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Thinking Outside the Box:

How to Meet Challenges at a Primarily Undergraduate Institution

Grant Number:  P20GM103499

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In 60 minutes,

  • Purpose of the Town Hall and Ground Rules
  • Challenge Presentations and Exchange (15 minutes each)

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      • Strategic Resource Management at a PUI
      • Developing a Career at a PUI
      • The Balance Between Teacher & Researcher at a PUI

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  • From Ideas to Action: Take Aways and Next Steps
  • Closing Remarks

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To spark cross-disciplinary, imaginative thinking that leads to strategies for addressing challenges.

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Town Hall – Why and Ground Rules�

To share our concerns and explore strategies for addressing emerging challenges.

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To strengthen our SC INBRE network community.

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To have a productive and focused discussion as a group and support each other..

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Participate

Share ideas and experiences

Provide constructive feedback

Maintain a positive and supportive attitude

Be open to suggestions

Emphasize problem-solving rather than grousing

15 minutes per challenge

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Challenge 1 – 15 minutes�Strategic Resource Management at a PUI�

  1. How do we best approach funding opportunities designed for PUIs or smaller institutions?�
  2. What strategies work best for writing compelling preliminary data sections when we have limited prior funding and smaller pilot studies? �
  3. How can we maximize our research budget at a PUI without appearing "cheap" or under-resourced? �
  4. What collaborative approaches can strengthen our applications—partnering with R1s as co-PIs, forming consortiums w/ other PUIs etc.? �
  5. How do we balance applying for smaller, more attainable grants vs. pursuing larger awards that could transform our research capacity?

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Challenge 2 – 15 minutes�Developing a Career at a PUI��

  1. How do we balance UG student training and them contributing significantly to research projects? �
  2. What journals strike the right balance between impact and realistic research production at a PUI? �
  3. How do we build a competitive research portfolio when we have limited access to cutting-edge equipment or large sample sizes? �
  4. What specific metrics should we use to evaluate research success beyond traditional R1 standards at a PUI? �
  5. How can we leverage our unique position working with undergraduates as a strength in grant applications and publications?

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Challenge 3 – 15 minutes�The Balance Between Teacher & Researcher at a PUI��

  1. How do we allocate time between research and heavy teaching loads at PUIs?

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  • What strategies help maintain research momentum during intensive teaching semesters?

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  • When should we prioritize research opportunities over additional teaching commitments or service?

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  • Which research techniques can be meaningfully incorporated into existing undergraduate curriculum?

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  • How can we create scaffolded research experiences from introductory to capstone courses (or 1st year - senior year)?

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In Closing…

  • Challenges do not necessarily have solutions, but strategies to overcome them.�
  • Turn challenges into opportunities.�
  • Use your unique skills and talents to push forward.�
  • Get inspired and network.�
  • Value proposition of SC INBRE network – reaching out to colleagues

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What can SC INBRE do to support you better?

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