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Friday (April 14)

Astronomy Night - The Accelerating Expanding Universe: Dark Matter, Dark Energy, and Einstein's 

8 p.m., Building 50
At 8:00 p.m., Dr. Bharat Ratra of Kansas State University will give a public talk about modern cosmology. The talk will take place in the Science & Engineering (Building 50), Room 1102 from 8-8:30 PM. Afterward, we will move to the rooftop for an hour of stargazing with telescopes. You do not need to attend the talk to participate in stargazing. Feel free to bring your friends & family.

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Monday (April 17)

STARS (Scholars Transforming Academic Research Symposium)

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 
Faculty Poster Competition and Voting 

2 p.m. - 3 p.m. 
Discussions with Poster Presenters
Poster presenters must be present at their posters between 2-3 p.m. for questions and answers. 

 3 p.m.  - 4 p.m. 
Faculty and Staff Reception and Awards Ceremony 
(hors d'oeuvres will be served) 

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Tuesday (April 18)

Dive into Research

11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Building 2, Room 1017
Interested in getting started in undergraduate research but don't know where to start? The Office of Undergraduate Research will hold a workshop entitled "Dive into Research" in Building 2, Room 1017. Learn the 5 W’s (and 1 H) of Research (Who to contact, What “research” means, Where you can find resources, When you should get involved, Why research can be an important component of your academic portfolio, and How to appropriately make contact/send an email).   

Office of Faculty Excellence: Selecting Journals for Academic Publishing

12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Zoom: https://unf.zoom.us/j/2644695536
In this session, Associate University Librarian Emily Ray will review approaches, tools, and metrics that can be used by faculty to select journals.  Attendees will learn which tools faculty have access to through UNF, and what other tools are available online. This session will also include read and publish agreements, Open Access, and APCs and how these impact publishing opportunities. Please register at https://unf-ofe.libcal.com/calendar/ofeworkshops/journalselection

Student-Led Research Presentations: Research for a Better Future

12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., Student Union, Room 3806
Join the Research Ambassadors Club as five UNF students present their research in a casual format. This event will focus on the research done at UNF that strives to make the world a better place. Food and drinks will be provided. 

Honors in the Major: Making the Most of Your Undergraduate Degree

1 p.m. – 2 p.m., Building 59, Room 1001 
Did you know that in addition to earning Latin honors, UNF students have the opportunity to earn Honors in the Major? This designation, which is indicated on your transcript, is available to all UNF students, not just those in the Hicks Honors College program. In this interactive workshop, you will learn how to pursue honors in your major, and how that experience can also be used as a capstone project through the Hicks Honors College or within your major.

Research NOW: The Revised Common Rule and You

3 p.m. – 4 p.m., Zoom: https://unf.zoom.us/j/8755209864  
Do you wonder what is the Revised Common Rule and what those federal guidelines mean to you as an investigator? This session will provide (1) an overview of the Revised Common Rule and the major regulatory changes focused on protecting human subjects involved in research. The session will also highlight (2) a brief history of the Common Rule revisions, (3) reasons for the changes, (4) what those changes mean to investigators engaged in human subjects research, (5) what is and is not human subjects research (HSR), and (6) what federal guidelines apply for research to meet an exempt, expedited or full board review (45 CFR 46). If you conduct human subjects research, this session is for you!

Eartha M.M. White Collection Digital Textual Editing Workshop

4 p.m. – 6 p.m., Building 1, Room 1300
Take part in a student-led collaborative textual editing project where participants can transcribe and prepare for online publication material from the Eartha M. M. White Collection, featuring documents and personal written materials relating to Eartha M. M. White, a local African American philanthropist, and civil rights activist. No experience is required.

Wednesday (April 19) 

Research NOW: Solicitation Review

9 a.m. -10 a.m., Zoom: https://unf.zoom.us/j/8755209864 
So, you’ve found a proposal funding opportunity that fits your research interest but there is 30+ pages in the solicitation. Yikes! Have no fear because ORSP wants to sit down with you in this training session to point out the need-to-know items you should look for when reviewing a proposal solicitation for major federal agencies, such as NSF, NIH, and DOE just to name a few. Program Officers are your friends. Things to look out for: •Eligibility • Submission deadline • Institution limitations • Required documents needed for submission • How to submit the proposal • Limitation on duration and funding amount • Limitation on F&A (mainly non-federal agencies) • Page limitations • Language used for Letters of Collaboration • Letters of collaboration vs Letters of support • and Type of budget to submit.

Community-Engaged Research (CER): Lessons From the Current Cohort of CER Fellows

10 a.m. – 11 a.m., Zoom: https://unf.zoom.us/j/98096596540  
Join us for a lively discussion on current community engaged research designs and methodologies as well as the joys, challenges, and future implications of engaged scholarship from the perspectives of our presenters: Dr. Claudia Sealy-Potts, Assoc. Professor with the Dept. of Nutrition & Dietetics, Dr. Dan Richard, Assoc. Professor with the Department of Psychology, and Dr. Zhiping Yu, Assoc. Professor with the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics. After the presentations, audience members will have an opportunity to ask our panelist questions about their work and best practices for those that may be interested in conducting or getting involved with community engaged research. This session will be moderated by Dr. Alarie Gibbs, Curricular Coordinator with the Center for Community-Based Learning.  

