the Department of Mathematical Sciences and the Biostatistics Faculty, allows faculty to bring their research and discuss statistical approaches to research.
AY20-21 Sessions:
- November 19th, 2:30
- February 9th, 1:00