Research & Innovation Month is an annual celebration of research excellence at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU). Through multiple in-person events, participants will become more familiar with our world-class research and the innovative initiatives that make PVAMU a research institution to watch.

The 2025 Research & Innovation Month is a time for researchers and innovators to come together and cultivate relationships that will continue to grow the Research & Innovation infrastructure.

For more information, contact the Division of Research and Innovation at research@pvamu.edu or 936.261.1557.

Register to Attend!

2026 Research & Innovation Month Schedule

DATE TIME EVENT
April 1 9AM – 11AM & 1PM – 3PM Writing Effective Technical Reports/ Progress Reports
John B. Coleman Library, Room 307Q
April 7 3PM – 4PM Student Research Day
Memorial Student Center (MSC) Grand Ballroom
April 8 9AM – 11AM & 1PM – 3PM HR Processes- Immigration & Visa Sponsorship
John B. Coleman Library, Room 307Q
April 9 9AM – 11AM Summer Salary Processes/ Time Buyout
John B. Coleman Library, Room 127D
April 9 11AM- 12:30PM Texas &&M University System Export Control Training- Part 2
Wilhelmina Delco Building, Room 169
April 9  1PM – 3PM Time & Effort
John B. Coleman Library, Room 127D
April 10 9AM – 5PM Faculty Research Day & Land Grant Day
Memorial Student Center (MSC) Grand Ballroom
April 13 9AM – 1PM Strategic Partnerships & Inovation Forum
Memorial Student Center, Grand Ballroom
April 14 9AM – 11AM Procurement and Contracting
John B. Coleman Library, Room 307Q
April 15 1:30PM – 4PM R&I Month Reflections & Recognitions Reception
Memorial Student Center (MSC) Grand Ballroom
April 16 9AM – 11AM & 1PM – 3PM Accounting Services/Account Profile Process
John B. Coleman Library, Room 307Q
April 20 12PM – 1:15PM Maintaining Research Integrity
Wilhelmina Delco Building, Room 169

Student Research Day
Wednesday | April 7, 2026
9:00AM- 4:00PM

Location: Memorial Student Center Ballroom
Undergraduate students will showcase current research projects. Graduate students will present and display their current research projects.

Program Agenda

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Introduction  
Denisha Parker
Student Research Development Officer

Welcome Address  
Magesh Rajan
Vice President, Research & Innovation

Remarks from Student Leaders

Jaquavous Doucette
SGA President, Prairie View A&M University
Student Regent, Texas A&M University System

Cecil Mosley III
SGA Vice President of Research & Development
Prairie View A&M University

Keynote Speaker Introduction
Dr. Denisha Parker

Keynote
Annabelle Aymond
Associate Program Director
Office of Undergraduate Research,Texas A&M University

10:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Graduate Student Oral Presentations

Undergraduate Poster Presentations 

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
BREAK

1:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Graduate Student Oral Presentations

Undergraduate Poster Presentations 

4:00 PM – 4:05 PM
Closing Remarks
Dr. Ramaswamy Krishnamoorthi
Executive Director, Research Administration

Texas A&M University System Export Controls Training- Part 2
Thursday | April 9, 2026
9:00 AM- 11:00 AM

Location: Wilhelmina Delco Building, Room 169

Faculty Research Day
Friday | April 10, 2026
9:00AM – 5:00PM

Location: Memorial Student Center Ballroom
PVAMU Faculty members from various departments will showcase their research and scholarly activities.

Program Agenda

9:00 AM – 10:35 AM

Introductory Remarks
Dr. Toyin Babarinde
Director, Research Development Services

Welcome Address
Dr. Magesh Rajan
Vice President, Research & Innovation

Keynote Speaker Introduction
Dr. Toyin Babarinde

Keynote Address
Scaling Excellence: Advancing Research Across the Texas A&M System

Dr. Sharmila Pathikonda
Associate Vice Chancellor for Research
Texas A&M University System

10:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Faculty Research Poster Presentations

12:30 PM – 12:35 PM
Closing Remarks
Dr. Aruna Weerasooriya
Associate Vice President, Research & Innovation

12:45 AM – 2:45 PM
Research Exchange: Connecting Across Disciplines
A Faculty Networking Social for Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Strategic Partnerships & Innovation Forum
Monday | April 13, 2026
9:30 AM- 1:00 PM

Location: Memorial Student Center, Grand Ballroom

Program Agenda

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Introduction & Remarks  
Sunjay Bali
Executive Director, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships

