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Leading Minds in Research Americas Webinar Series

Empowering collaboration, enhancing discovery

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Innovative research, connecting minds across the globe

Produced by Elsevier, Leading Minds in Research is an exclusive webinar series that unites esteemed experts and renowned industry leaders in thought-provoking discussions. Going beyond the obvious, the conversations delve into the pressing topics and emerging trends that matter across the research ecosystem.

Developed for the research community in the Americas, from Canada to Chile and all points in between, Leading Minds in Research webinars are presented in English, Spanish or Portuguese with subtitles.

We hope that you find these sessions to be relevant, informative and inspiring.

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Upcoming events

September 17, 2024 at 1:00 pm (Eastern)

Partnering for Progress: Discussion on Transformative Agreements Register opens in new tab/window

Step into the future of academic publishing and learn from a dynamic panel of global experts who have navigated the complexities of transformative agreements and open access initiatives.

Join us for practical insights designed to empower you to lead open access initiatives in your institution with clarity and confidence and to engage directly with experts and peers. This exchange of ideas and perspectives can shape how you deliver scholarly communications to your institution.

Speakers: Jennifer Matthews, Collection Strategy Librarian, Rowan University; Amy Pawlowski, Executive Director, OhioLINK; and Emily Singley, Vice President, North American Library Relations, Elsevier (moderator)

September 24, 2024 at 11:00 am (Eastern)

Intelligent nanotechnology: Merging nanoscience and artificial intelligence Register opens in new tab/window Join us for an exclusive webinar featuring some of the distinguished authors of Intelligent Nanotechnology: Merging Nanoscience and Artificial Intelligence. This groundbreaking book dives into the remarkable advancements made possible by the fusion of nanotechnology and artificial intelligence (AI).

During this webinar, our expert authors will explore how AI-enhanced design, characterization and manufacturing are revolutionizing the field, improving critical material properties such as mechanical, photonic, electronic and magnetic attributes:

Speakers: Yuebing Zheng opens in new tab/window, Professor, Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas Materials Institute (Graduate Advisor/GSC Chair), The University of Texas at Austin; Yiyang Gong opens in new tab/window, Associate Professor, University of Oklahoma, Health Science Center; Keith Brown opens in new tab/window, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, and Physics, and Associate Chair for Graduate Programs, Mechanical Engineering Boston University; and Prof. Frank Cichos opens in new tab/window, Molecular Nanophotonics Group, Peter Debye Institute for Soft Matter Physics, Faculty of Physics and Earth System Sciences, Universität Leipzig

September 24, 2024 at 1:00 pm (Eastern)

Harnessing Health Communities: UTMB’s Path to Research Excellence Register opens in new tab/window Discover how UTMB’s integrated Health Communities unite researchers, clinicians, and community members to enhance research impact and collaboration. Guest speaker Melodi Moore will share how UTMB uses Health Community Badges in Pure to align research outputs with strategic goals, streamline research management and effectively communicate with stakeholders. Join us to learn how UTMB’s innovative approach can serve as a model for optimizing research impact and driving institutional growth. Speakers: Melodi Moore opens in new tab/window, Research Development Specialist, Research Administration, University of Texas Medical Branch; and Randall Love, Solutions Sales Manager, Pure, Elsevier (Webinar Host)

September 26, 2024 at 11:00 am (Mexico City)

Hacia un mejor enfoque en la evaluación del impacto de la investigación Registro opens in new tab/window Únase a nuestro webinar el 29 de agosto con Dante Cid , Maestro en Ciencias en Inteligencia Artificial por la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Río de Janeiro e Ingeniero en Computación por el IME en Brasil. Desde 2002, en Elsevier, ha sido Especialista en Biblioteca Digital, Director Regional de Ventas y Marketing para América Latina, y Director General de Ciencia y Tecnología para América Latina. Representa a Elsevier en varias organizaciones importantes.

Speaker: Dante Cid opens in new tab/window, Vicepresidente de Relaciones Académicas, Elsevier

Recorded events

Mejores Prácticas en Salud: Optimizar la Gestión de la Investigación Clínica en Hospitales opens in new tab/window Únase a nuestro webinar "Mejores Prácticas en Salud: Optimizar la Gestión de la Investigación Clínica en Hospitales" para explorar cómo los escenarios clínicos generan interacciones y estudian las necesidades biopsicosociales de diversos actores. Abordaremos cómo las dinámicas hospitalarias identifican brechas de conocimiento y plantean preguntas de investigación, fomentando un flujo continuo de propuestas. Discutiremos la integración interdisciplinaria necesaria para obtener resultados relevantes. El objetivo es compartir estrategias prácticas para mejorar la gestión de la investigación clínica en hospitales e instituciones de salud. Orador invitado: Dra. Luisa Fernanda Murcia opens in new tab/window, Epidemióloga de Investigaciones de la Red Hospitalaria Méderi, Bogotá Colombia Webinar grabado presentado el 22 de agosto de 2024

Digital Exhibits at Barco Law Library at the University of Pittsburgh Law School  opens in new tab/window

How do you highlight what makes your institution unique?

