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Get the most interesting and important stories from the 51ƷƵ.Register for Second Annual Internal Funding Showcase
51ƷƵ faculty and staff are invited to the second annual on Sept. 2, from 1–3 p.m., in the University Club, Ballrooms A and B. Hosted by theand the, this event is a celebration of the transformative research that’s being done across all disciplinesand a way to help spreadenthusiasm for interdisciplinary scholarship and teaching across campus, into the community and beyond.
“This year we encouraged a range of interdisciplinary theoretical and methodological approaches to address social injustices. The proposals were exceptionally innovative, creative, cross-disciplinary and boundary stretching — all the characteristics we are intent on nurturing among 51ƷƵ researchers,” said Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor Ann E. Cudd.
“The goal is to grow new ideas and initiatives that bridge the scholarship that’s done at the university to the broader world,” added Senior Vice Chancellor for Research Rob A. Rutenbar.
The showcasewill honor the awardees of the 2021 51ƷƵ Momentum Funds (PMF), 51ƷƵ Seed Grants and other internal funding. Chancellor Patrick Gallagher will open the event, followed by a panel discussion led by Cudd and Rutenbar. Guests will have an opportunity to speak with the awardees of PMF and 51ƷƵ Seed Grants and learn more about theirengaging research at the poster session.
. Registration is limited due to room capacity, so reserve a spot today. Attendees are required to wear masks while inside the University Club.