Welcome Address  
Dr. Magesh Rajan
Vice President, Research & Innovation

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Panel Discussion:
From Lab to Launch: Building High-Impact Partnerships

Introduction and Moderator:
Debnil Chowdhury
Vice President, Americas Head of Refining and Marketing

Panelist:
Dr. Verrick Walker, Stantec
Vince Yokum, Waller County Economic Development Partnership
Mark Martin, Sandia National Laboratory

10:45 AM – 11:00 AM

Networking Break and Transition to Partnership Rotations

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Partnership Rotations 

Participants will engage in a fast-paced networking experience featuring three 20-minute rotations, followed by time to reconnect with key contacts. The Strategic Partnerships & Innovation Team will also host a Partnership Strategy Desk to support scheduling follow-up meetings and identifying potential partners.

Partnership Zones:
Corporate & Industry Sponsored Research
Foundation & Philanthropic Partnerships
Commercialization & Startups
Community & Economic Development

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Networking Lunch- Registration required

1:00 PM – 1:05 PM
Closing Remarks 
Dr. Aruna Weerasooriya
Associate Vice President, Research & Innovation

Research & Innovation Month Reception
Wednesday | April 15, 2026
1:30 PM- 4:00 PM

Location: Memorial Student Center (MSC), Grand Ballroom

Join us for a special celebration during Research & Innovation Month, dedicated to honoring the contributions and accomplishments of our research and innovation community. This reception brings together students, faculty, and staff to reflect on progress and recognize excellence across campus.

Program Agenda:

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
PVAMU Jazz Band Performance

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Presiding
Charles H. Lewter, IV
Dean, Johnson-Phillip All Faiths Chapel

Opening Remarks, R&I Month Reflections
Dr. Harriet Howard- Lee Block
Assistant Professor & Department Head

State of PVAMU Research (10 min)
Dr. Magesh Rajan
Vice President, Research & Innovation

Remarks by President LeGrande
Dr. Tomikia P. LeGrande
President, Prairie View A&M University

Top Research Awards
Dr. Aruna Weerasooriya
Associate Vice President, Research & Innovation

Top Research Expenditures
Shamala Scott
Director, Research Grants & Contracts

Student Research Competition Awards
Dr. Denisha Parker
Student Research Development Officer

RISE Undergraduate & Graduate Students Recognition
Dr. Toyin Babarinde
Director, Research Development Services

Recognition of Inventors
Sunjay Bali
Executive Director, Innovation & Strategic Partnerships, Research & Innovation

Recognition of Shared Governance and RISE to R1 Strategic Plan Committee Members
Dr. Jacek Jonca Jasinski
Assistant Vice President, Research & Innovation

Recognition of Title III Program Directors
Lora Williams
Director, Title III Programs

Closing Remarks
Dr. Magesh Rajan
Vice President, Research & Innovation

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Networking Reception

Maintaining Research Integrity: QRPs and Artificial Intelligence in Research

Monday | April 20, 2025
12:00 PM- 1:30 PM

Location: Wilhelmina Delco Building, Room 169

2025 Research & Innovation Recap

Research & Innovation Month Kick-Off
Tuesday | April 1, 2025
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Location: Panther Room, Panther Stadium

We launched Research & Innovation Month with an exciting kickoff event featuring university leadership, insights into upcoming college research days, and networking opportunities.

Opening Remarks from university leadership
Overview of R&I Month and what to expect
College Days Preview – A sneak peek into research and innovation highlights from each college
Reception & Networking – Connect with faculty, researchers, and students

College Day: Arts & Sciences- Humanities

Tuesday | April 8, 2025

Location: John B. Coleman Library, Room 108
Join us for a dynamic exploration of humanities and social sciences through insightful panels, research presentations, and discussions.

Event Highlights:
Panel Discussions on Afrocentric social work and faculty research in language & communications
Presentations on cultural landmarks, African American heritage, and historical movements
Research & Innovation Appreciation recognizing outstanding research contributions of the College of Arts & Sciences- Humanities faculty

Student Research Day
Wednesday | April 9, 2025

Location: Memorial Student Center Ballroom

In collaboration with Conference for Interdisciplinary Student Research (CISR). Undergraduate students will showcase current research projects. Graduate students will present and display their current research projects.

Faculty Research Day
Friday | April 11, 2025
9:00AM – 12:00PM

Location: Memorial Student Center Ballroom
PVAMU Faculty members from various departments will showcase their research and scholarly activities.

