Spring 2018 Internal Funding/Nomination Deadlines and Important Dates

This list includes workshops, dates and events related to research and community engagement, particularly those offered by offices within the Office of Research and Engagement (ORE). More may be added in the future or individual schools and departments may plan workshops and events, so faculty are encouraged to check their unit’s websites and emails for additional opportunities. A listing of all ORE workshops can also be found at

Spring 2018 Internal Funding/Nomination Deadlines and Important Dates

• January 31 - Makership Applications Due

• February 11 - Summer 2018 Undergraduate Research and Creativity Award (URCA) Requests Due

Summer 2018 Globally Engaged URCA Requests Due

• February 11 - 2 Minutes to Win It Submission Deadline

• February 18 - Jerry McGuire Student Entrepreneur of the Year Submissions Due

• February 26 - Abstract deadline for the Undergraduate Research and Creativity Expo

• February 28 - Faculty First Awards Applications Due by 5:00 PM

• April 3 - Thomas Undergraduate Research and Creativity Expo

• April 8 - Fall 2018 - Spring 2019 Undergraduate Research and Creativity Award (URCA) Requests Due

Fall 2018 - Spring 2019 Community Based URCA Requests Due

Fall 2018 - Spring 2019 Globally Engaged URCA Requests Due

• April 11 - 2018 Graduate Research and Creativity Expo

• April 26 – Faculty and Staff Excellence Awards (includes Research Excellence Awards)

Lifecycle of the Award Series

The Office ofResearchin UNCG’s the College of Arts and Sciences is pleased to provide a series of webinars produced by the National Council of UniversityResearchAdministrators(NCURA). It consists of five video webinars designed to offer basic information, and professional growth forresearchadministratorsas well as faculty and staff who wish to develop a foundational knowledge of grants and sponsored projects.The free webinar series is available in Canvas, is accessibility to all UNCG employees and the video modules may be started, paused, stopped and reassessed freely. The webinar modules include:

• pre-award budgeting
• award negotiation and acceptance
• proposal development
• award management
• compliance

To access the series provide university ID and password at the following link:

For questions or comments please contact Ann Ashby, CAS post award administrator,.

Health Services Research Interest Group

Wednesday, 1/10, 3:00 – 4:30 PM, 3501 MHRA (Humanities Faculty Lounge)

Inaugural Meeting/Wine and Cheese Receptionof the Health Services Research Interest Group to bring interested researchers together to discuss the establishment of an HSR interest group.Health services research is the multidisciplinary field of scientific investigation that studies how social factors, financing systems, organizational structures and processes, health technologies, and personal behaviors affect access to health care, the quality and cost of health care, and ultimately our health and well-being. Its research domains are individuals, families, organizations, institutions, communities, and populations.To rsvp go to this link. or contact Nancy Hoffart at .

UNCG Libraries Series on Research and Applications.

This UNCG webinar series (click this link for more information on the webinar series) is for UNCG students, staff, faculty, instructors, and librarians. The series will cover topics on library resources and research tools. Please sign up for any of the sessions that you are interested in attending! The library will record these 30 minute webinars in WebEx Meeting Center and make them available on an UNCG Libraries website. Past webinars can be accessed on their site, as well, and include, "Zotero: Citation Management", "Open Access Scholarship Support (NC DOCKS and more)", and more.

• APA Style Central

Thursday, 1/11, 10:00-10:30 AM

Presented by Lea Leininger, Health Sciences Librarian and Karen Grigg, Science Librarian.

• Access Medicine

Monday, 1/22, 1:00-1:30 PM

Presented by LeaLeininger, Health Sciences Librarian and KarenGrigg, Science Librarian.

• Data Management

Tuesday, 2/20, 1:00-1:30 PM

Presentedby Lynda Kellam, Data Librarian.

• Digital Media Commons (DMC) and Digital ACT Studio (DACTs)

Tuesday, 3/13, 11:00-11:30 AM

Presented by Armondo Collins, Head of Digital Media Commons and Vaughn Stewart, Director of Digital ACT Studio.

