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Connect with Research & Innovation through upcoming workshops, information sessions, presentations and outreach events designed to support Texas Tech researchers throughout the research development process.

Sep 15 2026

Workshop

Fall 2026 Writing Group — Sydney

A supportive, weekly writing group led by Sydney Jones that provides participants with dedicated writing time, peer accountability and guidance as they develop research proposals and other scholarly materials.

  • Virtual meetings once a week for 10 weeks (Sept. 15–Nov. 17)
  • 2.5-hour sessions designed for focus and accountability:
    • 15-minute check-in to share goals
    • 2 hours of focused writing
    • 15-minute wrap-up to reflect on progress
  • Open to faculty at all levels and disciplines

Time 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Location Online

Days Tuesdays or Wednesdays

Register
RDC Point of Contact Sydney Jones
Sep 16 2026

Workshop

Fall 2026 Writing Group — Nishita

A collaborative weekly writing group led by Nishita that offers dedicated time, accountability and feedback to help participants make consistent progress on research proposals and scholarly projects.

  • Virtual meetings once a week for 10 weeks (Sept. 16–Nov. 17)
  • 2.5-hour sessions designed for focus and accountability:
    • 15-minute check-in to share goals
    • 2 hours of focused writing
    • 15-minute wrap-up to reflect on progress
  • Open to faculty at all levels and disciplines

Time 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Location Online

Days Tuesdays or Wednesdays

Register
RDC Point of Contact Nishita Poranki
Oct 5 2026

Responsible Conduct of Research

Library: Scholarly Journal Information for Researchers

Learn how to evaluate scholarly journals and identify useful publication information when making research and publishing decisions. This is an outside session eligible for RCR credit with completion of the required summary.

Time 2:00–3:00 p.m.

Location Lab 16

Guest Speaker Ian Barba

RCR Credit Summary required. Submit to researchintegrity@ttu.edu.

Register
Oct 6 2026

Research Symposium

Texas University Fund Research Symposium

Learn how Texas Tech is advancing research through investments from the Texas University Fund. The symposium will feature updates on research discoveries, strategic faculty hires, research initiatives and equipment investments made possible by these funds.

Time 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Location McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center

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Oct 8 2026

Responsible Conduct of Research

Mentoring and Healthy Research Environments

Explore effective mentoring practices and the responsibilities researchers share in creating productive, respectful and healthy research environments.

Time 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Location Zoom

Oct 13 2026

Responsible Conduct of Research

Peer Review and Publication

Examine ethical responsibilities related to peer review and scholarly publication, including fairness, confidentiality, transparency and responsible communication of research findings.

Time 3:00–4:00 p.m.

Location Zoom | TLPDC

Register for In-Person Attendance
Oct 14 2026

Human Subject Training

Training 5: After IRB Approval – Q&A

Learn what researchers need to know after receiving IRB approval and bring questions about the human subject research process. This is the final session in the five-session TTU Human Subject Training series.

Time 3:30–5:00 p.m.

Location Zoom | TLPDC

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Oct 21 2026

Responsible Conduct of Research

Graduate Writing Center: Building Your Crosswalk: Practical Literature Review Organization

Learn practical methods for organizing literature reviews and mapping connections among sources, themes and research questions. This is an outside session eligible for RCR credit with completion of the required summary.

Time 2:00 p.m.

RCR Credit Summary required. Submit to researchintegrity@ttu.edu.

Register
Oct 22 2026

Responsible Conduct of Research

Plagiarism

Examine plagiarism in research and scholarship, including appropriate attribution, responsible use of sources and practices for maintaining academic and research integrity.

Time 12:00–1:00 p.m.

Location Zoom | TLPDC

Register for In-Person Attendance
Oct 23 2026

Responsible Conduct of Research

Library: Managing Your Research Data

Learn strategies and resources for organizing, documenting, storing and managing research data responsibly. This is an outside session eligible for RCR credit with completion of the required summary.

Time 2:00–4:00 p.m.

RCR Credit Summary required. Submit to researchintegrity@ttu.edu.

Register
Oct 27 2026

Responsible Conduct of Research

Research Misconduct

Learn about research misconduct, the responsibilities of researchers and institutions, and practices that support integrity and accountability in research and scholarship.

Time 3:00–4:00 p.m.

Location Zoom

Oct 27 2026

Outreach Event

Wickedly Smart: Fall 2026 Research Slam

Join us for an evening of fast-paced research storytelling featuring fresh ideas from across Texas Tech. Faculty from all disciplines are invited to present their research for a broad audience in just three minutes, with no visual aids. Not presenting? All are welcome to attend, support colleagues and celebrate research and discovery.

Time 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Location Innovation Hub

Proposal Deadline October 21 at 11:59 p.m. CST

Register or Submit a Proposal
RDC Point of Contact Cinthya Calderon
Nov 4 2026

Responsible Conduct of Research

Procrastination & Time Management

Explore practical approaches to managing time, addressing procrastination and developing sustainable work habits that support responsible and productive research.

Time 12:00–1:00 p.m.

Location Zoom | TLPDC

Register for In-Person Attendance
Nov 10 2026

Responsible Conduct of Research

Lab Safety and Safety Compliance

Review laboratory safety responsibilities and compliance practices that help protect researchers, research participants and the broader research environment.

Time 3:00–4:00 p.m.

Location Zoom

Guest Speaker Rebecca Moloney

Nov 16 2026

Responsible Conduct of Research

Animal Subjects in Research

Explore ethical and regulatory responsibilities associated with the use of animal subjects in research and the practices that support responsible animal care and research conduct.

Time 1:00–2:00 p.m.

Location Zoom

Guest Speaker Brittany Backus, Ph.D.

Nov 19 2026

Responsible Conduct of Research

Graduate Writing Center: Using Generative AI Effectively and Responsibly as a Research Tool

Explore effective and responsible uses of generative AI within research and scholarly workflows, with attention to ethical decision making and appropriate use. This is an outside session eligible for RCR credit with completion of the required summary.

Time 1:00 p.m.

RCR Credit Summary required. Submit to researchintegrity@ttu.edu.

Register
Dec 1 2026

Responsible Conduct of Research

Authorship

Examine responsible authorship practices, including appropriate attribution, contributor roles, communication among collaborators and ethical decisions around scholarly credit.

Time 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Location Zoom

Dec 8 2026

Responsible Conduct of Research

Plagiarism

Examine plagiarism in research and scholarship, including appropriate attribution, responsible use of sources and practices for maintaining academic and research integrity.

Time 3:00–4:00 p.m.

Location Zoom

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