Research Orientation for New Faculty
The Office of the Vice President for Research is pleased to welcome new faculty to Wayne State University. We aim to provide resources to assist new faculty as they lay the groundwork for excellence in research, teaching, and service.
Check out our Resources for New Faculty flyer, which includes links to essential resources, important upcoming events and deadlines, and a new faculty "must-do" list!
We hope you can attend our Research Reception for New Faculty on October 23, 2019. For information and to RSVP, click here.
If you are unable to attend, you may find our Let's Get Your Research Funded! presentation here.
Every year the Division of Research has a VIRTUAL SCAVENGER HUNT for new faculty members to introduce our Research resources and programs. The 3 new faculty who submitted the highest number of accurate answers in the shortest amount of time will receive professional travel awards in the amounts of $1500 (first place), $1000 (second place), and $500 (third place).
To participate, faculty must have attended our Let's Get Your Research Funded! session from 4:00 to 4:45 on Monday, August 19, 2019 or 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, AUGUST 20, 2019, in McGregor Memorial Conference Center, room J. Virtual Scavenger Hunt items will be posted by Wednesday, August 21 at 5 p.m.
Travel awards will be given to the quickest 3 faculty members with complete and accurate answers.
CONGRATULATIONS to THIS YEAR'S WINNERS!
FIRST PLACE: Danika McLeod, Lecturer, Criminal Justice
SECOND PLACE: Hannah Schacter, Assistant Professor, Psychology
THIRD PLACE: Tierra Bills, Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering