Shop Talk Podcast

Welcome to SRAI's Shop Talk, your go-to monthly podcast spotlighting research administration professionals across diverse institutions! Join us as we delve into the intricacies of pre-award, post-award, compliance, communications, and all the essential elements in between. Tune in on the last Thursday of every month for insightful discussions and expert insights.

Season 2 - Hot Topics in Research Administration

Looking Ahead: The Future of our Field

On this episode of SRAI's Shop Talk, we talk with Katherine Bui. An early career research administrator, Katherine discusses her journey with research administration. Katherine talks about the benefits and opportunities of being a part of the SRAI community. Listen as she shares the goals she has set for herself in her career, as well as some words of encouragement for the budding research administrator, including the importance of mentorship.

Aired: October 27, 2022

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Research Administrators Unite

On this episode of SRAI's Shop Talk, we chat with our 2022 Annual Meeting co-chairs, Terry Campbell, Tonya Edvalson, and David (Dave) King, about the benefits of research administration, the value of gathering together, networking and collegiality, professional development, and learning.

Aired: September 29, 2022

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Research Promotion – From Podcasting to Presentations, Papers, and Publications

On this episode of SRAI's Shop Talk, Jennifer Taylor and Holly Zink talk about the joys, challenges and resources for communicating research findings, educating our community, and maintaining the integrity and intellectual rigor of SRAI's Journal of Research Administration. They also explore leveraging the vast array of communication platforms and "blizzard of information" to engage our community and disseminate the insights most important to their professional advancement and success.

Aired: July 28, 2022

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Collaboration, Compliance, and Year-End Closing

On this episode of SRAI's Shop Talk, we talk to Marchon Jackson about post-award considerations and financial matters related to research administration. Along with talking about collaboration and compliance, we discuss a range of topics related to financial issues like subaward oversight, year-end close, and cost transfers.

Aired: June 30, 2022

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Changing Faces, Places, and Spaces of Our Working Worlds in Research Administration

On this episode of SRAI's Shop Talk, Heather Brown, Mark Lucas and Rebecca Rosales examine the changing faces, places, and spaces of our work and working world in research administration. We discuss how they and their institutions have handled people moving and working across state lines, and how they have developed new tools to carry out work virtually. Listen to hear words of advice for supervisors, managers, and institutions for how to support staff in these transitional times.

Aired: May 26, 2022

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Data Security: Supporting our Research Information Systems

On this episode, Drew Hamilton talks about his role at The University of Alabama in Huntsville, where he helps support the research administration enterprise. In his role as Information Systems Specialist, Drew oversees several servers and data storage systems, as well as develops policies related to data security and usage. Drew also talks about his background and experiences, including everything from graphic design to English literature and how it informs his current work in research information systems.

Aired: April 28, 2022

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Research Analytics: What's on the Horizon

On this episode, Baron Wolf talks about his role in the office of the Vice President of Research at the University of Kentucky, how he ended up on this career track, and the shifts he has seen in the field over time. He also talks about strategies and efficiencies that are all part of the program planning process and the developments that might be on the horizon in areas like more specialized research analytics.

Aired: March 31, 2022

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The Good, the Bad, and the Intricacies of OTAs.

On this episode, listen as Gloria Greene breaks down the good, the bad and all the intricacies of OTA's, also known as Other Transaction Agreements, and why you might want to consider incorporating them at your own institution.

Aired: February 24, 2022