Tuesday, 10 Apr 2018
Research Workshop: Submission software training
The Office for Responsible Research will transition to a new electronic system for submission, review, and maintenance of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) applications. The a-tune tick@lab system will go live in early 2018, integrating research, teaching and testing protocols, animal procurement and management, as well as veterinary medical records.
National Science Foundation CAREER Grant Workshop
Writing a successful National Science Foundation CAREER proposal requires clear articulation of long-term research and education goals that are cohesive and well integrated. Kelvin Chu, an Iowa State federal relations consultant and former NSF program director, will offer an overview of best practices for NSF CAREER submissions and answer questions about the submission process.
Thursday, 12 Apr 2018
2-Part Series: Sketchnoting - Planning a Research Poster
"Sketchnoting - Planning a Research Poster." Make your posters more accessible with this vibrant visual story-telling tool. Verena Paepcke-Hjeltness, Assistant Professor of Industrial Design, will introduce basic visual strategies to compose research posters based on design thinking methodologies.
Workshop: Human Subjects Research Using IRBManager
Learn how to work with the new IRBManager system. Sessions are most useful for anyone who performs research with human subjects or who needs to sign off on IRB applications. Participants will learn how to submit IRB applications and access study information in the new system.
Getting Started with LaTeX
LaTeX is a powerful typesetting language often used for writing theses, dissertations, or peer-reviewed journal articles. Unlike a traditional word processor, files are written in a markup language and then run through LaTeX to apply the formatting. This allows authors to focus on their document's content, not its appearance. Preregistration required. Register through Learn @ISU. Keyword:LIB. Let us know if you require accommodation.
Tuesday, 17 Apr 2018
Workshop: Best Practices for a Successful IRB Submission
This four-part series looks more closely at the various components of the IRB submission process. In this session you will learn about best practices and receive tips for ensuring a smooth IRB review process.
Training: Spotting Severe Storms
This workshop is offered by Environmental Health and Safety for all university employees and students, and is especially encouraged those who work outdoors. Register via Learn@ISU.