The Csomay Community of Scholars
seeks to promote research activities by identifying funding opportunities, advancing inter-disciplinary and community engagement, and building infrastructure to advance both discovery and translation to practice. The Community of Scholars also provides multi-level mentoring and opportunities to present works in progress for peer and expert review.
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Connect with like-minded people, access resources, and explore opportunities for collaboration.
Current Program Directors
Natany da Costa Ferreira Oberfrank, PhD, RN
Chelsea Howland, PhD, RN
Meeting Schedule 2024-2025
| Day and Time | Topic (Speakers) | Location |
September 17, 2024 2 - 3 p.m. | CCoS Kick Off Meeting (Natany Oberfrank and Chelsea Howland)
| Morris Lab (room 435) |
October 29, 2024 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. | CCoS Meeting our Community Session 1
CCoS members & Legacy Senior Living | Coralville Public Library 1401 5th St, Coralville Conference Room A |
October 30, 2024 1 - 4:30 p.m. | Research Services Fair (optional)
| IMU Main Lounge Room 180
125 N. Madison St, Iowa City |
November 5, 2024 3 - 4:30 p.m. | Practicing presentations for conferences (optional)
Potential conferences: Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Conference from Nov 13- 16th in Seattle, WA
Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association (AHA) from Nov 15-18th in Chicago, IL | Morris Lab (room 435) |
| December 2024 | No meetings | N/A |
| January 2025 | No meetings | N/A |
February 25, 2025 2 - 4 p.m. | CCoS Meeting our Community - Session 2 | Location TBD
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March 4, 2025 3 - 4:30 p.m. | Practicing presentations for conferences (optional)
Potential conference: Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS) Conference from March 26-29th in Indianapolis, IN | Morris Lab (room 435) |
April 8, 2025 3 - 4 p.m. | “Problem Solving 101: A Good Plan Saves Sleep” with Dr. Harleah Buck
Dr. Buck will share some academic leadership experiences and her tips for future leadership positions following a structured process | Morris Lab (room 435) |
May 6, 2025 2 - 4 p.m. | CCoS Meeting our Community - Session 3 | Location TBD |
The support and mentorship provided by the Csomay Community of Scholars have played a pivotal role in fostering the refinement of my leadership capabilities from organizing seminars for faculty members to managing fundraising initiatives like walks in aid of the American Heart Association and the Alzheimer's Association.
Natany da Costa Ferreira Oberfrank, PhD, RN
Assistant Professor, University of Iowa College of Nursing