Nicole Akers

Nicole Akers

Virginia Tech

Nicole Akers is assistant director of research for the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech.

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Who cares about this problem as much as you do?

Securing funding requires researchers to think like strategists, storytellers and coalition-builders. Nicole Akers offers advice for navigating the demanding process to win grants and turn ideas into impact

Nicole Akers

Virginia Tech