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What to Know Before You Go

Education What to Know Before You Go

We look forward to being with you in Washington, DC for NCURA 66th Annual Meeting

Below you will find information on:

    Your Annual Meeting Resources
    Activities on the Terrace Level
    Event Highlights
    NCURA's Commitment to Accessibility and Inclusion
    Continuing Education
    Onsite Volunteer Opportunities
    Wellbeing
    NCURA Yearlong Sponsor Sessions
    Your NCURA 66th Annual Meeting Program Committee
Questions? Contact your NCURA team at (202) 466-3894 or info@ncura.edu

NCURA App

The 66th Annual Meeting is LIVE in the NCURA App! Search “NCURA” in your App Store or Scan the QR Code. Workshop participants, your materials and information were emailed directly to you, on Monday, July 29th.

App Pro Tips

Add your selections to “My Agenda” and create your personal schedule! When the conference concludes, make sure to select “Past” on the top of the events screen to access the conference and materials in your app. Handouts will be posted under the “Files” section within each Concurrent session as they are received. A link to all handouts received will be sent to you after the Annual Meeting.

Online Program and Rosters

Printed programs will not be available onsite. If you need a printed program please click here and select “Print Full Program” on the top right of the page.

Participant Rosters By Last Name | By Organization
You can also see a full list of registered participants in the app

Exhibitor Guide

Annual Meeting Wifi

Network: Hilton Meeting
Access Code: NCURA2024

Scan the QR code on the right hand side for step-by-step instructions

Comfort and Ease Onsite

Meeting room temperatures vary you may want to bring a sweater or jacket with you as well as a bag to carry your things.

NCURA Registration Check In & Concierge – International Terrace
Your NCURA Team looks forward to welcoming you!

Saturday 4 - 6 pm
Sunday 7:15 am - 6:30 pm
Monday 7:15 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 7:15 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am – 12 pm
Your badge is your “ticket” to all sessions, events, and meal functions during the Annual Meeting. Participants will receive an eco-friendly book for notes. Discounted Daily Parking tickets also available at NCURA Registration.

Breakfast Round Table Discussions – Exhibit Hall

Grab your breakfast on Monday & Tuesday and join your colleagues for sharing and conversation. Round table discussion topics are in the App.

Discovery and Innovation Showcase – Exhibit Hall

Check out the 5-minute video submissions for NCURA’s Discovery & Innovation Showcase online here and be sure to vote! Talk with the Innovators Monday 9:45 – 10:15 am, Tuesday 9:45 – 10:15 am and 2:15 – 2:45 pm.

Education Scholarship Fund – Terrace Foyer

Visit the Education Scholarship Fund table in the Terrace Foyer to find out how you can support the future of the profession!

Exhibits – Exhibit Hall

Our partners will be in the Exhibit Hall on Monday & Tuesday with solutions for you and your Organization.

Job Postings – Terrace Foyer

Print out your job openings to display on our Job Postings board during the conference.

Marketplace – Terrace Foyer

Visit the Marketplace in the Terrace Foyer to explore the NCURA publications and merchandise available for purchase.
Hours:
Sunday, August 4th from 1-4pm
Monday, August 5th from 9:45am-5pm
Tuesday, August 6th from 7:17am-5pm
Wednesday, August 7th from 7:30-10:30am

Membership Central Hub – Terrace Foyer

Learn about all of your membership benefits including Collaborate, NCURA’s Online Professional Networking Platform.
NCURA Cares is supporting Thrive D.C.'s mission to end homelessness in the D.C. Metro area. Please consider bringing your unused travel-size toiletries with you to the Membership Central Hub.
NCURA Cares is supporting Childhood Literacy Adds Potential to help build futures for underprivileged children in the DC Metro area. Please consider bringing lightly used or new children's books to the Membership Central Hub.

NCURA Peer Programs – Terrace Foyer

Peer Assistance for Research Administrators by Research Administrators...come by to learn more.

 

Professional Headshots Sponsored by Streamlyne – Terrace Foyer

Join us on Monday & Tuesday from 7:15 am – 4 pm on the Terrace Foyer for your headshot and share them instantly on social media! Your Email is Required to Participate. Streamlyne will reach out to you one time via email to make sure you received your pictures and enjoyed AM66

Select Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (SCDEI) – Terrace Foyer

Learn about NCURA’s commitment to DEI.

Select Committee on Global Affairs – Terrace Foyer

Learn how NCURA is creating opportunities and collaborations with our international colleagues.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3

Wellness Welcome Lounge – International Terrace

Join us at 4 pm and skip the early morning registration line while enjoying some refreshing smoothies, fruit and infused water.

