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Expo kicks off Research Awareness Month

Posted on | October 21, 2009 | 1,154 views |

Over its 15-year history, the Research Expo has evolved from a small reception for new faculty held in a single conference room to what has now become an all-day event.

This year’s Expo on Nov. 3 in the Thompson Library will include exhibits and booths showcasing research support services, as well as research centers and institutes, from across the university.

Perhaps one of the most important aspects of the Research Expo is the opportunity for networking. New as well as seasoned investigators may find support for their ideas and potential collaborators for projects. Robert McKenney, research assistant professor and director of Biomedical Informatics, said the Expo is an excellent tool.

“It allows both researchers and providers of research support services to interact and enhance perhaps already existing relationships,” he said. “This interaction facilitates an even stronger foundation as we at Ohio State compete for funding and work toward greater innovations. Indeed this allows us to be at the forefront of research.”

Open to the entire campus research community (faculty, staff, postdocs and students), this year’s event is expected to draw the largest and most diverse crowd to date.

To learn more about the Research Expo and other events celebrating Ohio State research, visit the Research Awareness Month Web site (research.osu.edu/ram/).

What’s happening

Research Expo Schedule
8:30 a.m.: Exhibits open.

9:30-10:30 a.m.: New Faculty meet and greet.

10-11 a.m.: Panel Discussion: New Discoveries at the Intersection of Disciplines: How to Forge Strategic Multidisciplinary Collaborations.

10-11 a.m.: Research Funding Opportunities.

11:15-11:30 a.m.: Remarks from President Gordon Gee.

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: If a Tree Falls in the Forest…The Conundrum of Science Communications, Earle Holland, assistant vice president for research communications.

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Electronic Research Tools Demonstration.

12:30-1:30 p.m.: Inventions, IP, and Industry: The Ins and Outs of Industry Collaboration and Commercialization, Jean Schelhorn, associate vice president, Technology Licensing and Commercialization, and Sharell Mikesell, associate vice president, Industry Liaison Office.

12:30-1:30 p.m.: Research Funding Opportunities.

1:30-2:30 p.m.: Electronic Research Tools Demonstration.

2-3 p.m.: Panel Discussion Tips from the Pros: Strategies for Successful Grantsmanship.

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