May 20 | Zachry Engineering Education Complex
12:30 – 1 p.m.
Check-in and room assignments
1 – 1:45 p.m.
Welcome, Dr. Robert H. Bishop, Vice Chancellor and Dean, Texas A&M Engineering, and Introduction, Dr. Cindy Lawley, Associate Agency Director for Workforce Development and Regional Divisions | Chevron Rooms
1:45 – 2 p.m.
Refreshment Break
2 – 3:15 p.m.
Thematic Work Group Sessions Round One
Sessions focus on forming collaborative teams that meet the criteria to receive incentive funds.
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Tours of Texas A&M Engineering Labs (optional but registration required)
4:45 – 5:30 p.m.
Poster Sessions from Past TARC Award Winners
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Reception | Tech Deck, 4th Floor
May 21 | Texas A&M Hotel & Conference Center
8 – 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast
8:30 – 10 a.m.
Learning Sessions
- Navigating the Funding Frontier: Strategies for Junior Faculty, Century Ballroom II | Presented by: Jason Foley and Dr. Hui Wang, Research Development Officers
- Staying Ahead: Emerging Opportunities in Grant Funding for Senior Faculty, Century Ballroom III | Presented by: Dr. Sharmila Pathikonda, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research and Dr. Sindu Jose, Research Development Officer
10 – 10:30 a.m.
Networking Break
10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Thematic Work Group Sessions Round Two
Sessions focus on forming collaborative teams that meet the criteria to receive incentive funds.
12:15 – 12:30 p.m.
Pick Up Lunches
12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Thematic Work Group Sessions Working Lunch in Breakout Rooms
2:30 – 3 p.m.
Completed Pitch Form submitted to TEESRegionalDivision@tamu.edu and pick up printed pitch form at the registration table outside the ballroom.
3 – 5:30 p.m.
Three-Minute Pitches begin | Door Prizes | Announcement of Award Winners
5:30 p.m.
Adjourn