Research Integrity Posts

March 29th, 2021

Research 411 Talk Show: Propaganda Then and Fake News Now

Research 411 Microphone

Interact with prominent faculty researchers as they share their #UTDResearchImpact​ during this talk show! How did the United States weaponize information to secure Latin American support during World War II? What can those strategies tell us about the nature of propaganda campaigns in the age of “fake news?” Dr. Monica Rankin and her research assistant, …read more

March 22nd, 2021

Research Breakdown: Elements of a Budget

Research Breakdown: Providing training to campus administrators in their multi-faceted roles

Speakers:Emily Lacy, Associate Director, Office of Sponsored ProjectsCindy Sutton, Associate Director, Research Financial OperationsNatasha Hinton, Assistant Director, Research Financial Reporting. This is a deep-dive into the different elements of a budget. We will use the OSP budget template to discuss what constitutes each budget category, what is an appropriate amount and how to justify it …read more

March 12th, 2021

Research Breakdown: Lifecycle of a Gift

Research Breakdown

Speakers:Emily Lacy, Associate Director, Office of Sponsored ProjectsCindy Sutton, Associate Director, Research Financial OperationsNatasha Hinton, Assistant Director, Research Financial ReportingDeborah Reyna, Director, Development & Alumni Relations.Theresa Kaualoku, Assistant Director, Development & Alumni Relations Join the Offices of Sponsored Projects, Post Award Management and Development as we walk through the steps to receive and spend a …read more

March 12th, 2021

Research 101 Series: Principal Investigators and Faculty Sponsors

A scenic drive down the IRB Interstate

Take a ride down the Information Highway with our IRB team to learn about human subjects research. This presentation will provide an overview of the expectations for investigators who plan to conduct human subject research and the responsibilities of a Faculty Sponsor who agrees to oversee student research project, from study design, initial IRB application, …read more

March 5th, 2021

Center Stage Seminar Series: TxACE

Center Stage Seminar Series

Let the Office of Research be your spotlight as we showcase brilliant research taking place at our University’s center. Join the Office of Research as they showcase Dr. Kenneth O at this Center Stage seminar. Dr. O, Texas Instruments Distinguished University Chair, professor of electrical engineering, and director of the Texas Analog Center of Excellence …read more

March 2nd, 2021

Research 411: The Heart and Mind Connection Talk Show

Research 411 Microphone

Research 411 is a talk show focused on sharing best practices and trending research topics delivered by professional staff and prominent UT Dallas researchers from various disciplines. Dr. Chandramallika Basak will talk about the heart and mind connection. Dr. Chandramallika Basak, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Psychology Department of the School of Behavioral …read more

January 21st, 2021

Research Breakdown: Foundation Relations vs Sponsored Programs

Research Breakdown

Join Foundation Relations and Office of Sponsored Projects as we walk through the missions of the two offices, the similarities, differences and when to approach each. We will delve into the different philosophies, processes and time-frames regarding foundation versus other external funding. Speakers:Emily Lacy, Associate Director, Office of Sponsored ProjectsLena Uhing, Assistant Director, Development & …read more

January 5th, 2021

Information Session on the Innovation Quarter (IQ) – City of Richardson & UT Dallas

City of Richardson and UT Dallas Information Session on the Innovation Quarter

The City of Richardson provides an overview of the Richardson Innovation Quarter (The IQ) and recent initiatives to create the premier tech hub of Texas. UT Dallas Vice President for Facilities and Economic Development, Dr. Calvin Jamison provides an overview on our partnership with the City of Richardson on this outstanding project. Additionally, subject matter …read more

January 5th, 2021

Comet Corner: Using Clinical Observation to Study the Effects of Stress on the Human Brain

Comet Corner Mug

Corticosteroids are commonly prescribed medications that decrease inflammation and suppress the immune system. This presentation will discuss how the side effects of these medications can help us understand the effects of stress and the stress hormone cortisol on the human brain. The presenter will also discuss the impact of recently obtaining an MBA at UT …read more