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SUMMARY:Spark: A Gathering to Ignite Research Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TODAY \n Thursday\, October 30 | 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.  \n Wells Conference Center \nYou’re invited to Spark\, an afternoon of serendipity and connection. Whether you’re looking to meet new colleagues\, showcase your work or learn about the resources and services available at your fingertips\, this is the perfect gathering to fuel your network. President Ferrini-Mundy will be providing welcoming remarks. \nJoin us to: \n\n🤝 Welcome new members of our research community\n📊 Showcase a research poster you created for another event to give potential collaborators a glimpse of your research\n🤜🤛 Forge connections with potential collaborators and lab members\n🍎🍂 Enjoy autumn-inspired refreshments \n💡 Request and receive solutions for your research needs via the Solutions Wall and Services Showcase\n\n \nWho is invited? \nFaculty\, staff\, postdocs\, graduate students\, and undergraduates engaged in research are all welcome. Bring a colleague or members of your lab! \nAdditional details: \nAdvance registration is highly encouraged to ensure a great experience for all participants. This is a drop-in event\, but we encourage you to participate as much as you can to make the most of this networking opportunity.  \nPlease note accommodation requests in the registration form. For other questions\, please email research@maine.edu.  \n👉 REGISTER TODAY \nAbout Spark: \nThis networking opportunity is hosted by the Office of the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School to welcome new members of UMaine’s research community and promote collaboration and utilization of the services UMaine has to offer.
URL:https://umaine.edu/research/event/spark-a-gathering-to-ignite-research-collaboration/
LOCATION:Wells Conference Center\, 131 Munson Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
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