• Online Teaching and Library Resources

Thursday, 4/5 at 11:00-11:30 AM

Presented by Samantha Harlow, Online Learning Librarian.

Introduction to R for Data Analysis

Friday, 1/12, 2:30-5:00 PM, 219 Petty

Hands‐on introduction to using the R language for statistical analysis for those with little or no
experience. Topics will include
 R interfaces
 Installing packages
 Introduction to R syntax
 Reading data
 Data manipulation
 Creating summary statistics
 Simple plots
 Basic statistical analysis
Prerequisites: No previous experience using R is required. Participants must have a laptop with
wireless internet access, able to install and run the R program.

Instructor: Dr. Scott Richter is Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and Director of the UNCG Statistical Consulting Center. He teaches undergraduate and graduate level courses in statistical methodology, and consults extensively with researchers across campus.
For more information andtoregister, please visit the QMS website:

Networking across Research Boundaries

Wednesday, 1/17, 3:00-5:00 PM, Claxton Room, EUC

Who: All Faculty with a Child and/or Family focus or interest

What: Speed Networking

Do you ever wonder what research is happening on campus? Are you interested in connecting with others who have received research grants or who would like to pursue external funding in Child and Family Research? If so, come join CFRN and OSP as we bring researchers together for speed networking.

Winter snacks and beverages will be provided!Space is limited so please RSVP online

Please feel free to email with any questions.

Introduction to Online Surveys using Qualtrics

Monday, 1/22, 10:00 - 11:30 AM, 209 Bryan OR

Tuesday, 2/20, 2:00-3:30 PM, 113 Bryan OR

Tuesday, 3/20, 9:30-11:00 AM, 209 Bryan OR

Wednesday, 4/11, 10:00-11:30 pm, 209 Bryan

This class provides an introduction to online surveys using Qualtrics. Topics include survey creation, survey collaboration, question types, survey distribution and results/reporting. Qualtrics is an online survey tool available for use by all UNCG students, faculty, and staff. Open to UNCG faculty, staff and students only.

Register at

Intro toSPSS

Wednesday, 1/24, 3:00-4:30 PM, 209 Bryan OR

Tuesday, 3/13, 2:00-3:30 PM, 209 Bryan

This class will get you started using SPSS for data management and statistical analysis. Topics include data entry, data manipulation and a basic introduction to analysis in SPSS. Open to UNCG Faculty, Staff and Students only. Register at

Banner Finance Contracts & Grants

Thursday, 1/25, 2:00-4:00 PM, 209 Bryan OR

Thursday, 2/22, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, 209 Bryan OR

Thursday, 3/29, 2:00-4:00 PM, 209 Bryan OR

Thursday, 4/26, 2; 00-4:00 PM, 209 Bryan

This session will cover Contract and Grant specific Banner Finance Content. If you are a Principal Investigator, this is the only session you will need! This workshop will introduce you to the new Banner grant forms containing the details of the Contract and Grant awards in your organization. You will learn to query and view the awards to find the project and budget dates, indirect cost rates, agency information, etc. You will also learn to view the grant expenses and budget availability in both Banner INB and the UNCG Budget Query available in UNC-Genie (Self-service). Note that you must have a Banner account and Banner Finance Access to take this class.Access to Banner Finance requires a Banner user ID which is authorized for the specific data and functions for your need. Fill out the Banner Runtime Account Request at and follow the instructions. Access to your specific Banner Finance funds requires a Banner Finance Access Form. Complete this form (also at and return it per the instructions. Register for the workshops at

Entrepreneurial Journeys Speaker Series

HQ Greensboro, 111 W. Lewis Street

Entrepreneurial Journeys is a monthly speaker series hosted by the North Carolina Entrepreneurship Center at UNC Greensboro, which features successful entrepreneurs. Check-in and networking begins at 5:00 pm and the speaker begins at 5:30 followed by time for Q & A. Free food and easy parking! Check the website for registration information and updated info on presenters as they are confirmed at

• Wed., 1/24,CHISA PENNIX BROWN

REGISTER AT ENTJOURNEYS1.EVENTBRITE.COM

With over 15 years of experience in business coaching, community outreach, and social media insight, Chisa Pennix-Brown has transformed savoir faire and a long-time vision of helping her peers, into Lady Bizness, an organization committed to fostering healthy relationships, business opportunities, and providing events for Entrepreneurs in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad community.Her most recent accomplishment is becoming the author of The 90 Day Focus: Your Action Plan for Success, a book that helps to transform your mindset towards prioritization and goal setting to help you complete your passion project.

