The University of Maryland School of Nursing Office of Research and Scholarship offers the following opportunities to participate in activities that support research.
Monthly Research Seminar
Thursday, Nov. 19
noon - 1 p.m., Online via Zoom
"Research Collaboration and Industry Partnerships at UMB"
Speaker: Robert McClain, PhD, director, Industry Partnerships, University of Maryland School of Medicine
He will discuss how researchers across campus can collaborate to work with external companies.
Building Healthy Behaviors Across the Life Span (BBAL) Organized Research Center Monthly Meeting
Friday, Nov. 20
noon - 1 p.m., Online via Zoom
"Research Design Spotlight: Time Series and Stepped-Wedge Designs"
Join colleagues for a collaborative brainstorming session focused on developing ideas for symposium abstract submissions. Participants will explore potential topics, identify opportunities for collaboration, and discuss strategies for creating competitive conference submissions.
Center for Health Equity Outcomes and Research (CHEOR) Monthly Meeting
Monday, Nov. 23
noon - 1 p.m., Online via Zoom
"Communicating Your Research with Impact: Elevator Pitches and Brief Presentations"
Speakers: Aaron M. Graham, JD, associate director of career development, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law; and Taylor DeBoer, MA, acting director, The Grid, UMB’s student innovation hub
Can you explain your work in two minutes? What about 10? This session covers the essentials of pitching your ideas clearly and with confidence, whether you’re introducing yourself at a networking event or presenting to a conference or department audience.
The session covers two formats:
- “Pitch in 2”: how to build a short, memorable elevator pitch that tells listeners who you are, what you do, and why it matters.
- “Pitch in 10”: the key parts of a brief presentation, including how to structure your story, highlight what’s most important, and keep your audience engaged.