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Research 2030: UC's 10-yr Strategic Plan for Research

The University of Cincinnati is the leading R1 urban university in our region with unrivaled talent solving problems that matter. We are rigorously pursuing diversity, equity & inclusion in research and actively transforming society through game-changing knowledge and disruptive discoveries.

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You won’t want to miss UC’s Research + Innovation Week 2021

R+I/21 showcases the breadth and depth of Bearcat research, scholarship and creative activities that make UC the leading R1 institute in the region. This multi-faceted virtual conference has something for everyone—come see!
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Inaugural class of URC Faculty Scholars is on its way to change the world

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The Office of Research is accelerating research at University of Cincinnati and economic growth in our region by connecting industry, government, and community leaders with the University of Cincinnati thought leaders and innovators. Together, we can positively impact the lives, environment, and the economy in our region and beyond. Some of our key research strengths are highlighted below.

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Cancer

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Medical Devices

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Neuroscience
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Events + Training

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Research Development & Support Series: Writing your Career Grant in 12-weeks - Kickoff 1
19
Apr

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Research Development & Support Series: Writing your Career Grant in 12-weeks - Kickoff 1 (4/19)

Time: April 19, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Location: Zoom

Target Audience: New and continuing faculty researchers, postdocs writing a grant in the next 12 weeks, especially an early career grant of some type

Research Office: Office of the Vice President for Research

Description for this event is forthcoming.
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19
Apr

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New insights into skin health and disease: Lessons learned from the MPAACH cohort
19
Apr

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New insights into skin health and disease: Lessons learned from the MPAACH cohort (4/19)

Time: April 19, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Location: Webex (link following registration)

Target Audience: Faculty, Staff and Students

Research Office: Office of the Vice President for Research

Join us and Dr. Khurana (Neeru) Hershey of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center to learn about some of the exciting skin research that is occurring!

 
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21
Apr

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Midwest US Biodesign Hub Launch
21
Apr

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Midwest US Biodesign Hub Launch (4/21)

Time: April 21, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Virtual

Target Audience: Faculty, Staff and Students

Research Office: Office of the Vice President for Research

Biodesign is finding its way into education institutions all over the world. It bridges art, design, and biotech to reimagine a more sustainable and thoughtful future.

Biodesign Challenge (BDC), the University of Cincinnati, and the University of Toledo are hosting an online symposium to bring together the biodesign community across the Midwestern United States. The event will kickoff a regional Hub for biodesign practitioners, research institutions, and students to share resources, collaborate on projects, and develop new teaching practices.

Experts from across the Midwest will speak about their work and ambitions for biodesign. BDC alumni will offer short talks about their projects and design processes.

The event will feature a keynote talk by Fulbright award-winning and NSF-funded scholar, writer, social scientist, and design researcher Laura Forlano.

 
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22
Apr

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Research Development & Support Series: Writing your Career Grant in 12-weeks - Kickoff 2
22
Apr

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Research Development & Support Series: Writing your Career Grant in 12-weeks - Kickoff 2 (4/22)

Time: April 22, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Location: Zoom

Target Audience: New and continuing faculty researchers, postdocs writing a grant in the next 12 weeks, especially an early career grant of some type.

Research Office: Research Development

Description for this event is forthcoming.
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26
Apr

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Research Development & Support Series: Techniques to Make Your Proposal Competitive
26
Apr

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Research Development & Support Series: Techniques to Make Your Proposal Competitive (4/26)

Time: April 26, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Zoom

Target Audience: All faculty, post-docs, graduate students and research administrators

Research Office: Office of the Vice President for Research

Event description forthcoming.
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30
Apr

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UC Center for Public Engagement with Science Workshop - Day 1 - Science Communication | K-12 Science Education
30
Apr

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UC Center for Public Engagement with Science Workshop - Day 1 - Science Communication | K-12 Science Education (4/30)

Time: April 30, 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Location: Virtual

Target Audience: Faculty, Staff, Students, General Public

Research Office: Office of the Vice President for Research

Day 1:  Friday, April 30 - Science Communication | K-12 Science Education

11:30 – 12:30 pm EDT - Science Communication Keynotes Q&A
Keynote speakers will answer pre-submitted and live questions about their pre-recorded talks. 