College Day: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Monday | April 14, 2025
10:00 AM- 1:30 PM

Location: Cooperative Agriculture Research Center (CARC) Building, Seminar Room 015

Theme: CARC Research Engagements- Student Research Day

The College of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources will showcase student research and innovation in agriculture, food, and natural resources. Highlights include:

Student Research Presentations – Featuring postdoctoral, graduate, and undergraduate student work
Poster Session & Networking – Explore student research while engaging with peers and faculty
Keynote Speaker – Insights on student research opportunities

College of Business
Wednesday | April 16, 2025
10:00 AM- 3:00 PM

Location: Wilhelmina Delco Building, Room 169

Theme: Empowering Business Excellence Through Research 

Join us as we celebrate innovation, exchange ideas, and highlight the vital research driving business excellence at PVAMU.
The College of Business will host a day of engaging presentations and discussions focused on cutting-edge research in business, finance, workforce trends, and technology. Highlights include:

Keynote Speaker:
10:05 AM – 11:00 AM
Dr. Eddy Ng– Queen’s University
Topic: From Boomers to Zoomers: The Generational Puzzle and the Future of Work

Faculty Research Presentations covering topics from blockchain disclosure

R&I PI Appreciation recognizing the impactful contributions of business faculty

College Day: Arts & Sciences: STEM
Thursday | April 17, 2025
11AM – 2PM

Location: John B. Coleman Library, Room 108
Theme: Frontiers of Discovery: Unveiling the Future of STEM

The College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) will spotlight groundbreaking research in science and technology during its STEM-focused R&I Day. This event promises a fascinating look into the scientific advances shaping our world. The program features:

Keynote Speaker:
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Dr. Vytas A. Bankaitis – Texas A&M Health Science Center
Topic: A View into How Cells Make Their Membranes High Definition Signaling Screens

Faculty Research Presentations
Seven dynamic presentations from PVAMU faculty on topics such as nanomaterials for space research, photochromic compounds, antimicrobial design, profiling pathogens, and magnetic information storage technology.

R&I PI Appreciation recognizing the impactful contributions of A&S: STEM faculty

College Day: Engineering
Monday | April 21, 2025
9:30 AM- 2:00 PM

Location: C. L. Wilson Building, Room 203

Join the College of Engineering for an exciting day of innovation and discovery as part of Research & Innovation Month! This event will showcase the college’s cutting-edge research, student contributions, and strategic partnerships advancing technology and sustainability.

Event Highlights:

An overview of the College’s research initiatives
Keynote Speaker from NVIDIA sharing insights into industry innovation
Faculty presentation on sustainable energy and environmental research
Research Appreciation Lunch hosted by the Division of Research & Innovation
Student Poster Presentations and Engineering Lab Tours

College Day: Engineering
Tuesday | April 22, 2025
10AM – 1:40PM

Location: C.L. Wilson Building, Room 203

The College of Engineering continues its R&I Month celebration with a second day of thought leadership, industry insight, and student-driven exploration. This event brings together distinguished speakers and showcases the college’s commitment to research excellence and innovation.

Event Highlights:

Keynote Addresses from leaders at IBM and Baker Hughes on emerging technologies and industry-academic collaboration
Student Research Posters and Interactive tours of cutting-edge engineering labs and research centers
Networking and engagement opportunities over lunch

Discover how PVAMU engineers are leading the way in research, innovation, and impact.

Title III Showcase & Research & Innovation Month Reception
Tuesday | April 22, 2025
3:00 PM- 5:00 PM

Location: Memorial Student Center (MSC), Ballrooms A&B

Join us for a special celebration during Research & Innovation Month, dedicated to honoring the contributions and accomplishments of our research community. This reception brings together students, faculty, and staff to reflect on progress and recognize excellence across campus.

Event Highlights:

Title III Program Showcase
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
MSC Ballroom Foyer

Presentation of Student Research Day Competition Awards
Recognition of Graduating RISE Undergraduate & Graduate Scholars
Acknowledgment of Shared Governance and RISE to R1 Strategic Planning Committees
Recognition of Title III Program Directors
Reflections on PVAMU’s research enterprise and continued growth
Networking Reception

Celebrate the spirit of innovation, collaboration, and achievement that defines PVAMU’s research community.

School of Public & Allied Health
Thursday | April 24, 2025
9:00 AM- 1:30 PM

Location: Memorial Student Center (MSC) Ballroom B

Join us for an engaging day exploring the latest in public and allied health research! This interactive event hosted by the School of Public & Allied Health (SPAH) will bring together faculty, staff, and students to share insights, highlight research excellence, and foster meaningful dialogue on pressing health issues.

