{"id":26994,"date":"2021-03-16T08:19:58","date_gmt":"2021-03-16T13:19:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/research\/?page_id=26994"},"modified":"2026-04-06T11:15:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T16:15:04","slug":"rimonth","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/research\/rimonth\/","title":{"rendered":"Research & Innovation Month"},"content":{"rendered":"

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

For more information, contact the Division of Research and Innovation at research@pvamu.edu<\/a> or 936.261.1557.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Register to Attend!<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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2026 Research & Innovation Month Schedule<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div>
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DATE<\/th>\nTIME<\/th>\nEVENT<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
April 1<\/td>\n9AM – 11AM & 1PM – 3PM<\/td>\nWriting Effective Technical Reports\/ Progress Reports
\nJohn B. Coleman Library, Room 307Q<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 7<\/td>\n3PM – 4PM<\/td>\nStudent Research Day
\nMemorial Student Center (MSC) Grand Ballroom<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 8<\/td>\n9AM – 11AM & 1PM – 3PM<\/td>\nHR Processes- Immigration & Visa Sponsorship
\nJohn B. Coleman Library, Room 307Q<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 9<\/td>\n9AM – 11AM<\/td>\nSummer Salary Processes\/ Time Buyout
\nJohn B. Coleman Library, Room 127D<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 9<\/td>\n11AM- 12:30PM<\/td>\nTexas &&M University System Export Control Training- Part 2
\nWilhelmina Delco Building, Room 169<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 9<\/td>\n\u00a01PM – 3PM<\/td>\nTime & Effort
\nJohn B. Coleman Library, Room 127D<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 10<\/td>\n9AM – 5PM<\/td>\nFaculty Research Day & Land Grant Day
\nMemorial Student Center (MSC) Grand Ballroom<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 13<\/td>\n9AM – 1PM<\/td>\nStrategic Partnerships & Inovation Forum
\nMemorial Student Center, Grand Ballroom<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 14<\/td>\n9AM – 11AM<\/td>\nProcurement and Contracting
\nJohn B. Coleman Library, Room 307Q<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 15<\/td>\n1:30PM – 4PM<\/td>\nR&I Month Reflections & Recognitions Reception
\nMemorial Student Center (MSC) Grand Ballroom<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 16<\/td>\n9AM – 11AM & 1PM – 3PM<\/td>\nAccounting Services\/Account Profile Process
\nJohn B. Coleman Library, Room 307Q<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 20<\/td>\n12PM – 1:15PM<\/td>\nMaintaining Research Integrity
\nWilhelmina Delco Building, Room 169<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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Student Research Day<\/strong><\/span>
\nWednesday | April 7, 2026
\n9:00AM- 4:00PM<\/h3>\n

Location: Memorial Student Center Ballroom<\/strong>
\nUndergraduate students will showcase current research projects. Graduate students will present and display their current research projects.<\/p>\n

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Program Agenda<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Introduction\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>
\nDenisha Parker
\nStudent Research Development Officer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Welcome Address\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>
\nMagesh Rajan
\nVice President, Research & Innovation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Remarks<\/strong> from Student Leaders<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

\n

Jaquavous Doucette
\nSGA President, Prairie View A&M University
\nStudent Regent, Texas A&M University System<\/p>\n

Cecil Mosley III
\nSGA Vice President of Research & Development
\nPrairie View A&M University<\/p>\n

Keynote Speaker Introduction<\/strong>
\nDr. Denisha Parker<\/p>\n

Keynote<\/strong>
\nAnnabelle Aymond
\nAssociate Program Director
\nOffice of Undergraduate Research,Texas A&M University<\/p>\n

10:00 AM – 12:30 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Graduate Student Oral Presentations<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Undergraduate Poster Presentations<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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12:30 PM – 1:30 PM<\/strong>
\nBREAK<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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1:30 PM – 4:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Graduate Student Oral Presentations<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Undergraduate Poster Presentations<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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4:00 PM – 4:05 PM<\/strong>
\nClosing Remarks<\/strong>
\nDr. Ramaswamy Krishnamoorthi
\nExecutive Director, Research Administration<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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Texas A&M University System Export Controls Training- Part 2<\/strong><\/span>
\nThursday | April 9, 2026
\n9:00 AM- 11:00 AM<\/h3>\n

Location: Wilhelmina Delco Building, Room 169<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Faculty Research Day<\/strong><\/span>
\nFriday | April 10, 2026
\n9:00AM – 5:00PM<\/h3>\n

Location: Memorial Student Center Ballroom<\/strong>
\nPVAMU Faculty members from various departments will showcase their research and scholarly activities.<\/p>\n

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Program Agenda<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

9:00 AM – 10:35 AM<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Introductory Remarks<\/strong>
\nDr. Toyin Babarinde
\nDirector, Research Development Services<\/p>\n

Welcome Address<\/strong>
\nDr. Magesh Rajan
\nVice President, Research & Innovation<\/p>\n

Keynote Speaker Introduction<\/strong>
\nDr. Toyin Babarinde<\/p>\n

Keynote Address<\/b>
\nScaling Excellence: Advancing Research Across the Texas A&M System<\/em><\/p>\n

Dr. Sharmila Pathikonda
\nAssociate Vice Chancellor for Research
\nTexas A&M University System<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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10:45 AM – 12:30 PM<\/strong>
\nFaculty Research Poster Presentations<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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12:30 PM – 12:35 PM<\/strong>
\nClosing Remarks<\/strong>
\nDr. Aruna Weerasooriya
\nAssociate Vice President, Research & Innovation<\/p>\n

12:45 AM – 2:45 PM<\/strong>
\nResearch Exchange: Connecting Across Disciplines<\/strong>
\nA Faculty Networking Social for Interdisciplinary Collaboration<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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Strategic Partnerships & Innovation Forum<\/strong><\/span>
\nMonday | April 13, 2026
\n9:30 AM- 1:00 PM<\/h3>\n

Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Memorial Student Center, Grand Ballroom<\/b><\/p>\n

Program Agenda<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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9:30 AM – 10:00 AM<\/strong>
\nIntroduction & Remarks\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>
\nSunjay Bali
\nExecutive Director, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Welcome Address\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>
\nDr. Magesh Rajan
\nVice President, Research & Innovation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM<\/strong>
\nPanel Discussion:<\/strong>
\nFrom Lab to Launch: Building High-Impact Partnerships<\/p>\n

