Alongside Dr. Jennifer Brigati, Chair for the Division of Natural Sciences and a Professor of Biology at Maryville College, you will be challenged to think about the current status of your research, envision where you want your research to be, and strategize how to get from here to there. Strategies for maintaining, re-starting, or shifting gears in research will be discussed. Together, we’ll explore both the obstacles and the opportunities presented by running a research program in a resource-limited environment, where both time and money may be scarce.

Resources from the event:

• Slides (pdf)
• Recording
• Oak Ridge National Laboratory
• ACA Fellowships
• ACA Ledford Scholars

Funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) ADVANCE Program, Award #2304868 aims to address the significant challenge of hiring and retaining women and underrepresented minorities in STEM faculty positions, particularly at small rural institutions in the Appalachian region. As a non-profit consortium of 33 private four-year liberal arts institutions, the Appalachian College Association (ACA) serves Appalachian communities through the transformational work of its faculty, staff, and students. The National Science Foundation’s ADVANCE program is aimed at increasing the participation and advancement of women in academic science and engineering careers, thereby developing a more diverse science and engineering workforce. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NSF.