For more information on this session or the Community Engaged Research Faculty Fellowship please contact Dr. Alarie Gibbs at alarie.gibbs@unf.edu.  

Fulbright Research Grants: Application Basics

11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Building 59, Room 1001 
Applicants for Fulbright study/research awards design their own projects and will typically work with advisers at foreign universities or other institutes of higher education. The study/research awards are available in approximately 140 countries. At this workshop, the Associate Director of Fellowships Advising, Dr. Tiffany Kershner, will discuss the application components and provide suggestions for a competitive application. 

Soaring Ospreys: The Role Undergraduate Research Played in My Journey to a Medical Career 

6 p.m., Building 59, Room 2703  
The Biomedical Sciences Program and Office of Undergraduate Research proudly co-present UNF alumni Dr. Kathryn Eraso, MD, Dr. Sanny Juresic, PharmD, Dr. Daniela Sousou-Rizk, DMD, and Ms. Elizabeth Anderson, PA, who will share their experiences as medical professionals. Learn about their journey to and through their respective training programs and the role that undergraduate research played in their success. 

Thursday (April 20)

Research NOW: PI Responsibilities in Post-Award Administration

9 a.m. -10 a.m., Zoom: https://unf.zoom.us/j/8755209864  
While the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) is responsible for support related to the financial administration of contracts and grants, the Principal Investigator (PI) is ultimately responsible for the proper oversight of project supported activities. We work together on proper oversight of operations, reporting standards, compliance requirements, and budget restrictions. This session will provide detailed guidance for the PI to ensure effective and efficient stewardship of sponsored funding.

What is Graduate School?

11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Building 1, Room 2002  
Learn about graduate school and how it is different from medical and professional schools. Accelerated graduate programs at UNF will be presented as well. 

Mentoring Undergraduate Researchers: Their Success is Your Success

12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Building 1, Room 1401 
Does the idea of working with undergraduate students on research intrigue you? Does it scare you? Does it sound like a waste of time? Let us convince you that undergraduate researchers are awesome and can really contribute meaningfully to your research agenda. We will share tips on recruiting undergraduate students, setting expectations, and showcasing their work with you at UNF and beyond. 

Graduate Funding Opportunities: NSF Graduate Research Fellowships Program

1 p.m. – 2 p.m., Building 59, Room 1001  
Interested in attending graduate school but don't know how you'll pay for it?  The Associate Director of Fellowships Advising, Dr. Tiffany Kershner, will provide important tips and tricks for applying for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships Program. Current UNF students will also share their experiences with this funding opportunity.

Eartha M.M. White Collection Digital Textual Editing Workshop

4 p.m. – 6 p.m., Building 1, Room 1300
Take part in a student-led collaborative textual editing project where participants can transcribe and prepare for online publication material from the Eartha M. M. White Collection, featuring documents and personal written materials relating to Eartha M. M. White, a local African American philanthropist, and civil rights activist. No experience is required.

Friday (April 21)

SASW (Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work) 14th Annual Student Symposium

9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Building 51, First Floor 

Environmental Leadership Program (ELP) Spring Symposium 

VLC 101 Workshop Series

11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Building 12, Thomas G. Carpenter Library 
Students and staff are invited to visit the Carpenter Library’s Virtual Learning Center from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to learn about virtual reality. This week's topic is Meta Quest 2.

Department of Physics 2023 Physics Research and Seminar Talks

12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Building 4, Room 1703
Join the Department of Physics for its 2023 Physics Research and Seminar Talks. Contact Dr. John Hewitt at john.w.hewitt@unf.edu for the Zoom link.

Science Cafe: Recruitment in Randomized-Controlled Trials, More than Meets the Eye

12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Building 12, Thomas G. Carpenter Library 
Attend a presentation by Dr. Jody Nicholson, associate professor of Psychology, and graduate students Liz Vera (Psychology) and Maria Vander Meulen (Communication). The goal of the Science Café is to encourage dialogue between scientists and the public, strengthening science literacy and illustrating the impact of science on the world around us. Science Cafe is organized by the psychology department in partnership with the Carpenter Library. Learn more about this event here: https://unf.libcal.com/event/10043474 

Saturday (April 22)

SOARS (Showcase of Osprey Advancements in Research and Scholarship)

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 
Student Resource Fair, Building 4 

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Poster and oral presentations, Building 4 

12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Awards presentation: Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year and Graduate Research Mentor of the Year, Building 59, Room 1701 

1 p.m. – 3 p.m.  
Poster and oral presentations, Building 4 

Astronomy Night 

8 p.m., Building 50, Room 1102
This special astronomy night event is held on the Saturday of UNF's undergraduate research conference SOARS. Several students will present lightning talks explaining their astronomy-related research for a general audience. The talks are in the Science & Engineering (Building 50), Room 1102 from 8-8:40 PM. Afterward, we will move to the rooftop for an hour of stargazing with telescopes. You do not need to attend the talk to participate in stargazing. Feel free to bring your friends & family. Telescope viewings can only take place if cloud cover permits, but the public talk will be held regardless of the weather. Updates will be posted on https://www.unf.edu/coas/physics/astronomy-nights.html