The Eagle Eye with Dr. Weindorf
As Fall returns, our campuses are once again a buzz with the energy of students connecting with faces new and old. While students are busy sharing stories of summer and gearing up for the semester that lies ahead, the Office of Research and Economic Development is hard at work forging connections across campus and beyond.
As our world becomes more specialized and siloed, it’s important to remember that we can learn and accomplish more together than alone. To that end, I am excited to announce our first annual State of the Research Enterprise Address. This is a chance for me and the other leaders in ORED to tell faculty across the entire university about where we are and where we’re headed. It will also serve as an opportunity for us to tell you about the resources and support we offer to researchers.
Speaking of resources and support, I am thrilled that Dr. Hui Jin (COE) will serve as our newest faculty fellow. Dr. Jin’s expertise in artificial intelligence will be essential as our office and the faculty navigate today’s rapidly evolving research landscape.
In addition, we are excited to spearhead Georgia Southern’s official faculty club. The club will give faculty from different colleges and departments regular opportunities to meet, share perspectives, and catch up on work and life.
Another project I’m eager to share is our collaboration with the Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art. Starting this semester, our office will be connecting graphic design students with research faculty who require help with graphical abstracts and data representations. This is truly an example of where two heads are better than one, and I can’t think of a better endeavor to convey the message that we all can contribute to research, no matter our field or discipline.
In closing, I want to say how proud I am of our office and the entire university for creating connections in the classroom and community. The benefits are great, but the work is not always easy, and Eagle Nation continues to boldly advance.
The great Albert Einstein once said, “Logic will get you from A to Z; imagination will take you everywhere.” To me, this doesn’t minimize the importance of logic; it just shows how important it is to pair it with an awareness and appreciation of what else is around you.
Let’s have a great semester and continue to use our logic and imagination together to soar to new heights!
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