Outreach Events
Feb 2nd: Nursing Simulation Centers- UMFK/UMA
Dr. Erin Soucy, Dean of Nursing, Allied Health, & Behavioral Science Division, Assistant Professor of Nursing, and Nursing Unit Chair; UMFK
Dr. Shannon Gauvin, Director of Nursing; UMA
Mar. 2nd: Makerspace at UMaine Farmington
Dr. Meredith Swallow, Assoc. Professor, Elementary Education
Dr. Kathryn Will; Assoc. Professor of Literacy Education
Apr 6: Precision Manufacturing Center at the University of Southern Maine
Dr. Scott Eaton; Chair, Department of Engineering; Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Amir Kordijazi; Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering
Feb 11th: Funding for Libraries & Museums
Join ORD for a special presentation to outline and discuss the open funding calls from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
Supports and advances the work of museums, libraries, and related institutions across the U.S. Through a wide range of grant programs, we empower these organizations to enhance their services, foster innovation, and address community needs.
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Mar 11th: NSF CAREER informational session
Join ORD for a special presentation to outline and discuss the NSF CAREER call; due on July 22nd.
Supports 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. Click Here to Register
Apr 8th: NSF CAREER proposal support
ORD will be available to: discuss project scope-intellectual merit-broader impacts, research and education plans, provide feedback, outline narrative, discuss proposal components, and other identified topics of interest. Subsequent working group or individual meetings; can be scheduled, upon request. Click Here to Register
Grants 101: Seeking, Analyzing, and Writing Basics (see location for each date)
This workshop series will provide information and instruction on how to set-up and use Pivot- a funding opportunity database accessible across UMS; followed by a session on reading funding calls and proposal writing strategies. (Tuesday & Thursday of fall & spring breaks)
Mar 17: Introduction to Pivot (Zoom)
Mar 19: Introduction to Grant Writing (Zoom)
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Finding Funding Challenge (asynchronous)
Each day, for five days, participants will receive an email with short, self-paced tasks designed to build grantsmanship skills. You will learn how to effectively and efficiently find funding opportunities tailored to your creative and scholarly interests, strategically read and respond to a funding call, and make your grant proposal a standout. (3rd Week of December/finals’ week)
Are their specific innovative research projects, programs, initiatives, or professional development topics that you would recommend? Please email us today with your suggestions and/or your interest in being a presenter or panelist.