Event Highlights:

Keynote Speaker:
12:05 PM – 1:05 PM
Dr. Lovell  Jones – Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi
Topic: Addressing Public Health In America is a Global Issue: Why We Need A Biopsychosocial Approach: One Person’s Vision

Faculty-led research sessions on health, wellness, and innovation
Student poster showcase featuring emerging scholars
Open forum for collaborative discussion and idea exchange
Research & Innovation Appreciation recognizing outstanding research contributions

Come be part of the conversation and celebrate research that makes a difference.

College Day: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Friday | April 25, 2025
10:00 AM- 1:30 PM

Location: Cooperative Agriculture Research Center (CARC) Building, Seminar Room 015

Theme: CARC Research Engagements- Faculty Research Day

Dive into a day of discovery with the College of Agriculture Food and Natural Resources as faculty and research teams showcase innovative work in agricultural science. The program features a spotlight on CARC research, keynote presentations from thought leaders in ag innovation, and interactive lab tours and poster sessions.

Event Highlights:

Overview of CAFNR & CARC Research Activities
Keynote Presentations on AgInnovation and the future of agricultural research
Poster Presentations and interactive Research Lab Tours

Join us and celebrate the impactful work shaping the future of agriculture at PVAMU!

College Day: Education
Monday | April 28, 2025
9:15 AM- 1:35 PM

Location: Wilhelmina Delco Building, Room 169

Explore the past, present, and future of education during the Whitlowe R. Green College of Education Day. This engaging event will feature insightful panel discussions with faculty and academic leaders, recognition of doctoral alumni, and a keynote luncheon celebrating excellence in educational leadership.

Event Highlights:

Keynote Luncheon:
11:30 AM – 12:45 PM
The Honorable Frank D. Jackson –
Topic: Prairie View and Texas Legislation

Panel: Texas Educational Landscape with College of Education faculty and alumni
Doctoral alumni acknowledgements
Research & Innovation Appreciation recognizing outstanding research contributions

Join us for a day of reflection, recognition, and forward-thinking conversations in education.

College Day: Juvenile Justice
Tuesday | April 29, 2025
12:00 PM- 3:30 PM

Location: Don K. Clark Building, Training Room

The College of Juvenile Justice & Psychology will host an afternoon of faculty-led presentations and student research as part of PVAMU’s Research & Innovation Month. Through a series of sessions, attendees will explore critical topics in juvenile justice and community engagement.

Event Highlights:

Three faculty-led research sessions featuring current projects and scholarly insights
Student research contributions
Research & Innovation Appreciation recognizing outstanding research contributions

This event offers a unique opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research and celebrate academic excellence in the field of juvenile justice.

Research Misconduct Training
Wednesday | April 30, 2025
10:00 AM- 11:30 PM

Location: Wilhelmina Delco Building, Room 169

Join us for an important session on Research Misconduct, led by Dr. Stacy Pritt, Chief Research Compliance Officer, Texas A&M University System. This training aims to raise awareness and provide valuable insights into identifying and preventing research misconduct at Prairie View A&M University.

Communicating for Research Success
Wednesday | April 30, 2025
1:00 PM- 2:00 PM

Location: John B. Coleman Library, Room 307 Q

Join the Texas A&M University  Sponsored Research Services (SRS) Team for a session designed to equip Business Administrators with the tools and skills needed for effective communication with researchers and SRS.

This session is essential for Business Administrators looking to enhance collaboration and streamline communication in research environments.

2024 Research & Innovation Recap

Research Resource Day
Monday | April 1, 2024

Location: Memorial Student Center Ballroom
This day is dedicated to providing our esteemed faculty researchers and talented student researchers with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the entire research process, from pre to post, ensuring a successful journey from research abstracts to step-by-step implementation.

9:30 AM – 9:45 AM

Introduction  
Joe McGinty
Manager, R&I Marketing & Communications

Welcome Address  
Magesh Rajan
Vice President, Research & Innovation

9:45 AM – 10:30 AM

Funding Opportunities & Proposal Submission
R. Krishnamoorthi
Executive Director, R&I Administration

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Student Research on the RISE
Denisha Parker
Student Research Development Officer

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM

Institutional Review Board (IRB) Training
Marco L. Robinson
Director, Research Regulatory Compliance

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Lunch & Learn Panel: Award Received, Now What? 
Join us and learn about the different processes you may encounter during the expenditure of your funds!