Introduction and Moderator<\/u>:
\nDebnil Chowdhury
\nVice President, Americas Head of Refining and Marketing<\/p>\n

Panelist:<\/u>
\nDr. Verrick Walker, Stantec
\nVince Yokum, Waller County Economic Development Partnership
\nMark Martin, Sandia National Laboratory<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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10:45 AM – 11:00 AM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Networking Break and Transition to Partnership Rotations<\/b><\/div>\n

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM<\/strong>
\nPartnership Rotations<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Partnership Zones:<\/span>
\nCorporate & Industry Sponsored Research
\nFoundation & Philanthropic Partnerships
\nCommercialization & Startups
\nCommunity & Economic Development<\/p>\n

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM<\/strong>
\nNetworking Lunch- <\/strong>Registration required<\/em><\/p>\n

1:00 PM – 1:05 PM<\/strong>
\nClosing Remarks\u00a0<\/strong>
\nDr. Aruna Weerasooriya
\nAssociate Vice President, Research & Innovation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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Research & Innovation Month Reception<\/span><\/strong>
\nWednesday | April 15, 2026
\n1:30 PM- 4:00 PM<\/h3>\n

Location: Memorial Student Center (MSC), Grand Ballroom<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Program Agenda:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM<\/strong>
\nPVAMU Jazz Band Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Presiding<\/strong>
\nCharles H. Lewter, IV
\nDean, Johnson-Phillip All Faiths Chapel<\/p>\n

Opening Remarks, R&I Month Reflections<\/strong>
\nDr. Harriet Howard- Lee Block
\nAssistant Professor & Department Head<\/p>\n

State of PVAMU Research (10 min)<\/strong>
\nDr. Magesh Rajan
\nVice President, Research & Innovation<\/p>\n

Remarks by President LeGrande<\/strong>
\nDr. Tomikia P. LeGrande
\nPresident, Prairie View A&M University<\/p>\n

Top Research Awards<\/strong>
\nDr. Aruna Weerasooriya
\nAssociate Vice President, Research & Innovation<\/p>\n

Top Research Expenditures<\/strong>
\nShamala Scott
\nDirector, Research Grants & Contracts<\/p>\n

Student Research Competition Awards<\/strong>
\nDr. Denisha Parker
\nStudent Research Development Officer<\/p>\n

RISE Undergraduate & Graduate Students Recognition<\/strong>
\nDr. Toyin Babarinde
\nDirector, Research Development Services<\/p>\n

Recognition of Inventors<\/strong>
\nSunjay Bali
\nExecutive Director, Innovation & Strategic Partnerships, Research & Innovation<\/p>\n

Recognition of Shared Governance and RISE to R1 Strategic Plan Committee Members<\/strong>
\nDr. Jacek Jonca Jasinski
\nAssistant Vice President, Research & Innovation<\/p>\n

Recognition of Title III Program Directors<\/strong>
\nLora Williams
\nDirector, Title III Programs<\/p>\n

Closing Remarks<\/strong>
\nDr. Magesh Rajan
\nVice President, Research & Innovation<\/p>\n

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM<\/strong>
\nNetworking Reception<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Maintaining Research Integrity: QRPs and Artificial Intelligence in Research<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Monday | April 20, 2025
\n12:00 PM- 1:30 PM<\/h3>\n

Location: Wilhelmina Delco Building, Room 169<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2025 Research & Innovation Recap<\/span><\/strong><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>2025 Research & Innovation Month Kick-Off<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Research & Innovation Month Kick-Off<\/strong>
\nTuesday | April 1, 2025
\n2:00 PM \u2013 4:00 PM<\/p>\n

Location: Panther Room, Panther Stadium<\/strong><\/p>\n

We launched Research & Innovation Month<\/strong>\u00a0with an exciting kickoff event featuring university leadership, insights into upcoming college research days, and networking opportunities.<\/p>\n

Opening Remarks<\/strong>\u00a0from university leadership
\nOverview of R&I Month<\/strong>\u00a0and what to expect
\nCollege Days Preview<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 A sneak peek into research and innovation highlights from each college
\nReception & Networking<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Connect with faculty, researchers, and students<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>2025 College Day: Arts & Sciences- Humanities <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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College Day: Arts & Sciences- Humanities<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Tuesday | April 8, 2025<\/h3>\n
\n

Location: John B. Coleman Library, Room 108<\/strong>
\nJoin us for a dynamic exploration of humanities and social sciences through insightful panels, research presentations, and discussions.<\/p>\n

Event Highlights:<\/strong>
\nPanel Discussions<\/strong>\u00a0on Afrocentric social work and faculty research in language & communications
\nPresentations<\/strong>\u00a0on cultural landmarks, African American heritage, and historical movements
\nResearch & Innovation Appreciation<\/strong>\u00a0recognizing outstanding research contributions of the College of Arts & Sciences- Humanities faculty<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>2025 Student Research Day<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Student Research Day<\/span>
\nWednesday | April 9, 2025<\/h3>\n

Location: Memorial Student Center Ballroom<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>2025 Faculty Research Day<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Faculty Research Day<\/strong>
\nFriday | April 11, 2025
\n9:00AM \u2013 12:00PM<\/h3>\n

Location: Memorial Student Center Ballroom<\/strong>
\nPVAMU Faculty members from various departments will showcase their research and scholarly activities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>2025 College Day: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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College Day: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources<\/strong>
\nMonday | April 14, 2025
\n10:00 AM- 1:30 PM<\/h3>\n

Location: Cooperative Agriculture Research Center (CARC) Building, Seminar Room 015<\/strong><\/p>\n

Theme:\u00a0<\/strong>CARC Research Engagements- Student Research Day<\/em><\/p>\n

The College of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources will showcase student research and innovation in agriculture, food, and natural resources.\u00a0Highlights include:<\/p>\n

Student Research Presentations<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Featuring postdoctoral, graduate, and undergraduate student work
\nPoster Session & Networking<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Explore student research while engaging with peers and faculty
\nKeynote Speaker<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Insights on student research opportunities<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>2025 College Day: Business<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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College of Business<\/strong>
\nWednesday | April 16, 2025
\n10:00 AM- 3:00 PM<\/h3>\n

