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UMSI InfoSpeaks: Unfunded Future: The Impact of Federal Funding Cuts on Research Paths

UMSI InfoSpeaks: Experts exploring the world of information science. Unfunded Future: The Impact of Federal Funding Cuts on Research Paths. Friday, Sept. 5, 2-3 PM EDT via livestream. Headshots of Ceren Budak, Associate Professor of Information, UMSI; Oliver Haimson, Associate Professor of Information, UMSI; Megan Threats, Assistant Professor of Information, UMSI; and Libby Hemphill (moderator), Associate Professor of Information, UMSI.

Alumni Event

Location: Online
Friday, Sep 5, 2025 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Mode: Virtual

YouTube Live link

Audience: Alumni, All UMSI

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In this installment of UMSI InfoSpeaks, we delve into the profound implications of grant terminations and reductions in federal funding for research. As competitive funding landscapes and shifting governmental priorities reshape the research ecosystem, the stakes for research institutions and their projects have never been higher. This session will explore the multifaceted effects of funding cuts, from immediate disruptions to long-term considerations for research sustainability and innovation. Discussion will also focus on fostering resilience, exploring alternative funding opportunities, and leveraging collaboration to sustain vital research efforts.

Join us for this semester’s InfoSpeaks, where Libby Hemphill will lead a roundtable discussion examining the impact of federal funding cuts on research paths. We'll hear from Ceren BudakOliver Haimson and Megan Threats, and engage in a Q&A session with the audience.

About UMSI InfoSpeaks

UMSI InfoSpeaks is a webinar and talk series from the University of Michigan School of Information that provides a means for people to engage with significant and leading-edge information topics and glean advice from industry leaders.

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