Join us as Griffin Reinecke, an expert from Lewis-Burke Associates LLC, UNH's federal relations firm, provides an overview of the research landscape at the Department of Energy (DOE). He will discuss new directions and priorities at the agency under the Biden administration including recent legislation. He will also talk specifically about a range of new and upcoming funding opportunities at DOE and tips for submitting proposals. Finally, he will highlight best practices for engaging with DOE program managers and agency officials and how to leverage those relationships into future research... Read more about U.S. Department of Energy: Research Priorities and Funding Opportunities
The newly launched UNHInnovation Fund is open and welcomes faculty proposals from all colleges. The UNHInnovation Fund was established to invest in UNH faculty, researchers, and UNH-owned IP to help move innovations to the next stage of commercialization. The fund will award successful applicants $50,000.
To be eligible for the fund, the innovation must be disclosed to UNHInnovation and classified as UNH-owned IP, the lead applicant must be a UNH faculty member, and the innovation must be at the pre-revenue/pre-commercialization stage.
Teams, including interdisciplinary teams, are important to solving complex problems, and strong communication is an essential component to team success. This workshop focuses on fostering communication among team members. Experts and exercises will help you understand team foundations, explore potential differences a member may bring to the team and facilitate team discussions. With Tuck Pescosolido, an associate professor in Paul...
Communicating with policy makers often comes in the form of supporting or opposing a bill by providing testimony to legislators in committee. PowerPlay’s interactive training lab will create a mock legislative committee hearing using actor/improvisors. Participants will be encouraged to ask the characters questions, make suggestions about how to navigate the challenges they're facing, and then rewind the scene and examine in real time how effective those strategies might... Read more about Communicating with Policy Makers
Data are central to many of the ethical, legal and practical issues in human subjects research. These issues continually evolve due to changing regulations affecting human subjects data, shifting scientific standards about data sharing and use, advances in technology, and changing expectations by individuals about use of their personal information as well as other factors. It's critical to manage human subjects data, though, to conduct rigorous and robust research. In this workshop, participants will learn about: key concepts and the legal and regulatory environment affecting human...
Engaging in offsite research & scholarly activities raises many issues related to the safety of individuals, the success of teams and the integrity of the research or scholarship. Such activities span the life cycle of a project, from inception through dissemination, including conducting fieldwork, attending conferences or meetings, or engaging in remote work assignments. This workshop presents an intentional approach to prioritizing inclusive, civil, safe and productive climates and experiences for all those involved in such activities....
Hear from your colleagues about how to use social media to communicate scholarship, connect with collaborators, create a personal learning network and increase the impact of your work. Panelists: Remington Moll, assistant professor of wildlife ecology; Anne Hartwell, doctoral student in oceanography and ... Read more about Using Social Media for Research Communications
UNH holds a deep commitment to the advancement of interdisciplinary research and academic excellence to address issues facing UNH, our state, region, and beyond. CoRE supports this vision by providing five funding opportunities that collectively reinforce a broad culture of interdisciplinary exchange, collaboration, planning, and support. To-date, CoRE investments have stimulated over $35M in additional external funding for UNH research activities. To learn more about CoRE, see previously funded projects, access collaboration...
