This workshop for faculty will help you have productive, impactful conversations with program officers at federal funding agencies. We’ll cover how to draft a strong one‑page project summary, navigate recent federal agency restructuring to understand which program officers are most reachable, and craft effective outreach emails and conversation plans aligned with current federal funding priorities. […] Read More
Feeling buried under administrative tasks or like you’re juggling caretaking responsibilities? In this candid conversation, University of New Mexico faculty at different career stages as shared practical strategies for reclaiming time for research and the work that matters most. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution, but their insights might spark ideas to help you take control of […] Read More
Collaborating across disciplines can spark discovery — but it also brings unique challenges, especially when collaboratively drafting grant proposals. This workshop explored strategies for navigating team dynamics in interdisciplinary research at the proposal stage, from building trust to managing expectations around writing. Learn practical approaches to foster productive, inclusive, and resilient collaborations. Presenters included UNM […] Read More
Computer Science Professor Melanie Moses, Research IT Manager Grace Faustino and Postdoctoral Fellow in Computer Science Humayra Tasnim led a discussion about the current state of AI in Research (as opposed to research on AI). They spoke about best practices when using existing tools, some of the potential pitfalls, and where things stand in […] Read More
Hear from four University of New Mexico branch campus faculty members about their research in 7-minute presentations during this Lightning Lounge event. This month’s event featured faculty members from UNM’s branch campuses. The speakers were Andisheh Dadashi, an assistant professor of computer science, statistics and math at UNM-Valencia, whose talk was Evolutionary Basis of […] Read More
In this webinar, distinguished UNM Constitutional law scholars and the chair of the Committee on Academic Freedom and Tenure explored the multifaceted concept of academic freedom through historical, legal, and practical lenses. Panelists shared diverse strategies for navigating challenges in academia. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain unique insights into this current topic! […] Read More
Hear from four University of New Mexico branch campus faculty members about their research in 7-minute presentations during this Lightning Lounge event. The February 2024 speakers at the Lightning Lounge were: Sarah Llanque-White, an associate professor of nursing at UNM Gallup, whose talk is Integrating Navajo (Dine) Culture and Ways of Life into Nursing […] Read More
Hear from four University of New Mexico branch campus faculty members about their research in 7-minute presentations during this Lightning Lounge event. The February 2023 speakers at the Lightning Lounge were: Kristian Simcox, Associate Professor, Philosophy and Religion at UNM-Gallup, whose presentation was “Post-Enlightenment Thought in the Time of Ecological Crisis;” Peninah D. Wolpo, […] Read More
ADVANCE and FRDO presented a workshop on April 8, 2022 to help you figure out who to contact when you have questions related to planning and managing funded work. The speakers were Julia Fulghum, Advance director, Betsy Till, Senior Managing Director for Corporate and Foundation Relations at the UNM Foundation, Heather Mechler, Director, […] Read More
Need help finding the mentor(s) who are right for you? Watch this workshop from April 6, 2022 to learn how to develop a map of mentors to fit your individual needs. You’ll also build a framework to help identify on- and off-campus mentors.Presenters were Advance at UNM Director Julia Fulghum and Kristina Jacobsen, Associate Professor […] Read More
Negotiating and thriving with your service loads can be tricky, but you can get tips and tricks from this workshop from April 1, 2022. The speakers were Julia Fulghum, Advance director, Lisa Broidy, sociology professor, Cristina Takacs-Vesbach, biology professor and department chair, Irene Salinas, associate biology professor; and Tryphenia Peele-Eady, associate dean for Equity, Inclusion, […] Read More
Hear from four University of New Mexico faculty members about their research in 7-minute presentations during the Lightning Lounge event. The March 2022 speakers at the Lightning Lounge were: Jessica Feezell, an associate professor of political science whose presentation was “Scrolling Headlines and Clicking and Clicking Stories: Differential Content and the Consequences from […] Read More
In this workshop by Advance and the Faculty Research Development Office on March 4, 2022, speakers gave advice on spending your startup money, developing proposal budgets and managing grant money. Presenters were Ellen Fisher, Vice President for Research, FRDO Associate Director Monica Fishel, Earth & Planetary Sciences Chair Peter Fawcett, and Economics Chair Janie […] Read More
In the recap of this event from Feb. 4 2022, Senior Vice Provost Barbara Rodriguez moderates a panel of faculty and staff who discuss sabbatical planning and experiences, including finding funding sources, sabbaticals as a recharge mechanism, and “stay sabbaticals.” Rodriguez and the speakers also shared information on other resources that can help create […] Read More
In this recap of Research is Education: Integrating Research and Teaching held Nov. 19th, hear from UNM panelists on how to make your teaching and research work together to benefit students.
Moderated by Associate Provost of Student Success Pamela Cheek.
Speakers include Sylvia Celedon-Pattichis, Sakineh Chabi, Ted Jojola, Hannah Mattson and Tom Turner.
Hear from four University of New Mexico faculty members about their research in 7-minute presentations during the Lightning Lounge event. The November 2021 speakers at the Lightning Lounge were: Ranita Ray, an associate professor of Sociology whose presentation was “Violent Schools,” K. Joseph Ho, a research professor of Chemistry whose presentation was “In Pursuit […] Read More
What’s the difference between policy, process, expectations, and urban legends? Learn all about it in this recording from our virtual workshop held Nov. 5th, 2021. Presenters were Barbara Rodriguez, Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Julia Fulghum, Director, Advance at UNM, Associate Dean for Faculty Development, College of Arts and Sciences.
Learn how to use Scrivener for all your writing projects! In this virtual workshop held Oct. 29th, Maria Lane, a professor of Geography and Environmental Studies, demonstrates how she works with this tool. Documents related to the workshop include this helpful handout.
During a virtual workshop on October 25, 2021, panelists shared insights and skills related to science communication. Speakers included Frances Hayashida, director, LAII and professor of anthropology, Heather Himmelberger, director, Southwest Environmental Finance Center, and Irene Salinas, associate professor of biology. The panel was moderated by Anthony Salvagno, associate director of X Studio. […] Read More
In this virtual workshop held Oct. 18th, 2021, UNM colleagues learned how to set realistic goals, prioritize what’s really important, and establish a plan to get it all done. Watch this recap and leave with a strategic plan for the rest of the semester and a new way of thinking about how to stay on top of all your work. Speakers include Myrriah Gomez, an assistant professor in UNM’s Honors College, and Marygold Walsh-Dilley, an associate professor in Geography and Environmental Studies.
Hear from four University of New Mexico faculty members about their research in 7-minute presentations during the Lightning Lounge event. The October 2021 speakers at the Lightning Lounge were: Diana Dragomir, an assistant professor of physics and astronomy whose presentation was “Planets Around Other Stars: Looking Beyond the Search for Life,” Paulo Dutra, an assistant […] Read More
Do you see yourself as a leader? Would you like to gain skills and tools to help you understand your style and improve your performance? In this virtual workshop held Sept. 23 2021, Maria Guy with GiANT Worldwide provides tools and coaching to women faculty to begin a transformative experience. This is the first […] Read More
Hear from five University of New Mexico postdocs about their research in 7-minute presentations during this special Lightning Lounge event in honor of Postdoc Appreciation Week. The speakers for the September 2021 Lightning Lounge were: Ottavia Benedicenti, a Postdoctoral Fellow in Biology whose presentation was An exotic example of the transition from water […] Read More
