TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

Council of
Principal Investigators

2019-2020 General Meeting Schedule

September 11, 2019 General Meeting

September 11, 2019 @ 11:30 am – 1:15 pm

  • Welcome of New Member and Executive Committee
  • LAUNCH – Dr. Sarah Misemer, Associate Director for LAUNCH
  • Division of Research Announcements, Dr. Mark Barteau, Vice President for Research
  • Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Collaboration Overview & Panel Discussions, Dr. Diane Hurtado, Associate Vice Chancellor for National Laboratories Management
    • Panelists – Drs. Sunil Chirayath (Nuclear Engineering, TAMU); Cody Folden (Chemistry, TAMU); Melissa Grunlan (Biomedical Engineering, TAMU); and Justin Wilkerson (Aerospace Engineering, TAMU)
    • Panel Moderator: Dr. Costas Georghiades, Senior Associate Vice President for Research, Division of Research

Rudder 601


October 9, 2019 General Meeting

October 9, 2019 @ 11:30 am – 1:15 pm

  • Introduction to CAYUSE at TAMU, Texas A&M Sponsored Research Services, Kristi Billinger, Executive Director
    • Panelist for CAYUSE Implementation Team: Lesley Bell; Lyndal Arceneaux; Stephanie Towns; Tye Rougas
  • MAESTRO Update, Ms. Leonarda Horvart, Director, Research Information Systems, Research Information Systems Service Department, Sponsored Research Services
  • Topic Discussions for Upcoming CPI Meetings, Darren DePoy

Rudder 601


November 13, 2019 General Meeting

November 13, 2019 @ 11:30 am – 1:15 pm

  • Updates on the 9/1/19 transition of the Office of Technology Translation for TAMU within the Office of Entrepreneurship & Economic Development as Texas A&M Innovation Partners — Dr. Andy Morriss, Dean, School of Innovation & Vice President of Entrepreneurship & Economic Development, Texas A&M University
  • Update on Graduate Tuition & Fees Payment Mandate — Dr. Karen Butler-Purry, Associate Provost, Graduate and Professional Studies

Rudder 601


December 11, 2019 General Meeting

December 11, 2019 @ 11:30 am – 1:15 pm

  • Update from Provost Office — Dr. Carol Fierke, Provost, Texas A&M University
  • Division of Research Update — Dr. Mark A. Barteau, Vice President for Research, Texas A&M University

Rudder 601


January 15, 2020 General Meeting

January 15, 2020 @ 11:30 am – 1:15 pm

  • Federal Government/Congressional Updates
    • Mr. Michael O’Quinn, Vice President for Government Relations & Strategic Initiatives, Texas A&M University
    • Mr. Michael Hardy, Assistant Vice President for Government Relations, Texas A&M University
  • CPI White Paper Update – Subcommittee 2 – Enhancing Interdisciplinary Research (IDR)

Rudder 601


February 12, 2020 General Meeting

February 12, 2020 @ 11:30 am – 1:15 pm

  • CPI White Paper Update – Subcommittee 3 – Improving Core Labs and Resources
  •  Topic of Discussions & Breakout Groups

Rudder 601


March 18, 2020 General Meeting

March 18, 2020 @ 11:30 am – 1:15 pm

Spring Break – Cancelled.


April 8, 2020 General Meeting

April 8, 2020 @ 11:30 am – 1:15 pm

  • Update on Establishment of the Graduate School Task Force & Graduate Student Research – Dr. Karen Butler-Purry, Associate Provost, Graduate & Professional Studies
  • Division of Research Update – Dr. Mark A. Barteau, Vice President for Research, Texas A&M University
  • Updates on the CARES Act
    • Mr. Michael O’Quinn, Vice President for Government Relations & Strategic Initiatives, Texas A&M University
    • Mr. Michael Hardy, Assistant Vice President for Government Relations, Texas A&M University

Zoom & TTVN Livestream


May 13, 2020 General Meeting

May 13, 2020 @ 11:30 am – 1:15 pm

  • Division of Research Update – Dr. Mark A. Barteau, Vice President for Research, Texas A&M University
  • Conflict of Commitment, Export Control & Visiting Research Scholars Updates
    • Lesa Feldhousen, Executive Director, Conflict of Interest & Responsible Conduct of Research, Texas A&M University
    • Amber Oehlke, Export Control Coordinator, Texas A&M University
    • Ms. Autumn Biggers, Director, Visiting Research Scholars, Texas A&M University
  • Federal Government Relations Update
    • Mr. Mike Hardy, Assistant Vice President for Government Relations, Texas A&M University
    • Mr. Michael O’Quinn, Vice President for Government Relations & Strategic Initiatives, Texas A&M University

Zoom & TTVN Livestream


June 10, 2020 General Meeting

June 10, 2020 @ 11:30 am – 1:15 pm

Meeting cancelled.


July 8, 2020 General Meeting

July 8, 2020 @ 11:30 am – 1:15 pm

  • Federal Government Update
    • Dr. Leslee K. Gilbert, Vice President, Van Scoyoc Associates, Consultant to Texas A&M University System Federal Relations Office in Washington, DC
    • Mr. Michael O’Quinn, Vice President for Government Relations & Strategic Initiatives, Texas A&M University
    • Mr. Mike Hardy, Assistant Vice President for Government Relations, Texas A&M University
  • Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Update – Dr. Jack Baldauf, Sr. Associate Vice President for Research, Texas A&M University
  • Division of Research Update – Dr. Mark A. Barteau, Vice President for Research, Texas A&M University
  • Los Alamos National Lab/TAMUS Research Collaboration Grants Opportunities – Dr. Diane Hurtado, Associate Vice Chancellor for National Laboratories Management and Dr. Marvin Adams, Director of Research and Education to Advance laboratory Missions
  • Dr. Kent Portney Memoriam – Dr. Lori Taylor and Dr. Arnold Vedlitz, Bush School of Public Service

Zoom & TTVN Livestream


August 12, 2020 Planning Meeting

August 12, 2020 @ 11:30 am – 1:15 pm

Closed CPI Representative Planning Meeting

CLOSED Zoom Meeting