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 >>    Building Bridges, Not Walls: Networking Strategies for Introverted Techies 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! 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 7^th 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