Workshops are intended to provide SDSU faculty and staff with information and resources to assist with finding and managing grant awards.

Presenting our spring workshop series! Space is limited; if you would like to participate, please RSVP using the following link: Fall 2022 Workshop RSVP. If you are interested but unable to attend, please contact Melanie Patton at melanie.patton@sdsu.edu. Workshop locations will be sent to you via Google Calendar after you RSVP.

PIVOTING TO SUCCESS

THURSDAY, September 22, 10:00 am-11:00 am

Presenter: Dr. Wil Weston (Head of Collection Management, Love Library and Senate Chair)

The Pivot funding resource provides access to a variety of funding opportunities and is available to all SDSU faculty, staff, and students. Dr. Wil Weston, head of collections at SDSU’s Love Library, will provide an overview as well as a hands-on training experience. This workshop will benefit anyone seeking external funding sources and collaboration opportunities for their research programs.

EXPORT CONTROLS: INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AND COLLABORATION

WEDNESDAY, September 28, 11:00 am-12:00 pm

Presenter: Zena Hovda (Director of Export Control, SDSU)

If you hand carry equipment or your laptop abroad, participate in international collaborations or collaborate with foreign nationals in the U.S. or overseas, you are potentially an exporter and should be aware of how export control may impact your research. This workshop will explain the basics of export control regulations, what types of research are exempt and those requiring export licenses, and how to avoid delays and penalties. If you are conducting research that involves working in, traveling to, or collaborating with colleagues from another country, this important information may apply to you.

TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY FOR FACULTY

THURSDAY, October 6, 11:00 am-12:00 pm

Presenter: Tommy Martindale (Director of the Technology Transfer Office)

This session will cover how faculty can work with the Technology Transfer Office (TTO) to manage and protect intellectual property (IP) that results from their research as well as how to move their research-based innovations out of the lab and into the hands of those who can benefit from them. TTO director Tommy Martindale will provide a description of the various forms of IP (patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets) and how each one impacts faculty and research. Tommy will provide information about TTO’s role in supporting commercialization of faculty innovations, creative works, and research products. Additionally, this session will cover the do’s and don’ts of communicating ideas with potential industry partners. If you're curious about applying an innovation or discovery from your research to solve an important problem or positively impact society, this workshop will be of interest to you! If you have specific questions for our expert, please email melanie.patton@sdsu.edu. Tommy will also answer questions regarding the SDSU Pilot Innovation Fund, which invests in advancing SDSU's research-based innovations toward commercial readiness.

RESEARCH SECURITY: IT RESOURCES

THURSDAY, October 13, 10:00-11:00 am

Presenters: Mike Farley (SDSU's Chief Technology Research Officer) and Ricardo Fitipaldi (SDSU's Chief Information Security Officer)

Join Mike Farley and Ricardo Fitipaldi to learn about information technology services available to assist in your research as well as the changing security and compliance landscape. Learn about services available to you such as storage, server hosting, and cloud computing. You will also learn about the latest developments in the regulatory and cyber threat landscape that are quickly compelling us to seek a holistic approach to securing our research. Mike and Ricardo will discuss regulations, threats to your research, and campus IT services to help protect your research. All researchers would benefit from attending this workshop.

MyRF FOR COLLEGE AND DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATORS

WEDNESDAY, October 19, 10:00-11:00 am

Presenter: Janet Harry (Enterprise Systems Manager, Information Systems)

MyRF provides principal investigators, staff, and all levels of administration direct access to individualized, detailed financial data, processes, and workflows associated with SDSU Research Foundation funds.

This MyRF workshop is intended for college and departmental administrators who wish to generate reports and review data for their colleges and departments. It is helpful to have a MyRF account created before attending this workshop. If you need a MyRF account, please email Janet Harry jharry@sdsu.edu and include your Red ID and which college or department you need access to. All requests will be routed to your dean/department chair for approval.

UNDERSTANDING FOREIGN NATIONAL IMMIGRATION TAX ISSUES

THURSDAY, October 20, 10:00-11:00 am

Presenters: Femi De Ala (Accounts Payable Supervisor) and DeDe Taylor (Accounts Payable Contracts and Tax Coordinator)

Does your project involve international collaborations? Are you contracting with a nonresident? If you would like to learn more about the policies involved in collaborating with international colleagues, you will not want to miss this workshop. Topics to be covered include: the U.S. immigration system; general tax issues; residence status for IRS tax purposes; classifying and sourcing income; and how to process payments. If you have specific questions for our experts, please email melanie.patton@sdsu.edu.

THE BASICS OF PURCHASING & ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

WEDNESDAY, October 26, 11:00 am-12:00 pm

Presenters: Femi De Ala (Accounts Payable Supervisor) and Charla Mullen (Purchasing Manager

This workshop will introduce you to the Research Foundation’s Purchasing and Accounts Payable departments. We will walk you through how to procure goods and services and payments; and introduce you to payment processes including fellowship/scholarship requests, independent contractor payments, advances, general and travel reimbursement requests, and more. If you have specific questions for our experts, please email melanie.patton@sdsu.edu.

FOSTERING PROGRAM OFFICER RELATIONSHIPS

THURSDAY, November 3, 10:00-11:00 am

Presenter: John Crockett (Associate Vice President, Research Advancement)

Building and maintaining relationships with program officers can impact your success as a grant seeker, but can be intimidating due to the perceived, or real, power imbalance. In this hour-long workshop, Dr. Crockett will review strategies to develop these relationships as well as steps to ensure you make your best impression. This workshop will also cover resources offered through the research advancement office and on-campus to best prepare you for your grant-getting ventures! If you have specific questions for our expert, please email melanie.patton@sdsu.edu.

MyRF FOR PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS AND PROJECT ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

WEDNESDAY, November 16, 10:00-11:00 am

Presenter: Janet Harry (Enterprise Systems Manager, Information Systems)

MyRF provides principal investigators, staff, and all levels of administration direct access to individualized, detailed financial data, processes, and workflows associated with SDSU Research Foundation funds.

This MyRF workshop is intended for PIs and project administrative staff who wish to generate reports and review budget, expense, and transaction data for their individual projects.

It is helpful to have a MyRF account prior to attending this workshop. If you need an account, your PI or other project staff can set up an account in MyRF under Fund Management – User Security.