Training & Workshops

When Workshops/Webinars are scheduled they will also be posted and announced in 'Ville Daily.

GrantForward Webinar:  

 12:00-1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2023

The webinar will be delivered entirely online via Zoom.  Join Zoom Meeting: 

https://zoom.us/j/8864950918?pwd=MG02MEt4ekNSNW9ZbHpiUUNNbEtvZz09

GrantForward is a service that is available to all Millersville faculty and students, providing users with access to a rich collection of funding information, including but not limited to aggregation of opportunities like research grants, fellowships, awards, internships, etc., from multiple types of sponsors such as Federal, State, Foundation, University, Private Firms, International entities, etc. This webinar will cover the basics of using GrantForward to find the best-fit funding opportunities for your projects. General areas to be discussed include-- how to create accounts, search for grants, receive personalized recommendations, and learn strategic information.

 

 

 

Theory of Change and Logic Models: Keys to Successful Grants (two-part workshop)

Part 1: 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2023 - The workshop will be delivered entirely online via Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting: https://millersville.zoom.us/j/97784127304  Meeting ID: 977 8412 7304

Part 2: 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 17, 2023 - Zoom link forthcoming

Grant funders, whether philanthropic or governmental, increasingly require grantees to submit a theory of change or logic models with their grant applications. Why is this shift happening and how are these models developed and used? This series of two workshops for faculty and staff will answer these questions and others about the theory of change, logic models, and program evaluation.  Workshop participants will gain conceptual and practical knowledge in developing the theory of change and logic models and will draft at least one model for a current or planned grant project. Current and aspiring PIs are encouraged to attend, and all participants should bring an example grant announcement (past or present) to use in the workshops. Handouts and worksheets will be provided by the facilitator in advance.

The workshop facilitator is Kelly Feltault, Ph.D. of Cultural Crossings Consulting. Dr. Feltault has worked with higher education, the federal government, and non-profit organizations as a program evaluator for over twenty-five years and regularly delivers workshops to organizations around the world.

What to bring:

• An example grant announcement that you are considering or one you worked on in the past.
• Paper and pencil/pen.
• The Worksheets that will be sent to you.

Please contact jeffry.porter@millersville.edu  (717-871-4823) with any questions or requests for further information regarding these workshops.

Council on Undergraduate Research, CUR Dialogues | Guided February 14-17, 2023 Standard February 15-17, 2023

https://www.cur.org/what/events/conferences/cur_dialogues/

• Provide information for those getting started in the funding and grants processes
• Deliver practical advice and case studies 
• Offer encouragement and support for those on the journey of seeking funding
• Give space for dialogue between stakeholders
• Build collaboration with research officers
• Support faculty/sponsored research teams

National Conference on Undergraduate Research, Students and Faculty - April 13-15, 2023

https://www.cur.org/what/events/students/ncur/2022/ncur_2022/

Abstract submission opens October 3.

NCUR will be hosted by University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in the picturesque city of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The theme, Research at the Confluence, represents a "bringing together" of artistic fields and other disciplines. This theme not only represents the goal of the conference, but Eau Claire itself. Eau Claire was founded at the confluence of the Eau Claire and Chippewa rivers, and this site is now home to the Pablo Center at the Confluence, the performing arts complex that will play a major role in NCUR programming. For any questions about NCUR 2023, please reach out to us at NCUR2023@uwec.edu.

https://www.cur.org/what/events/students/ncur/ncur_2023/

Council on Undergraduate Research, CONNECTUR 2022 Annual Conference | Online June 22-23, 2023 Onsite, Pittsburgh, PA June 26-28, 2023

https://www.cur.org/what/events/conferences/connectur/

The inaugural ConnectUR conference will provide a forum where attendees can draw on knowledge exchange, scholarship of teaching and learning, group discussion, and community building to expand their approaches to undergraduate research. This conference is open to all individuals with a commitment to or interest in undergraduate research. Overall this conference will focus on the areas of leadership for undergraduate research; diversity, equity, and inclusion; advocacy and partnership; collaboration and community; and accountability and sustainability.

 

Attend a Student Grant Workshop

October 13, 2022

Attend a Student Grant Workshop and learn how to apply for a grant today! If you have any further questions, please contact Rene.Munoz@millersville.edu. See the Zoom link below for the session. 

