The REd Podcast

Research Quality Compliance Network (RQCN)

In this podcast, we talk with Dholani Perera, PS Clinical Site Monitor, about The Research Quality Compliance Network (RQCN) does and who is involved.  The RQCN was created by the Office of Quality Compliance (OQC) in July 2020.  The network provides a forum for people involved in research to share and seek advice from their peers and hear the latest in quality compliance-related issues.

Research Mentoring

In this episode we talk with Dr. Rachel Hayes-Harb, Professor, Department of Linguistics.  Dr. Hayes-Harb talks about the importance of high-quality research mentoring, as well as the opportunities available for researchers on our campus to develop their mentoring skills.

Interdisciplinary Exchange for Utah Science (Nexus)

In this episode we will be talking with Lori Kowaleski-Jones, the Director of Interdisciplinary Exchange for Utah Science (Nexus [https://nexus.utah.edu/index.php]).  Dr. Kowaleski-Jones will be discussing what the overall vision with NEXUS across the University of Utah Campus.  Dr. Kowaleski-Jones describes the collaborative space that is available in Nexus, the activities that Nexus is engaged in to bring researchers together, and more.

STEM Ambassador Program (STEMAP) and Broader Impacts

In this episode, Dr. Andrew George, the Associate Director of the STEM Ambassador Program (STEMAP) at the University of Utah, discusses the major goals of STEMAP, the importance of broader impacts education, and how scientists can get involved with the program.

Pre-Award Office

In this episode we interview Joy Blatchford, the Associate Director for the Pre-Award Office of the Office of the Vice President for Research. Joy discusses the mission of the Pre-Award Office along with where the office plans to go in the upcoming years.