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How can academic institutions responsibly keep their digital content safe?

Albert Einstein College of Medicine’s Assistant Dean of Information Technology Shailesh Shenoy shares his expertise on the importance of safeguarding content and data in today’s increasingly complex digital world. By ensuring that the right measures are in place, educational institutions can share their work knowing it’s safe and continue to focus on their core mission—their research.

What steps can universities take to foster entrepreneurialism in academia?

Andrea Giuffrida, Senior Vice President for Research & Biotechnology at Western University of Health Sciences, highlights the importance of integrating entrepreneurialism into academia to translate research breakthroughs into commercially viable products. By investing in incubators and accelerators, universities can bridge the gap between research and innovation, giving researchers the tools to turn ideas into future-shaping solutions.

How can small teams streamline the management of their university websites?

Zach Wheat, Director of Digital Communications at UVA's College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, shares how his small web team is able to efficiently manage the school’s robust suite of sites. As a platform built to meet the unique needs of academic institution’s digital framework, OpenScholar empowers universities to easily create and maintain websites that maximize impact while saving time, money, and resources.

What are effective strategies for universities to maximize their research impact online?

Zachary Wheat, Director of Digital Communications for the University of Virginia’s College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, shares insights into the school’s approach to building a cohesive, long-term digital strategy. With a large and dynamic faculty, the College has focused on creating sustainable systems to amplify research visibility, facilitate knowledge sharing, and highlight the breadth and excellence of its academic community.

What responsibility do universities bear in ensuring accessibility for all?

Shailesh Shenoy, Assistant Dean of Information Technology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, explores the critical responsibility universities have in making their digital environments accessible to all. He reflects on how accessibility underpins institutional impact, reach, and mission. By ensuring that their work is available to everyone, universities not only uphold their values of inclusion but also expand the reach and potential of the knowledge and opportunities their research generates.

Why is visibility and access to research so important in today's academic landscape?

Shailesh Shenoy, Assistant Dean of Information Technology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, discusses why visibility and access are essential in today’s academic landscape. In this first video of the series, he shares his perspective on how making research discoverable not only amplifies its impact but also supports collaboration and knowledge exchange. He highlights how OpenScholar empowers researchers to showcase their work through a self-service platform designed specifically for the academic community, ensuring their scholarship reaches the audiences that need it most.