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SC INBRE: Cyndy Buckhaults, Communications Manager and CDW Event Coordinator
8:30 am: Registrant Check-In and Networking
Limited take and go breakfast items available. Beverage Service (coffee, tea, water) available all day.
Three sessions available: Student Sessions, Career Development Sessions (faculty/staff/postdoc focused) and Grant Writing (faculty/staff/postdoc focused). Sessions are open to anyone. To increase your Workshop experience, feel free to attend the sessions you think will serve your needs the best (you are not locked into any specific track).Student Sessions, Lumpkin Auditorium
9 am
Grants and Fellowship Opportunities
How to find funding and fellowship opportunities for students
Akilah Alwan, University of South Carolina
National Fellowships Coordinator for STEM
From first-year students to graduate students, future civic leaders or dedicated researchers, national fellowships offer something for anyone. The dedicated team of the USC National Fellowships and Scholar Programs office will guide you through the national fellowships process.
Competitions and Deadlines
Investigate National Fellowship Opportunities using INFO, their searchable database of external/non-USC funding opportunities.
10 am
TENTATIVE What can I do with this major?
Description
TBD
11 am
Career Fair
Location TBA
11 am to 1 pm: Headshots
For those who will receive an email from us confirming a headshot, come to (location) at the USC Conference Center (complete question on Registration Form for consideration).
12 noon: Lunch at the Capstone House
Check your name tag for your table assigment. Tables 1-xx will be located in the Campus Room on the 1st Floor; Tables xx-xx will be located in the Carolina Room on the 17th Floor
1 pm
Using AI in Research and Education
Bring your laptop for a hands-on session exploring ChatGPT presented by SC INBRE’s Data Science Core
Dr. Banky Olatosi, University of South Carolina
Title
2 pm
Research Posters 101
Components of a research poster and strategies for communicating the information
Tricia Kramer, University of South Carolina
Associate Director, Office of Undergraduate Research
Research posters are a widely used tool in academic communities for visually summarizing projects, data, and key findings. They offer an effective way to share your work, connect with researchers within and beyond your field, and strengthen your communication skills. Whether you’re presenting at local, regional, or national conferences, we’re here to help you show up as the impressive researcher that you are.
In this workshop, we will explore the essential components of a well-crafted research poster and discuss strategies for making your information clear, compelling, and visually appealing. We will also share tips for presenting your research in an engaging and understandable way.
3 pm
Presenting Your Research
The Art of Oral Scientific Presentation
Dr. Robert Anholt, Clemson University
Distinguished Professor, Genetics and Biochemistry
Director of Faculty Excellence, College of Science
Author, Dazzle 'Em With Style: The Art of Oral Scientific Presentation
Career Development Sessions, Summit West Room
9 am
Communicating Science
Telling your story – determining what to tell, who to tell and how to tell it
Presenters:
Communication Tools (Canva, Google Sites, Mailchimp, EmailOctopus, etc.)
Cyndy Buckhaults, SC INBRE Communications Manager
Social Media, Substack
Dr. Austin Shull, Presbyterian College
Social Media, LinkedIn
Dr. Paul Richardson, Coastal Carolina University
Social Media, Communicating Your Science
Dr. Kristen Engevik, MUSC
10 am
TENTATIVE Conflict Resolution
Description
TBA (Matt Orr has been contacted)
11 am
Cores and Collaborations Fair
Location TBA
12 noon
Lunch
Capstone House. Check your name tag for your table assigment.
Combined Sessions with Grant Writing participants, Eastview or Westview Room
1 pm
Staying Current with NIH
New changes to forms and formats (i.e. Common Forms, Biosketches)
USC Carolina Grants and Innovation (CGI) Hub
2 pm
Using AI in Research and Education
Bring your laptop for a hands-on session exploring ChatGPT presented by SC INBRE’s Data Science Core
Dr. Banky Olatosi, University of South Carolina
Title
3 pm
Town Hall
Topic TBA
Moderators: TBA
Grant Writing Sessions, Summit East Room
9 am
NIH Grant Review Process
Description (Learn about the latest process and changes)
USC Carolina Grants and Innovation (CGI) Hub
10 am
Addressing the Summary Statement
Description (new changes to Summary Statement)
USC Carolina Grants and Innovation (CGI) Hub
11 am
Cores and Collaborations Fair
Location TBA
12 noon
Lunch
Capstone House. Check your name tag for your table assigment.
Combined Sessions with Career Development participants, Eastview or Westview Room
1 pm
Staying Current with NIH
New changes to forms and formats (i.e. Common Forms, Biosketches)
USC Carolina Grants and Innovation (CGI) Hub
2 pm
Using AI in Research and Education
Bring your laptop for a hands-on session exploring ChatGPT presented by SC INBRE’s Data Science Core
Dr. Banky Olatosi, University of South Carolina
Title
3 pm
Town Hall
Topic TBA
Moderators: TBA
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