Navigator Newsletter-July 2024

HoverBoard Office Hour is Here

Do you need help navigating to or reviewing your protocols?

Do you need help copying a procedure or creating a substance?

Would you like to assign a proxy or contact person for when you are out of town?

Are you seeing error messages that are blocking your workflow?

OAW’s Hoverboard Specialist is hosting weekly in-person office hours.

Location: Health Sciences Building (OAW Office).

Time: Tuesday & Thursday 11:00am – 11:45am

You can RSVP to let our Hoverboard Specialist know your question in advance.

You can also view the monthly Office Hour Calendar and add it to your own calendar.

Come to the Office Hour and get your questions answered! For any other questions or scheduling, reach out to oawrss@uw.edu.

Panel Discussion on NIH Training Grants

The Federal Demonstration Partnership (FDP) is hosting a virtual panel session focused on the upcoming modifications to NIH training grant applications that will take effect in January 2025.

The panel will include representatives from FDP, NIH, and the National Training Grant Community of Practice.

The discussion will explore strategies for evaluating the anticipated burden reduction associated with these changes and incorporating faculty feedback for ongoing enhancements.

Date: 7/31/24

Time: 12:00 – 1:00pm Pacific Time

Register via Zoom

Summer Heat

Are you going to be working outside?

Check out EH&S’ lesson Outdoor Heat Safety Training.

This course covers the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses, risk factors for heat-related illness, and how to protect yourself when working outdoors.