Coffee Talks

Coffee Talks

Join us on for a casual conversation with peers to discuss and explore different topics from research administration. Coffee Talks are free for SRAI Members. Not an SRAI Member? Review the benefits and become a member

  • Coffee Talks are a series of a one-hour virtual discussions.
  • Participants can earn a CEU (1 contact hour of education).
  • Subjects can range from hot topics in research administration to soft skills for the workplace.

SRAI's membership has a diverse roster of folks with many interesting perspectives and backgrounds. Let's get together and chat!

Upcoming

Reading Tea Leaves: How Will the Presidential Election Impact Research Administration
October 17 | 12:00 pm ET

Join our experts as they discuss the potential impacts of the upcoming US presidential election on federal science policy and research administration. We will explore potential policy changes, changes in funding priorities, and regulatory shifts that we may see based on the outcomes of the election in both Congress and the White House. 

Content Level: All Levels


Discussion Leaders:

Debbie Altenburg
Assistant Vice President for Research Advocacy and Policy
Association of Public & Land=Grant Universities

Anna M. Quider, PhD
Founder and Principal
The Quider Group, LLC

Sarah Spreitzer
Vice President and Chief of Staff
Government Relations
American Council on Education


Moderator: Dara C. Little, Associate VP for Research/Executive Director Sponsored Programs, Northern Illinois University, SRAI Distinguished Faculty

Click here to register by October 16!.

Registration is free for SRAI Members. You need to register to receive the login information. 

Not an SRAI Member? Review benefits and become a member


Submit questions for the Discussion Leaders in advance at srawebinars@srainternational.org.

Goal Makers and Gifted Writers: SRAI Mentoring
November 14 | 2:00 pm ET


SRAI has an incredible knowledge base within our organization. Through our mentoring programs, we seek to pair those with that knowledge with those who are looking for guidance and to develop new skills.

The Odyssey Program pairs or groups experienced mentors with mentees who are looking for guidance on their career or developing new skills.

The JRA Author Fellowship Program pairs prospective authors with published Peer Advisors for a supportive fellowship.

This opportunity is for those interested in giving back to our colleagues as a mentor or learning more about finding ways to be mentored. Join us and ask our Discussion Leaders what it's like to be involved as a mentor or mentee, about their experience in an SRAI Mentoring Program, or any other question you may have about mentorship!

Content Level: All Levels

Learning Objectives:

  1. Learn why mentoring is important
  2. Find out about the current SRAI Mentoring Programs: Odyssey Program and JRA Author Fellowship Program
  3. Learn what it takes to be a Mentor
  4. Learn how to get the most out of being a Mentee



Discussion Leaders:


Grace Fransisca
Senior Operations Research Analyst
Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope
JRA Author Fellowship - Fellow


Julie Swaringim-Griffin, PhD
Assistant Vice President, Central Sponsored Programs Administration
Division of the Vice President for Research
Oklahoma State University
JRA Author Fellowship - Peer Advisor


Lauren Duncan
Assistant Director for Proposal Management
Appalachian State University
Odyssey Program - Mentee



Betty Morgan, CRA

Assistant Director of Post Award Administration
College of Sciences Research Office
North Carolina State University
Odyssey Program - Mentor


Moderator: Tonya K. Edvalson, MHA, CCRP, CHRC, Policy and Projects Analyst, University of California, Los Angeles, SRAI Distinguished Faculty

Click here to register by November 14.

Registration is free for SRAI Members. You need to register to receive the login information. 

Not an SRAI Member? Review benefits and become a member


Submit questions for the panel in advance at srawebinars@srainternational.org.

Click here for information regarding Continuing Education Credits. If you have any questions about Coffee Talks or would like to submit questions for the panel in advance, please email srawebinars@srainternational.org.