November 19-20, 2007
This two-day immersion program is designed to provide new or grant-inexperienced faculty or staff with the skills necessary to write a grant.
The 2007 Grant Writers' Boot Camp featured in-depth writing sessions with Lisa Hermsen, Director of Institute Writing, funding advice from RIT President Dr. Bill Destler, panel sessions on key topics in grant writing and topical discussions on interdisciplinary research and the scholarship of teaching and learning.
This event is sponsored by The Office of the Provost, Teaching and Learning Services, and Sponsored Research Services.
2007 Agenda and Presentations
 Day One - Theme: Developing Ideas
- 8:00 - Continental Breakfast
- 8:30 - How to Successfully Pursue Funding for Research Programs
- RIT President Dr. William Destler
A conversation with RIT's ninth president on his beginnings as a researcher and vision for RIT
- 9:00 - Introduction to the Day's Events
- David Bond, Sponsored Research Services
- 9:15 - Keynote Topic: Interdisciplinary Research and Education on the College Campus
- Stefi Baum, Center for Imaging Science
- 10:15 - Morning Refill - Coffee, Tea, Soda
 10:30 Writing I: Weaving Themes into Proposal Narrative
- Lisa Hermsen, Department of English, Director of Institute Writing
How to Read an RFP
Communicating your Vision, Goals and Objectives
Writing Strategically
- 12:00 - Lunch - Barbeque Buffet
- 1:00 Small Groups I
- Review and Discuss Concept Papers
 2:15 - Panel: Finding a Fit for Your Ideas
- Nick DiFonzo , Robert Teese, Kathleen Lamkin-Kennard, Steven Day
- 3:00 - Afternoon Break - Cookies, Brownies and snacks
- 3:30 Writing II: Tricks and Tips
- Lisa Hermsen, Department of English, Director of Institute Writing
Tips and Tricks
Writing for Clarity
Overnight Assignment
Day Two - Theme: Working with Sponsors
 8:00 - Morning Scrambler Buffet- 8:30 - Engaging in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
- Lynn Wild, Assistant Provost for Teaching and Learning
- 9:30 - Small Groups II: Refining Ideas
- 10:30 Morning Refill - Coffee, Tea, Soda
- 10:45 - Writing III: Engaging Your Sponsor
- Lisa Hermsen, Department of English, Director of Institute Writing
- 12:00 - Lunch - Marinated Flank Steak Salads
 1:00 - Panel Discussion: How Sponsors Think
- 2:00 - Small Groups III - Finding Sponsors
- 3:00 - Afternoon Break - Dessert Bars and Party Cookies
- 3:30 - Panel Discussion: Success@RIT!
- 4:30 Reflections and Closing Ceremonies
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