2023-2024 General Meeting Schedule

September 13, 2023 General Meeting

September 13, 2023 @ 11:30 am – 1:15 pm

  • Recognition of Incoming CPI Members – Dr. Jessica Bernard, CPI Chair
  • Conversations with Chief Operating Officer Regarding MGT – Mr. Greg Hartman, Chief Operating Officer, Texas A&M University
  • Updates on Centers and Institutes & Research Development Fund – Dr. Brendan Roark, Associate Vice President for Research, Centers and Institutes

October 11, 2023 General Meeting

October 11, 2023 @ 11:30 am – 1:15 pm

  • Huron Timeline Update– Ms. Aliese Seawright, Director of Human Research Protection Program, Research Compliance & Biosafety
  • Texas A&M Space Initiative Update – Dr. Nancy Currie-Gregg, Space Director, Texas A&M University System
  • Global Engagement & International Travel Resource Updates – Ms. Lesa Feldhousen, Executive Director, Conflict of Interest & Responsible Conduct of Research
  • Updates from Research Development Services
    • Dr. Gerianne Alexander, Associate Vice President for Research
    • Mr. Gabriel Rivera, Associate Director of Large Proposals
    • Dr. Laurie Garton, Associate Director of Career Development
    • Dr. Jorja Kimball, Executive Director, Special Strategic Projects

November 8, 2023 General Meeting

November 8, 2023 @ 11:30 am – 1:15 pm

  • The Brazos Valley Economic Development Corporation – Ms. Susan Davenport, President and CEO
  • Division of Research Updates – Dr. Jack Baldauf, Vice President for Research, Texas A&M University

December 13, 2023 General Meeting

December 13, 2023 @ 11:30 am – 1:15 pm

  • Opening Remarks & Welcome – Dr. Robin Page, CPI Vice Chair
  • Updates on the Texas A&M Postdoctoral Affairs Office – Dr. Andreea Trache, Faculty Fellow, Division of Research
  • Texas A&M Library Services Informational Update for PIs – Ms. Julie Mosbo Ballestro, University Librarian & Assistant Provost of University Libraries

January 17, 2024 General Meeting

January 17 @ 11:30 am – 1:15 pm

  • GREAT Program Update – Dr. Fuhui Tong, Interim Associate Provost & Dean, Texas A&M Graduate & Professional School
  • CIRTL Teaching Program & Impacts for Research – Dr. Julie Harlin, Associate Dean, Texas A&M Graduate & Professional School and Dr. Radhika Viruru, Clinical Professor, Teaching, Learning & Culture, Texas A&M University
  • Strategic Initiatives Workshops Outcomes & Updates – Dr. Henry Fadamiro, Associate Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, Division of Research

MSC – Bethancourt room A&B (NOTE room changed due to broken water pipe in Rudder Tower)

Zoom


February 14, 2024 General Meeting

February 14 @ 11:30 am – 1:15 pm

  • Government Relations Update – Dr. Leslee Gilbert, Vice President at Van Scoyoc Associates & Mr. Michael Hardy, Deputy Chief Government Relations Officer & Director of Federal Relations
  • Updates on the Texas A&M Google Storage Mr. Michael Leary, Chief Technology Officer & Mr. William Deigaard, Associate Vice president of IT Architecture and Design, Texas A&M Technology Services
  • Huron Update – Ms. Aliese Seawright, Director of Human Research Protection Program, Research Compliance and Biosafety, Texas A&M University

McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship

1700 Research Parkway, Suite 130

Zoom


March 20, 2024 General Meeting (Note one week later due to spring break)

March 20 @ 11:30 am – 1:15 pm

  • TAMUQ Update – Dr. Nimir Elbashir, CPI Representative for Texas A&M University Qatar
  • CPI Survey Data Update & Working Discussions – Dr. Jessica Bernard, CPI Chair & CPI Executive Committee

APRIL 10, 2024 General Meeting

April 10 @ 11:30 am – 1:15 pm

  • Texas A&M Foundation – Mr. Tyler Voelkel & Mr. John Morris
  • Updates on Insurance Programs for Research Equipment – Mr. Henry Judah & Mr. Jason Boyle, Division of Risk, Ethics & Compliance, Texas A&M University
  • Core Facilities Update – Dr. Brendan Roark & Ms. Ashlyn Montgomery, Division of Research, Texas A&M University