NEWS

10/25/2007
COS Training for Faculty & Staff

Want to advance your research? The Office of Sponsored Programs invites you to attend a training session with a Community of Science (COS) representative. This session will explore the benefits of using COS, saving you precious time and money searching for the research information you need. The session will be held on * Thursday, November 15, 2007 * at ENG 333 from 1pm to 3pm. To RSVP, email Jo Anne Williams.

11/6/2007 - NEW DATE
NCURA Telecast - Conflict of Interest: How to Spot and Manage It

We are pleased to offer a taped version of the Telecast we had to cancel in June due to technical difficulties. We will now offer it on * Wednesday, December 5 (NEW DATE) * from 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM in ENG 025. As usual, we will provide refreshments are you are welcome to bring your own lunch. Please contact Jo Anne Williams to sign up.

The words “Conflict of Interest” have been known to strike fear into the hearts of even the most seasoned research administrators. As institutions increase their research enterprise, the gateway for conflicts widens. Our job is to first identify it – whether real or perceived – and then, if possible, determine ways in which to manage it. The faculty will give tips on what to do when you uncover a conflict and, in particular, for those out in the department, where they can go for help. This program, with its expert panel, will relate best practices in managing a COI and give examples of what works, and what doesn ’t.

Moderator: Christina Hansen, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Office of Research Administration, University of California-Irvine
Faculty: Mary Ellen Sheridan, Associate Vice President for Research, University of Chicago; Vivian Holmes, Director, Finance & Administration, Division of Medical Sciences, Harvard Medical School; Alex Dreier, Partner, Hogan & Hartson, LLP

11/6/2007 - NEW DATE
A Conversation with Dr. George Hazelrigg

The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) presents “A Conversation with Dr. George Hazelrigg”, Directorate for Engineering, for the National Science Foundation. This will be a great opportunity for faculty to sharpen proposal writing skills, discover funding opportunities and engage in meaningful discussion with your peers. Join us on * Wednesday, November 14 (NEW DATE) * at noon in the UC Room 310. For more information or to sign up, please contact lilly@umbc.edu. Some light refreshments will be provided, but please bring your lunch and join us.