• Wed., 2/21 – Greg E. Hill

Greg Hill, Founder and CEO of Culture Change United, is a professional speaker, author, podcaster, and educational consultant. The company provides strategies and programs for academic institutions and companies to have a more engaged workplace and classroom. He shares his message with students and leaders all across the country through panels, keynotes and workshops centered around entrepreneurship, branding, and overcoming obstacles. He is also the host of the "Minority Trailblazer Podcast" which interviews minorities who are blazing a trail in variety of industries such as education, business, comedy, entrepreneurship, etc.

• Thurs., 3/22 – Traci and Erin Rankin, EasyPeasy
• Wed., 4/11 – Anna Sullivan, Creative Exchange

Intermediate Qualtrics

Monday, 2/5, 10:00-11:30 AM, 209 Bryan OR

Tuesday, 3/27, 9:30-11:00 AM, 209 Bryan

This 90 minute workshop focuses on some of the common but slightly more advanced features that are only mentioned in the introductory class. Topics include: customizing survey templates, working with survey blocks, using panels for e-mail invitations and piping custom text to your survey questions. Attendees will also have a chance to ask questions on any other Qualtrics features. NOTE: It is recommended that users take “Introduction to Online Surveys Using Qualtrics” prior to enrolling for this workshop. Register at

GROWTH Meeting: Focus on Research

Tuesday, 2/13, 3:00-4:30, Edwards Lounge, Stone Building

Are you a faculty member with interests in agingresearch or community-engaged scholarship focused on aging? Looking for opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration around aging-related research, teaching or outreach? Interested faculty are invited to become a member of GROWTH, the Gerontology Research Outreach Workforce Teaching Hub, formerly the. Gerontology Research Network. This GROWTH meeting will focus on collaborative research possibilities and will be led by Terri Shelton, Vice Chancellor for Research and Engagement and Ester Leerkes, Associate Dean for Research in the School of Health and Human Sciences. For more information or to rsvp, contact Rebecca Adams Professor and On-Campus Undergraduate Gerontology Coordinator in the Department of Social Work at .

Intro to SAS

Tuesday, 2/13, 2:00-3:30 AM, 209 Bryan

This class will get you started using SAS programs for data management and statistical analysis. Topics include a tour of the SAS windows (Enhanced Editor, Log, Output, Library, Results, etc.), input, import and export of data, important definitions and introduction to some basic SAS procedures. Open to UNCG Faculty, Staff and Students only. Register at

Grant Writing for Maximum Impact

Wednesday, 2/14, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, Bryan 113

Enhance your grant writing skills through practical tips and intentional strategies. Participants will learn to: Create a plan to complete the writing process on time, recognize the difference between "scholarly" writing and "grant" writing, align your writing with the priorities of a specific grant funder, develop your process for internal review, and identify the logistics needed to assemble a complete grant. Come prepared to share your own grant writing experiences and any lessons learned.*For Faculty/Staff only.*

Instructor:Aubrey R. Turner, Ph.D., Proposal Development Officer, Office of Sponsored Programs;

Julie Voorhees, Title III Grant Project Director, Office of Research and Economic Development

Undergraduate Research in the Arts and Humanities I

Wednesday, 2/17, 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM, Faculty Center

This workshop will focus on Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry in the Arts and Humanities, with attention on the benefits to students and faculty. We will provide best practices ofHow to Model these activities for:individual students and small groups. Specific attention will be given to exploring How to include research/creative inquiry activities with students at different points within the education process. This is the first of a two-part series for the spring term. (The second workshop date is currently TBD.) Register at

