Monday, April 19

Part I: Sponsored Research Increase Success

10:00 a.m.-Noon, Susquehanna Room, HUB

Presenters: Denise Clark, Asst. Vice President for Research Administration and Advancement, University of Maryland; Ann Holmes, Asst. Dean, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, University of Maryland; and Tim Reuter, Manager of Post Award, Office of Sponsored Research, Stanford University

Join us for the Part I workshop designed primarily for the Principal Investigator. These senior research administrators will facilitate a fast-paced, interactive session on sponsored research.

Open to the IUP community.

Part II: Sponsored Research Decrease Problems

1:30-3:30 p.m., Susquehanna Room, HUB

Presenters: Denise Clark, Asst. Vice President for Research Administration and Advancement, University of Maryland; Ann Holmes, Asst. Dean, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, University of Maryland; and Tim Reuter, Manager of Post Award, Office of Sponsored Research, Stanford University

Join us at this Part II workshop designed primarily for the Research Administrator. These senior research administrators will facilitate a fast-paced, interactive session on sponsored research.

Women in Mathematics, Science, and Technology

5:00-7:00 p.m., Weyandt Hall, first floor

Sponsored by: Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Research Poster Session, 5:00-6:00 p.m.; Student Awards Ceremony, 6:15 p.m.

Join us as we recognize and celebrate research activities and projects of female students and faculty members in the Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.

Tuesday, April 20

Stats for Brunch: An Introduction to Decision Trees in PASW Statistics

9:30-11:00 a.m., Susquehanna Room, HUB

Sponsored by: Applied Research Lab Presenters: Steve Brewer and Benjamin Jarrett, ARL Graduate Assistants

Learn the basics of this tool that classifies categorical data without all of the assumptions associated with other methods. Open to the IUP community.

Finding Funding Opportunities

1:00-2:30 p.m., Susquehanna Room, HUB

Sponsored by: IUP Research Institute

Does looking for funding opportunities frustrate you? The RI Project Development Officers will share the best sites to search. Open to the IUP community. Plan on attending this interactive session!

The As to Zs of SRCs (Senate Research Committee Awards)

3:00-4:30 p.m., Susquehanna Room, HUB

Sponsored by: Office of Grants and Special Fund Accounting Lead Presenter: Tammy Hamilton, Director

This interactive session will address many facets of award administration. Open to the IUP community.

Wednesday, April 21

Faculty and Staff Poster Session

10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Crimson Event Center, Folger Hall

Sponsored by: IUP Research Institute

Faculty and staff present current research initiatives through posters and electronic media. The IUP community is invited to attend and celebrate research.

ACPAC Innovation Forum Poster Session

10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Crimson Event Center, Folger Hall

Sponsored by: Academic Computing Policy and Advisory Committee (ACPAC)

Faculty share their exploration of technological innovation research through posters and electronic media. The IUP community is invited to attend and support our researchers.

Sixteenth Annual Awards Luncheon

11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Crimson Event Center, Folger Hall

Sponsored by: School of Graduate Studies and Research

This event recognizes and celebrates outstanding achievement in sponsored programs and graduate student research. Current project directors, past award winners and university and community leaders are invited to attend.

Thursday, APRIL 22

Centers and Institutes Breakfast

7:30-9:00 a.m., Blue Room, Sutton Hall

Sponsored by: School of Graduate Studies and Research

Centers and institutes directors and staff are invited to attend and be recognized for their outstanding research and public service during this annual event.