Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research, VCU Institute for Engineering and Medicine and the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation will host the third course in the Bench to Community seminar series. This session will focus on the importance of securing intellectual property rights to support the translation of medical devices to the market. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emily Komornik at komornikea@vcu.edu or visit https://iem.vcu.edu/events/bench-to-community/jan-8-21/.

Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Google has added a number of features to Meet and Chat for team collaboration. Collaboration Services invites you to learn all about Meet and Chat to make you the master of your meetings and chats. This class will provide a walkthrough of Meet and Chat. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dr. Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/gogoogle.

Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation and VCU Libraries will present a workshop on using logic models to enhance grant proposals. Nina Exner, Ph.D., and Stacey Wahl, Ph.D., will introduce the basic concepts of inputs, outputs and outcomes. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Joshua Hahn at hahnj2@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1524 or visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwucOmtrz8pH91gV3LwIf9VIdrJxEQEJV9a.

Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

This two-hour, instructor-led workshop will explore unconscious bias — social stereotypes about groups of people that form outside of our own conscious awareness. Participants will examine the origins of unconscious bias, its impact on individuals, organizations and societies, and tactics to combat unconscious bias and stereotypes. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shana Ryman at sryman@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/2c820efa-f877-490a-95bf-9f4d16dae890.

Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

The Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation will host a question-and-answer session with Iván D. Montoya, M.D., M.P.H., Deputy Director of the Division of Therapeutics and Medical Consequences at the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Montoya will discuss substance use disorder research funding at the institute. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Joshua Hahn at hahnj2@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1524 or visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0pcOuhqjsvG9TYvliIFrN_Yj6vkX6w7IRJ.

Digital badges are web-enabled versions of a credential, certification or learning outcome that can be shared and verified in real-time, online. Learn more about the benefits of digital badges, how to demonstrate your skills in a new way and see the university's new badge collections at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/badges.

Are you a woman ages 18 to 25? Would you like to participate in a research study aimed to accept your body? Involvement includes participation in a one-week online intervention that lasts 45 minutes total. Participants are asked to complete one-hour online surveys at three time points. Eligible participants will receive compensation in the form of Amazon gift cards. For more information and to determine eligibility, contact the following email address.

For more information, contact Alexandria Davies at daviesae@mymail.vcu.edu or (704) 576-9399 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=DYARNEF8ND.