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RDC offers workshops, training sessions, and events that help Texas Tech researchers strengthen proposals and navigate funding opportunities.

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Upcoming Events

Connect with Research Development & Communications 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

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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
Sep 29 2026

Workshop

Intellectual Property Workshop — Lubbock

Designed for inventors, entrepreneurs, researchers, small businesses and creators, this full-day workshop provides practical guidance on protecting intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. Attendees will also learn about patent and federal trademark searching through presentations from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

  • Education: An overview and introduction to intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets.
  • Subject Matter: Breakout sessions with six concurrent tracks: software; mechanical and electrical inventions; consumer products; agriculture/crop science; healthcare/life science; and art/music.
  • One-on-One Consultations: Twenty-minute consultations with participating pro bono attorneys volunteering through the State Bar of Texas IP Section.

Time 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Location Texas Tech Innovation Hub

Registration Deadline Sept. 25

Parking Free parking

Lunch Provided

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Sep 30 2026

Workshop

Intellectual Property Workshop — Amarillo

Designed for inventors, entrepreneurs, researchers, small businesses and creators, this full-day workshop provides practical guidance on protecting intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. Attendees will also learn about patent and federal trademark searching through presentations from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

  • Education: An overview and introduction to intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets.
  • Subject Matter: Breakout sessions with six concurrent tracks: software; mechanical and electrical inventions; consumer products; agriculture/crop science; healthcare/life science; and art/music.
  • One-on-One Consultations: Twenty-minute consultations with participating pro bono attorneys volunteering through the State Bar of Texas IP Section.

Time 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Location Amarillo College Innovation Outpost

Registration Deadline Sept. 25

Parking Free parking

Lunch Provided

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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

Office of Research Development & Communications

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