Time Marches On Change is inevitable. Time marches on. All good things must come to an end. There’s a season for everything. Sometimes you have to let things go for better things to come into your life. I’ve been resisting starting off Note from the Editors with (too many) clichés since...
Note from the Editor | Living in Transformation Station As Research Administrators, we work in a world of ever-changing rules and regulations. In other words, we live in Transformation Station, that proverbial place where everything around us might change while we are in mid-stride (i.e.....
View from the Top | Building Momentum Thank you to everyone who made this year’s SRAI Annual Meeting in Chicago a tremendous success! The energy and excitement were palpable throughout the five days of learning, networking, and celebrating. Sessions were well attended, and participants were ...
Your Questions Answered | Advancing Your Career Throughout this year, the Catalyst will feature a question posed to our panel of SRAI Distinguished Faculty members to get their take on all sorts of topics encompassing research administration. Do you have a research administration question for...
Note from the Editor | Expanding Our Horizons This month’s Catalyst aims to inspire new ideas, strengthen connections, and propel your professional growth as we get ready to wrap up the year and start planning to prepare for 2025. We’re thrilled to bring you Part 3 of Hanna Bates’...
Research Administration – How Many Languages Do You Speak? We live in a multicultural world, and there are over 7,000 languages spoken in the world. Today’s technology allows us to learn with language apps such as Babbel and Duolingo, even teaching Navajo and Hawaiian languages. We use it...
View from the Top | The Spooky Office of Sponsored Programs : Haunted Deadlines and Creepy Compliance As the crisp fall air rolls in and pumpkin-spiced lattes fuel our conference calls, the research administration world knows that Halloween isn't just for kids in costumes. It's a time...
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Note from the Editor | Farewell Summer Hello September! This summer hit 90 plus degrees and high humidity with an alarming regularity, so I am especially thrilled with the recent drop in both. Walking around my neighborhood and gardening in my yard seem like actual options along with cozy...
View from the Top | Enhancing Professional Development, Networking, and Collaboration In the fast-evolving landscape of research administration, staying ahead of the curve requires continuous learning, networking, and collaboration. The Society of Research Administrators International (SRAI)...
Your Questions Answered | What is the Best Advice You Received as Your RA Career Has Continued to Advance? Each month, the Catalyst will feature a question posed to our panel of SRAI Distinguished Faculty members to get their take on all sorts of topics encompassing research administration....
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