Authored by:
Tabatha Lemke
Midwest Section President
Sanford Health
Email: tabatha.lemke@sanfordhealth.org
It’s not too early to start making your plans to join us for Research Management Architecture and All That Jazz at the Hyatt Centric Magnificent Mile in beautiful downtown Chicago, April 28-May 1, 2019.
ATTENTION ALL SPEAKERS. Thank you to everyone who submitted speaking proposals for the 2019 MW/NE Section Meeting. We are working hard with the Track Co-chairs to review the proposals and develop the program. Please watch for speaker notification letters in late December or early January.
LEARN. This meeting will offer three complete certificate programs – Research Development, Leadership and Clinical Trials 101 (CTR101) – as well as workshops, learning cafés, roundtables and five educational tracks to round out the program, including:
- Professional Development (PD)
- Clinical Research (CR)
- Management & Operations (MO)
- Financial & Post-Award Management (FM)
- Research Ethics & Compliance (RE)
- Sponsored Programs Planning, Development and Deliveries (SP)
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT. We are excited to announce that the National Science Foundation has confirmed their attendance at the 2019 MW/NE Section Meeting to give the National Science Foundation Update live. Please watch for more details, as this is a session you don’t want to miss!
HOTEL. Our meeting will take place at the Hyatt Centric Magnificent Mile, located just off Michigan Avenue and in the heart of downtown Chicago. Join us at this beautiful and luxurious hotel and explore all the city has to offer- from noted attractions like Navy Pier to high-end shopping along Magnificent Mile. Online hotel reservations are now available. Reserve your room today!
OFFICER NOMINATIONS. The Midwest and Northeast Sections need your leadership. We are seeking candidates for the positions listed below. All candidates must be full members of SRA International and in good standing. The term of office begins at the close of the upcoming Section Business Meetings (May 2019).
- MIDWEST Section Leadership Opportunities
- President Elect
- Secretary
- NORTHEAST Section Leadership Opportunities
- President Elect
- Treasurer
For additional information on position responsibilities, terms or how to submit a nomination, please visit the Elections website.
TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIPS. Both sections are offering travel scholarships to support our peers. The scholarships cover the cost of a full conference registration (no workshops or membership included). Apply here for Midwest and apply here for Northeast! Deadline: February 22, 2019.
NETWORK. This meeting is the perfect opportunity to network with your fellow Research Administrators. Join us on Monday, April 28 at the Chicago Sports Museum for our Opening Reception. Network with you SRAI colleagues and enjoy high-tech interactive experiences—including skill challenges and simulated experiences—with unique sports memorabilia and an impressive collection of game-used treasures and other artifacts.
CHICAGO FUN FACTS. Wrigley Field, which was built in 1914, is the second-oldest ballpark in the majors behind Boston's Fenway Park (1912). The Wrigley Field bleachers and scoreboard were constructed in 1937 when the outfield area was renovated to provide improved and expanded seating ... the original scoreboard remains intact. Lights were added in 1988.
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