Tulane Research, Innovation and
Creativity Summit (TRICS) 2024
Celebrate innovative research, cutting-edge technologies, medical breakthroughs, architectural achievements, and artistic projects at Tulane University from April 23 to 25 at the Tulane Research, Innovation, and Creativity Summit.
TRICS has come to a close! We want to thank all those who attended and participated in the Tulane Research, Innovation, and Creativity Summit this week. It was an energetic three-day event with learning, conversation, and networking opportunities. We will announce our poster and pitch competition winners soon. Stay tuned for updates and see you in 2025!
TRICS 2024 Schedule
TUESDAY, APRIL 23
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) TASKFORCE PANEL
Qatar Ballroom, The Lavin-Bernick Center
This dynamic panel will feature Tulane’s Office of Research Artificial Intelligence Taskforce members. The thought-leaders, from each of Tulane’s schools, will discuss their findings.
Refreshments will be available.
5 PM – 7:30 PM FACULTY RESEARCH MIXER
Qatar Ballroom, The Lavin-Bernick Center
Learn about the exciting research conducted by Tulane faculty from across the university and find your next collaborator!
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24
9 AM – 3 PM TRICS RESOURCE TABLE AREA
Kendall Cram Lobby, The Lavin-Bernick Center
Tulane’s cores and departments will display offerings and services.
9 AM – 11:30 AM POSTER SESSION A
Kendall Cram Ballroom, The Lavin-Bernick Center
Cancer, Computer Science, Energy, Environmental Science, Business
12 PM – 1 PM VICE PRESIDENT FOR RESEARCH DISTINGUISHED LECTURE
A.B. Freeman School of Business (Room GWBC 170)
Dr. Aron Culotta, PhD, Director, Tulane University Center for Community-Engaged Artificial Intelligence and Associate Professor of Computer Science, School of Science & Engineering.
1 PM – 2 PM VICE PRESIDENT FOR RESEARCH DISTINGUISHED LECTURE RECEPTION
A.B. Freeman School of Business (Marshall Family Commons)
Boxed lunches provided for lecture attendees.
1:30 PM – 4 PM POSTER SESSION B
Kendall Cram Ballroom,The Lavin-Bernick Center
Neuroscience, Metabolic Disease, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering, Architecture
2 PM – 3 PM SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS PANEL
Race, The Lavin-Bernick Center
5:30 PM – 8 PM Open Medical Innovation Challenge Night (OPEN MIC)
Qatar Ballroom, The Lavin-Bernick Center
Members of the Tulane community will pitch exciting ideas and solutions to human health and wellness challenges to compete for prize money and mentorship. Refreshments will be available.
THURSDAY, APRIL 25
9 AM – 11:30 AM POSTER SESSION C
Kendall Cram Ballroom, The Lavin-Bernick Center
Microbiology, Epidemiology and Public Health, Medical Trainee/Clinical Practice, Liberal Arts
9:30 AM – 2:30 PM TULANE LAW RESEARCH SUMMIT
Tulane Law School. Weinmann Hall, Multi-Purpose Room
10AM – 11 AM ELSEVIER RESEARCH PUBLISHING WORKSHOP
Stibbs, The Lavin-Bernick Center
11 AM – 12:30 PM PANEL: THE FUTURE OF UNIVERSITY RESEARCH
Qatar Ballroom, The Lavin-Bernick Center
Featuring prominent research leaders discussing the uncertain future of federal funding for basic science, the increasing cost of research infrastructure at universities, the necessity for international partnerships and challenges therein, the need to translate research from the laboratory to society, and the potential of funding research at universities by industry and foundations.
Distinguished panelists include:
- Dr. Chaouki Abdallah (moderator): Executive Vice President for Research: Georgia Institute of Technology
- Dr. Mark Barteau: Professor, Chemical Engineering and Department of Chemistry: Texas A&M University
- Tony Boccanfuso: President & CEO, UIDP
- Dr. Kathryn Moler: Marvin Chodorow Professor and Professor of Applied Physics, Physics, and Energy Science Engineering: Stanford University
- Dr. Krista Walton: Professor and Robert "Bud" Moeller Faculty Fellow, School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering: Georgia Institute of Technology
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM THE FUTURE OF UNIVERSITY RESEARCH: RECEPTION
Kendall Cram Lobby, The Lavin-Bernick Center
A reception will follow the Future of University Research Panel. Guests can meet and network with the panelists as we close out TRICS 2024. The Tulane Innovation Institute will award the Innovation and Societal Impact award to the poster that best illustrates how their research impacts society. Light hors d'oeuvres will be provided for attendees.
