Note from the Editor | Summer Games As the Olympic Summer Games garner the attention of the world, we bring you a new slate of gold medal worthy articles in this month’s Catalyst. Light the flame by reading the first article in our new Spotlight Series focused on Relationship Building: ...
The Not So Known History of the Responsible Conduct of Research Regulations This article will provide some lesser-known history of the RCR regulations including some early versions of RCR education and two cases of misconduct accusations found to be untrue, which helped in the development of...
View from the Top | The Importance of Checking on Your Remote Staff at the Start of the Fall Semester The Fall Semester marks a time of new beginnings, fresh faces, and renewed goals. Amidst this flurry of activity, leadership must remember an essential aspect of their workforce: the staff...
Hurricane Hunters Preventing the Damage from the Storm of Subawards Who knew preparing for major natural disasters such as hurricanes could also translate into building a robust subrecipient monitoring system! As we enter the peak of hurricane season, read how the preparation against the...
Empowering Diversity: The Positive Impact of AI on DEI in Research Administration Explore how AI revolutionizes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Research Administration. Discover its potential in mitigating funding biases, enhancing proposal development, and ensuring inclusive post...
Generative AI Can Revolutionize Higher Education’s Research Enterprise Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is on a trajectory to transform the academic landscape through strategic, cutting-edge technologies. As more universities explore GenAI’s capabilities its impact and potential will...
Relationship Building | Part 1: Lead by Listening Relationship building takes the Spotlight on a new three-part journey that showcases how distinctive relationships shape professional development expertise and career progression for research administrators. Effective and meaningful leadership...
Developing a Project Management Plan for New Principal Investigators When it comes to post-award and project management, there is a question that newly-minted principal investigators (PIs) may be thinking about (if not asking) when it comes to award and project management– I just got my PhD,...
Discovering Chicago: A Fusion of Professional Enrichment and Urban Adventures Exploring Chicago during the 2024 SRAI Annual Meeting promises a dynamic blend of professional enrichment and urban adventure. Begin your journey along the renowned Magnificent Mile , where upscale shopping, dining,...
Future of the Field: SRAI Recognizes 25 “Rising Stars” What a great turnout for the 2024 Future of the Field amongst so many nominees of excellent research administration professionals! Those that were chosen to be recognized this year represent the up-and-comers of Research Administration...