Location:\u00a0Wilhelmina Delco Building, Room 169<\/strong><\/p>\n

Theme:<\/strong>\u00a0Empowering Business Excellence Through Research\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Join us as we celebrate innovation, exchange ideas, and highlight the vital research driving business excellence at PVAMU.
\nThe 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:<\/p>\n

Keynote Speaker:<\/strong>
\n10:05 AM \u2013 11:00 AM<\/strong>
\nDr. Eddy Ng<\/strong>\u2013 Queen\u2019s University
\nTopic:\u00a0From Boomers to Zoomers: The Generational Puzzle and the Future of Work<\/em><\/p>\n

Faculty Research Presentations<\/strong>\u00a0covering topics from blockchain disclosure<\/p>\n

R&I PI Appreciation<\/strong>\u00a0recognizing the impactful contributions of business faculty<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>College Day: Arts & Sciences: STEM<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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College Day: Arts & Sciences: STEM<\/strong>
\nThursday | April 17, 2025
\n11AM \u2013 2PM<\/h3>\n

Location: John B. Coleman Library, Room 108<\/strong>
\nTheme:<\/strong>\u00a0Frontiers of Discovery: Unveiling the Future of STEM<\/em><\/p>\n

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:<\/p>\n

Keynote Speaker:<\/strong>
\n1:00 PM \u2013 2:00 PM<\/strong>
\nDr. Vytas A. Bankaitis<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Texas A&M Health Science Center
\nTopic:<\/em>\u00a0A View into How Cells Make Their Membranes High Definition Signaling Screens<\/em><\/p>\n

Faculty Research Presentations<\/strong>
\nSeven dynamic presentations from PVAMU faculty on topics such as nanomaterials for space research, photochromic compounds, antimicrobial design, profiling pathogens, and magnetic information storage technology.<\/p>\n

R&I PI Appreciation\u00a0<\/strong>recognizing the impactful contributions of A&S: STEM faculty<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>College Day: Engineering<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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College Day: Engineering<\/strong>
\nMonday | April 21, 2025
\n9:30 AM- 2:00 PM<\/h3>\n

Location: C. L. Wilson Building, Room 203<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join\u00a0the College of Engineering for an exciting day of innovation and discovery as part of Research & Innovation Month! This event will showcase the college\u2019s cutting-edge research, student contributions, and strategic partnerships advancing technology and sustainability.<\/p>\n

Event Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n

An overview of the College\u2019s research initiatives
\nKeynote Speaker<\/strong>\u00a0from NVIDIA sharing insights into industry innovation
\nFaculty presentation on sustainable energy and environmental research
\nResearch Appreciation Lunch<\/strong>\u00a0hosted by the Division of Research & Innovation
\nStudent Poster Presentations<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Engineering Lab Tours<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>2025 College Day: Engineering<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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College Day: Engineering<\/strong>
\nTuesday | April 22, 2025
\n10AM \u2013 1:40PM<\/p>\n

Location: C.L. Wilson Building, Room 203<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2019s commitment to research excellence and innovation.<\/p>\n

Event Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keynote Addresses<\/strong>\u00a0from leaders at IBM and Baker Hughes on emerging technologies and industry-academic collaboration
\nStudent Research Posters<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Interactive tours<\/strong>\u00a0of cutting-edge engineering labs and research centers
\nNetworking and engagement opportunities over lunch<\/p>\n

Discover how PVAMU engineers are leading the way in research, innovation, and impact.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>2025 Title III Showcase & Research & Innovation Month Reception<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Title III Showcase & Research & Innovation Month Reception<\/strong>
\nTuesday | April 22, 2025
\n3:00 PM- 5:00 PM<\/p>\n

Location: Memorial Student Center (MSC), Ballrooms A&B<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Event Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Title III Program Showcase<\/strong>
\n3:00 PM \u2013 4:00 PM
\nMSC Ballroom Foyer<\/p>\n

Presentation of Student Research Day Competition Awards<\/strong>
\nRecognition of Graduating RISE Undergraduate & Graduate Scholars<\/strong>
\nAcknowledgment<\/strong>\u00a0of Shared Governance and RISE to R1 Strategic Planning Committees
\nRecognition<\/strong>\u00a0of Title III Program Directors
\nReflections<\/strong>\u00a0on PVAMU\u2019s research enterprise and continued growth
\nNetworking Reception<\/strong><\/p>\n

Celebrate the spirit of innovation, collaboration, and achievement that defines PVAMU\u2019s research community.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>2025 College Day: School of Public & Allied Health<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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School of Public & Allied Health<\/strong>
\nThursday | April 24, 2025
\n9:00 AM- 1:30 PM<\/p>\n

Location: Memorial Student Center (MSC) Ballroom B<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Event Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keynote Speaker:<\/strong>
\n12:05 PM \u2013 1:05 PM<\/strong>
\nDr.\u00a0Lovell\u00a0 Jones<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi
\nTopic:<\/em>\u00a0Addressing Public Health In America is a Global Issue: Why We Need A Biopsychosocial Approach: One Person\u2019s Vision<\/em><\/p>\n

Faculty-led research sessions<\/strong>\u00a0on health, wellness, and innovation
\nStudent poster showcase<\/strong>\u00a0featuring emerging scholars
\nOpen forum<\/strong>\u00a0for collaborative discussion and idea exchange
\nResearch & Innovation Appreciation<\/strong>\u00a0recognizing outstanding research contributions<\/p>\n

Come be part of the conversation and celebrate research that makes a difference.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>2025 College Day: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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College Day: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources<\/strong>
\nFriday | April 25, 2025
\n10:00 AM- 1:30 PM<\/p>\n

Location: Cooperative Agriculture Research Center (CARC) Building, Seminar Room 015<\/strong><\/p>\n

Theme:\u00a0<\/strong>CARC Research Engagements- Faculty Research Day<\/em><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Event Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Overview of CAFNR & CARC Research Activities
\nKeynote Presentations<\/strong>\u00a0on AgInnovation and the future of agricultural research
\nPoster Presentations<\/strong>\u00a0and interactive\u00a0Research Lab Tours<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join us and celebrate the impactful work shaping the future of agriculture at PVAMU!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>2025 College Day: Education<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n

College Day: Education<\/strong>
\nMonday | April 28, 2025
\n9:15 AM- 1:35 PM<\/p>\n