12:45 – 2:00 pm EDT - Science Communication Panel Discussion
Nancy Averett (Freelance Science Writer)
John Lynch (Professor, Communications Department, University of Cincinnati)
Dean Regas (Outreach Astronomer, Cincinnati Observatory)

2:15 – 2:45 pm EDT - [INTERACTIVE] - Networking Groups
Interested participants will be assigned to small groups for an opportunity to network in small groups with other workshop attendees.

3:00 – 4:00 pm EDT - K-12 Keynotes Q&A
Keynote speakers will answer pre-submitted and live questions about their pre-recorded talks.

4:15 – 5:30 pm EDT - [INTERACTIVE] - K-12 Activity
Participants will work in small groups to discuss how to incorporate scientific methods and philosophy of science into classroom activities that address the Next Generation Science Standards. This session will be highly interactive with small breakout groups.
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30
Apr

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Research Development & Support Series: Writing a Good Data Management Plan
30
Apr

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Research Development & Support Series: Writing a Good Data Management Plan (4/30)

Time: April 30, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Location: Zoom

Target Audience: All faculty, post-docs, graduate students and research administrators

Research Office: Office of the Vice President for Research

Are you looking for guidance to write a good data management plan to accompany your successful grant application? In this interactive workshop, participants will use tools such as a checklist, template, and example language to compose the main points of a grant worthy data management plan appropriate for most funders.
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07
May

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UC Center for Public Engagement with Science Workshop - Day 2 - Informal Science Education (ISE) | Scientific Work with Communities
07
May

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UC Center for Public Engagement with Science Workshop - Day 2 - Informal Science Education (ISE) | Scientific Work with Communities (5/7)

Time: May 7, 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Location: Virtual

Target Audience: Faculty, Staff, Students, General Public

Research Office: Office of the Vice President for Research

Day 2:  Friday, May 7 - Informal Science Education (ISE) | Scientific Work with Communities

11:30 – 12:30 pm EDT - ISE Keynotes Q&A
Keynote speakers will answer pre-submitted and live questions about their pre-recorded talks. 

12:45 – 2:00 pm EDT - [INTERACTIVE] - ISE Activity
Participants will work in small groups to discuss adapting informal science education activities to focus on scientific methods and philosophy or history of science. This session will be highly interactive with small breakout groups.  

2:15 – 2:45 pm EDT - [INTERACTIVE] - Networking Groups
Interested participants will be assigned to small groups for an opportunity to network in small groups with other workshop attendees.

3:00 – 4:00 pm EDT - Scientific Work with Communities Keynotes Q&A
Keynote speakers will answer pre-submitted and live questions about their pre-recorded talks.

4:15 – 5:30 pm EDT - Scientific Work with Communities Panel Discussion
Littisha Bates -  (Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence and community Partnership, College of Arts & Sciences, and Association Professor of Sociology, University of Cincinnati)
Kenneth Petren - (Interim Director of the UC Center for Field Studies; Professor of Biological Sciences, University of Cincinnati)
Carlie Trott -  (Assistant Professor of Social and Community Psychology at the University of Cincinnati)
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14
May

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UC Center for Public Engagement with Science Workshop - Day 3 - Philosophy of Science & Public Engagement with Science
14
May

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UC Center for Public Engagement with Science Workshop - Day 3 - Philosophy of Science & Public Engagement with Science (5/14)

Time: May 14, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Virtual

Target Audience: Philosophers of Science

Research Office: Office of the Vice President for Research

Day 3:  Friday, May 14 - Philosophy of Science & Public Engagement with Science

The workshop’s third day is intended primarily for philosophers of science. The goal is to have extended discussions about how to expand the discipline of philosophy of science’s participation in public engagement with science. This will include working group sessions on philosophy of science’s prospective contributions to each of the four conference themes, as well as discussion about how to address the challenges facing philosophers of science working on public engagement with science. 

12:00 – 1:30 pm EDT - Topic-Specific Working Group Discussions
Participant may join one of the four breakout sessions: (1) Science Communication (2) K-12 Science Education (3) Informal Science (4) Scientific Work with Communities

2:30 – 3:30 pm EDT - Disciplinary Transformation Working Group Discussions
Participant may join one of the four breakout sessions: (1) Institutional Structures for Public Engagement with Science (2) Graduate Student Training in Public Engagement with Science (3) Disciplinary Recognition for Public Engagement with Science.

3:30 – 4:00 pm EDT - Group Reports and Concluding Remarks
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