Introduction to MAXQDA

his course will cover the features of MAXQDA (version 2025), a qualitative and mixed methods analysis software program that is used to systematically code, evaluate, and interpret textual data. Its capabilities include coding (including AI coding) and memo writing as well as advanced features such as generating matrices and code diagrams--as well as incorporating quantitative variables in analysis. We will demonstrate how to get started in the software by importing data as well as the mechanics of applying codes, using demographic variables, generating reports, building analytic matrices, and using other specialized analysis features.

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Accelerate your ideas through customer discovery and market opportunity validation!

KickStart Venture Services is recruiting community startups as well as faculty, post-doctoral fellows, graduate students, and undergraduate students with innovations and an interest in commercialization to participate in their virtual NSF I-Corps program. They will teach you the principles of customer discovery to help you better understand the market potential of your innovation!

The National Science Foundation’s Innovation Corps Program (I-Corps) was launched in 2011 and has quickly become one of the world’s largest and most successful technology commercialization accelerators. The I-Corps regional program helps researchers and aspiring innovators determine if they are solving a real-world problem with true market opportunity. NSF’s I-Corps Program not only provides funding, mentoring, and networking opportunities to help commercialize promising technologies, it is offered at NO COST to the community.

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For more information about the I-Corps Program, visit KickStart Venture Services.

AIM-AHEAD & NCATS Training Program: Cohort 3 Informational Webinar

This informational webinar is designed for those interested in applying to Cohort 3 of the AIM-AHEAD & NCATS Training Program. It will provide a high-level overview of the program, key details, and the application process and requirements. Program leads and instructors will be available to answer questions and share resources to help potential applicants determine if the program aligns with their research interests and career goals. This webinar will also include a dedicated Q&A period at the end of the session.

For more information, visit: Call for applications for the AIM-AHEAD and NCATS Training Program and the Frequently Asked Questions document

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