RESEARCH WEEKLY

Division of Research

April 2, 2025 | View Online

Training Opportunities

April 16, 2025 | 11am - 12 Noon

Conflict of Interest/Conflict of Commitment Disclosure

By Jill Zimbelman, Office of Research Integrity

Participants will learn about different types of conflicts, the importance of transparency and integrity of research at UNLV, understand university review, oversight and management processes for mitigating conflicts when they arise. A Q&A session will follow the presentation to address any questions.

April 23, 2025 | 11am - 12 Noon

What is a Research Expenditure?

By Lori Ciccone, Office of Sponsored Programs

Participants will learn what research expenditures are, how to track them in Workday, how they affect NSF HERD report and their impact on UNLV's R1 Status. A Q&A session will follow the presentation to address any questions.

April 30, 2025 | 11am - 12 Noon

Prepare a Proposal Budget & Budget Justification 101

By Michele Padilla, Office of Sponsored Programs

Participants will learn how to prepare a proposal budget and budget justification utilizing the OSP templates to your best advantage. A Q&A session will follow the presentation to address any questions.

2025 Spring Neuroscience Research Showcase - Apr 25th

Please join us for the first Neuroscience Research Showcase on Friday, April 25, 2025, in the SEB Auditorium and Lobby, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

This a campus-wide event to highlight neuroscience and related research in the growing community and facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations at UNLV. The event will feature oral and poster presentation sessions, student presentation prizes, social time and other activities (more details to follow). Everyone is welcome. Breakfast and lunch are included.

Please RSVP and/or submit your abstract. Abstract submissions are due by Monday, April 7th.

If you're interested in helping to organize the event or have any questions, please contact Kelly Tseng, kelly.tseng@unlv.edu or Rochelle Hines, rochelle.hines@unlv.edu. This event is sponsored by Neuroscience iRDA and the Division of Research.

4th Annual President's Innovation Challenge

You're invited to the 4th Annual President’s Innovation Challenge on Wednesday, April 10, from 4–7 p.m. at the Thomas & Mack Center – Strip View Pavilion. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. — come early, grab a seat, and get ready for an inspiring event!

This year’s challenge:

How can professional sports in Las Vegas be leveraged to address social issues, foster economic diversity, and increase community engagement, creating a more inclusive, supportive, and vibrant local society?

UNLV student teams will pitch their innovative solutions to this bold question for a chance to win funding and support. It’s an exciting, high-energy event you won’t want to miss!

RSVP by April 9 to save your spot: RSVP Here

UNLV Innovation Day

Discover the future of aging healthcare at UNLV Innovation Day on April 24th from 11am-2pm at the Richard Tam Alumni Center!

Explore how AI is transforming care for aging populations and hear from industry experts like UNLV’s Dr. Jeffrey Cummings and Dr. Kate Zhong, Earle G Hall from AXES.ai, Phil Kalsman from the Alzheimer’s Association, and Dr. Len Jessup from Desert Forge Ventures. Gain insights into cutting-edge AI applications, the latest in Alzheimer’s medical research, and the dynamic startup scene of the Las Vegas Valley. You’ll learn from local entrepreneurs who have navigated the path to success and gain personal insights into how to translate your innovative ideas into real-world solutions. Plus, tap into essential resources from the UNLV Office of Economic Development to help guide you along your way.

Don’t miss this free event—Register Now, with lunch and complimentary parking provided!

Althea Sheets, Interim Director of Communications, Division of Research, althea.sheets@unlv.edu, 702-895-1880

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