Location: Wilhelmina Delco Building, Room 169<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Event Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keynote Luncheon:
\n11:30 AM \u2013 12:45 PM
\nThe Honorable Frank D. Jackson<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013
\nTopic:<\/em>\u00a0Prairie View and Texas Legislation<\/em><\/p>\n

Panel:<\/strong>\u00a0Texas Educational Landscape<\/em>\u00a0with College of Education faculty and alumni
\nDoctoral alumni<\/strong>\u00a0acknowledgements
\nResearch & Innovation Appreciation<\/strong>\u00a0recognizing outstanding research contributions<\/p>\n

Join us for a day of reflection, recognition, and forward-thinking conversations in education.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>2025 College Day: Juvenile Justice<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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College Day: Juvenile\u00a0Justice<\/strong>
\nTuesday | April 29, 2025
\n12:00 PM- 3:30 PM<\/p>\n

Location: Don K. Clark Building, Training Room<\/strong><\/p>\n

The College of Juvenile Justice & Psychology will host an afternoon of faculty-led presentations and student research as part of PVAMU\u2019s Research & Innovation Month. Through a series of sessions, attendees will explore critical topics in juvenile justice and community engagement.<\/p>\n

Event Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Three faculty-led research sessions<\/strong>\u00a0featuring current projects and scholarly insights
\nStudent research<\/strong>\u00a0contributions
\nResearch & Innovation Appreciation<\/strong>\u00a0recognizing outstanding research contributions<\/p>\n

This event offers a unique opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research and celebrate academic excellence in the field of juvenile justice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>2025 Research Misconduct Training<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Research Misconduct Training<\/strong>
\nWednesday | April 30, 2025
\n10:00 AM- 11:30 PM<\/p>\n

Location: Wilhelmina Delco Building, Room 169<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join us for an important session on Research Misconduct<\/strong>, led by\u00a0Dr. Stacy Pritt<\/strong>, 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>2025 Communicating for Research Success <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n

Communicating for Research Success<\/strong>
\nWednesday | April 30, 2025
\n1:00 PM- 2:00 PM<\/p>\n

Location: John B. Coleman Library, Room 307 Q<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join the\u00a0Texas A&M University \u00a0Sponsored Research Services (SRS) Team<\/strong>\u00a0for a session designed to equip Business Administrators with the tools and skills needed for effective communication with researchers and SRS.<\/p>\n

This session is essential for Business Administrators looking to enhance collaboration and streamline communication in research environments.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2024 Research & Innovation Recap<\/span><\/strong><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>2024 Research Resource Day <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n

Research Resource Day<\/strong>
\nMonday | April 1, 2024<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Location: Memorial Student Center Ballroom<\/strong>
\nThis 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.<\/p>\n

9:30 AM – 9:45 AM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Introduction\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>
\nJoe McGinty
\nManager, R&I Marketing & Communications<\/p>\n

Welcome Address\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>
\nMagesh Rajan
\nVice President, Research & Innovation<\/p>\n

9:45 AM – 10:30 AM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Funding Opportunities & Proposal Submission<\/strong>
\nR. Krishnamoorthi
\nExecutive Director, R&I Administration<\/p>\n

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Student Research on the RISE<\/strong>
\nDenisha Parker
\nStudent Research Development Officer<\/p>\n

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Institutional Review Board (IRB) Training<\/strong>
\nMarco L. Robinson
\nDirector, Research Regulatory Compliance<\/p>\n

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lunch & Learn Panel: Award Received, Now What?\u00a0<\/strong>
\nJoin us and learn about the different processes you may encounter during the expenditure of your funds!<\/p>\n

Moderator<\/u>:
\nStephanie Garner
\nProgram Manager, CITE<\/p>\n

Panelist comprised of representatives from:<\/u>
\nTAMU Sponsored Research Services (SRS)
\nPVAMU Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP)
\nHuman Resources (HR)
\nProcurement<\/p>\n

1:30 PM – 1:35 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Closing Remarks<\/strong>
\nJoe McGinty
\nManager, R&I Marketing & Communications<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>2024 Student Research Day <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n

Student Research Day<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Tuesday | April 2, 2024<\/h3>\n
\n

Location: Memorial Student Center Ballroom<\/strong>
\nIn 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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

<\/div>\n
\n

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Introduction\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>
\nDenisha Parker
\nStudent Research Development Officer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Welcome Address\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>
\nMagesh Rajan
\nVice President, Research & Innovation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Program Organizer Remarks<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>
\nCamille Gibson
\nInterim Dean, Executive Director, Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Susan Frazier- Kouassi
\nDirector, Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

9:30 AM – 12:30 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Graduate Student Oral Presentations<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Undergraduate Poster Presentations<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM<\/strong>
\nBREAK<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

1:30 PM – 4:30 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Graduate Student Oral Presentations<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Undergraduate Poster Presentations<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

4:45 PM – 5:00 PM<\/strong>
\nClosing Remarks<\/strong>
\nDenisha Parker
\nStudent Research Development Officer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>2024 Faculty Forum Day<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n

Faculty Forum Day<\/span>
\nWednesday | April 3, 2024<\/h3>\n

Location: Memorial Student Center Ballroom<\/strong>
\nThis day provides faculty members \u00a0an opportunity to come together, share their experiences, and explore innovative ideas in their respective fields.<\/p>\n

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM<\/strong>
\nIntroduction & Remarks\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>
\nR. Krishnamoorthi
\nExecutive Director, R&I Administration<\/p>\n

Welcome Address\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>
\nMagesh Rajan
\nVice President, Research & Innovation<\/p>\n

Keynote Speaker Introduction<\/strong>
\nAli Fares
\nEndowed Professor, Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources<\/p>\n

Keynote:\u00a0<\/strong>System Approaches to Water Management and to Sustainable Development\u00a0<\/em>
\nRabi Mohtar
\nProfessor, Biological and Agricultural Engineering
\nZachry Department of Civil Engineering
\nTexas A&M Energy Institute
\nTexas A&M University<\/p>\n

10:45 AM – 11:20 AM<\/strong>
\nPanel Discussion<\/strong>
\nInterdisciplinary Research Experience<\/em><\/p>\n

Moderator<\/u>:
\nDenisha Parker
\nStudent Research Development Officer<\/p>\n

Panelist\u00a0comprised of Prairie View A&M University Faculty:<\/u>
\nAngela Branch-Vital
\nExecutive Director and Professor, School of Public and Allied Health<\/p>\n