Show Me the Money: Locating Grant Funding Opportunities

Thursday, 2/22, 9:30-11:30 AM, 304 Curry, OR

Wednesday, 4/11, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM, 304 Curry

Faculty and graduate students often require external funding for research, scholarship, and creative activity. This workshop will explore how to get the most from grant seeking databases, including SPIN, GrantSelect, Grant Advisor Plus, and the Foundation Center. Participants learn to search for possible funding opportunities, practice identifying eligibility, and realize the importance of key words. Attendees will have opportunities to access databases and engage in searches related to their topic of interest. Presented by Helen G. Kiss, Ph.D., Office of Sponsored Programs, and Gerald Holmes, University Libraries. Register at

Steps towards Successful Submissions of Grant Proposals

Tuesday, 2/27, 10-11:30 AM, 2711 MHRA Building OR

Monday, 4/16, 2:00-3:30 PM, 2711 MHRA Building

Are you new to applying for external funding for your research/scholarly activities? Do you need a refresher session on applying for external funding? Come to the OSP workshop that will provide you with general guidance on preparing a competitive grant proposal based on sponsor guidelines. Presented by Helen G. Kiss, Ph.D., Office of Sponsored ProgramsTo register go to click on "Office of Sponsored Programs".

Undergraduate Research in the Arts and Humanities II

March, exact date time tbd soon. Check back on the URSCO website for the date/time at

This workshop will serve to broaden the context of Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry in the Arts and Humanities, breaking it down into fundamental elements of research skills development (RSD). The discussion will include RSD within beginning and intermediate courses. This workshop provides practical ideas for creating scaffolded, inquiry-based assignments and research-rich courses throughout the curriculum—with appropriate supports in lower-division courses and intentional advancement of skills in the transition to upper-division work, ultimately leading to more independent scholarship in the last year of undergraduate study.

Human Subjects Research Training

Tues., 3/13, 9:00-11:00 AM, 2711 MHRA

This training is conducted to meet the federal requirements for research with human subjects and to fulfill the requirement to submit an IRB application to the UNCG IRB. It covers areas such as confidentiality, informed consent, recruitment, and the history of human research protection and is offered as an alternative to CITI training. Register at

Responsible Conduct of Research: Taking the High Road to Better Data

Wed., 3/21, 1:00-3:30 PM, EUC Dogwood Room

In order to meet the requirements of NSF and NIH RCR (Responsible Conduct of Research) training, a combination (multimedia approach) of training options is offered by the Office of Research Integrity at UNCG. Topics include: Conflict of Interest in Research, Questionable Research Practices, Data Management, Authorship, and Mentor/Mentee Relationships. Registration is required! Register at under Office of Research Workshops.

2 Minutes to Win It Business Competition

3/22,3:00 PM,HQ Greensboro, 111 W. Lewis Street

Each year, the North Carolina Entrepreneurship Center at UNC Greensboro sponsors the 2 Minutes to Win It Business Idea Competition. 2 Minutes is open to all full-time students who are at least 18 years old at UNCG, NCAT, Greensboro College, Guilford College, Bennett College, Elon University, Guilford Tech and High Point University. On Pitch Day, the 20 Finalists selected by a panel of First Round Judges will have two minutes to pitch his or her idea to another panel of 30+ Entrepreneur Judges. The winners will be announced at the following reception. Prizes include $1,000 for first place, $500 for second place, $250 for third place and $250 for the best presentation, as well as other prizes. More information is at

Connecting To and Documenting Community-Engaged Scholarship at UNCG

Wed., 4/18, 12:00-1:00 PM, 3603 MHRA

UNCG supports community-engaged teaching, research, and service. This brown bag will provide a brief overview of community engagement at UNCG. We will focus on best practices for identifying collaborators within the community, how to get the word out about your community engagement, and how to plan for documenting your community engagement for promotion, tenure, and/or annual reviews. The Institute for Community Engagement and Economic Engagement also creates and curates various resources that are available online at Register at