Special note: All times noted are Eastern Daylight Time. Special Global Rooms will be available in time zones to support our international participants, presentations will be available on demand immediately, and discussions will be available on demand beginning Monday, August 24, 2020. Our CONCURRENT SESSION panels will be pre-recording their 45 minute formal presentations and you can chat live with them as the session is being broadcasted. After the 45 minute formal presentation, you can join the panel for a live 15 minute Zoom Q&A! Our DISCUSSION GROUPS facilitators and volunteer participants will be pre-recording their 45 minute discussions and you can live chat with them as the discussion is bring broadcast. After the 45 minute broadcast, you can join the facilitators for a live 15 minute Zoom Q&A!
Agenda
THURSDAY | AUGUST 13, 2020
4:00 – 5:00 PM (EDT): EDUCATION SESSIONS DISCUSSION GROUPS continued FEDERAL/SPONSORS/AGENCIES
THE ROLE OF THE NATIONAL LABORATORIES (DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY)
The Department of Energy’s seventeen National Laboratories represent a significant source of the nation’s science and engineering expertise. In this discussion we will discuss the roles of the National Labs in basic discovery, applied research and translation to economic competitiveness through technology commercialization. The interactions between Laboratories and universities will also be outlined, including the many partnerships focused on student education, on shared research and addressing common challenges. ROBERT (LEE) CHEATHAM*, Director of Technology and Outreach, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
FINANCIAL/POST-AWARD
SERVICE CENTERS: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
In this discussion group we will answer your frequently asked questions about service centers. Can I include depreciation in my center rates? How often must I review my rates? What am I allowed to use my surplus on? Can I include just the maintenance contract in the rate and pay for the salaries from departmental funds? CAROLINE M. BEEMAN*, Director, MAXIMUS Higher Education, Inc. JAMES S. CHILDERS, Consultant, MAXIMUS Higher Education, Inc.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/PERSONAL GROWTH
WHAT IS YOUR TEAM DNA: COLLABORATION OR CONFLICT
Conflict in the workplace seems to override any managerial effort to create a collaborative environment. Why is that? This discussion will focus on the reasons that happens as well as identify the key skills that need to be developed as managers and as team members to support the development of a collaborative work environment. DORIS SCHULTZ*, Director of Research Administration, Office of Sponsored Programs, New York University CHRIS J. RILEY, Senior Grants Specialist, Tandon School of Engineering, New York University
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/PERSONAL GROWTH
LAUNCHING & REDIRECTING YOUR CAREER IN RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION From 2 weeks on the job to mid-career and looking for growth, understanding the multitude of career pathways in research administration can help you map your next steps. This interactive discussion group , led by a panel with diverse professional backgrounds, will offer insights into the scope of opportunities in this exciting and fulfilling career field.
REBEKAH L. CRAIG*, Senior Business Analyst, Bioinformatics, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center JEROD KERSEY, Sponsored Programs Administrator, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center ASHLEY STAHLE, Assistant Director of Sponsored Programs, Director of Post-Award, Office of Sponsored Programs, Colorado State University
5:00 – 6:15 PM (EDT) | ENTERTAINMENT AND ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING OF THE NCURA MEMBERSHIP JOIN REGION I’S FRANC LEMIRE AND POOR MAN’S GIBSON MUSICAL SET FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT FROM 5:00 – 5:15 PM EDT, AND THEN THE NCURA NATIONAL BUSINESS MEETING FROM 5:15 – 6:15 PM EDT. Virtual Conference: August 11 – 14, 2020 | The Power of YOU | * Lead presenter
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