Any ideas on how to promote quality research work without sacrificing the teaching aspect?

What strategies have been particularly well-received (or poorly-received) in getting your work funded?

What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced as a new investigator at a competitive research institution?

What strategies do you use to increase your visibility in the scientific community?

What strategies do you use to motivate your students and keep track of  their research progress?
 

One of the new events at Pittcon 2007 was the Conferee Networking Sessions which introduced the Pittcon community to an interactive forum for discussions of issues surrounding specific topics.  A session titled “New Faculty Initiating Competitive Research Programs” was moderated by Christy Haynes from the University of Minnesota and Paul Bohn from Notre Dame University.  The session was well attended and the discussions raised many questions about all aspects of teaching and performing research in a university/college atmosphere.  Because participants wanted to continue the discussion, we have introduced this Pittcon open forum website to encourage you to post your questions and comments regarding specific areas of teaching and doing research in an educational institution that the Analytical and Pittcon communities can answer or discuss further.