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<p class="MsoNormal">I would like to announce that the <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.tamiu.edu_pathways_index.shtml&d=DwMFAg&c=oqyuZuih6ykib6aKiBq22_bich4AVfYGoLertJN0bEc&r=ipRgm7MFqxEwm4jXxXA7TfceI2KGyDX4I4OYfUR5x68&m=nm0sE7SSRdZDhwTk2XqYgdyY8cNEnVR5IyBPTAal_Kk&s=PT9Jxwf4-CDPi2zdFmMlCaFeovy-f3vENKiiTG_p04Y&e=">
16<sup>th</sup> Annual Pathways Research Symposium</a> will be held this year at Texas A&M International University in Laredo, Texas, November 7-8, 2019. We are now accepting
<a href="file:///Y:/RESEARCH%20SYMPOSIUMS/Pathways/2019%20-%20Laredo/Forms/Pathways%20Research%20Approval.docx">
applications</a> from students. We are limited on the number of students and faculty that we can take to this event so if you or any of your students are interested in attending, please do not wait to notify me, as spots will fill up quickly.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please pass this information along to your students and let them know to turn in their
<a href="file:///Y:/RESEARCH%20SYMPOSIUMS/Pathways/2019%20-%20Laredo/Forms/Pathways%20Research%20Approval.docx">
applications</a> soon. The deadline to submit applications to OSP is September 13, 2019.<o:p></o:p></p>
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Students MUST have completed the <b>Responsible Conduct of Research</b> training and it must be current. Their certificate of completion (pdf) should be included as part of their packet. It can be downloaded from
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CITI.</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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All students must be on an active protocol (IACUC, IBC, or IRB) to apply. If their advisor feels that no protocol is required, the advisor must submit a statement explaining why no protocol is needed for research.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:63.0pt"><b>Still needed are Faculty Judges.</b> If you would like to participate and judge poster or oral sessions please contact me at
<a href="mailto:Leah.Kanaman@tamuc.edu">Leah.Kanaman@tamuc.edu</a> . Hotel and travel by Charter Bus is provided.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The two-day symposium will consists of a two-night stay in Laredo, Texas.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please visit our webpage for more information regarding the Symposium.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.tamuc.edu/research/FindFunding/find-student-funding/ResearchSymposiums/pathways/default.aspx">OSP-Pathways Research Symposium</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="line-height:106%">Thank you.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Leah Kanaman</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"> |
<b>Administrative Coordinator</b><i><br>
</i>Office of Sponsored Programs | Texas A&M University-Commerce<b><br>
</b></span><a href="mailto:Leah.Kanaman@tamuc.edu"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Leah.Kanaman@tamuc.edu</span></a><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue"><o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">P.O. Box 3011 | Commerce, Tx 75429-3011<br>
Tel. 903.886.5964 | Fax 903.468-8784 | </span><a href="http://www.tamuc.edu/"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">www.tamuc.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D">Texas A&M University-Commerce<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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