Research Week is only a week and a half away!

Research Week – October 23-27

Mark your calendars for Research Week, Ball State’s annual celebration of externally funded research, scholarship, creative work, and community engagement.  Special events include the following:

• Monday, Oct 23: BeneFacta Day (by invitation only). 
  A special event celebrating those who received or applied for external funding to support their work.
   
• Research Week Honoree Presentations (open to all).  All events at 3:00 pm, Bracken Library 104.
  Come hear your colleagues discuss their externally funded work and offer their insights into developing successful proposals.
• Tuesday, Oct 24: Janay Sander, Department of Educational Psychology.
  Come hear about the process of applying for and then implementing an externally funded project that includes real-world research questions, community-university partnerships, immersive learning, and high quality research methods all in one project. RSVP Here.
• Wednesday, Oct 25: Cathy Whaley, Director, Northeast Indiana Area Health Education Center (NEI-AHEC).
  Come hear Cathy Whaley discuss the programs and funding strategies for AHEC. The purpose of the Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Program is to develop and enhance education and training networks within communities, academic institutions, and community-based organizations. The Northeast Indiana AHEC is one of more than 250 Centers across the United States and is financially supported by federal, state, and local funds. RSVP Here.
• Thursday, Oct 26: Eric (VJ) Rubenstein, Department of Biology.
  Like humans, all cells must take out the trash. When cells switch from taking out the trash to hoarding it, mayhem — in the form of disease —ensues. In his presentation, VJ Rubenstein will discuss his federally funded investigation of cellular waste management. RSVP Here.
•  Friday, Oct 27: Creative Endeavor of the Year Lecture (open to all).  Christopher Flook (Department of Telecommunications) will discuss the work that has earned him this prestigious university award. RSVP Here.Scott Trappe's Researcher of the Year lecture has been postponed until Spring Semester 2018. More information to follow.
  
  For more information about these events contact: spadmin@bsu.edu.