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CCS Tips & Tricks - Biweekly on Wednesdays 12:00 - 1:00 PM (starting Sept 3, 2025)

BERD & CCTS Pilots: What You Need to Know before You Submit

Session Summary: In this session, CCTS members will present on BERD's role in the CCTS Pilot submission process. Dr. Joel Thompson will discuss the CCTS Pilot submission process and the incorporation of a BERD review with the proposal. Dr. Kelsey Karnik will discuss the process of the BERD review, including analytical tips when writing the proposal and how to incorporate BERD feedback. Dr. Emily Slade will discuss how to involve quantitative collaborators when a CCTS Pilot is awarded.   

Beyond the Manuscript: Effective Data Sharing for Boosting Research Impact

The datasets you produce in your research aren’t just an add-on to your publications—they can be standalone research outputs that can be cited, reused, and contribute to new findings. But not all shared data is good data, and datasets aren’t likely to be reused or cited if they’re disorganized, poorly described, or hard to access.

Friday High-Five with PDO: The NIH F series

Are you preparing an NIH F-Series fellowship application? This session will provide an overview of key resources, proposal development strategies, and institutional support available to help you submit a strong and competitive application.   

CRSO's Open Office Hours

Research investigators and staff are encouraged to come to the Clinical Research Support Office's (CRSO) weekly office hours with questions about any of the research technologies that are administered and supported by the CRSO. These include: • OnCore CTMS • Advarra eSource + EDC • Advarra eREG Members of the CRSO’s Research Systems Management and Education (RSME) team will be available to answer questions and provide in-person support.

Bringing Back the Forest: Ecological Restoration Provides Opportunities for Mining Regions of the World

Urban Forest Initiative is excited to be joined for our September Seminar by Dr. Chris Barton, Professor of Forest Hydrology & Watershed Management at UK. Dr. Barton also the Founder & President of Green Forests Work, an organization that works throughout Appalachia, as well as Australia, to restore formerly mined sites. As the organization's website says, since 2009 Green Forests Work has planted more than 7.5 million trees on over 15,000 acres.   

Regional Human Research Protection Virtual Conference Human Research Protections: Human After All

This year's event will address issues of significant importance to human subject protections, including:      -The use of Artificial Intelligence in research   -Ethical considerations for research participants   -Regulatory updates and implementation guidelines More event information here. 

Building Your Research Identity: Online Research Profiles

Discover how to build and manage your online scholarly identity. Participants will learn how to create and optimize profiles on platforms like ORCID, Scopus, and Scholars@UK to enhance research visibility, track impact, and ensure accurate attribution of their work. Presenters will also discuss ForagerOne—UK’s platform for engaging undergraduate students in your research.More information here.

4th Thursday ADA Talks: ADA Title II for PDFs and Basic Accessibility Techniques

Learn how to meet accessibility requirements for digital documents under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This presentation will cover the essentials of making PDF files accessible, including document setup, tagging basics, and common remediation techniques. Participants will leave with practical skills to identify issues, fix barriers, and ensure documents are usable with assistive technology.

Collaborative Grant Services Post-Award Open House

The Collaborative Grant Services (CGS) Post Award Leadership Team is hosting an Open House session to share the latest updates and clarifications to the CGS Service Level Catalog. This session is designed to support college and department business staff by providing clear guidance on post-award processes and expectations. Each session will include a brief presentation followed by open Q&A. Topics covered will include:

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