NM EPSCoR Webinar Series
Upcoming Webinars
October Research & Innovation Webinar
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 7, 2026/ 1:00PM - 2:00PM MDT
EPSCoR in New Mexico: Supporting a Robust Research Ecosystem
In this talk, Dr. Connealy will focus on training and funding opportunities available to faculty and students as well as coordination efforts like the newly published New Mexico Science & Technology Plan: A… Read More
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Passcode: Innovation
Data Management and Sharing Plans (DMSP): Understanding and Meeting the New Requirements for Federally-funded Projects
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 21, 2026/ 1:00PM - 2:00PM MDT
Join this webinar to learn about new federal data management and sharing policies (DMSP) and implications for Principal Investigators. In addition, Dr. Wheeler will share tools for meeting the new requirements.
Background: In May 2025 Executive Order 14303 was issued, removing the embargo period allowances for federally-funded research publications and their supporting… Read More
Past Webinars
Using Smartsheet to Manage Multi-Institution Research Grants
Date/Time: Tuesday, September 22, 2026/ 1:00PM - 2:30PM MDT
Multi-institution research projects require management systems that support coordination, compliance, reporting, and resource monitoring across distributed teams. This webinar will provide an overview of how project management software can be incorporated throughout the grant lifecycle, from pre-award planning through post-award execution.
Drawing on active NSF EPSCoR projects at New Mexico State University, the… Read More
From Documents to Discovery: Advancing Research Collaboration in New Mexico with AI
Date/Time: Monday, June 15, 2026/ 10:00AM - 11:00AM MDT
Presenters:
Raisa Islam
Dr. Lorie Liebrock
Jessica Trujillo-Torres
Description: Join us to learn about an AI-driven framework that transforms research documents into structured, searchable knowledge to strengthen discovery and collaboration. Developed at NMT under the NSF RIO-NM project, the system addresses a persistent challenge in research ecosystems—the manual, time-intensive process… Read More
Research Admin Job Families: Insights from Tufts and UTRGV
Date/Time: Thursday, November 14, 2024/ 1:00PM - 2:00PM MST
Presenters:
Kristina Chavez, MBA
Zoya Davis-Hamilton, EdD, CRA
Thomas B. Spencer, PhD, MBA
Creating job structures that fit the needs of the institution, identifying good candidates, matching their skills to roles, and hiring them quickly is a skillset that all research administration teams need. Retaining employees once hired is an additional challenge. In this presentation two institutions—Tufts University… Read More
NSF and NASA EPSCoR Research Fellows Webinar for New Mexico
Date/Time: Thursday, November 14, 2024/ 11:00AM - 12:00PM MST
Presenters:
Dr. Chinonye Nnakwe Whitley
Program Officer, EPSCoR Program·National Science Foundation
Dr. Hongmei Luo
Professor, NMSU and Rotating Program Director, EPSCoR program·National Science Foundation
Dr. Lisa Cliggett
Program Director, EPSCoR Program·National Science Foundation
Abstract: This webinar will cover the most recent solicitation (NSF 24-528) for EPSCoR Research Fellows funding by NSF and NASA.
Findings from GRANTED Southwest Research and Innovation Conference
Date/Time: Thursday, November 7, 2024/ 1:00PM - 2:00PM MST
Presenter:
Hannah Torres, Director, University of New Mexico Faculty Research Development Office
During this session, the PI for the SW Research and Innovation Conference, held in February 2024, will share a summary of findings from the event and solicit feedback from webinar attendees on any additional findings or recommendations.
Key Insights from State Incentive Programs and NSF Engines Proposals
Date/Time: Friday, July 19, 2024/ 12:00PM - 1:00PM MDT
Presenters: Robert Lowe and Kristina Thorsell
Abstract: This presentation from UI Collab will share the findings, highlighting the standout features and characteristics that drive successful collaborations.
UI Collab was tasked by UNM to explore and analyze state incentive programs that enhance innovation ecosystems, particularly in four… Read More
NSF & NASA Opportunities for Early and Mid Career Faculty in NM
Date/Time: Tuesday, January 23, 2024/ 12:00PM - 1:00PM MST
Presenter: Chinonye Nnakwe Whitley, NSF
Program Officer, Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR)
Office of the Director (OD), Office of Integrative Activities (OIA) National Science Foundation (NSF)
cwhitley@nsf.gov
703-292-8458
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchichinnakwe/… Read More
Abstract: This webinar will cover the most recent solicitation for the research infrastructure improvement Track-4 EPSCoR Research Fellows mechanism.
Public Speaking Hacks for Research Presentations
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 18, 2023/ 12:00PM - 1:00PM MDT
Presenter: Angie Alley
Description: Learn how to enact dynamic public speaking skills to engage your audience and effectively talk about your research. Doing an oral presentation at a conference doesn’t have to be scary or boring! In this one hour interactive workshop, ABQ TEDx coach Angie Alley will share simple public speaking… Read More
NSF & NASA Opportunities for Early and Mid Career Faculty in NM
Date/Time: Tuesday, February 7, 2023/ 12:00PM - 1:00PM MST
Presenter: Chinonye Nnakwe Whitley, NSF
Program Officer, Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR)
Office of the Director (OD), Office of Integrative Activities (OIA) National Science Foundation (NSF)
cwhitley@nsf.gov
703-292-8458
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchichinnakwe/… Read More
Abstract: This webinar will cover the most recent solicitation for the research infrastructure improvement Track-4 EPSCoR Research Fellows mechanism. More information about this solicitation (NSF 23-535) can be found here: … Read More
Public Speaking Hacks for Research Poster Presentations
Date/Time: Thursday, October 27, 2022/ 11:00AM - 12:00PM MDT
Presenter: Angie Alley, CNM
Abstract: Learn how to enact dynamic public speaking skills to engage your audience and effectively talk about your research. Presenting a poster at a conference doesn’t have to be scary or boring! In this one hour workshop ABQ TEDx coach Angie Alley will share 3 simple public speaking hacks that will take… Read More