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October 29, 2024
The SuRE Way
Funding Health Innovation Research with Dr. Brett Spear
We’re thrilled to announce a special opportunity as part of our HealthIER Series at 71 North! Brett Spear, National Expert and Co-Director of the SuRE Resource Center at the University of Kentucky will be on campus to share insights on Funding Health Innovation Research through the NIH R16 Mechanism.
Event Details:
🗓 Date: Friday, Nov. 1st
🕑 Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM (with extended Q&A afterward)
📍 Location: 71 North Partnership Studio
Dr. Spear will delve into the NIH R16 Mechanism, which offers up to $100,000 in direct costs per year for up to 4 years, with $125,000/year available for first-time investigators. This funding is designed to boost biomedical research capacity and provide expanded research opportunities at resource-limited institutions, particularly in underserved regions.
The SuRE R16 awards aim to:
• Enhance faculty research excellence.
• Create more research opportunities for students.
• Strengthen the overall research culture and environment at these institutions.
This mechanism is student-focused, and we encourage students to attend! If you’re considering or would like to consider an R16 submission, this event is a must-attend. Don’t miss this chance to learn directly from an expert and get your questions answered in an extended Q&A session afterward.
Please share this opportunity with colleagues and students who might be interested in expanding their research capacity.
See you at 71 North!
The only thing we know about the future is that it will be different.
This Week at 71 North
Tuesday:
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Office Hour with Richard Mocarski - Join us for an informal office hour with NIU’s Vice President of Research, Richard Mocarski. Bring your lunch and join in at the Ingenious bar to meet and greet our new leader.
1:00 PM: NCSSC 24-25 Case Study Competition Team - Dr. Chung meets with the team for a deep dive into the upcoming case study competition.
2:00 PM: Agile Espresso - Enjoy coffee and conversations about Agile practices.
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM: Tech Taco Tuesday! - This week, we are learning from Dr. Klis about building a portfolio website from a template. Afterward, we’ll walk over to La Salsa for tacos. Tech Tacos are Business Passport and Honors Engaged approved!
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM: Huskie Hackers - Prep for the Imagine Cup by Microsoft
Unlock your startup’s potential with the Imagine Cup – the premier global technology startup competition for student founders using AI technologies on the Microsoft Cloud. Compete for the grand prize of USD 100,000 and participate in a mentorship session with Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella.
Wednesday:
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM: Sport Management Innovation Lab with Dr. Chung and Dr. Ishaq.
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM: VR Sampler in the Opportunity Zone - Sample a VR experience and connect with Adam in “real reality.” Everyone’s welcome to explore!
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM: NIU Makers Club - Where creativity meets craft. The club is a hands-on experience that promises fun and learning in equal measure.
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM: CAUSE Social Entrepreneurship - Engage in meaningful discussions and activities focused on driving social change through entrepreneurial action.
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM: Innovation Club - Developing engaging activities to introduce the early stages of the innovation process.
5:00 PM to 7:30 PM: ECON 691 - A session on mastering data tools like Python, R, and Julia. (NO-Meeting this week)
Thursday:
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM: Indie Game Developers Organization - Creativity and collaboration with the Indie Game Developers Organization.
Friday:
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Vespa Mode - A collaborative project to develop a simulator for riding a vintage Vespa in virtual reality. Vespa Mode is part of the Huskieverse program.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Funding Health Innovation Research with Dr. Brett Spear
Event Details: 🗓 Date: Friday, Nov. 1st 🕑 Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM (with extended Q&A afterward) 📍 Location: 71 North Partnership Studio |  |
4:30 PM: Appy Hour with Brandon Goff and the Appy People - Join the creative minds behind the Appy Hour podcast as they work on the next episode.
Saturday:
9:30 AM: Breakthrough Community Business Academy - The Breakthrough CBA covers all the essential topics about running a business, such as budgeting, marketing, bookkeeping, cash flow analyses, pricing strategies, and credit building.
Monday:
12:30 PM to 6:30 PM: PHHE 335 - The next Public Health Communication session offers students a chance to develop a podcast episode and dive deeper into effective communication in public health.
Looking Ahead:
Cartoon Learning for Education and Business Applications by Dr. James Allen.
It is a workshop experiment to incorporate comic strip design techniques when presenting a complex idea.
Dr. James Allen, graduate from NIU (ETRA), has taught visual literacy/cartoon-based learning college courses, professional development for teachers and presented at conferences using the SSUP3 model.
The SSUP3 cartoon-based learning model was derived from his dissertation research tool while at NIU. He is currently developing a mobile app with an online course to teach educators and entrepreneurs how to use the SSUP3 model in the classroom and business settings.
Based on his new work, Dr. Allen will be guiding participants through the SSUP3 model to help them improve their storytelling abilities.
When: 5:00 - 6:30 pm Wednesday, 11/20/24
Where: 71 North Partnerships Studio
Looking Back:
Hacktober Fest Week Recap – A Blast of Learning, Creativity, and Fun!
Hacktober Fest Week at 71 North was a roaring success, packed with engaging sessions, lively discussions, and plenty of fun. Here’s a quick recap of the week’s highlights:
Disinformation Detectives with Dr. Andrea Guzman: We kicked off the week by diving into the world of media literacy and fact-checking. Dr. Guzman’s session equipped us with valuable skills to identify and combat disinformation—a vital skill in today’s digital landscape.
Tech Taco - Tech for Good
LLM 101
LLM 101 with Dr. David Gunkel: Mid-week, Dr. Gunkel led an insightful session on Large Language Models (LLMs), breaking down the basics while also addressing the ethical considerations and opportunities of this transformative technology.
The Brass Brothers Company - Bragging rights winning team Startup Standup
Startup Standup: We closed out Hacktober Fest Week with Startup Standup, a steampunk-themed event filled with creativity, pitching, and improv techniques. It was a fantastic blend of imagination and innovation, with participants crafting products from a bygone era and presenting them in fun and memorable ways.
The Masterminds Behind the Standup Cup
Hacktober Fest Week truly captured the spirit of collaboration and exploration that defines 71 North, from thought-provoking discussions to laughter-filled pitches. A big thank you to everyone who participated and made this past week a blast!
Let’s Taco About it at La Salsa