Seungchan Kim
\nChief Scientist & Executive Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering<\/p>\n

Gloria Regisford
\nTAMUS Regents\u2019 Professor, Biology<\/p>\n

Stella Smith
\nAssistant Professor, Educational Leadership & Counseling<\/p>\n

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM<\/strong>
\nLunch & Learn Panel<\/strong>
\nCollaboration with R1 University Researchers (PRISE & PACRI Awardees)<\/em><\/p>\n

Moderator<\/u>:
\nR. Krishnamoorthi
\nExecutive Director, R&I Administration<\/p>\n

Panelist comprised of Prairie View A&M University Faculty:<\/u>
\nPeter Ampim
\nAssociate Professor, Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources<\/p>\n

Suxia Cui
\nProfessor, Electrical Engineering<\/p>\n

Noushin Ghaffari
\nAssistant Professor, Computer Science<\/p>\n

Oluwagbemiga Ojumu
\nAssistant Professor of Economics & Director, Center for International Business Education (CIBE)<\/p>\n

Beverly Sande
\nAssociate Professor, Special Education<\/p>\n

12:30 PM – 12:40 PM<\/strong>
\nClosing Remarks & Transition to Virtual<\/strong>
\nR. Krishnamoorthi
\nExecutive Director, R&I Administration<\/p>\n

Virtual Session\u00a0<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0(Link Sent Upon Registration)<\/em><\/p>\n

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM<\/strong>
\nRobert Wood Johnson Foundation Funding Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>2024 Industry Day<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n

Industry Day<\/strong><\/span>
\nThursday | April 4, 2024<\/h3>\n
\n

Location: Memorial Student Center Ballroom<\/strong>
\nIndustry day will feature panel discussions and workshops to cultivate relationship with Industry partners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

9:30 AM – 9:45 AM<\/strong>
\nIntroduction & Remarks\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>
\nBobby Melvin
\nExecutive Director, ICEED<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Welcome Address\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>
\nMagesh Rajan
\nVice President, Research & Innovation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

9:45 AM – 10:30 AM<\/strong>
\nKeynote Address<\/strong>
\nUniversity- Community Partnerships: Highlighting the Benefits to PVAMU & Waller County<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Kendric D. Jones
\nPrecinct 3 Commissioner, Waller County<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM<\/strong>
\nIndustry Panel Discussion<\/strong>
\nIndustry Sponsored Research \u2013 Goals, Objectives, Outcomes<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Moderator<\/u>:
\nBobby Melvin
\nExecutive Director, ICEED<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Panelist comprised of representatives from:<\/u>
\nPrairie View A&M University
\nChevron
\nSandia National Laboratory
\nShell<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM<\/strong>
\nBREAK\/ Transition to Innovation Day<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>2024 Innovation Day <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n

Innovation Day<\/strong><\/span>
\nThursday | April 4, 2024<\/h3>\n
\n

Location: Memorial Student Center Ballroom<\/strong>
\nInnovation-Commercialization-Entrepreneurship-Economic Development day will feature panel discussions and workshops to support moving research from the laboratory to the marketplace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

2:15 PM – 3:30 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Innovation Panel Discussion\u00a0<\/strong>
\nUniversity Research Projects \u2013 Ideation to Commercialization<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Introduction and Moderator<\/u>:
\nBobby Melvin
\nExecutive Director, ICEED<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Panelist:<\/u>
\nPeter O’Neill
\nTAMUS Innovation Office<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Adrian Denvir
\nUniversity of North Texas HSC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Aruna Weerasooriya
\nPrairie View A&M University, College of Agriculture, Food and Naturall Resources<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

3:30 PM – 3:45 PM<\/strong>
\nClosing Remarks\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>
\nBobby Melvin
\nExecutive Director, ICEED<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>2024 Faculty Research Day<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n

Faculty Research Day<\/strong><\/span>
\nFriday | April 5, 2024<\/h3>\n
\n

Location: Memorial Student Center Ballroom<\/strong>
\nPVAMU Faculty members from various departments will showcase their research and scholarly activities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

9:00 AM – 10:45 AM<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Introductory Remarks<\/strong>
\nR. Krishnamoorthi
\nExecutive Director, R&I Administration<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Welcome Address<\/strong>
\nMagesh Rajan
\nVice President, Research & Innovation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Keynote Speaker Introduction<\/strong>
\nFred Bonner
\nEndowed Professor, College of Education<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Keynote\u00a0<\/span><\/b>
\nAlonzo Flowers
\nDepartment Chair, Africa American Studies, University of Texas at San Antonio<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Presentation of Awards for Undergraduate Student Research Competition\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

10:50 AM – 12:30 PM<\/strong>
\nFaculty Research Poster Presentations<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

12:30 PM – 12:35 PM<\/strong>
\nClosing Remarks<\/strong>
\nR. Krishnamoorthi
\nExecutive Director, R&I Administration<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2023 Research & Innovation Recap<\/span><\/strong><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>2023 Student Research Day <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n

Student Research Day<\/strong><\/span>
\nMonday | April 10, 2023
\n8:30AM- 5:00PM<\/h3>\n

Location: Memorial Student Center Ballroom<\/strong>
\nIn 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.<\/p>\n

For information on submission and deadlines VISIT<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Introduction\u00a0 <\/strong>
\nJoe McGinty
\nManager, R&I Marketing & Communications<\/p>\n

Welcome Address\u00a0 <\/strong>
\nMagesh Rajan
\nVice President, Research & Innovation<\/p>\n

Program Organizer Remarks <\/strong>
\nSusan Frazier- Kouassi
\nDirector, Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center<\/p>\n

9:30 AM – 12:30 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Graduate Student Oral Presentations<\/strong><\/p>\n

Undergraduate Poster Presentations <\/strong><\/p>\n

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM<\/strong>
\nBREAK<\/p>\n

1:30 PM – 4:30 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Graduate Student Oral Presentations<\/strong><\/p>\n

Undergraduate Poster Presentations <\/strong><\/p>\n

4:45 PM – 5:00 PM<\/strong>
\nClosing Remarks<\/strong>
\nR. Krishnamoorthi
\nExecutive Director, R&I Administration<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>2023 International Student Research Day <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n

International Student\u00a0Research<\/span><\/strong>
\nWednesday | April 12, 2023
\n8:00 AM – 10:00 AM<\/h3>\n

