The Research and Innovation Showcase brings awareness to Ohio State’s role as a global leader in impactful research and innovation. Hosted by the Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge (ERIK), the showcase highlights a variety of voices from around the campus, with deep subject matter expertise, who have collaborated with ERIK to execute excellent work. The inspiring speakers will share their passions that lead to groundbreaking discovery or an entrepreneurial journey. The event culminates in the awarding of Ohio State’s Innovator of the Year awards.
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Demystifying Research: Beyond the Archives: Exploring Community Collections and Data (Virtual Event)
Many archives exist outside of universities and museums; there are community collections and digitized artifacts that are valuable resources for researchers. This is especially true for those who are focused on underrepresented populations. This panel will feature a roundtable discussion with librarians who have interfaced with archives, digital collections, data, and other materials about and/or produced by underrepresented global communities. Participants will share their experiences as well as recommendations for expanding your research to consider and include more diverse sources and voices. Finally, they will discuss ethics and best practices for engaging with these collections.
Early Career Federal Funding Opportunities Overview (Webinar)
The Research Development team is kicking off the new year with a webinar overview of federal research funding opportunities targeting early career faculty on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at noon. The webinar will feature a brief overview of key federal agency early career awards (DARPA, Dept of Energy, Dept of Defense, and NASA), as well as time for discussion and Q & A.
Sr. Research Development Specialist for Early Career, Nadeane Howard will present the webinar, and any questions should be directed to Howard.1149@osu.edu.
Driving Innovation and Commercialization at Ohio State University: From Research to Market Impact (Zoom)
Join us for an exciting virtual seminar, “Driving Innovation and Commercialization at Ohio State University: From Research to Market Impact,” where we’ll explore how groundbreaking research transforms into impactful solutions! Discover the key steps in our innovation process and learn about the cutting-edge technologies (licensable IP) driving change in areas like energy storage, environmental monitoring, smart textiles, and LEO satellite technology.
Presenters from Ohio State’s Innovation and Commercialization Team:
- Mandana Ashouri, Associate Director, Licensing (Engineering)
This event is sponsored by the Ohio Innovation Exchange, an initiative of the Ohio Department of Higher Education, and co-hosted by OhioX.org.
I Don’t Know What That Means: Helping Students Understand the Language of Research (Virtual Event)
What is a scholarly source? What is peer review? What is a literature review? In many ways, learning to be an effective information researcher requires students to learn another language. There are many terms that instructors regularly incorporate into their instructions for research or inquiry-based assignments that may be unfamiliar to students. In addition, the meaning of some terms can vary across disciplines. There may also be terms that have an “everyday” meaning and a different meaning within the context of research.
This free virtual workshop will focus on highlighting key academic jargon related to the research process. Participants will also learn about strategies and resources that will help to clarify key terms and concepts for students.
For those affiliated with The Ohio State University, this workshop counts as credit toward the Teaching Information Literacy endorsement from the Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning.
Academic Research and the Expert-Novice Gap: Helping Students Understand the Purpose of Research (Virtual Event)
Experienced researchers tend to think about research as an ongoing and iterative process in which individual researchers contribute their findings to an ongoing conversation within or across disciplines. However, as novice researchers, students may have a very different understanding of the purpose of research. The lack of a shared understanding of the goals and process of research may contribute to the frustration that students and instructors often have related to student performance on research or inquiry-based assignments.
This free virtual workshop will explore the expert-novice gap in relation to the purpose and process of academic research. Participants will learn strategies and activities that they can use to help students develop their understanding of the purpose and process of research.
For those affiliated with Ohio State, this workshop counts as credit toward the Teaching Information Literacy endorsement from the Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning.
Introduction to Commercialization (Webinar)
Are you curious about translating your ideas, inventions or research discoveries into the market for real world impact? Join us for an Introduction to Commercialization. This introductory webinar will show how to get started and what to expect as you explore the translational pathway of commercialization. The webinar is broadly applicable to faculty, staff, graduate students and postdocs in all disciplines and colleges.
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Spring Cleaning Your Research Profiles (Virtual Event)
One of the strategies to enhance your research impact is to manage your author identity. Join us to learn how to claim and manage your author profile in three tools: ORCID, Scopus, and Web of Science.
IRB Basics: An Introduction to IRBs in Informal STEM Education (Zoom)
Join the REVISE Center for an informational webinar on Institutional Review Boards (IRB) and their important role in informal STEM education (ISE) work! Whether you are new to research or seeking a comprehensive IRB refresher, IRB Basics: An Introduction to IRBs in Informal STEM Education is designed to enhance your understanding of ethical human subject research in ISE initiatives. The session will be led by Tara Robillard (REVISE Advisor, Senior Researcher at TERC) who brings extensive experience with IRBs for a range of projects, including AISL-funded projects. Designed to inform AISL project teams and the broader ISE community alike, this comprehensive session will delve into the fundamental elements of IRBs, covering topics of consent, research basics, data usage, and more!
EDU Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) Workshop (Zoom)
The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program is a Foundation-wide activity that offers the National Science Foundation’s most prestigious awards in support of early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their department or organization. Activities pursued by early-career faculty should build a firm foundation for a lifetime of leadership in integrating education and research. NSF encourages submission of CAREER proposals from early-career faculty at all CAREER-eligible organizations and especially encourages women, members of underrepresented populations, and persons with disabilities to apply.
EVENT: The workshop is intended to provide guidance and mentorship to prospective CAREER applicants to the NSF Directorate for STEM Education. It will serve as an opportunity for participants to gain a better understanding of the program, including eligibility requirements, the application process, and outcomes of past CAREER awardees, and for participants to interact with other applicants, former awardees, and NSF program officers.
