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Sandia Mission: National security is our business. We apply science to help detect, repel, defeat, or mitigate threats.

• Who: All CU Â鶹ӰԺ individuals interested in Sandia
• When: Friday, September 20, 2024, ~9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. MT
• Where: Details coming soon!

Register your interest, and RIO will contact you with the full agenda for the event.

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CUbit and the AB Nexus Initiative invite you to a special event for researchers interested in exploring opportunities to leverage quantum science and technology to advance human health research. Ìý

The event will feature a keynote address by Geetha Senthil, PhD, Deputy Director of the NIH National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences and leads NIH efforts in quantum information science and quantum sensing in biology, followed by breakout sessions on key topics of interest.ÌýÌý

This event is designed to encourage open discussion, promote the exchange of ideas, and catalyze collaborations to position CU for success with emerging funding opportunities in this area of research.

If you haveÌýany questions, please email rio@colorado.edu.

• Who: Scientists, engineers and medical practitioners interested in quantum biology and the application of quantum science and technology to advance human health research.
• When: Monday, September 23, 2024, 9 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. MT
• Where: Virtual Event

Register your interest, and RIO will contact you with the full agenda for the event.

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individuals will be on campus for a day full of events and multiple options for interacting. Please sign up to save the date below!

NASA Mission: NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery.

• Who:ÌýAll CU Â鶹ӰԺ individuals interested in NASA
• When: Friday, September 27, 2024, ~9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. MT
• Where: Details coming soon!

Register your interest, and RIO will contact you with the full agenda for the event.

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Did you know the National Science Foundation (NSF) now PIs develop annual individual development plans (IDPs) for postdocs and graduate students supported by NSF funding?

Join the Research & Innovation Office, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and Graduate School for a session focused on effective mentoring practices and the critical role IDPs play in the career progress and evaluation of postdocs and graduate students. In this workshop, you will enhance your mentoring skills, connect with other mentors and learn how to support your mentees in their career development and networking opportunities.

The session will be led by Pallavi Eswara, Director of Postdoctoral Affairs at Boston University.

• Who: All CU Â鶹ӰԺ Faculty
• When: Thursday, October 3, 2024, 1 - 2 p.m. MT
• Where: Virtual via Zoom

(Please register using your CU Â鶹ӰԺ email.)

Interested in applying for a or a ? Faculty are invited to a conversation on the David and Lucile Packard Foundation Fellowships and the W.M. Keck Foundation Research Grants. Previous Packard Fellows and Keck grant recipients will share their successful experiences and be available to answer questions. CU Â鶹ӰԺ's Office of Advancement will also provide information about what types of projects each foundation is looking to fund, and how to put together a successful application.

Please note that the Packard Fellowships and Keck Research Grants areÌýlimited submission funding opportunities,Ìýrequiring an internal competition to determine the applicant(s) that will submit proposals to each foundation. This workshop will be a great opportunity to learn about how to put together a competitive proposal in advance of the internal competition deadline for each opportunity.

• Keck Research Grants Internal Competition Deadline: TBA
• Keck Research Grants Sponsor Pre-Application Counseling Period: January 1 – February 15
• Packard Fellowship Internal Competition Deadline: TBA
• Packard Fellowship Sponsor Deadline: TBA (anticipated Mid-March 2024)

• Who: All CU Â鶹ӰԺ Faculty and Research Staff
• When: Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 12 - 1 p.m. MT
• Where: Virtual via Zoom

(Please register using your CU Â鶹ӰԺ email.)

The Research and Innovation Office (RIO) offers this 30-minute informal opportunity for anyone across campus to speak with Research Development Specialist Donna Axel. Bring your questions about searching for funding!

RIO's Search for Funding webpage

• Who: All CU Â鶹ӰԺ Faculty, Research Staff, Postdocs, and Graduate Students
• When: October 10, 2024: 1pm-1:30pm
• Where: Virtual via Zoom

Due to security measures, please have your VPN activated and use your IdentiKey email for registration or be sure you are logged into CU Â鶹ӰԺ Zoom prior to registering for this meeting:

(Please register using your CU Â鶹ӰԺ IdentiKey Login email.)

A part of Research and Innovation Week 2024, October 14-18. Keep an eye on the RIO Bulletin as we build the full program of events!

All are welcome to attend this showcase of campus Broader Impacts partners. We will kick off the event with a brief presentation on the best practices for Broader Impacts. Then you will have an opportunity to network with colleagues and learn about Centers, staff and services available to achieve your goals.

