The following materials are for researchers, principal investigators, staff, and faculty involved in off-campus fieldwork–both domestic and international.
Off-Campus, Field, and International Research
Resources for a Safe and Inclusive Experience
Know Before You Go: Planning Resources for Fieldwork
Know Before You Go: Planning Resources for Fieldwork
Held Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - 12:30 - 2:00 pm.
Designed for both travelers and their supervisors–including faculty, graduate students, postdocs, staff researchers and departmental staff–involved in off-campus fieldwork, both domestic and international, this town hall presented resources and best practices to plan for travel, and resources in case things don’t go as planned.
The town hall featured presentations from the individuals across the campus, a Q&A, with a welcome from Kathy Yelick, David Ackerly, and Richard Harland.
Presentation Video | Slide-deck
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Kathy Yelick, VCR; David Ackerly, Dean, RCNR; Richard Harland, Dean, Biosciences Division. 1m 8s
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Leona Chen, Enterprise Risk Analyst, Risk Services 7m 51s
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Dan Parnas, Accounts Payable & Travel 19m 1s
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Ashley Spinelli, Director, Global Engagement Office (GEO) 29m 37s
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Ivor Emmanuel, Director, Berkeley International Office (BIO) 44m 18s
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Khirin Carter, Prevention Manager, Graduate Programs, Path to Care 52m 0s
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Shaomay Vong, Intake Coordinator, OPHD 57m 46s
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Sara Souza, Field Safety Program Director, UC Field Research Safety, Environment Health and Safety (EH&S) 1h 2m 37s
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Q&A 1h 13m 50s
Considerations for International Research
Considerations for International Research
Held Wednesday, November 13, 2024 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm
This event was designed for both travelers and their supervisors, including faculty, graduate students, postdocs, staff researchers and departmental staff involved in international research. Topics included ground-tested tips from the Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) and, from other Campus experts, key information on international trip planning, export control, data security, and the various support services available to members of the UC Berkeley community conducting research outside of the United States. Participants gained a better understanding of tools and best practices to plan for their international research activities, and resources in case things don’t go as planned.
The town hall featured presentations from the following individuals and Q&A, with a welcome from Vice Chancellor for Research, Kathy Yelick.
Presentation Video | Slide-deck
Video segments:
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Maya Ranganath, Director, Policy & Inclusion; and Kristina Hallez, Program Manager Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) 0m 20s
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Laila DeBerry, Campus Risk Manager, Risk Services 17m 8s
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Kairi Williams, Asst. Vice Chancellor for Research Administration & Compliance (RAC); and Brian Warshawsky, Director, Research Ethics and Compliance, RAC 28m 10s
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Ashley Spinelli, Director, Global Engagement Office (GEO) 46m 59s
Fieldwork Ready: Practical Strategies to Head Out Prepared
Fieldwork Ready: Practical Strategies to Head Out Prepared
Held Tuesday, December 3, 2024 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm
This event was intended for those who conduct outdoor fieldwork and research in remote or resource-limited settings. We reviewed planning resources, common field hazards, field and travel medicine, and emergency communications, and used scenarios to practice hazard assessment and decision-making in the field. The session helped researchers create site-specific field safety plans and make preparations to support a safe and inclusive field experience.
The town hall was led by Sara Souza, Program Director, UC Field Research Safety, Environment, Health and Safety.
Presentation Video | Slide-deck