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Research & Innovation Week  November 2 - 6, 2026  What is Research & Innovation Week? The offices within the department of Research & Innovation are coming together to host activities across Marquette鈥檚 campus. Throughout the week, attendees can look forward to events and activities that highlight resources provided by RI, while fostering new connections and collaborations. Some events will focus specifically on supporting and engaging faculty researchers. Other events will be open to and designed for the broader campus community, including staff and students.

See our official Research & Innovation Week schedule below.

You will receive an Outlook calendar invitation for each event you register for (link above).* YOUR RESPONSE TO THAT INVITATION IS YOUR RSVP.
* Some events may have separate registration link

Research and Innovation Week 2026 Schedule:

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2:

• 1:00 PM | Research Communities Social + Networking with Provost Tahmassebi | Lemonis Center | ALL are invited
  • Our Inaugural Research and Innovation Week Kick-Off event! This social & networking event is open to all faculty, students, and staff who are interested in learning more about research on campus, and to connect with research community leadership and participants. The Provost will speak on the importance of research and collaboration. Refreshments will be provided. Contact Sara Spragg with questions.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3:

• 11:00 AM | From Concept to Commercialization: Lessons from Marquette Faculty Founderes | AMU 157 | ALL are invited, especially those interested in startups
  • What does it take to transform an idea developed in the lab, clinic, or classroom into a product, company, or solution that improves lives? Join Dr. Sheila Schindler-Ivens (Physical Therapy) and Dr. Iqbal Ahamed (Computer Science) as they share their entrepreneurial journeys from academic innovation to commercialization. Drawing on their experiences developing Venus Rehabilitation Technologies and UbiVital, the panel will explore the path from early-stage discovery to startup development, licensing university technologies, securing funding, building teams, forging industry partnerships, and navigating regulatory and commercialization challenges. Along the way, our speakers will discuss the opportunities, pivots, and lessons learned in translating research and expertise into real-world impact. Whether you are curious about entrepreneurship or actively considering market applications for your research, this session will provide practical insights and advice for turning academic innovation into products, companies, and societal bene!
• 12:00 PM | The Legacy of Megaherbivores Screening and Q&A | 707 Hub | ALL are invited
  • This created for the Broader Impacts of NSF鈥慺unded Megacarcass Ecology project, features work from Dr. Nathan Lemoine's lab (Biological Sciences) along with international collaborators. The professionally produced film follows a research team in South Africa as they study the ecological role of elephant carcasses and the long-lasting influence of megaherbivores on savanna ecosystems. The documentary has been accepted to several international film festivals, winning awards at two thus far! After the screening, Nate Lemoine and Michelle Budny will answer questions and have casual discussion about the science, outreach goals, and documentary process. 
• 3:00 PM | ORSP Meet-and-Greet | 707 Hub | Most helpful for faculty & staff; drop-ins welcome!
  • All of your grant questions answered with the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. Ever wondered who you should go to with your grant-related questions? Do you have specific questions about submitting a proposal, developing a budget, negotiating a contract, or managing an award? We have the answers! Join us for a casual opportunity to learn about ORSP. We鈥檒l start with a short presentation and follow up with a Q&A and opportunities to speak with ORSP staff individually. We鈥檒l also have snacks and beverages available, so take a break and come say hello to us. Come for the whole hour or stop by for just a few minutes.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4:

• 10:00 AM | Maximizing Pivot: Funding Searches, Researcher Profiles, Calendars, and Collaboration Tools | | ALL are invited
  • Join ORSP for a virtual workshop designed to help Marquette faculty, staff, and students make the most of Pivot, a searchable international grants database and collaboration tool. Presented by Clarivate and Pivot-RP representative Lena Nguyen, this session will highlight practical tips for strengthening researcher profiles, using Pivot calendars to track funding deadlines, and leveraging Pivot鈥檚 collaborative features to support funding searches and proposal planning. ORSP Project Planning and Development staff will be available afterwards for further discussion and questions.
    
• 11:30 AM | IWL Research Social, ft. Summer 2026 Interdisciplinary Research Projects | Sensenbrenner 304 | | ALL are invited
  • Summer 2026 Interdisciplinary Research grantees will present their findings at this research social hosted by the Institute for Women's Leadership. Refreshments will be provided. Learn more about the presenters below.
    • 鈥淕endered Inequality, Family, and Community Wellbeing among Rohingya and Burmese Communities in Milwaukee鈥�
      
      
      • Principal Investigators: [above, left to right] Enaya Othman, PhD (professor; Languages, Literatures, and Cultures); (assistant professor; Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology); Abir Bekhet, PhD (professor; College of Nursing); (associate professor and associate dean; College of Communication) & (assistant professor; Political Science)
    • 鈥淓mpowering the Female Nursing Workforce by Enhancing Knowledge and Training about Intimate Partner Violence鈥�
      
      • Principle Investigators: [above, left to right] (associate professor; Medical Laboratory Science) & Linda Piacentine, PhD (associate professor; College of Nursing)
• 2:00 PM | Exploring Ways for Graduate Students to Find Funding | Teams Online
  • Explore opportunities. Find funding. Invest in your future. Funding your graduate education and pursuing your academic and research interests is a significant investment. Attend this workshop to discover potential grants, scholarships, fellowships, awards, and other funding opportunities available through 糖心vlog蜜桃 and reputable external sources. Learn where to find funding, how to identify opportunities that align with your goals, and when to apply. 
  • Featured speakers: Averia Flasch, Associate Director of Project Planning and Development (ORSP); Tom Marek, Assistant Director for Financial Aid (Graduate School)

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5:

• 10:15 AM | The Landscape of Philanthropy: Insights on Advancing Research | Zilber 317 | Limited to 15 attendees 
  • This workshop is aimed at researchers who would like to learn more about the University Advancement process for philanthropic funding and other opportunities. We will discuss recent gift examples and opportunities to plug into what is already happening from a research and philanthropy perspective. Attendees should come with 3-5 highlights or pride points for their research, and 1-3 story ideas that can be featured. Attendees will also indicate their interest in a research report summary. Nicole Singer from University Advancement will facilitate.
• 1:00 PM | Innovations in Community-Led Research -- Capacity Milwaukee | Location TBD | ALL are invited
  • The Center for the Advancement of the Humanities will host a panel of 2 students. More information to come!
• 2:30 PM | Communicating Research on Social Media: Approaches, Discussions & Creative Workshop | 707 Hub | ALL are invited, especially students interested in Comms and/or research
  • The purpose of this roundtable session is to discuss the benefits & challenges of using social media in research. Participants can expect to learn about translating research for social media, personal branding, and concepts related to engagement, credibility, humors, and target audience. This workshop will be faclitated by the AHPRC , PhD, Health Communication.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6:

• 7:30-11:00 AM | Free Health Screenings | AHRPC | Registration link coming soon. Limited capacity; fills up quickly | Faculty & staff ONLY
  • The Athletic and Human Performance Research Center will host a free health screening day for Marquette faculty and staff. Screening stations will include: blood pressure and resting heart rate, body composition (DXA or BIA), breathing function and capacity, handgrip strength, sit-to-stand, and hearing screening. Participants can complete as many stations as they like (30-minute total).
• 1:00 PM | Explore-&-Learn: 707 Makerspace + Press Your Own Koozie | ALL are invited
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    Learn about all the cool tools (listed below) the Makerspace in the 707 Hub has to offer. Then get a tutorial & press your own Koozie! 

    3D Printing; Fabric heatpress; Screenprinting; Embroidery; Sewing; Cricut sublimation; more!

• 3:00-4:30 PM | | ALL are invited | No registration necessary