IBACS Hosted Talk: Dr. Rachel Theodore
Faculty in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences; Recent Program Director for the Linguistics and Dynamic Language Infrastructure – Documenting Endangered Language programs at the National Science Foundation (NSF)
Date/Time: Friday, February 20th from 3:30pm-4:45pm
Location: Moved to Zoom – please email crystal.mills@uconn.edu to receive the link.
Talk Title: Advancing the brain and cognitive sciences amidst the dynamic federal funding landscape
Abstract: Recent shifts in the federal funding landscape create uncertainty for brain and cognitive science researchers. This talk, which focuses on the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), situates current disruptions within a broader policy and historical context. Participants will gain knowledge that will help them succeed in this context, including how to align existing and emerging research with current NSF priorities without abandoning core scientific goals, and how to strengthen the durable components of competitive proposals, including broader impacts, which remain stable despite volatility. The goal is to provide the IBACS community with practical strategies for navigating uncertainty while continuing to advance fundamental science.