OSP Weekly 10/25/2023
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Strategic Partnerships Advancing Research and Knowledge at UNLV (SPARK-UNLV)
Wednesday, November 1st-Friday, November 3rd
Richard Tam Alumni Center
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An event designed to introduce the faculty of UNLV, industry, and community partners to research and economic development and identify opportunities for education, collaboration, and partnerships. |
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Day 1 - Wednesday, November 1, 2023: Maximizing Researcher Support
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1:00pm - 2:15pm Welcome and Hot Seat Panel Discussion - Marietta Tiberti Grand Hall
- Welcome: David Hatchett, PhD, Interim Vice President for Research
- Hot Seat Panel Discussion: Office of Economic Development (OED) Team in the Hot Seat - Zach Miles, Michael Mosier, Jamie Schwartz, Mike Fahnert
2:30pm - 4:00pm Research Workshops and Sessions - Marietta Tiberti Grand Hall
- Interdisciplinary Research Mission and Goals: Gwen Marchand, PhD, Interim Associate Vice President, Division of Research
- OSP Functions and Grant Application Timelines: Lori Ciccone, MBA, CRA, Assistant Vice President for Sponsored Programs, Office of Sponsored Programs
4:00pm - 6:00pm Researcher Support Sessions - Marietta Tiberti Grand Hall
- How UNLV Research Impacts Sport: Nancy Lough, EdD
- National Science Foundation SBIR/STTR Programs: Vincent Lee, NSF
- National Science Foundation I-Corps™ Program: Leith Martin
- Faculty Scholars Program Explainer: Zach Miles, JD, Senior Associate Vice President for Economic Development
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Day 2 - Thursday, November 2, 2023: Industry Partners Making an Impact
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1:30pm - 2:00pm Welcome Remarks - Marietta Tiberti Grand Hall
- Kate Korgan, PhD, Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
2:00pm - 5:00pm Industry Collaboration Presentations - William Trent Lounge & Fred C Albrecht Boardroom
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BIO Track 2:00pm - 3:30pm
- EISC - Lab Automation
- Sarcomatrix
- Selvita
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Tech Track 3:30pm - 5:00pm
- AI.xyz
- APIOix
- Real Time Innovation
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Day 3 - Friday, November 3, 2023: State of Innovation
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12:30pm - 1:15pm Communicating in Tech - Marietta Tiberti Grand Hall
- Robert Ulmer, PhD, Dean Greenspun College of Urban Affairs
1:15pm - 2:15pm UNLV State of Innovation - Marietta Tiberti Grand Hall
- Zach Miles, JD, Senior Associate Vice President for Economic Development
- Highlights from past year and exciting projects on the horizon:
- Startup: Quantum Copper Overview
- Startup: Ortho - Dr. James Mah
- Startup: Alzhatar Overview - Dr. Kat Zhong
- Water Vapor Tech - Dr. Jeremy Cho
- President's Innovation Challenge Theme Announcement: Dr. Robert Rippee
- Zero Labs Announcement: Quinton Singleton, ZeroLabs
- INNOVATOR: Jamie Schwartz, Director, Industry and Business Engagement
- SEI Con: Jay Vickers, Chief Operating Officer, UNLV Sports Innovation Initiative
2:30pm - 3:45pm Rebel Forge + Rebel Venture Fund + PIC Participants Roundtable Discussion - Driving Student Innovation
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Althea Sheets, Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activities Development Manager, Office of Sponsored Programs, althea.sheets@unlv.edu, 702-895-1880
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