Moderator:
Stephanie Garner
Program Manager, CITE

Panelist comprised of representatives from:
TAMU Sponsored Research Services (SRS)
PVAMU Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP)
Human Resources (HR)
Procurement

1:30 PM – 1:35 PM

Closing Remarks
Joe McGinty
Manager, R&I Marketing & Communications

Student Research Day

Tuesday | April 2, 2024

Location: Memorial Student Center Ballroom
In collaboration with Conference for Interdisciplinary Student Research (CISR). Undergraduate students will showcase current research projects. Graduate students will present and display their current research projects.

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Introduction  
Denisha Parker
Student Research Development Officer

Welcome Address  
Magesh Rajan
Vice President, Research & Innovation

Program Organizer Remarks 
Camille Gibson
Interim Dean, Executive Director, Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center

Susan Frazier- Kouassi
Director, Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center

9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Graduate Student Oral Presentations

Undergraduate Poster Presentations 

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
BREAK

1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Graduate Student Oral Presentations

Undergraduate Poster Presentations 

4:45 PM – 5:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Denisha Parker
Student Research Development Officer

Faculty Forum Day
Wednesday | April 3, 2024

Location: Memorial Student Center Ballroom
This day provides faculty members  an opportunity to come together, share their experiences, and explore innovative ideas in their respective fields.

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Introduction & Remarks  
R. Krishnamoorthi
Executive Director, R&I Administration

Welcome Address  
Magesh Rajan
Vice President, Research & Innovation

Keynote Speaker Introduction
Ali Fares
Endowed Professor, Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Keynote: System Approaches to Water Management and to Sustainable Development 
Rabi Mohtar
Professor, Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Zachry Department of Civil Engineering
Texas A&M Energy Institute
Texas A&M University

10:45 AM – 11:20 AM
Panel Discussion
Interdisciplinary Research Experience

Moderator:
Denisha Parker
Student Research Development Officer

Panelist comprised of Prairie View A&M University Faculty:
Angela Branch-Vital
Executive Director and Professor, School of Public and Allied Health

Seungchan Kim
Chief Scientist & Executive Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering

Gloria Regisford
TAMUS Regents’ Professor, Biology

Stella Smith
Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership & Counseling

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch & Learn Panel
Collaboration with R1 University Researchers (PRISE & PACRI Awardees)

Moderator:
R. Krishnamoorthi
Executive Director, R&I Administration

Panelist comprised of Prairie View A&M University Faculty:
Peter Ampim
Associate Professor, Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Suxia Cui
Professor, Electrical Engineering

Noushin Ghaffari
Assistant Professor, Computer Science

Oluwagbemiga Ojumu
Assistant Professor of Economics & Director, Center for International Business Education (CIBE)

Beverly Sande
Associate Professor, Special Education

12:30 PM – 12:40 PM
Closing Remarks & Transition to Virtual
R. Krishnamoorthi
Executive Director, R&I Administration

Virtual Session  (Link Sent Upon Registration)

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Funding Opportunities

Industry Day
Thursday | April 4, 2024

Location: Memorial Student Center Ballroom
Industry day will feature panel discussions and workshops to cultivate relationship with Industry partners.

9:30 AM – 9:45 AM
Introduction & Remarks  
Bobby Melvin
Executive Director, ICEED

Welcome Address  
Magesh Rajan
Vice President, Research & Innovation

9:45 AM – 10:30 AM
Keynote Address
University- Community Partnerships: Highlighting the Benefits to PVAMU & Waller County

Kendric D. Jones
Precinct 3 Commissioner, Waller County

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Industry Panel Discussion
Industry Sponsored Research – Goals, Objectives, Outcomes

Moderator:
Bobby Melvin
Executive Director, ICEED

Panelist comprised of representatives from:
Prairie View A&M University
Chevron
Sandia National Laboratory
Shell

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
BREAK/ Transition to Innovation Day

Innovation Day
Thursday | April 4, 2024

Location: Memorial Student Center Ballroom
Innovation-Commercialization-Entrepreneurship-Economic Development day will feature panel discussions and workshops to support moving research from the laboratory to the marketplace.

