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tcallier@dillard.edu
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Education: Higher_Education
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Science: Research
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Business: Consulting
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2601 Gentilly Blvd.
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| Description |
Join us at Dillard University, for the Fourth National Minority Serving In¬stitutions Research Partnership Con-ference 2008 (MSIRP’ 08), where more than 1000 representatives from the gamut of government, academia, and private industry will explore possibilities for expanding collaborative research initiatives and partnerships. The MSIRP ’08 Conference will bring together representatives from Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs, HBCU, HsI, and Tribal Colleges/Universities) as well as major Research Universities to exchange ideas, share best practices, and plan for conducting future research with partners from funding agencies, small busi¬nesses, and corporations. Conference theme “Broadening the Scope: Expanding Research Competitiveness in Minority In¬stitutions” includes opportunities for:
Faculty/Researchers
• Faculty Research Experience
• Hear future research agendas from federal agencies and corporations
• Learn about grant and contract opportunities
• Identify research collaboration opportunities via networking
• Meet/discuss one-on-one with program officers and agency representatives
For Research Administrators
• Learn about intellectual property and technology transfer issues
• Attend grant and contract policy and policy development sessions
• Create opportunities for institutional partnerships and collaborations
For Small Businesses
• Investigate R&D and service procurement opportunities
• Share best practices and expand networking opportunities
• Showcase products and services
For Corporations
• Examine capabilities of participating MSIs and small businesses
• Outreach to and recruit highly qualified and motivated minority students
• Present procurement opportunities for MSIs and small businesses
For Students
• Become acquainted with federal and corporate research opportunities
•Explore federal and corporate employment opportunities
• Share entrepreneurship experiences
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| Additional Information |
Registration Fees:
Students:
Early-Bird until 4/14/08- $100
Registration after 4/14/08- $150
General Registration:
Early-Bird until 4/14/08- $210
Registration after 4/14/08- $250
Large Businesses/Corporations:
Early-Bird until 4/14/08- $1200
Registration after 4/14/08- $1500
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