 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 4

First-Time Annual Meeting Participant Orientation – IBR West

We will be connecting with our first-time participants to help you get acquainted with the offerings including opportunities to ask questions, network and receive tips to make the most of your experience at 4:45 pm.

I Love New York Welcome Dinner – International Ballroom

Join us at 7 pm for a relaxing welcome dinner, casual attire, for a celebration of New York City!

 

MONDAY, AUGUST 5

Keynote Address & Awards – International Ballroom

Join us at 8:15 am for The Power of Attention in Y-Our Journey with Neen James and the NCURA Awards Celebration.

Networking Luncheon – International Ballroom

Relax and enjoy luncheon with your colleagues.
Menu for the day:
Herbed Potato Salad - Fingerling Coins, Celery, Cucumber, Red Pepper, Cornichon, Dijon Dressing, Tart Shell, Smoked Paprika
Glazed BBQ Chicken Breast - Smothered Airline Chicken, Polenta Cake, Asparagus, Baby Carrot, Crunchy Corn Gremolata (GF)
Vegetarian/Vegan Entrée - Kale & Mushroom Ravioli in a Pomodoro Sauce

Dessert – Exhibit Hall, Columbia

Enjoy your dessert in the exhibit hall and connect with our exhibitors after lunch.
Dessert - Strawberry Shortcake Garden Fresh Berries, Chantilly Whipped Cream

Book Signing – Terrace Foyer

The Soft Stuff is the Hard Stuff
Kim Moreland, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Emeritus, NCURA Distinguished Educator and Steve Hansen, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Emeritus, 12:45 – 1:30 pm. Books available onsite at the Marketplace.

Regional Business Meetings – Locations in the App

Enjoy this unique opportunity at 2:45 pm to engage with the members and leadership of your region to learn about regional opportunities and offerings.

Dinner Groups – Rendezvous Terrace Foyer

Sign up here or onsite for a dinner group and join your colleagues for a relaxed enjoyable evening. Meet up time is 6:00 pm.

Line Dancing Lessons – Monroe

Enjoy a fun line dancing experience at 8 pm.

Regional Hospitality – Locations in the App

Enjoy getting to know members from your region and throughout the organization tonight!

 

TUESDAY, AUGUST 6

Book Signing – Terrace Foyer

The Soft Stuff is the Hard Stuff
Kim Moreland, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Emeritus, NCURA Distinguished Educator and Steve Hansen, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Emeritus, 9:45 – 10:15 am. Books available onsite at the Marketplace.

Networking Luncheon – International Ballroom

Relax and enjoy luncheon with your colleagues.
Menu for the day:
Pozole de Pollo - Tender Chicken, Hominy, Radish, Lime
Southwest Spinach Salad with Grilled Chicken - Baby Spinach, Field Greens, Green Beans, Baby Heirloom Tomatoes, Black Olives, Corn, Pepper jack Cheese, Creamy Avocado Dressing (GF)
Dessert - Tres Leches Cake: Vanilla Cake, Cinnamon, Sweet Cream

Navigating Your Journey: Discovering the Path to NCURA Committee Service

Tuesday 2:45 - 3:45 pm
Columbia 6 - Terrace Level

Book Signing – Terrace Foyer

Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America Candacy Taylor, 2:30 - 5 pm. Books available on Amazon and the SCDEI Table on the Terrace Foyer.

NCURA Carnival Sponsored in Part by Cayuse – International Ballroom

Enjoy this fun event at 7 pm, try your luck at carnival games hosted by our Regions, enjoy delicious food and unique experiences such as the 360 Photo Booth! Drink Tickets are included with your badge for this event.

Let’s Talk Lounge – Cabinet Room

Need a moment away from the bustle of the Carnival? Join us for a relaxing space to network and visit with friends and colleagues.

 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7

National Annual Business Meeting & Continental Breakfast – International Ballroom Center

Join us for continental breakfast and the National Business Meeting at 7:30 am.

NCURA is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment for all. Through continuous improvement and active engagement with our community, we strive to create a space where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to participate fully. Learn more here.

Certificate Program

Earn a certificate in one of the Annual Meeting tracks by attending a session in that track for 7 out of the 11 time slots. Submission details and deadlines can be found here.

CPE credits

NCURA is accredited by the National Registry of CPE Sponsors for accounting professionals. The details to participate are here and compliance with the process as detailed is mandatory to receive your CPE credits. Questions? Contact Vanessa Martinez, martinez@ncura.edu 202.466.3894.

CEU credits

NCURA will provide CEUs for the 66th Annual Meeting and Workshops for all participants, based on your registration. We will notify you in September when your CEUs are available on your NCURA Member Dashboard.

Volunteer to be a Concurrent Session Evaluator

Download the form here (using 1 for each session you choose to evaluate) and return it to the NCURA Registration Desk or email completed form(s) to king@ncura.edu.

