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Announcements

Save the Dates:

  • i.Abstract submissions are due by Monday, April 3rd. The presentation format and schedule of the program in each department can be determined by each session chair. Program (presentations showcased from projects related to: High Impact Practices; Honors Projects; Performing Arts, KHC collaborations; Any type of research activity, progress or plans; Open Educational Resources). All are encouraged and welcome to attend.

    ii.We will be asking for photos of student presenters and mentors working together for the program slideshow.

    iii.Visit the SSS Website to register and submit an abstract/project description.

Upcoming Conferences:

1.16th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. April 22, 2023, William Patterson University, NJ.

    • Free-of-charge regional symposium.
    • Poster presentations invited in Biology and Chemistry.
    • Abstracts due 3/31/23. See here for more info.
  2. Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Students (ABRCMS). April 29-30, Virtual.
    • Free e-Poster symposium featuring presentations in 12 STEM disciplines.
    • See here for conference info.
  1. NY American Chemical Society 70th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium (NY ACS URS). Saturday, May 6, 2023, La Guardia Community College 
    • Abstracts due 4/1/23. Submit here.
  1. 2023 Middle Atlantic Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society (MARM-ACS). June 9-10, CUNY Graduate Center
    • $50 registration fee for undergraduate students who register by April 30th.
  1. American Chemical Society Fall National Meeting. Aug. 13-17, San Francisco, CA & Hybrid
    • Abstracts due 4/04/23. See here for more info.
  1. The 2023 SACNAS National Diversity in STEM Conference. October 26-28, Portland, Oregon
    • Conference information: https://www.sacnas.org/conference 
    • Travel Scholarship Application link - Deadline: Friday March 31, 2023 at 5 PM PT
    • Research Presentation Application link - Deadline: Friday March 31, 2023 at 5 PM PT.

Announcements:

  • Research Notification Forms: In order to ensure research compliance with CUNY and funding agencies, and to notify faculty of research opportunities, the QCC Office of Research will be maintaining records of faculty and students engaging in any type of research activities (funded or unfunded, with or without students) each semester. Fall 2022 Research Notification forms: required from all fulltime faculty including those not conducting research.
  • The Office of Research is compiling a faculty research/expertise directory. Complete this brief faculty expertise form  to be included. All faculty are encouraged to participate regardless of whether they’re currently research active.
  • IRB Manager Software the CUNY Office of Research, division of Research Integrity and Compliance, has switched its Human Research Protections Program IRB protocol management software from IDEATE to IRB Manager. Accounts are created automatically through CUNYFirst. Any student, faculty or staff with a CUNYFirst account will have immediate access to the new system. Visit this link to view a helpful video (provided by Dr. Anissa Moody) on starting a new IRB application in IRB Manager.

Announcement: Welcome Dr. Sharon Lall-Ramnarine, Inaugural Faculty Fellow for Research Activities

As the Faculty Fellow for Research Activities, Dr. Lall-Ramnarine will serve as the campus Research Integrity Officer (RIO), responsible for promoting Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) through training and education at the college and for implementing CUNY’s Research Misconduct policy. 

 Dr. Lall-Ramnarine will also represent the college in the following roles:


Dr. Anissa Moody will continue to serve as the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) representative and will manage all IRB related queries and applications. 

Announcement: Research Development Webinar Series - Funding Fridays

Every month, the CUNY Office of Research offers a faculty research development webinar in collaboration with the Research Foundation Office of Award Pre-Proposal Support and the Office of Library Services. See below. Please register.

 

Fulbright Scholar Program - January 28, 2022

January 28th – 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Aferdita Krasniqi, Outreach and Recruitment Officer, Europe/Eurasia Team Lead, Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program, Institute of International Education

Yoel Rodríguez, Physical Sciences, Hostos Community College, 2016-2017 Fulbright Recipient

Christa Salamandra, Anthropology, Lehman College, 2018-2019 Fulbright Recipient

The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program offers teaching, research, or combination teaching/research awards in more than 130 countries. Opportunities are available for college and university faculty, researchers, and administrators across disciplines.

Alyssa Alpine, Director, CUNY Dance Initiative
Daniel Siepmann, Research Operations and Strategy Officer, Office of Research
Creative and performing arts funding opportunities for CUNY faculty will be discussed.

Shaun McPartland, Director of Customer Service Development, Research Foundation
Poline Papoulis, Director of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, Queens
College
This webinar will present a “walk-through at the RF” for Faculty and Grants Administrators, from
award account set up and web reports, to processing expenses, to how the RF assists with financial
reporting and closeout. The walk-through will provide an overview of the RF and all its units.

Adam Greenberg, Grants Director, Advanced Science Research Center
Effie MacLachlan, Director of Grants and Research Programs, Office of Research
A “limited submission” is a funding opportunity for which the sponsor limits the number of proposals it
will accept from an institution. The Office of Research has developed a process to ensure that CUNY
submits its most competitive proposals to limited submission opportunities that are one per University
system. Other limited submission opportunities are one per college or subject to other restrictions.
This webinar will introduce a new University-wide web-based limited submission resource.

 

 

Mission

In support of the mission and goals of Queensborough Community College, the Office of Research is committed to providing high-quality support to the campus community’s research, creative works, and outreach initiatives. With the support of the Office of Grants/Sponsored Programs, we identify grant opportunities for faculty, facilitate the submission of all sponsored grant proposals on behalf of QCC, enrich students’ research experiences, and promote research integrity.

Goals

  • Ensure excellence in service
  • Foster a culture where faculty and students thrive in pursuit of their research and professional goals
  • Advocate the research needs of the QCC community
  • Facilitate diverse partnerships and collaboration
  • Communicate to the QCC community and to the general public about the quality, breadth, and significance of research carried out at QCC
  • Promote research integrity and embrace ethical values and principles 

Campus Cultural Centers

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Kupferberg Holocaust Center Opens in a new window

The KHC uses the lessons of the Holocaust to educate current and future generations about the ramifications of unbridled prejudice, racism and stereotyping.

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QPAC is an invaluable entertainment company in this region with a growing national reputation. The arts at QPAC continues to play a vital role in transforming lives and building stronger communities.

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QCC Art Gallery

The QCC Art Gallery of the City University of New York is a vital educational and cultural resource for Queensborough Community College, the Borough of Queens and the surrounding communities.