Excel Tips for Pre- and Post-Award Administrators: Part I

(90 minutes) Do you use Excel to analyze and report data? If so, you’ve probably asked yourself, "Why does this take so long? Is there a better way?" If you use Excel for budget development, you have probably asked yourself, "How can I develop a budget more quickly/accurately?" In this intermediate-level session, you will learn how to use tables, formulas, pivot tables, and conditional formatting that will help you navigate your path to success. This is a 90-minute session and participants should bring their own laptop to the workshop. Excel templates will be provided on the day of the workshop for participants to use as they follow-along. Adequate time will be provided for participants to personalize the templates for use back home. 

Speakers:

Diane Meyer
Pre-Award Project Manager
Grants Hub
Iowa State University

Rebecca Hunsaker
Executive Director of Research Management
College of Behavioral & Social Sciences
University of Maryland, College Park

Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: Participants should have a basic knowledge of Excel formulas and functions.

Handouts will be available 24 hours before the live webinar. 
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Member Price: $125.00
Non-Member Price: $150.00

Participants will:

  • Examine formatting conventions that effectively communicate key information and/or highlight variances in reports. 
  • Learn how to use select Excel functions, formulas, and tools for reporting. 
  • Learn how to use select Excel functions, formulas, and tools for budgeting. 

Diane Meyer

Pre-Award Project Manager

Grants Hub
Iowa State University

Rebecca Hunsaker

Executive Director of Research Management

College of Behavioral & Social Sciences
University of Maryland, College Park



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