Rachel Rossi, Public Services and Circulation Librarian at the Barco Law Library, University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Rachel shares how Digital Commons Exhibits (DCX) enhances the visibility of Pitt Law’s collections, featuring exhibits like the Roz Litman Digital Exhibit and Breaking Barriers: Celebrating Diversity at Pitt Law. She will share her insights on maximizing DCX's potential and its future applications. Watch to learn how to use DCX to showcase their institution's significant moments and collections effectively.

Speakers: Rachel Rossi opens in new tab/window, Public Services & Circulation Librarian, Barco Law Library at the University of Pittsburgh, and Shanthi Keethadevan opens in new tab/window, Regional Marketing Manager, Elsevier

Recorded webinar presented on July 30, 2024

Chasing Career Readiness in Engineering  opens in new tab/window

According to a 2019 study by NACE, graduates often lack the necessary critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they enter the workforce. During our webinar, we explored questions such as: What does it mean for your students to be career-ready? And how can you best prepare your students to be successful in an increasingly competitive and complex environment? This webinar was sponsored by Knovel, an interdisciplinary engineering reference solution preferred by 75 out of 100 top engineering schools. Speakers: Chris Cogswell opens in new tab/window, Customer and Engineering Solutions Global Consultant, Elsevier; Juan Denzer opens in new tab/window, Engineering & Computer Science Librarian, Syracuse University; Matthew Frenkel opens in new tab/window, Engineering Librarian and Adjunct Professor, New York University; Allison Hostetler opens in new tab/window, Director of Community Programs, SAE International; Susan Metcalf opens in new tab/window, Senior Librarian, T&I Library, SABIC; and Mark Natanael opens in new tab/window, Sr. Product Manager for Knovel, Elsevier Recorded webinar presented on May 28, 2024

Unlocking Insights with Generative AI: How to Enhance Research Efficiency in the Library opens in new tab/window

An ACRL Choice webinar sponsored by Elsevier How can Scopus AI aid your institution’s research community? As Generative AI tools gain prominence, librarians play a pivotal role in assessing their impact. Elsevier introduces Scopus AI, a solution designed for the academic community. Explore how Scopus AI empowers interdisciplinary collaboration, demystifies emerging fields, identifies research partners, and uncovers promising areas for exploration. Gain practical insights into transparency, reliability, accuracy, and relevance of results. Speakers: Elisenda Aguilera-Cora opens in new tab/window, Predoctoral Researcher, Department of Communication, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) – Barcelona; Adrian Raudaschl opens in new tab/window, Senior Product Manager II, Scopus AI, Elsevier; and Emily Singley opens in new tab/window, Vice President, North American Library Relations, Elsevier Recorded webinar presented on May 16, 2024

Funding Institutional: Contextualizing Research Funding Opportunity & Award Identification in the Research Development Workflow opens in new tab/window

Funding is a major priority for research institutions, but finding and securing grants is a time-consuming and increasingly competitive process. To succeed, you need to gain insight into the complicated funding landscape, discover hidden opportunities and make informed decisions. Funding Institutional is part of Elsevier’s Research Intelligence portfolio, a solution that combines over 37,000 active funding opportunities with information on over 7 million awarded research grants from a wide range of funders. FI helps inform research program strategy by finding active, accurate funding opportunities in a timely manner from over 10k government and private funding organizations, and by offering insight into research that has already been funded in any area of interest. Learn how Texas Tech University (TTU) identifies the most relevant opportunities best suited to their researchers’ areas of expertise. and how the Office of Research Development & Communications offers TTU researchers support in finding relevant funding opportunities, understanding the funding landscape and mapping out their research endeavors with specific next steps. Presenters: Cristal Ponciano Sanchez, M.A. opens in new tab/window, Project Manager, Office of Research Development & Communications, Texas Tech University (TTU); Zsófia Büttel opens in new tab/window, Senior Product Manager, Elsevier; and Holly Falk-Krzesinsk opens in new tab/windowi (Webinar Moderator), VP, Research Intelligence, Global Strategic Networks, Elsevier

Recorded webinar presented on December 6, 2023