The Office for Research and Innovation is sponsoring a virtual webinar series focused on different facets of sponsored research —  from sponsor-specific perspectives to how to identify and work with partners —  intended to answer Virginia Tech researchers’ biggest questions and enlighten scholars at every step in their career. 

The following are upcoming events in the series:

Research Development Support: National Science Board Vision 2030
March 18, 2021 | 12 to 1 p.m.
The Office for Research and Innovation is hosting their third event in the Research Development Support series and will host guest speaker Victor McCrary, vice chair of the National Science Board, who will share insights into the National Science Foundation’s National Science Board’s Vision 2030 report and what actions can those in government, industry, and academia take to ensure that the U.S. continues to lead in innovation in 2030. The talk will be followed by a Q&A.
Visit the webpage to learn more and register.

Research Development Support: Private Foundation Relations and Strategies
March 30, 2021 | 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The Office for Research and Innovation is hosting its fourth virtual event for Virginia Tech researchers that want to learn more about the importance of foundations in funding research programs. Leaders of Virginia Tech research administration, advancement, and faculty will provide their perspectives on how to establish and strengthen meaningful partnerships with philanthropic foundations. The panelist conversation will be followed with Q&A.
Visit the webpage to learn more and register.

Research Development Support: Accelerating Applied Research for Societal Impact
April 6, 2021 | 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
The Office for Research and Innovation is hosting its fifth event in the Research Development Support series and will host Andrea Belz, director of industrial innovation and partnerships for the National Science Foundation, who will share how the National Science Foundation innovation programs move ideas from the lab to the marketplace, with the goal to strengthen America’s economy, health, and security. The talk will be followed with Q&A.
Visit the webpage to learn more and register.