Research & Innovation Events
March 2025
March 1-2
Southern Symposium for Political Thought
8 AM-5 PM | FedEx Institute of Technology – Fishbowl (203/205), 226
March 5
IRB Virtual Workshop
Join us for a virtual workshop on an overall introduction to the IRB process at the
University of Memphis. This workshop will cover the basic overall requirements when
submitting a new application to the IRB - including what the IRB requires in a protocol,
creating meaningful consent forms, and requirements for other attachments. This session
is designed to provide actionable information for investigators who are new to the
University of Memphis and experienced researchers alike and is open to all faculty,
researchers, and students.
2-3 PM | Virtual Teams Link >>
This talk will focus on empowering individuals in technical fields who identify as
introverts to build meaningful professional connections, emphasizes overcoming the
challenges introverts often face in social or networking scenarios, and provides practical
strategies to navigate them.
6-7:30 PM | UMRF Research Park (460 S. Highland)
March 6
NIH R15 Cohort Q&A Session #1
Please join us for the first Q&A session for the NIH R15 Cohort.
1-2 PM | Virtual Teams Link >>
March 7
Peer Review Process & Review Panels
This workshop will cover what the review process entails with a deep dive into the
peer review process for a variety of federal agencies considering recent changes in
the federal funding landscape. Best practices for incorporating grant specific review
processes and criteria to enhance the quality of proposals and the likelihood of successfully
attaining an award will also be incorporated into the overall discussion. Furthermore,
the process to become a participant and the benefits of participating in review panels
for various funding agencies will be outlined.
This workshop is part of a series of sessions for new faculty, but all interested
faculty across campus are encouraged to attend.
9-10 AM | FedEx Institute of Technology Fishbowl (203/205)
MEMSEC – DEFCON901 Memphis InfoSec Social
Crack the mysteries of The Secret Farm, a re-release of our first-ever CTF challenge,
set in the most suspicious ostrich farm you've ever seen. Behind the fences lie hidden
exploits, cryptic puzzles, and a few feathered surprises. Think you can outsmart the
keepers and uncover what’s really going on? Test your skills and see if you can make
it out with more than just a trail of feathers. To take on this challenge, you’ll
need two things:
- a laptop
- your sharpest problem-solving skills
After the contest, we’ll walk through the full puzzle, breaking down every twist and
turn. But first—can you uncover the truth on your own? As always, MEMSEC is very easy
for beginners or new users and someone here can certainly answer whatever questions
you may have!
This meetup is FREE and open to the public with Garibaldi's pizza!
This meetup is FREE and open to the public with Garibaldi's pizza!
5 PM | FedEx Institute of Technology, Room 225 | Register >>
March 17
Reporting Other Activities in Cayuse
Join us for a webinar on the new process for reporting other activities in Cayuse,
including small individual awards, travel grants, book contracts, consulting contracts,
etc.
9-10AM | Virtual Teams Link >>
March 21
901 AI Series welcomes Sridhar Sunkara. Sunkara, CEO of eBiz Solutions, will join us for his talk, “AI as a Tool to Advance
the Work of City Planners & Urban Designers”. This talk delves into how AI-driven
models enhance decision-making, optimize resource allocation, and create human-centric,
sustainable urban environments. Discover how city planners and designers can harness
Generative AI to shape smarter, more adaptive cities for the future.
3:30-5 PM | FedEx Institute of Technology – The Zone | Register >>
March 26
New Memphis Accelerate Program
4-6:30 PM | FedEx Institute of Technology 225, 226, 227
March 27 & 28
Introduction to Large Language Models (as part of the 7th Annual Mid-South Data Science Conference)
1.5-day Workshop for Professionals
Dates: March 27-28
Location: The University of Memphis | Register >>
March 28
7th Annual Mid-South Data Science Conference
The Mid-South Data Science 2025 Conference features research paper presentations, panels, and two keynote speakers. A pre-conference
workshop is also offered for local professionals: Introduction to Large Language Models
(LLMs) - see details below. Registration to the LLMs workshop offers full access to
the conference. We hope to see you at the conference and the LLM workshop! Important: Attendees must bring their own device.
8 AM-5 PM | FedEx Institute of Technology | Register >>
Important Dates
Paper Submission Deadline: Feb. 1, 2025
Poster Submission Deadline: Feb. 1, 2025
Acceptance Notification: Feb. 20, 2025
Regular Registration Deadline: March 15, 2025