Volunteer at the Meeting and Get to Know Your Colleagues

Volunteering for even 30 minutes during the Annual Meeting creates an opportunity to meet and get to know your colleagues. Sign up here!

3 Stay Fit Offerings While Traveling

Stay Fit: Bootcamp – Concourse Foyer

Sign the Electronic Waiver to Participate Here

All fitness levels are welcome. Both high and low impact modifications will be available so join Barbara Inderwiesche, UC Irvine Monday at 6:15 am.

Stay Fit: Fun Run/Power Walk – Main Lobby Meet Up

Sign the Electronic Waiver to Participate Here

Lace up your sneakers and get ready to kick-start your day with a burst of energy and camaraderie. Meetup time is Monday at 6 am.

Stay Fit: Fitness Trifecta – Concourse Foyer

Sign the Electronic Waiver to Participate Here

Join Gil Tran, Attain Partners; Roseann Luongo, Huron; and Tara Bishop, NCURA for a fitness trifecta for Zumba, Kickboxing and Yoga Stretch Tuesday at 6:15 am.

Lactation Room

Check in at the NCURA Registration & Concierge Desk for location and key.

Work Lounge: Shaw

If you need a place to work during the conference, grab your laptop and visit our Work Lounge.

Quiet Space: Rock Creek

Come unwind in the midst of an energizing conference and recharge in our Quiet Space which will be available throughout the conference. This is a laptop and phone-free zone to support restoration for all.

Guided Relaxation – Yoga Nidra – Rock Creek

A guided relaxation, “yoga nidra” experience, will be hosted in the Quiet Space Tuesday, 4-4:45 pm

Thank you to our Year-Long and Conference Sponsors!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Below are events our sponsors will be presenting during the conference. If you would like to view the full session details and locations, click here.

Streamlyne: How are Institutions Using AI to Get Ahead? Wednesday 9:45 – 10:45 am

30 Years of Cayuse: A New Era in eRA Tuesday 1:15 – 2:15 pm

Deloitte: The AI Advantage: Elevating Research Administration with Generative AI Tuesday 10:15 – 11:30 am

Huron and the Research Landscape Monday 1:30 – 2:30 pm

Endpoint IA: Leveraging eRA Platforms for Collaborative Research Development and Administration and Aligning Institutional Systems Monday 10:15 – 11:30 am

Unlocking Research Efficiency: How Attain Partners Empowers Your Research Enterprise Tuesday 2:45 – 3:45 pm

Kuali in Action: Discover the Game-Changing Features of Our Next-Generation Research Suite Monday 4-5 pm

Polus Solutions: Overcoming Research Admin Reporting Challenges: Implementing a Unified Entity Database for Improved Consistency, Accountability, and Reporting Tuesday 8:15 – 9:45 am

Profound Impact: Effective Policy-Compliant AI Use Cases for Research Administrators Tuesday 4-5 pm

 

 

Denise Moody

NCURA Vice President Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation NCURA Distinguished Educator

Tricia Callahan

Annual Meeting Co-Chair Emory University

Amanda Humphrey

Annual Meeting Co-Chair Northeastern University

 

Departmental
Jennifer Cory, Stanford University
Danielle McElwain, University of South Carolina
 
Federal/Sponsors/Agencies
Lisa Nichols, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Jennifer Rodis, University of Wisconsin-Madison
 
Financial/Post Award
Natalie Buys, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Brian Miller, Emory University
 
International/Global
Carrie Chesbro, Stanford University
Luigi Pellegrino, Bocconi University
 
Medical/Clinical/Industry
Lydia Estrada, Northwestern University
Heather Kubinec, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
 
Organizational & Executive Leadership
Cheryl Anderson, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Kerry Peluso, Florida State University - NCURA Distinguished Educator
 
Pre-Award/Research Development
Liz Grinstead, University of Chicago
Matthew Kingore, Cayuse
Darren May, Auburn University
 
Professional Development, Inclusion, & Engagement
Katy Gathron, Baylor College of Medicine
Michiko Pane, Stanford University
 
PUI/ERI (Emerging Research Institutes)
Linnea Minnema, Samford University
Roger Wareham, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
 
Research Compliance and Ethics
Craig Reynolds, Van Andel Institute - NCURA Distinguished Educator
Curtis Van Slyck, Northeastern University
 
Systems, Data and Artificial Intelligence
Sybile Bayiha, University of Maryland
Dan Harmon, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Lori Ann Schultz, University of Texas at San Antonio
 
Discovery & Innovation Showcase
Erin Bailey, University at Buffalo Clinical and Translational Science Institute
 
Workshops
Jessica McDonough, Yale University
Robyn Remotigue, University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth

 

 

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