The USC Office of Research and Innovation is offering the below workshop on April 22, 2025.
Pivoting with Purpose: Reframing Research in Changing Times
How might researchers stay resilient and forward-looking in the face of evolving federal priorities and policies? Join the USC Office of Research and Innovation (OORI) team for a discussion about the state of USC research amid a changing funding and policy landscape. This session will explore how researchers might pivot to ensure the continuity and impact of their scholarly work across disciplines. Our team will provide information about institutional support, shifting sponsor expectations, and possible ways to adapt.
Presenters:
Welcome:
Ishwar Puri, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Research and Innovation
Current Landscape:
Katie Rountree, Executive Director, Contracts and Grants
Federal Funding Opportunities:
Robyn Hejmej, Executive Director, RSD
Innovation & Commercialization:
Erin Overstreet, Ph.D., Executive Director, Stevens Center for Innovation
Foundations:
Jennifer Lidar, Executive Director of Foundations Relations
Followed by a Q&A
When: Tuesday, April 22, 2025, noon- 1:30 PM
Where: Click here to register
This workshop is organized by the USC Office of Research and Innovation (OORI)’s Center for Excellence in Research and administered by the Research Initiatives and Infrastructure (RII) office. Contact usccer@usc.edu or visit https://rii.usc.edu/cer/ with any questions.