The BBISS Insights Series aims to address the evolving needs of the BBISS community and to help Georgia Tech researchers amplify their impact in the sustainability research domain. Some examples of planned activities include (1) expert seminars to help demystify the proposal development process for government and non-governmental funding agencies, (2) training and follow-on support to help researchers identify research opportunities and partners to build an impactful research program, (3) mentoring panels to pair junior researchers with senior researchers to help navigate the development of large research proposals, and (4) training and support on best practices for engaging community partners in long-term research projects. We will continue to update the BBISS Insight Series based on direct input from the BBISS community. Please contact us if you have suggestions for future activities.

Past Events

GT National Lab Relations

Thursday, November 20, 2025 
Time: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Speaker: George White, Sr Director, Strategic Partnerships, Chief Chips Strategy Officer, Office of the VPIR
Details: Price Gilbert Scholars Event Theater or virtual

Georgia State Relations

Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025    
Time: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Speaker: Donald Kirkland, Director, State Relations, Office of Institute Relations
Details: Caddell Building Flex Space or virtual

Working with Institute Relations

Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025
Time: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Speaker: Robert Knotts, Executive Director, Federal Relations, Office of Institute Relations
Details: Virtual Only

Get to Know the US EPA and the Water Research Foundation

Thursday, March 13, 2025, 2 - 3 PM EST (virtual)

This presentation will focus on familiarizing interested researchers with working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and The Water Research Foundation.

Panelists:

  • Chris Impellitteri - Director of Research and Development, The Water Tower, formerly Associate National Program Director, US EPA
  • Kristan VandenHeuvel - Director of Impact and Engagement, The Water Tower, formerly Research Manager, The Water Research Foundation

Insights into Private Foundation Funding

April 16,  2025, 2 - 3 PM EST (Virtual)

Kristine Haskett, Executive Director of Development, Foundation Relations, Georgia Tech