Can’t make it the full time? No worries, drop by whenever works best for you to talk with Broader Impacts professionals from across campus!

• Who: All CU Â鶹ӰԺ individuals interested in broader/societal impact
• When: Tuesday, October 15, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. MT
• Where: Fiske Planetarium

(Please register using your CU Â鶹ӰԺ email.)

On behalf of the Research and Innovation Office, Dr. Tanya Ennis invites scholars, researchers, creators and innovators to help launch a Scholar Learning Community focused on 1) applying for justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (JEDIA) funding opportunities, 2) developing JEDIA-related plans to meet agency requirements (e.g., NSF Broader Impacts Plans, Dept of Energy PIER plans), and 3) fostering a safe space for scholars to engage in mutual learning and support. Dr. Ennis is excited to work withÌýscholars across all colleges, schools, and departments! We invite you to participate in the Scholar Learning Community and three workshops offered this semester, providing a unique opportunity to connect with others across the university.

Register below for one or more of the three workshops supported by the university’s DEI Impact Grant with matching funds from RIO. Up to 40 participants will receive $250 for participation in all three workshops and in the Scholar Learning Community. Please reach out to Dr. Ennis if you have any questions at tanya.ennis@colorado.edu.

This session will provide an overview of how to plan and generate ideas for broader impact research and activities. Participants will learn to utilize valuable resources like the ARIS toolkit and gain insight into the guiding principles and evaluation criteria set by the National Science Foundation. We will also review evaluation tool options, assessment rubric, and connect you with resources for successful planning

• Who: CU Â鶹ӰԺ individuals interested in Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
• When: Friday, October 25, 2024, 12-1:30 p.m. MT
• Where: Hybrid, physical location TBA

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Join the Research & Innovation Office for a discussion about the Research & Innovation Seed Grant Program. Designed to catalyze new areas of research, scholarship and creative work, the Seed Grant Program awards nearly $1 million annually to Â鶹ӰԺ faculty across all disciplines. At this event, RIO will convene a panel of previous Seed Grant recipients; attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and hear from previous grantees about their experience securing a Research & Innovation Seed Grant.

• Who: All Eligible CU Â鶹ӰԺ Faculty
• When: Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 12 - 1 p.m. MT
• Where: Virtual via Zoom

(Please register using your CU Â鶹ӰԺ email.)

On behalf of the Research and Innovation Office, Dr. Tanya Ennis invites scholars, researchers, creators and innovators to help launch a Scholar Learning Community focused on 1) applying for justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (JEDIA) funding opportunities, 2) developing JEDIA-related plans to meet agency requirements (e.g., NSF Broader Impacts Plans, Dept of Energy PIER plans), and 3) fostering a safe space for scholars to engage in mutual learning and support. Dr. Ennis is excited to work withÌýscholars across all colleges, schools, and departments! We invite you to participate in the Scholar Learning Community and three workshops offered this semester, providing a unique opportunity to connect with others across the university.

Register below for one or more of the three workshops supported by the university’s DEI Impact Grant with matching funds from RIO. Up to 40 participants will receive $250 for participation in all three workshops and in the Scholar Learning Community. Please reach out to Dr. Ennis if you have any questions at tanya.ennis@colorado.edu.

This session emphasizes the importance of creating authentic partnerships and focusing on diverse communities in research. Learn about the Â鶹ӰԺ’s partners and how to connect with external community organizations and members. Shift your approach from conducting research for and to the people, to engaging in research by and with people, ensuring that community considerations are at the forefront.

• Who: CU Â鶹ӰԺ individuals interested in Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
• When: Friday, November 15, 2024, 12-1:30 p.m. MT
• Where: Hybrid, physical location TBA

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(Please register using your CU Â鶹ӰԺ email.)

The Research and Innovation Office (RIO) offers this 30-minute informal opportunity for anyone across campus to speak with Research Development Specialist Donna Axel. Bring your questions about searching for funding!

RIO's Search for Funding webpage

• Who: All CU Â鶹ӰԺ Faculty, Research Staff, Postdocs, and Graduate Students
• When: December 11, 2024: 11am-11:30am
• Where: Virtual via Zoom

Due to security measures, please have your VPN activated and use your IdentiKey email for registration or be sure you are logged into CU Â鶹ӰԺ Zoom prior to registering for this meeting:

(Please register using your CU Â鶹ӰԺ IdentiKey Login email.)