Join Us Virtually!<\/strong>
\nThis years international research symposium will highlight the research conducted by 22 Ugandan students.<\/p>\n

8:00 AM – 8:15 AM<\/strong>
\nIntroduction\u00a0 <\/strong>
\nSusan Frazier- Kouassi
\nDirector, Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center<\/p>\n

Welcome Address\u00a0 <\/strong>
\nMagesh Rajan
\nVice President, Research & Innovation<\/p>\n

8:15 AM- 10:00 AM<\/strong>
\nInternational Students Research Presentations<\/strong><\/p>\n

Closing Remarks <\/strong>
\nSusan Frazier- Kouassi
\nDirector, Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>2023 PI Appreciation Day<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n

Principal Investigator\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Appreciation<\/span>
\nWednesday | April 12, 2023<\/h3>\n

Principal Investigators will be recognized and appreciated for their hard work and dedication.
\nThis event was invite only.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>2023 Innovation Day<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n

Innovation Day<\/strong><\/span>
\nTuesday | April 11, 2023
\n10:00 AM – 2:00 PM<\/h3>\n

Location: Memorial Student Center Ballroom<\/strong>
\nInnovation-Commercialization-Entrepreneurship-Economic Development day will feature panel discussions and workshops to support moving research from the laboratory to the marketplace.<\/p>\n

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM<\/strong>
\nIntroduction Remarks <\/strong>
\nBobby Melvin
\nExecutive Director, ICEED<\/p>\n

Welcome Address\u00a0 <\/strong>
\nMagesh Rajan
\nVice President, Research and Innovation<\/p>\n

10:15 AM – 11:15 AM<\/strong>
\nKeynote Address <\/strong>
\nHannah<\/span> Edlund
\nGovernment Information Librarian and
\nPatent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC) Representative
\nRice University<\/p>\n

11:15 AM – 12:00 PM<\/strong>
\nGuest Speaker<\/b>
\nKalkidan Tadesse,
\nEntrepreneur & Innovator
\nCEO & Founder \u2013 Happy Pads<\/p>\n

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM<\/strong>
\nBreak<\/p>\n

1:00 PM – 1:55 PM<\/strong>
\nWebcast Seminar: How to Start an Online Business on a Budget <\/strong>
\nSteve Strauss
\nFounder & President, MrAllBiz.com<\/p>\n

1:55 PM – 2:00 PM<\/strong>
\nClosing Remarks\u00a0 <\/strong>
\nBobby Melvin
\nExecutive Director, ICEED<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>2023 Industry Day <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n

Industry Day<\/strong><\/span>
\nThursday | April 13, 2023
\n10:00 AM – 2:00 PM<\/h3>\n

Location: Memorial Student Center Ballroom<\/strong>
\nIndustry day will feature panel discussions and workshops to cultivate relationship with Industry partners.<\/p>\n

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM<\/strong>
\nIntroduction & Remarks\u00a0 <\/strong>
\nBobby Melvin
\nExecutive Director, ICEED<\/p>\n

Welcome Address\u00a0 <\/strong>
\nMagesh Rajan
\nVice President, Research & Innovation<\/p>\n

10:15 AM – 12:00 PM<\/strong>
\nPanel Discussion<\/strong>
\nUniversity\/Industry Partnerships \u2013 Challenges and Benefits<\/em><\/p>\n

Introduction and Moderator<\/u>:
\nBobby Melvin
\nExecutive Director, ICEED<\/p>\n

Panelist comprised of representatives from:<\/u>
\nPrairie View A&M University
\nShell
\nSandia National Labs<\/p>\n

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM<\/strong>
\nNetworking Lunch & Learn<\/strong>
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

Sponsored by Shell USA<\/em>
\n1:00 PM – 2:00 PM<\/strong>
\nPanel- Faculty Perspective on Industry Partnerships<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Introduction and Moderator<\/u>:
\nBobby Melvin
\nExecutive Director, ICEED<\/p>\n

Panelist comprised of Prairie View A&M University Faculty<\/u><\/p>\n

2:00 PM – 2:05 PM<\/strong>
\nClosing Remarks\u00a0 <\/strong>
\nBobby Melvin
\nExecutive Director, ICEED<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>2023 Faculty Research Day<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n

Faculty Research Day<\/strong><\/span>
\nFriday | April 14, 2023
\n9:00 AM- 12:00 PM<\/h3>\n

Location: Memorial Student Center Ballroom<\/strong>
\nPVAMU Faculty members from various departments will showcase their research and scholarly activities.<\/p>\n

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Introductory Remarks<\/strong>
\nR. Krishnamoorthi
\nExecutive Director, R&I Administration<\/p>\n

Welcome Address<\/strong>
\nMagesh Rajan
\nVice President, Research & Innovation, Prairie View A&M University<\/p>\n

Land Grant Day Remarks<\/strong>
\nKelvin Kirby
\nProfessor of Electrical & Computer Engineering
\nPrairie View A&M University<\/p>\n

Presentation of Awards for Undergraduate Student Research Competition <\/b><\/div>\n

10:05 AM – 11:55 AM<\/strong>
\nFaculty Research Presentations<\/strong><\/p>\n

11:55 AM – 12:00 PM<\/strong>
\nClosing Remarks<\/strong>
\nR. Krishnamoorthi
\nExecutive Director, R&I Administration<\/p>\n

Special Note:<\/strong>
\nTexas Land Grants Day is being organized by <\/strong>the Institute for Engineering Education & Innovation (IEEI)<\/strong>. Please visit <\/strong>h<\/strong>ttps:\/\/ieei.tamu.edu\/txlgd-spring-2023\/<\/strong><\/a> for information on the remaining activities of the day.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2022 Research & Innovation Recap<\/span><\/strong><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>2022 Undergraduate Research Day <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n

Undergraduate Research Day<\/strong><\/span>
\nMonday | April 4, 2022
\n8:30AM- 5:00PM<\/h3>\n

Location: Memorial Student Center Ballroom<\/strong>
\nUndergraduate students will showcase current research projects.<\/p>\n

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Introduction\u00a0 <\/strong>
\nKaren Cotton
\nResearch Communication & Development Officer<\/p>\n

Welcome Address\u00a0 <\/strong>
\nMagesh Rajan
\nVice President, Research & Innovation<\/p>\n

