Empowering Research Excellence Winter Series
Empowering Research Excellence Winter Series
Dates:
January 30th – April 17th, 2025
Series Overview
This professional development series is designed to equip faculty with practical tools and strategies to enhance their research activities.
Sessions will be held via Zoom on Thursdays from 12:35-1:30 p.m. and will cover essential topics, such leveraging library resources, integrating AI into research, supporting student researchers, and mastering grant writing basics.
Participants will gain actionable insights, learn about innovative technologies, and discover best practices to elevate their research impact and efficiency.
Join us for as many sessions as your schedule allows—each session offers valuable insights and includes a certificate of completion.
Upcoming Sessions
Generative AI: Responsible Practices for Researchers
Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Presenter: Marti Snyder, Ph.D., Director of Faculty Professional Development, Learning & Educational Center
Description:
Generative AI has become another tool for researchers, offering opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance analysis, and explore new ways to present research results. However, its use raises important ethical considerations. This session will equip researchers with a foundation for ethical and responsible use of generative AI in research. Participants will explore best practices for
using generative AI tools in research, examine ethical challenges such as bias and transparency, and learn how to maintain rigor and accountability when incorporating AI into their scholarly work.
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AI at the Library? AI Literacy and Practical Applications
Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025
Presenter: Miki Micu, MLIS, Reference & Instruction Librarian, Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center
Description: In this session, participants will explore the role of AI in libraries, focusing on tools that enhance research activities such as literature reviews. Participants will learn how to critically evaluate AI technologies, considering their potential benefits and limitations, and discover practical strategies for leveraging AI tools to advance their research activities.
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From Classroom to Publication: Turning Teaching Cases into Scholarly Articles
Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025
Presenter: Rita Shea-Van Fossen, PhD, Professor of Management, H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship
Description: Law, medicine, business, and other social science disciplines regularly use case studies to help bridge the theory-practice gap with students. Transforming these teaching tools into publishable scholarly articles offers a valuable opportunity to not only share insights with the broader academic community but also expand one’s research portfolio. This session will guide participants through the process of identifying the scholarly potential of their teaching cases and considerations in transforming your teaching case into an academic publication. This session will discuss some of the myths and facts about case study research, case study design considerations, and aligning submissions with publication standards. Whether you’re new to publishing or seeking to expand your portfolio, this session will provide actionable steps to take your classroom tools to print.
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Strategies to Support Student Researchers: Fostering the Next Generation
Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025
Presenters: Dana Mills, Ph.D., Associate Dean of Research and Strategic Planning, Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice and Barbara Packer, Ed.D., Razor’s Edge Research Scholars Program
Description: Supporting student researchers requires balancing mentorship, skill-building, and project management. This session provides practical strategies for guiding students through research projects, fostering critical thinking, and encouraging independence.
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Building Your Academic Brand: Promoting Yourself as a Researcher
Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025
Presenter: Keri Baker, Scholarly Communications Librarian, Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center
Description: Establishing a strong professional presence is essential for gaining visibility, attracting collaborators, and highlighting your contributions to the academic community. This session will provide strategies for effectively promoting yourself as a researcher. Participants will learn how to utilize NSUWorks and new Pure profile pages to share their work, as well as how to leverage social media platforms like LinkedIn, ResearchGate, and Twitter to expand their reach. Tips for crafting an engaging academic bio, sharing research highlights, and building a professional online presence will also be discussed.
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Past Sessions
Grant Writing for the Novice Researcher: Unlocking Funding Opportunities
Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025
Presenter: Melanie Bauer, Grant Writing Manager, Division of Research and Economic Development (DoR), NSU Research
Description:
New to grant writing? This session demystifies the process by breaking it into manageable steps. Learn how to identify funding sources, craft compelling proposals, and avoid common pitfalls in the grant application process.