We are thrilled that almost 100 people from IUPUI and the community attended the Charles R. Bantz Chancellor's Community Dialogue and the IUPUI Center for TRIP Annual Fall Showcase. It was amazing to hear the thoughtful conversations and see the interactions between the attendees and the presenters. If you missed one or both of the events, you can watch the main session recordings on the IUPUI Center for TRIP YouTube page.

We're excited to announce that the 2022 application for the Charles R. Bantz Chancellor's Community Fellowship and Scholar Award are now open. The deadline to apply is midnight on Monday, February 28, 2022. We have two upcoming info sessions available for IUPUI faculty to learn more about these awards. Use the links below to register.

Friday, December 3, 2021 - 10 am - 11 am (Eastern) Register

Thursday, January 27, 2022 - 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm (Eastern) Register

Professor Holly Cusack-McVeigh, Associate Professor of Anthropology and Museum Studies at IUPUI, will share the story of an FBI investigation that resulted in its largest single recovery of illegally looted cultural objects - and how she and her students are participating in the repatriation of thousands of these stolen objects. On April 1, 2014, after months of investigative work and intensive planning, FBI agents knocked on the door of a private collector in rural Indiana. This was the start of a complex, multi-year investigation that resulted in the recovery of several thousand objects of cultural heritage. The collection, noted by scholars and agents alike for its "astounding global and temporal scope," included cultural material from places as diverse as Colombia, China, Peru, Ecuador, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Italy, Canada and the United States.

In this conversation, Professor Holly Cusack-McVeigh will invite discussion about the ongoing teaching opportunity that this investigation provides to graduate and undergraduate students. Learn More

Monday, November 1, 2021 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm (EST)

IUPUI Last Lecture featuring Erwin "Erv" Boschmann
Join the IUPUI School of Science to hear reflections on life lessons, wisdom gained through academic pursuits, and advice for future generations. The event will be held in the IUPUI Campus Center Theater. Learn more and register.
(Free Event)

Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 6:30 pm (EST)

Radical Reading Circle with the Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library
The radical "watch" for November is Bill Moyers' "Ta-Nehisi Coates, The Case for Reparations."  Learn more and register. 

Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 11 am - 4 pm (EST)

Newfields Art Museum offers free admission to all guests for the entire day on the first Thursday of each month throughout the year. Advance tickets are required. To reserve your tickets online, click here. 
(Free Event)

Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 6:30pm - 7:30 pm (EST)

Spirit & Place Opening Night Celebration 
Emceed by Manon Voice, celebrate the kick-off of the 26th annual Spirit & Place Festival with a newly commissioned solo piece by jazz pianist Christopher Pitts and learn about this year's events! To register call (317) 274-2462 or email ude[dot]iupui[at]lavitsef. 
(Free Event)

Friday, November 5, 2021 at 1:30pm (EST)

Celebrate the Inauguration of Indiana University's 19th president, Pamela Whitten.
IUPUI celebration will be held at the Campus Center. Register.
(Free Event)

Friday, November 5, 2021 at 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (EST)

End Lung Cancer Now November 2021 Gathering
Join for a morning of interaction to learn more about how you can be a part of this exciting new initiative to end the suffering and death caused by lung cancer in Indiana. View the agenda and register.
(Free Event)

Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 12:00 pm (EST)

Addressing Community Climate Vulnerability
Climate impacts, such as increased precipitation and extreme heat, can affect community infrastructure, the environment, and the public health of residents. Using mitigation and adaptation strategies, local governments can reduce vulnerability and increase resilience to climate impact. During this virtual event, learn how to create community-specific policies that reduce community climate vulnerabilities. Register for the event. 
(Free Event)

Friday, November 12, 2021 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (EST)

IUPUI Center for TRIP November Scholar of the Month Conversation Series Event 
Join us virtually to learn how Professor Holly Cusack-McVeigh is using translational research to address: Recovering the Past: A Collaborative Approach to Repatriation and Social Justice. Register for the event. 
(Free Event)

Indiana University makes $30 million investment to hire a more diverse mix of faculty and researchers.  Learn more

Dr. Lana Dbeibo, one of the medical experts leading Indiana University's response to the pandemic, discusses the latest news and recommendations concerning COVID-19 boosters.  Learn more

Search committees are seeking staff and faculty feedback for several executive searches, including sharing ideal candidate traits and help identifying and recruiting great applicants. Learn more

IU School of Medicine is accepting nominations for the 2022 August M. Watanabe Prize in Translational Research. Awarded to an investigator who has made a significant contribution to the field of translational science, the winner will receive $100,000 to fund his/her research. The recipient will also spend time in Indianapolis in September 2022 as a visiting dignitary to share knowledge with audiences at IU School of Medicine and its partner institutions. Nomination deadline is Friday, January 21, 2022.  Learn more

If you are a health care worker with a chronic illness or disability, please consider completing a short survey about your COVID-19 pandemic experience. Survey results will be used as part of a related research project on this subject. Email Hannah Dempsey at ude[dot]ui[at]yespmedh for questions. Learn more.

The IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center is offering funds through the American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant (ACS-IRG) for new pilot projects to assist new investigators who hold the rank of assistant professor, research assistant professor or assistant scientist, but without an active (i.e., NIH, NSF, ACS) national competitive research grant, regardless of the topic. This grant provides support for beginning investigators to enable them to initiate their independent research program. Contact Crystal Baker at ude[dot]iupui[at]sknabyrc for more information. Application deadline is November 22, 2021. Learn more

Contact tracing at Indiana University is a public health strategy used to separate people who have tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19 and identify anyone who might have been exposed.  Learn more

The Indiana University Alumni Association's 1820 Collection of wine is adorned with custom labels that highlight iconic IU landmarks and symbols. Sales support scholarships. Order your own

Indiana Governor, Eric Holcomb, has appointed two IU School of Medicine faculty members to serve on the new 12-member Public Health Commission. Hannah Maxey, PhD, associate professor of family medicine and director of the Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy; and Virginia Caine, MD, Bicentennial Professor and director, Marion County Public Health Department, will serve on the newly formed commission. Paul Halverson, DrPH, FACHE, who is the founding dean of the Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health was also appointed to the commission. The commission will review Indiana’s public health system and make recommendations to the governor. Learn more

Indiana University's Environmental Resilience Institute (ERI) received Indiana's most prestigious environmental award for its work in helping Indiana communities prepare for climate change. ERI Executive Director, Dr. Gabriel Filippelli, accepted the award during the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's Pollution Prevention Conference and Tradeshow in Indianapolis. Read the article.

12 Purdue School of Science current and retired researchers are among the ranks of the world's most-cited researchers. Three TRIP Scholars are listed in the group. They include: Lin Li, Melissa Cyders, and Gabriel Filippelli. Read the article.

Broxton Bird is one of four IUPUI researchers selected as 2021 recipients of the Research Frontiers Trailblazer Award. This annual recognition from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research honors IUPUI associate professors within the first three years of their academic appointment who have made exceptional contributions to research in their field. Professor Bird's research addresses a variety of environmental topics; however, his main focus is answering fundamental questions about how Earth's climate system changes over time. This includes the impacts on humans and ecosystems, and the impact humans have made on both the environment and climate. His research also provides opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to participate in paleoclimate research. Read the article.

Professor Amrou Awaysheh is the founder and executive director of the new IU Business Sustainability and Innovation Lab at IUPUI. The purpose of the lab is to use research and on-the-ground business experience, to give business owners and individuals the tools to make their organizations more sustainable. Professor Awaysheh is also the founding director of the IU IoT Energy Efficiency Lab and a research fellow at the Center for Excellence in Manufacturing at the IUPUI Kelley School of Business. “Much of my research now focuses on what companies can do to reduce their energy consumption and impact while still making a profit, and I want to share that knowledge with as many businesses as I can, to formulate sustainability strategies that will give them a competitive advantage in the marketplace,” stated Professor Awaysheh. Read the article.

Regenstrief Institute announced five new award recipients for its second class of Regenstrief Venture Fellows. Dr. Mary de Groot and Dr. Janet Carpenter are members of this cohort. The program supports researchers in exploring the commercial potential of their ideas and learning how to launch a startup. Dr. de Groot has created a set of interventions for the treatment of depression in adults with diabetes called Program ACTIVE (Adults Coming Together to Increase Vital Exercise). The program has been proven effective, and she hopes the Regenstrief Venture Fellowship will enable her to make it available to wider audiences. Dr. Carpenter will work to create a decision aid tool to help menopausal women indentify treatments that meet their specific needs and preferences. Existing tools have a number of issues and are currently not scalable, so she hopes to address that gap. Read the article.

Regenstrief Institute research scientists were recognized with Health Care Hero Awards from the Indianapolis Business Journal for their impactful work. The Indiana Patient Preferences Coalition (IPPC), co-led by Susan Hickman, PhD, was recognized for Community Achievement in Health Care. Nir Menachemi, PhD, MPH, was honored as part of a team from the IU Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, that assisted the State of Indiana with the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the article.

Congratulations to Dr. Alexia Torke on receiving the 2021 Clinical Excellence in Faculty Mentoring Award. Read the article.

Study Seeking Participants

Do you work in a healthcare setting? If you are over 18+ years old, researchers want to hear your voice. The first 100 participants receive a $5 egift card. Go to: https://go.iu.edu/43fR - all responses are anonymous. Questions email Darla Joan Imhausen-Slaughter at ude[dot]ui[at]hgualsd. Study approved by Indiana University IRB #12766.

Use Pivot to Find External Funding

Need external funding to support your research? Discover helpful information and resources to locate relevant external funding sources. Learn more.

Search for Scholars @IU

Scholars@IU: this site provides access to Indiana University researchers. Use this information to find potential collaborators and partners. Learn more.

Office of Research Administration Training Videos

The Office of Research Administration (ORA) provides free self-paced training videos for every step of your sponsored research. Learn more. 

Emergency Equity Fund

Indiana University has established an Emergency Equity Fund for certain research-related needs not already met by existed funding sources. Learn more. 

-You will be a valued member of an extensive network of other researchers/collaborators

-You will receive opportunities to showcase your research at IUPUI TRIP events

-You will receive promotional opportunities for your research inside and outside of the IUPUI community

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