Research and Innovation Events

December 2025

 

Dec. 3

UMRF Research Park DevMemphis Meetup: A meetup for Memphis Software Developers. Come learn, share, hang out and eat pizza with Memphis software developers. This is a free event open to anyone interested in attending. UMRF Research Park | 460 S. Highland | 6-8 p.m. Register » 

 

Dec. 4

Division of Research and Innovation Lunch & Learn: Music, Research and Community Impact. Join us for a Lunch & Learn with Iris Collective, a Memphis-based ensemble harnessing the power of music in education, healthcare and community life. Discover programs ranging from music classes for individuals with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers to songwriting workshops for survivors of human trafficking. Participants will also experience interactive music firsthand and explore opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration with their own research. Maxine A. Smith University Center | Shelby Room | Noon-1 p.m. Register »

 

Dec. 5

Division of Research and Innovation presents Streamlining Research Proposals with Atom: A Hands-On Training for UofM Faculty. Join this interactive training session to learn how University of Memphis faculty can use Atom’s proposal project management tool to simplify and accelerate the grant development process. We’ll walk through how to organize proposal materials, collaborate across teams, and leverage AI-assisted tools to manage deadlines and submissions efficiently. Perfect for PIs, research administrators, and faculty looking to streamline their proposal development workflows before the spring cycle. Via Microsoft Teams | Noon-1 p.m. Register »

 

FedEx Institute of Technology MEMSEC - DEFCON901 Memphis InfoSec Social. 

Join us as we take an opportunity this month to talk about the various ethics related to hacker culture. How do you feel about software or media piracy? Where does one draw the line between protecting assets and "hacking back"? When does ransomware go from a business liability to terrorism? We'll explore the ethical implications of these topics and discuss how they impact society. Bring your questions, opinions and knowledge to contribute to the discussion. This meetup is free and open to the public. Garibaldi's pizza will be served. FedEx Institute of Technology Innovation Classroom (225) | 5-7 PM. Register »