Luncheon: Chart Your Next Collaboration: A New Toolkit for Research Visibility, Connection, and Funding

Session Location: School of International Service (SIS) Founders Room (Terrace Level)

Date: Wednesday, August 19

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Presenter: Rachel Borchardt (Scholarly Communication Librarian, University Library), Katherine Mahajan (Instructional Technology and AI Manager, Center for Faculty Excellence) & Jennifer Maher (Director, Research Services & Communications, Vice Provost for Research Office)

Moderator: Nicole Angotti (CFE Faculty Associate and Associate Professor, CAS | Sociology)

Remarks by Monica Jackson (Deputy Provost and Dean of Faculty)

Session Description:

What if the next collaborator, funding opportunity, or breakthrough connection is just a tool away? This plenary introduces three powerful tools (Research Compass, Dimensions, and Pivot) to help AU researchers identify internal and external collaborators and discover tailored funding opportunities. Explore how these tools can strengthen researcher profiles, foster new collaborations, and create pathways to greater scholarly impact.