Program Chair Remarks <\/strong>
\nGrace Abolaji
\nResearch & Development Officer, Undergraduate Research<\/p>\n

Virtual Keynote Address <\/strong>
\nHistorically Black Colleges and Universities – Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP) at the National Science Foundation<\/em>
\nTomasz Durakiewicz<\/strong>
\nProgram Director, NSF HBCU-UP, Division of Human Resource Development (HRD) Education and Human Resources (EHR) Directorate<\/p>\n

9:30 AM – 12:00 PM<\/strong>
\nUndergraduate Poster Presentations <\/strong><\/p>\n

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM<\/strong>
\nBREAK<\/p>\n

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM<\/strong>
\nVirtual Keynote Address <\/strong>
\nThe Future is Sensational; the Future is Interdisciplinary<\/em>
\nKara Loy<\/strong>
\nEducational Development Consultant \u2013Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning
\nThe University of Calgary
\nCouncilor, Council for Undergraduate Research – CUR<\/p>\n

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM<\/strong>
\nUndergraduate Poster Presentations <\/strong><\/p>\n

3:00 PM – 3:05 PM<\/strong>
\nClosing Remarks<\/strong>
\nDr. Grace Abolaji
\nResearch and Development Officer, Undergraduate Research<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>2022 ISURE <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n

International – Symposium of Undergraduate Research Excellence (I-SURE)<\/strong><\/span>
\nTuesday | April 5, 2022
\n8:00 AM – 12:00 PM<\/h3>\n

Join Us Virtually!<\/strong>
\nThe Division of Research & Innovation international research symposium.<\/p>\n

8:00 AM – 8:15 AM<\/strong>
\nIntroduction\u00a0 <\/strong>
\nGrace Abolaji
\nResearch & Development Officer, Undergraduate Research<\/p>\n

Welcome Address\u00a0 <\/strong>
\nMagesh Rajan
\nVice President, Research & Innovation<\/p>\n

8:15 AM- 10:00 AM<\/strong>
\nInternational Students Research Presentations<\/strong><\/p>\n

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM<\/strong>
\nKeynote Address<\/strong>
\nThe Future is Sensational; the Future is Interdisciplinary<\/em><\/p>\n

Kara Loy<\/strong>
\nEducational Development Consultant \u2013Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning, University of Calgary,
\nCouncilor, Council for Undergraduate Research – CUR<\/p>\n

10:50 AM- 11:50 AM<\/strong>
\nInternational Research Experience: Panel Discussion<\/strong>
\nPrairie View A&M University Faculty Researchers<\/p>\n

11:50 AM – 12:00 PM<\/strong>
\nClosing Remarks <\/strong>
\nGrace Abolaji
\nResearch & Development Officer, Undergraduate Research<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>2022 Graduate Student Research Day<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n

Graduate Research Day<\/strong><\/span>
\nTuesday | April 5, 2022
\n8:30 AM – 3:15 PM<\/h3>\n

Location: Memorial Student Center Ballroom<\/strong>
\nGraduate students will present and display their current research projects.<\/p>\n

8:30 AM – 8: 45 AM<\/b><\/p>\n

Introduction & Remarks\u00a0 <\/strong>
\nChanda Green
\nSr. Proposal Administrator<\/p>\n

Welcome Address\u00a0 <\/strong>
\nMagesh Rajan
\nVice President, Research and Innovation<\/p>\n

Welcome Remarks<\/strong>
\nTyrone Tanner
\nInterim Dean, Graduate Studies<\/p>\n

9:15 AM – 9:45 AM<\/strong>
\nVirtual Keynote Address <\/strong>
\nKellina M. Craig Henderson
\nDeputy Assistant Director
\nSBE Directorate of the National Science Foundation (NSF)<\/p>\n

9:50 AM – 12:00 PM<\/strong>
\nDoctoral Students Oral Presentations<\/strong><\/p>\n

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM<\/b>
\nBREAK<\/p>\n

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
\nMasters Student Poster Presentations<\/strong><\/p>\n

3:00 PM – 3:15 PM
\nClosing Remarks <\/strong>
\nChanda Green
\nSr. Proposal Administrator<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>2022 Industry Day <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Industry Day<\/strong><\/span>
\nWednesday | April 6, 2022
\n8:30 AM – 3:30 PM<\/h3>\n

Location: Memorial Student Center Ballroom<\/strong>
\nIndustry day will feature panel discussions and workshops to cultivate relationship with Industry partners.<\/p>\n

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM<\/strong>
\nIntroduction & Remarks\u00a0 <\/strong>
\nBobby Melvin
\nExecutive Director, ICEED<\/p>\n

Welcome Address\u00a0 <\/strong>
\nMagesh Rajan
\nVice President, Research & Innovation<\/p>\n

9:00 AM- 9:45 AM<\/strong>
\nKeynote Address<\/strong>
\nKeisha Garcia
\nVice President Digital Foundations Programmes, bp<\/p>\n

9:45 AM – 3:00 PM<\/strong>
\nIndustry Exhibition and Poster Presentation<\/strong><\/p>\n

10:00 AM – 10:50 AM<\/strong>
\nIndustry Panel Discussion<\/strong>
\nInnovation, Collaboration, and Partnership<\/em><\/p>\n

Introduction of Moderator<\/u>:
\nHolly Harris<\/p>\n

Moderator:<\/u>
\nXavier Bennett
\nUnited States Patent and Trade Office<\/p>\n

Panelist:<\/u>
\nNikki Payne, Accenture
\nPat Schiele, J.B. Poindexter
\nYolanda Walker, Shell
\nBinay Anand, Shell
\nAlysia Green, Chevron
\nThomas Lowe, Fluor<\/p>\n

11:05 AM – 12:00 PM<\/strong>
\nPVAMU- Partnership Highlights Presentations<\/strong>
\nIfe Gbosi
\nBank of America<\/p>\n

Atieno Obala
\nAccenture- Level Up Program<\/p>\n

Joshua James
\nSandia Laboratories<\/p>\n

Brandon Townsend
\nLuxury Goods<\/p>\n

Art Valentine
\nIBM<\/p>\n

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM<\/strong>
\nNetworking Lunch & Learn<\/strong>
\nSponsored by bp
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM<\/strong>
\nEconomic Development and Community Partnership Panel Discussion<\/strong><\/p>\n

