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SPARC program panel with Q&A
Graduate students* and faculty advisors are invited to join us on Monday, September 22 at 3 p.m. through Teams for a session highlighting the SPARC graduate research grant with an introduction from Emily Devereux (Associate Vice President for Research Development) and a panel with faculty advisors and student awardee, followed by an open Q&A. Learn more and ask questions! No registration is needed to join the Teams meeting. *This program has limited eligibility. Please carefully review program guidelines regarding eligibility requirements.
Panelists:
Michael Bizimis is a professor of Geochemistry in the School of Earth Ocean and the Environment. He is also the director of the Center for Elemental Mass Spectrometry, a USC Core Research Facility. His research is primarily focused on the chemistry of the Earth's crust and mantle, and its evolution over time.
Caroline Nagel is a Professor in the Department of Geography at USC. Her work focuses on immigration, integration, citizenship, and religion, and she…
Monday, September 22, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
South Carolina Research Administration State Conference
Admission Cost: $0.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom.
South Carolina Research Administration State Conference
Admission Cost: $0.
Friday, September 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom.
PI Academy: HR Processes for Hiring on Sponsored Funding
PI Academy: HR Processes for Hiring on Sponsored Funding
Hiring personnel on sponsored projects involves unique policies, procedures, and compliance requirements. This session offers a practical overview of the HR processes for recruiting, onboarding, and managing employees whose salaries are supported by external funding. The session covers position types, realistic hiring timelines, and institutional responsibilities. Attendees will learn how to align hiring actions with sponsor guidelines, ensure timely processing, and use tools like the Pay Evaluator to support effective and compliant staffing.
Katie Davison
Senior RGP/TL Classification & Compensation Analyst
USC Human Resources
Registration Link: https://redcap.link/5dwm8vai
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Friday, October 3, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
STRIVE Discovery
This will be an In-Person session.
Location: 1430 Senate St #305, Columbia, SC 29201,
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Thursday, October 9, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
See event description for more details.
STRIVE Discovery
This will be an In-Person session.
Location: 1430 Senate St #305, Columbia, SC 29201,
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Thursday, November 6, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
See event description for more details.
STRIVE Discovery
This will be an In-Person session.
Location: 1430 Senate St #305, Columbia, SC 29201,
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Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
See event description for more details.