2:15 PM – 3:30 PM

Innovation Panel Discussion 
University Research Projects – Ideation to Commercialization

Introduction and Moderator:
Bobby Melvin
Executive Director, ICEED

Panelist:
Peter O’Neill
TAMUS Innovation Office

Adrian Denvir
University of North Texas HSC

Aruna Weerasooriya
Prairie View A&M University, College of Agriculture, Food and Naturall Resources

3:30 PM – 3:45 PM
Closing Remarks  
Bobby Melvin
Executive Director, ICEED

Faculty Research Day
Friday | April 5, 2024

Location: Memorial Student Center Ballroom
PVAMU Faculty members from various departments will showcase their research and scholarly activities.

9:00 AM – 10:45 AM

Introductory Remarks
R. Krishnamoorthi
Executive Director, R&I Administration

Welcome Address
Magesh Rajan
Vice President, Research & Innovation

Keynote Speaker Introduction
Fred Bonner
Endowed Professor, College of Education

Keynote 
Alonzo Flowers
Department Chair, Africa American Studies, University of Texas at San Antonio

Presentation of Awards for Undergraduate Student Research Competition 

10:50 AM – 12:30 PM
Faculty Research Poster Presentations

12:30 PM – 12:35 PM
Closing Remarks
R. Krishnamoorthi
Executive Director, R&I Administration

2023 Research & Innovation Recap

Student Research Day
Monday | April 10, 2023
8:30AM- 5:00PM

Location: Memorial Student Center Ballroom
In collaboration with Conference for Interdisciplinary Student Research (CISR). Undergraduate students will showcase current research projects. Graduate students will present and display their current research projects.

For information on submission and deadlines VISIT

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Introduction 
Joe McGinty
Manager, R&I Marketing & Communications

Welcome Address 
Magesh Rajan
Vice President, Research & Innovation

Program Organizer Remarks
Susan Frazier- Kouassi
Director, Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center

9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Graduate Student Oral Presentations

Undergraduate Poster Presentations

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
BREAK

1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Graduate Student Oral Presentations

Undergraduate Poster Presentations

4:45 PM – 5:00 PM
Closing Remarks
R. Krishnamoorthi
Executive Director, R&I Administration

International Student Research
Wednesday | April 12, 2023
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Join Us Virtually!
This years international research symposium will highlight the research conducted by 22 Ugandan students.

8:00 AM – 8:15 AM
Introduction 
Susan Frazier- Kouassi
Director, Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center

Welcome Address 
Magesh Rajan
Vice President, Research & Innovation

8:15 AM- 10:00 AM
International Students Research Presentations

Closing Remarks
Susan Frazier- Kouassi
Director, Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center

Principal Investigator Appreciation
Wednesday | April 12, 2023

Principal Investigators will be recognized and appreciated for their hard work and dedication.
This event was invite only.

Innovation Day
Tuesday | April 11, 2023
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Location: Memorial Student Center Ballroom
Innovation-Commercialization-Entrepreneurship-Economic Development day will feature panel discussions and workshops to support moving research from the laboratory to the marketplace.

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Introduction Remarks
Bobby Melvin
Executive Director, ICEED

Welcome Address 
Magesh Rajan
Vice President, Research and Innovation

10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
Keynote Address
Hannah Edlund
Government Information Librarian and
Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC) Representative
Rice University

11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
Guest Speaker
Kalkidan Tadesse,
Entrepreneur & Innovator
CEO & Founder – Happy Pads

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Break

1:00 PM – 1:55 PM
Webcast Seminar: How to Start an Online Business on a Budget
Steve Strauss
Founder & President, MrAllBiz.com

1:55 PM – 2:00 PM
Closing Remarks 
Bobby Melvin
Executive Director, ICEED

Industry Day
Thursday | April 13, 2023
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Location: Memorial Student Center Ballroom
Industry day will feature panel discussions and workshops to cultivate relationship with Industry partners.

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Introduction & Remarks 
Bobby Melvin
Executive Director, ICEED

Welcome Address 
Magesh Rajan
Vice President, Research & Innovation

10:15 AM – 12:00 PM
Panel Discussion
University/Industry Partnerships – Challenges and Benefits

Introduction and Moderator:
Bobby Melvin
Executive Director, ICEED

Panelist comprised of representatives from:
Prairie View A&M University
Shell
Sandia National Labs

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Networking Lunch & Learn

Sponsored by Shell USA
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Panel- Faculty Perspective on Industry Partnerships

Introduction and Moderator:
Bobby Melvin
Executive Director, ICEED

Panelist comprised of Prairie View A&M University Faculty

2:00 PM – 2:05 PM
Closing Remarks 
Bobby Melvin
Executive Director, ICEED

Faculty Research Day
Friday | April 14, 2023
9:00 AM- 12:00 PM

Location: Memorial Student Center Ballroom
PVAMU Faculty members from various departments will showcase their research and scholarly activities.

