Not all studies work well in the media, but some novel, impactful research can make big headlines, bringing important findings to a wide audience – if they’re presented in an accessible way. Join WSU Science Writer Sara Zaske for a short presentation on press releases followed by a Q&A discussion with a panel of journalists whose work has appeared in the Washington Post, NBCNews, Geekwire, Science Friday, and the New Scientist, among other outlets. RSVP today!

Intellectual property (IP) protection and licensing can help turn creative endeavors and discoveries into impactful products and services to benefit the public and help sustain research.  In a session led by Eric Wannamaker of the Office of Commercialization, learn about IP and WSU policies and resources to promote innovation and technology based entrepreneurship. RSVP below to receive the Zoom link!

Which federal and non-federal sponsors are interested in funding your idea? Learn the ins and outs of searching the Pivot database for funding opportunities specific to your area of research. Office of Research Advancement and Partnerships Pivot expert, Emily Brashear, will help you set up notifications, track funding opportunities, find collaborators, and share opportunities with your coworkers. This session will be targeted for Graduate Students but will be open to anyone who is interested. RSVP below to receive a calendar…

Not sure where to start with community engagement? Join staff from the WSU Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) to learn the basics, including how to identify and develop mutually beneficial relationships with community partners. The CCE maintains a database of 1000 community partners affiliated with Washington State University and can provide guidance in collaborating with partners to develop your community engaged research.  RSVP below to receive a calendar invite and the zoom link!    

Associate Vice Chancellor Kim Christen will provide an introduction to the new Community Engaged Research Seed Grants available to faculty at WSU Pullman. Dr. Christen will discuss the types of projects the grants are intended to fund, deadlines, and how to apply. This session will be of interest to anyone considering applying for one of these grants and will be made available as a video for those unable to attend live. You are encouraged to join in person in Lighty…

Genuine tribal engagement and collaborative research with Tribal partners requires preparation. This includes familiarizing oneself with the academic literature on Indigenous Research Methods, with existing work and tribal needs, with tribal and university research policies, and more. Dr. Ken Lokensgard, Co-Director of the Center for Native American Research & Collaborations (Native American Programs/Tribal Relations) will provide an overview of the things you should consider before submitting research protocols, requests for letters of support/collaboration, and grant proposals that involve working with…

Dr. Lisa Guerrero, Associate Vice Provost for Equity and Inclusive Excellence, will discuss why we should think differently about the lack of diversity academia, particularly in STEM fields. RSVP below to recieve the Zoom details and calendar invitation for this information session. RSVP

Discover how the Office of Research can help you advance your research with grant proposal development, research compliance, intellectual property management, and more!