Join Zoom Meeting
https://millersville.zoom.us/j/94374994404

Working from our Strengths: Pathways for PASSHE Faculty and Students to Federally-funded Research - October 6, 2022, 12:00-1:00 pm

Dr. Brandon Mitchell, Associate Professor of Physics at West Chester University, will lead a review of pathways by which faculty and their students within PASSHE can participate in federally-funded research led by researchers at research-intensive institutions. Based on his own successes, Brandon’s overview will include the National Science Foundation’s Facilitating Research at Predominantly Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) and Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) grant programs, as well as opportunities with the agencies within the U.S. Department of Defense. Q&A to follow.

https://esu-online.zoom.us/j/91493911718

EHR Core Research (ECR) Program Informational Webinars

Registration: https://www.nsf.gov/events/ 

McAllister & Quinn Webinar: Preparing to write competitive health resources and services administration (HRSA) grants - September 27, 2022 2:00-3:00 pm

This webinar will cover what is needed to prepare for writing an HRSA grant, including data, partners, and project preparation.
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7695593355687884556

September 9, 2022

Attend a Student Grant Workshop and learn how to apply for a grant today! If you have any further questions, please contact Rene.Munoz@millersville.edu. See Zoom links below for sessions. 

Join Zoom Meeting
https://millersville.zoom.us/j/97885613640

EHR Core Research (ECR) Program Informational Webinars

September 12, 2022 3:00-4:00pm Last-minute Tips and Audience Q&A

ECR focuses on providing funds for fundamental research, both curiosity-driven basic research and use-inspired basic research, that contributes to the general, explanatory knowledge that underlies STEM education. There are three broadly conceived Research Areas appropriate for funding in ECR: 

• Research on STEM Learning and Learning Environments
• Research on Broadening Participation in STEM fields
• Research on STEM Workforce Development.

Within this framework, the ECR program supports a wide range of fundamental STEM education research activities, aimed at learners of all groups and ages in formal and informal settings.

During this informational webinar on ECR, NSF program officers will provide you with:

• An overview of the ECR requirements
• A description of fundamental research
• Examples of ECR funded studies
• Responses to submitted questions
• Open Question and Answer time

EHR Core Research (ECR) Program Informational Webinars

August 23, 2022 4:00-5:00pm Budget Preparation

July 25, 2022 3:00-4:00pm ECR Overview + Program Officer tips

McAllister & Quinn Webinar: Foundation trends in 2022 - June 30, 2022 1:00-2:00pm

The webinar focused on the most recent trends in the foundation world and reviewed areas of interest for foundations that are likely to support small to medium-sized colleges and universities.

McAllister & Quinn Webinar: Grants administrators share best practices for stating and maintaining a grants culture on campus- June 14, 2022 1:00-2:00pm

This virtual roundtable discussion with active grants administrators covered best practices for building and strengthening a pre-and post-award culture of grant seeking on campus.

McAllister & Quinn Webinar: PI Roundtable on Recruiting and Retaining Students for NSF Grants - May 10, 2022

McAllister & Quinn hosted the webinar, PI Roundtable on Recruiting and Retaining Students for National Science Foundation (NSF) Grants. A recording of this past event can be found here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/1575199263822587912

National Science Foundation's Directorate for Education and Human Resources Workshop - April 15, 2022

The National Science Foundation’s Directorate for Education and Human Resources provided a workshop about the work and objectives of its four constituent divisions on April 15, 2022 1:00-2:00pm. Four NSF Program Directors presented about their divisions and answered questions as a panel.

Speakers:

• Sandra Romano, Program Director, Human Resources Division
• Narcissa Norman, Program Director, Division of Graduate Education
• Leilah Lyons, Program Director, Division of Research on Learning
• Bonnie Green, Program Director, Division of Undergraduate Education

EHR directs or participates in over 130 grant programs related to STEM education, with program objectives ranging from direct student financial support to advancing STEM pedagogy, providing high-quality student research experiences, improving K-12 preparation for STEM fields, and workforce development.   Considering the faculty profiles and degree-program portfolios of our campuses, NSF’s EHR should be a go-to organization for our STEM education goals, within education and STEM fields, across those fields, and across our campuses.