Engaged Research Workshop

Concludes at 9 a.m.

• Patrick Suermann, Interim Dean, College of Architecture, Texas A&M University
• Gerianne Alexander, Associate Vice President For Research, University Leadership Representative
• Rebekka Dudensing, Executive Director of Economic Development, Texas A&M University Office of the President

Concludes at 9:30 a.m.

A moderated panel including representatives from Carnegie Classification of Institutions, Association of Public Land-Grant University, etc.)

• John Cooper (moderator), Professor of The Practice, Department of Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning, Texas A&M University
• Cammie Jones-Friedrichs (panelist), Director, Carnegie Elective for Community Engagement
• Sheila Martin (panelist), Vice President for Public Affairs and Chief of Staff, Portland State University
• Sharon Paynter (panelist), Chief Innovation and Engagement Officer, Interim Chief Research Officer, East Carolina University

Concludes at 10:20 a.m.

Feel free to take a break from the before the next presentation.

Concludes at 10:30 a.m.

A series of presentations and interactive dialogues on promising strategies, methods, and models.

• Chanam Lee (moderator), Professor & Executive Associate Dean, College of Architecture, Texas A&M University
• Jeewasmi Thapa (panelist), Senior Program Coordinator, Texas Target Communities, Texas A&M University
• Garett Sansom (panelist), Assistant Professor, School of Public Health, Texas A&M University
• James Tate (panelist), Associate Professor, Department of Architecture, College of Architecture, Texas A&M University
• Amal Bakchan (panelist), Assistant Professor, Department of Construction Science, College of Architecture, Texas A&M University
• Mike Lopez (panelist), Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist, Family and Community Health, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

Concludes at 11:45 a.m.

Feel free to take a break from the before the next presentation.

Concludes at 12 p.m.

Lunch Keynote by Sharon Paynter, Chief Innovation and Engagement Officer, Interim Chief Research Officer, East Carolina University.

Concludes at 1 p.m.

A series of presentations and interactive dialogues on case studies and impactful stories.

• Debra Kellstedt (moderator), Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist, Family and Community Health, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
• Galen Newman (panelist), Professor & Department Head, Department of Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning, College of Architecture, Texas A&M University
• Wei Li (panelist), Associate Professor & Founder of the ENDEAVR Institute, Department of Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning, College of Architecture, Texas A&M University
• Nasir Gharaibeh (panelist), Professor, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Texas A&M University
• Sarah Gatson (panelist), Associate Professor & Director of Undergraduate Studies, Department of Sociology, College of Arts & Sciences, Texas A&M University

Concludes at 2:15 p.m.

Feel free to take a break from the before the next presentation.

Concludes at 2:30 p.m.

Opportunities, Barriers, and Solutions

Nate Poling (facilitator), Senior Educational Consultant, Center for Teaching Excellence, Texas A&M University

Concludes at 3:45 p.m.

Learn more about the calls to action following the event.

Concludes at 4:15 p.m.

Make connections and conversations at the end of the day.

Concludes at 5 p.m.