IDEA Lab: Securing Leadership Buy-in & Other Strategies for Research Project Sustainability
October 3rd
1-2pm ET
Are you looking to enhance the sustainability of your research projects and programs in graduate education? This webinar focused on implementing effective strategies for long-term success. This session provided practical guidance on securing leadership buy-in and developing robust strategies to ensure the continued impact of your initiatives.
Featuring PIs from NSF-supported Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) projects, this webinar offered strategies for engaging influential leaders, building a compelling case for your program, anticipating priorities for long-term success, and exploring diverse funding sources. Gain practical insights to strengthen your program’s impact and resilience:
- Identify potential campus partners to support program sustainability efforts.
- Apply criteria for identifying industry partners that align with project's long-term goals.
- Develop a short-term plan for outreach to internal and external partners.
Presenters
- Peter Harries, Dean of the Graduate School & PI, Accelerate to Industry (A2i), North Caroline State University
- Mary Lynn Realff, Associate Professor & MSCE Faculty Fellow, Associate Chair of Undergraduate Programs & Professor, PI, Integrating Team Science into the STEM Graduate Training Experience, Georgia Tech University