Join us for our first SOE Research Advisory and Support Group Meeting of the academic year. We will be joined by OSARA's Executive Director Deominic Napoleon. We will meet in-person in SVB 251 or by Zoom. This meeting will be recorded.

Please read this memorandum which outlines new research security policy updates as published in the July 10, 2025 National Science Foundation Important Notice No. 149: Updates to NSF Research Security Policies. The NSF notice includes 4 important updates. 

Sponsored by the American University Office of Research, in this interactive session you will learn how to build a thought leadership platform around your expertise and research, develop and protect a strong, authentic personal brand, communicate your value and impact with clarity and confidence, and strengthen your presence as a persuasive and credible voice in your field.

Date: Monday, September 29

Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: Mary Graydon Student Center - Room 306

Facilitator: Jennifer Marchetti, Marketing Executive & Communications Consultant

Do you want to expand your research portfolio? 

Have you had a conversation with a funder and are unsure of the next steps? 

Are you ready to apply for your first grant? 

If you have questions about the proposal process or want to brainstorm about research possibilities, please contact Monica Konschnik to schedule a time to meet.

Society’s grand challenges require grand action. As a community of changemakers, American University is committed to addressing society’s challenges through civic engagement that is informed by research and scholarly inquiry. We have a long history of producing and applying research to advance positive impact in our civic life by working together to contribute to the broader health of our society. We distinguish ourselves by enabling research that supports evidence-driven policies and practices in both public and private sectors for positive societal and economic impact.