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Introductory Remarks
R. Krishnamoorthi
Executive Director, R&I Administration

Welcome Address
Magesh Rajan
Vice President, Research & Innovation, Prairie View A&M University

Land Grant Day Remarks
Kelvin Kirby
Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Prairie View A&M University

Presentation of Awards for Undergraduate Student Research Competition

10:05 AM – 11:55 AM
Faculty Research Presentations

11:55 AM – 12:00 PM
Closing Remarks
R. Krishnamoorthi
Executive Director, R&I Administration

Special Note:
Texas Land Grants Day is being organized by the Institute for Engineering Education & Innovation (IEEI). Please visit https://ieei.tamu.edu/txlgd-spring-2023/ for information on the remaining activities of the day.

2022 Research & Innovation Recap

Undergraduate Research Day
Monday | April 4, 2022
8:30AM- 5:00PM

Location: Memorial Student Center Ballroom
Undergraduate students will showcase current research projects.

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Introduction 
Karen Cotton
Research Communication & Development Officer

Welcome Address 
Magesh Rajan
Vice President, Research & Innovation

Program Chair Remarks
Grace Abolaji
Research & Development Officer, Undergraduate Research

Virtual Keynote Address
Historically Black Colleges and Universities – Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP) at the National Science Foundation
Tomasz Durakiewicz
Program Director, NSF HBCU-UP, Division of Human Resource Development (HRD) Education and Human Resources (EHR) Directorate

9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Undergraduate Poster Presentations

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
BREAK

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Virtual Keynote Address
The Future is Sensational; the Future is Interdisciplinary
Kara Loy
Educational Development Consultant –Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning
The University of Calgary
Councilor, Council for Undergraduate Research – CUR

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Undergraduate Poster Presentations

3:00 PM – 3:05 PM
Closing Remarks
Dr. Grace Abolaji
Research and Development Officer, Undergraduate Research

International – Symposium of Undergraduate Research Excellence (I-SURE)
Tuesday | April 5, 2022
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Join Us Virtually!
The Division of Research & Innovation international research symposium.

8:00 AM – 8:15 AM
Introduction 
Grace Abolaji
Research & Development Officer, Undergraduate Research

Welcome Address 
Magesh Rajan
Vice President, Research & Innovation

8:15 AM- 10:00 AM
International Students Research Presentations

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Keynote Address
The Future is Sensational; the Future is Interdisciplinary

Kara Loy
Educational Development Consultant –Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning, University of Calgary,
Councilor, Council for Undergraduate Research – CUR

10:50 AM- 11:50 AM
International Research Experience: Panel Discussion
Prairie View A&M University Faculty Researchers

11:50 AM – 12:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Grace Abolaji
Research & Development Officer, Undergraduate Research

Graduate Research Day
Tuesday | April 5, 2022
8:30 AM – 3:15 PM

Location: Memorial Student Center Ballroom
Graduate students will present and display their current research projects.

8:30 AM – 8: 45 AM

Introduction & Remarks 
Chanda Green
Sr. Proposal Administrator

Welcome Address 
Magesh Rajan
Vice President, Research and Innovation

Welcome Remarks
Tyrone Tanner
Interim Dean, Graduate Studies

9:15 AM – 9:45 AM
Virtual Keynote Address
Kellina M. Craig Henderson
Deputy Assistant Director
SBE Directorate of the National Science Foundation (NSF)

9:50 AM – 12:00 PM
Doctoral Students Oral Presentations

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
BREAK

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Masters Student Poster Presentations

3:00 PM – 3:15 PM
Closing Remarks
Chanda Green
Sr. Proposal Administrator

Industry Day
Wednesday | April 6, 2022
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Location: Memorial Student Center Ballroom
Industry day will feature panel discussions and workshops to cultivate relationship with Industry partners.

