A research agenda can help individuals identify their specific goals, priorities, commitments, and trajectories. It also can help researchers determine which types of funding to pursue. In this interactive workshop, you will have the opportunity to start developing your research agenda.

Dr. James Metcalf’s presentation will explore harmful organisms and compounds found in water, both natural and human-made. The discussion will focus primarily on cyanobacteria and their toxins, including their potential short- and long-term adverse health effects. The presentation will also highlight emerging challenges facing freshwater systems such as Lake Erie as anthropogenic impacts continue to intensify. Graduate student panelists will include Grant Hayden, Ashlynn Malloy, and Zachary Morris. The event will be held at Grounds For Thought and is free and open to the public, with snacks and refreshments provided. If you have any questions or concerns, please email Emma Jackman (ejackma@bgsu.edu). We look forward to seeing you at this event!

SciENcv (Science Experts Network Curriculum Vitae) is a tool that allows researchers to create, manage, and edit key documents including biosketches for federal grant proposals. In this workshop, we will explore how to use SciENcv.

 This free, public event will feature Dr. Kurt Panter, Professor of Geology at Bowling Green State University, along with panelist and collaborator Katherine (Katie) Shanks, M.S. candidate at BGSU. Dr. Panter and Ms. Shanks will present findings from their recent 65-day expedition (February–April 2025) to study undersea volcanoes in the Ross Sea. Working aboard the research icebreaker RV Nathaniel B. Palmer during a project funded by the National Science Foundation, the team explored the seafloor using sonar mapping, underwater cameras, heat probes, and rock dredging. Their research focuses on understanding how volcanoes and glaciers interact in ocean environments, particularly in the extreme conditions of Antarctica. Refreshments and snacks will be provided. We hope you’ll join us for an evening of fascinating science, discovery, and conversation! For any questions or concerns, please contact Emma Jackman at ejackma@bgsu.edu.

This workshop provides a deeper dive into the details of developing a budget for externally funded projects. In this session, you will have an opportunity to use the Division of Research’s new template to begin developing and refining your project’s budget.

Are you seeking funding? From grants and fellowships to travel support and more, this workshop introduces a collection of strategies and tips to find external and internal funding. In addition, you will have an opportunity to use the database GrantForward to identify potential funding opportunities for your research and creative activities.