"Discoveries To Impact" Week
A Celebration of Research, Innovation, & Startups!
April 1 - 5, 2019

The Texas Tech University Innovation Hub (The Hub) and the Center for Transformative Undergraduate Experiences (TruE) invite you to “Discoveries to Impact" Week, A Celebration of Research, Innovation, and Startups!  The week includes the 11th annual TTU Undergraduate Research Conference, the 3rd annual “Sparking the Future of Innovation” (Spark) Conference, the Performance Innovation Speaker Series, the National Academy of Inventors Award Banquet, and the Center for the Integration and Stem Education & Research’s (CISER) Scholar Banquet.

You are invited to be a part of this exciting week to see the best of the best at Texas Tech! The week will begin with the largest undergraduate research conference in the nation. Over 300 students from diverse disciplines will share knowledge and ingenuity through poster and oral presentations, visual art exhibits, and artistic performances. 

Mid-week, attendees are invited to hear from a variety of keynote speakers and panels, attend a "Minute to Pitch It" Lightning Round Reception featuring the top 10 finalists of the investor pitch competition, and browse the poster showcase. The week will conclude with attendees getting a front row seat at Texas Tech's Own "Shark Tank" pitch competition and the Visual and Performing Arts Exhibition at the First Friday Art Trail!  Register today so you don't miss out!

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Agenda
Monday, April 1
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Texas Tech University- Merket Alumni Building
Tuesday, April 2
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Student Union Red Raider Lounge
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Student Union Ballroom- South
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Student Union Ballroom- North
2:00 PM - 3:40 PM
2:00 PM - 3:40 PM
Student Union 2nd Floor
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Innovation Hub
Wednesday, April 3
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Student Union Red Raider Lounge
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Innovation Hub Rooms 103-105 3911 4th St.
9:30 AM - 11:10 AM
9:30 AM - 11:10 AM
Student Union 2nd Floor
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Student Union Ballroom- South
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday, April 4
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Student Union Matador Lounge
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Student Union Courtyard
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Student Union Matador Room
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Student Union- 2nd Floor Hospitality Room
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Student Union Ballroom 3911 4th St.
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Student Union 2nd Floor Hospitality Room
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Student Union Matador Room
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Student Union 2nd Floor Hospitality Room
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Student Union Matador Room
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Student Union 2nd Floor-Hospitality Room
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday, April 5
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Innovation Hub Atrium 3911 4th St.
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Innovation Hub Rooms 103-105 3911 4th St.
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Innovation Hub Atrium 3911 4th St.
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Innovation Hub Atrium 3911 4th St.
Speakers

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Judges

David Sharbutt

iLaunch Competition Final Round Judge

Dirk Dieterich

iLaunch Competition Final Round Judge

Calvin Davis

iLaunch Competition Final Round Judge

Jim Messemer

iLaunch Competition Final Round Judge

Bobby Baggett

iLaunch Competition Final Round Judge

Suhas Pol

URC Commercialization Track Judge

Dr. Phil Sizer

URC Commercialization Track Judge

Burak Aksak

URC Commercialization Track Judge

Alejandra Marin

URC Commercialization Judge

Hutton Jones

URC Commercialization Track Judge

Dr. Allie Smith

URC Commercialization Track Judge

Kimberly Gramm

iLaunch Competition Final Round Judge

Sandra Ryan

URC Commercialization Track Judge

Priya Gill

URC Commercialization Track Judge

Sherwin Greenblatt

URC Commercialization Track Judge

Dr. Ronald Mitchell

URC Commercialization Track Judge

Dr. Michael Ryan

URC Commercialization Track Judge

Cameron Smith

URC Commercialization Track Judge

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