2025 New Faculty Research Orientation
2.26.25 | 9:30 AM to 1 PM
Talley Student Union | Piedmont-Mountains Ballroom
Sponsored by Eastman Chemical Company
Hosted by the Office of Research and Innovation
Overview
We are thrilled to have Eastman Chemical Company sponsoring the 2025 New Faculty Research Orientation at NC State. This orientation offers a platform to engage with the Vice Chancellor for Research and their team, explore potential funding opportunities, and discover campus resources and support services essential for research success.
While geared towards faculty who have joined the Wolfpack in the last three years, all members of NC State’s research community who would like to learn more are welcome.
Please contact NC State Research with any inquiries.
Registration Is Required | Solely In Person Event
Timeline for the Day
Timings and topics are subject to change.
-
9:30 AM: Welcome Address
Presenter: Laura Kroeger, ORI
Housekeeping overview and level setting the day. -
9:35 AM: Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation Address
Presenter: Dr. Alyson Wilson, ORI
The interim Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation will highlight the research happening across NC State. -
9:50 AM: Introductions to ORI Leadership
Vice Chancellors from Central Offices will introduce themselves and answer how new faculty would work with them/use their office successfully.
-
10:15 AM: Panel | How to Find and Acquire Funding
A panel made up of various faculty and staff across campus who have been successful at securing research funding.
-
11 AM: Panel | Junior Faculty Forum
Hosted by the RLA
This panel will be an interactive discussion on the challenges and rewards junior faculty will face during their research career. -
11:30 AM: Networking
Make connections with various units within the Office of Research and Innovation as well as our partners across campus.
-
12:15 PM: Luncheon
Continue networking with fellow colleagues and campus partners over lunch.