Introduction and Moderator<\/u>:
\nRebecca Faison
\nPrairie View A&M University<\/p>\n

Panelist:<\/u>
\nMayor Brian Rowland
\nCity of Prairie View<\/p>\n

Jasmine Espy
\nSmall Business Development Center (SBDC)<\/p>\n

Vince Yokom
\nWaller County Economic Development<\/p>\n

Reginald Lillie
\nR&I Economic Development Advisory Committee<\/p>\n

2:00 PM – 2:05 PM<\/strong>
\nClosing Remarks\u00a0 <\/strong>
\nBobby Melvin
\nExecutive Director, ICEED<\/p>\n

2:05 PM- 3:30 PM<\/strong>
\nNetworking\/ Tours <\/strong>
\nResearch and Innovation Facilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>2022 Innovation Day<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Innovation Day<\/strong><\/span>
\nThursday | April 7, 2022
\n8:30 AM – 3:30 PM<\/h3>\n

Location: Memorial Student Center Ballroom<\/strong>
\nInnovation-Commercialization-Entrepreneurship-Economic Development day will feature panel discussions and workshops to support moving research from the laboratory to the marketplace.<\/p>\n

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM<\/strong>
\nIntroduction Remarks <\/strong>
\nBobby Melvin, Executive Director, ICEED<\/p>\n

Welcome Address\u00a0 <\/strong>
\nMagesh Rajan, Vice President, Research and Innovation<\/p>\n

9:00 AM – 9:45 AM<\/strong>
\nKeynote Address <\/strong>
\nSecuring the Future Through Innovation and Entrepreneurship<\/em><\/p>\n

Propel Center<\/strong>
\nCharles Gibbs
\nPresident, Propel Center HBCU Consortium<\/p>\n

9:45 AM – 10:00 AM<\/strong>
\nPVAMU Alumni Entrepreneurs Highlights<\/strong>
\nKeisha Hester
\nKD3 Enterprises<\/p>\n

Peter Roshan
\nQoinship<\/p>\n

10:15 AM – 11:30 AM<\/strong>
\nInnovation & Entrepreneurship Panel Discussion<\/strong><\/p>\n

Moderator:
\nDoug Franklin
\nDeckLaunch<\/p>\n

Panelists:
\nIsis Ashford
\nXplosion<\/p>\n

Mike Pittman
\nXplosion<\/p>\n

Kehlin Swain
\nXplosion<\/p>\n

Chelsea Wessels-Self
\nThe Ion<\/p>\n

Tareen Kazi
\nUniversity of Houston<\/p>\n

Nicholas Mbaezue-Daniel Jr.
\nFresh Tech Solutionz<\/p>\n

Derrell Noris
\nFresh Tech Solutionz<\/p>\n

11:45 AM – 12:15 PM<\/strong>
\nPanthers Pitch, Student Competition<\/strong>
\nHosted by DeckLaunch and Fresh Tech Solutionz<\/em><\/p>\n

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM<\/strong>
\nLUNCH<\/p>\n

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM<\/strong>
\nWorkshop: Structuring Your Business<\/em><\/strong>
\nChiQuia Roberson
\nRoberson Law Firm<\/p>\n

2:45 PM – 3:45 PM<\/strong>
\nWorkshop: Funding Your Business<\/em><\/strong>
\nWinston Labbe
\nSmall Business Association<\/p>\n

4:00 PM – 4:15 PM<\/strong>
\nPanthers Pitch Winners <\/strong>Announced<\/strong><\/p>\n

4:15 PM – 4:30 PM<\/strong>
\nClosing Remarks\u00a0 <\/strong>
\nBobby Melvin
\nExecutive Director, ICEED<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>2022 Faculty Research Day\/ Awards & Recognition Ceremony <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Faculty Research Day<\/strong><\/span>
\nFriday | April 8, 2022
\n9:00 AM- 12:00 PM<\/h3>\n

Location: Memorial Student Center Ballroom<\/strong>
\nPVAMU Faculty members from various departments will showcase their research and scholarly activities.<\/p>\n

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Introductory Remarks<\/strong>
\nDr. R. Krishnamoorthi
\nDirector, Research Advancement<\/p>\n

Welcome & Keynote Address<\/strong>
\nMagesh Rajan
\nVice President, Research & Innovation, Prairie View A&M University<\/p>\n

Land Grant Day Remarks<\/strong>
\nKaran Watson
\nProvost Emeritus, Texas A&M University
\nRegents Sr. Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering<\/p>\n

Kelvin Kirby
\nProfessor of Electrical & Computer Engineering
\nPrairie View A&M University<\/p>\n

10:05 AM – 11:55 AM<\/strong>
\nFaculty Research Presentations<\/p>\n

11:55 AM – 12:00 PM<\/strong>
\nClosing Remarks<\/strong>
\nR. Krishnamoorthi
\nDirector, Research Advancement<\/p>\n

Awards & Recognition Ceremony<\/b><\/span>
\nFriday | April 8, 2022
\n3:00 PM- 4:40 PM<\/h3>\n

3:30 pm – 3:35 pm<\/strong>
\nIntroduction<\/strong>
\nKaren Cotton, Research Communication & Development Officer<\/p>\n

Welcome <\/strong>
\nMagesh Rajan, Vice President, Research & Innovation<\/p>\n

3:35 pm – 3:50 pm<\/strong>
\nState of PVAMU Research & Innovation<\/strong>
\nMagesh Rajan, Vice President, Research & Innovation<\/p>\n

3:50 pm – 4:05 pm<\/strong>
\nPresentation of Awards for Undergraduate Student Research Competition<\/strong>
\nGrace Abolaji, Undergraduate Research Development Officer<\/p>\n

4:05 pm – 4:15 pm<\/strong>
\nPresentation of Awards for Panther Pitch Student Competition<\/strong>
\nBobby Melvin, Executive Director, ICEED<\/p>\n

4:15 pm – 4:30 pm<\/strong>
\nRecognition of 2022 Panther RISE Faculty Awardees<\/strong>
\nR. Krishnamoorthi, Director, Office of Research Advancement<\/p>\n

4:30 pm – 4:40 pm<\/strong>
\nRecognition of R&I Week Planning Committee & Closing Remarks<\/strong>
\nMagesh Rajan, Vice President, Research & Innovation<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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