Chris Danforth, PhD, Professor of Mathematics and Statistics at UVM and RII Track-1 SOCKS Co-Principal Investigator, presented the keynote lecture at UVM's National Research Administrator Day observance on September 21, 2023.
Research Administrator Day is observed each September to recognize the invaluable contributions made by research administrators to research enterprise. The research administration field includes all staff who support research administration activities at UVM. This includes all phases of the grant lifecycle and beyond, such as research proposal development and submission, award acceptance and negotiation, protocol review and approval, financial oversight, and more.
Now an annual event, Research Administrator Day has occurred in a hybrid format over the past two years. Between in-person and remote attendees, this year's event drew an attendance of approximately 120 people.
""To earn a living by sharing and exploring ideas is a dream come true for me," said Dr. Danforth, "and to be able to thank the many administrators responsible for making it all possible was a terrific honor."