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Introduction & Remarks 
Bobby Melvin
Executive Director, ICEED

Welcome Address 
Magesh Rajan
Vice President, Research & Innovation

9:00 AM- 9:45 AM
Keynote Address
Keisha Garcia
Vice President Digital Foundations Programmes, bp

9:45 AM – 3:00 PM
Industry Exhibition and Poster Presentation

10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
Industry Panel Discussion
Innovation, Collaboration, and Partnership

Introduction of Moderator:
Holly Harris

Moderator:
Xavier Bennett
United States Patent and Trade Office

Panelist:
Nikki Payne, Accenture
Pat Schiele, J.B. Poindexter
Yolanda Walker, Shell
Binay Anand, Shell
Alysia Green, Chevron
Thomas Lowe, Fluor

11:05 AM – 12:00 PM
PVAMU- Partnership Highlights Presentations
Ife Gbosi
Bank of America

Atieno Obala
Accenture- Level Up Program

Joshua James
Sandia Laboratories

Brandon Townsend
Luxury Goods

Art Valentine
IBM

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Networking Lunch & Learn
Sponsored by bp

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Economic Development and Community Partnership Panel Discussion

Introduction and Moderator:
Rebecca Faison
Prairie View A&M University

Panelist:
Mayor Brian Rowland
City of Prairie View

Jasmine Espy
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Vince Yokom
Waller County Economic Development

Reginald Lillie
R&I Economic Development Advisory Committee

2:00 PM – 2:05 PM
Closing Remarks 
Bobby Melvin
Executive Director, ICEED

2:05 PM- 3:30 PM
Networking/ Tours
Research and Innovation Facilities

Innovation Day
Thursday | April 7, 2022
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Location: Memorial Student Center Ballroom
Innovation-Commercialization-Entrepreneurship-Economic Development day will feature panel discussions and workshops to support moving research from the laboratory to the marketplace.

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Introduction Remarks
Bobby Melvin, Executive Director, ICEED

Welcome Address 
Magesh Rajan, Vice President, Research and Innovation

9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Keynote Address
Securing the Future Through Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Propel Center
Charles Gibbs
President, Propel Center HBCU Consortium

9:45 AM – 10:00 AM
PVAMU Alumni Entrepreneurs Highlights
Keisha Hester
KD3 Enterprises

Peter Roshan
Qoinship

10:15 AM – 11:30 AM
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Panel Discussion

Moderator:
Doug Franklin
DeckLaunch

Panelists:
Isis Ashford
Xplosion

Mike Pittman
Xplosion

Kehlin Swain
Xplosion

Chelsea Wessels-Self
The Ion

Tareen Kazi
University of Houston

Nicholas Mbaezue-Daniel Jr.
Fresh Tech Solutionz

Derrell Noris
Fresh Tech Solutionz

11:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Panthers Pitch, Student Competition
Hosted by DeckLaunch and Fresh Tech Solutionz

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
LUNCH

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Workshop: Structuring Your Business
ChiQuia Roberson
Roberson Law Firm

2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Workshop: Funding Your Business
Winston Labbe
Small Business Association

4:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Panthers Pitch Winners Announced

4:15 PM – 4:30 PM
Closing Remarks 
Bobby Melvin
Executive Director, ICEED

Faculty Research Day
Friday | April 8, 2022
9:00 AM- 12:00 PM

Location: Memorial Student Center Ballroom
PVAMU Faculty members from various departments will showcase their research and scholarly activities.

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Introductory Remarks
Dr. R. Krishnamoorthi
Director, Research Advancement

Welcome & Keynote Address
Magesh Rajan
Vice President, Research & Innovation, Prairie View A&M University

Land Grant Day Remarks
Karan Watson
Provost Emeritus, Texas A&M University
Regents Sr. Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering

Kelvin Kirby
Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Prairie View A&M University

10:05 AM – 11:55 AM
Faculty Research Presentations

11:55 AM – 12:00 PM
Closing Remarks
R. Krishnamoorthi
Director, Research Advancement

Awards & Recognition Ceremony
Friday | April 8, 2022
3:00 PM- 4:40 PM

3:30 pm – 3:35 pm
Introduction
Karen Cotton, Research Communication & Development Officer

Welcome
Magesh Rajan, Vice President, Research & Innovation

3:35 pm – 3:50 pm
State of PVAMU Research & Innovation
Magesh Rajan, Vice President, Research & Innovation

3:50 pm – 4:05 pm
Presentation of Awards for Undergraduate Student Research Competition
Grace Abolaji, Undergraduate Research Development Officer

4:05 pm – 4:15 pm
Presentation of Awards for Panther Pitch Student Competition
Bobby Melvin, Executive Director, ICEED

4:15 pm – 4:30 pm
Recognition of 2022 Panther RISE Faculty Awardees
R. Krishnamoorthi, Director, Office of Research Advancement

4:30 pm – 4:40 pm
Recognition of R&I Week Planning Committee & Closing Remarks
Magesh Rajan, Vice President, Research & Innovation