The Department of Research and Innovation is coming together to host Research & Innovation Week, Nov. 2-6, to highlight available resources, while fostering new connections and collaborations.
Visit this link to register for events.
Whether you’re an experienced researcher, curious about getting involved, supporting research efforts, or simply interested in learning more, Research & Innovation Week will offer something for everyone.
Monday, Nov. 2
1 p.m. | Research Communities Social + Networking with Provost Tahmassebi
- Lemonis Center for Student Success
Tuesday, Nov. 3
10 a.m. | The Landscape of Philanthropy: Insights on Advancing Research
- Zilber 317 | Limited to 15 attendees
- This workshop is aimed at researchers who would like to learn more about the University Advancement process for funding and other opportunities. Attendees should come with 3-5 highlights or pride points for their research, and 1-3 story ideas that can be featured.
Noon | “The Legacy of Megaherbivores” Screening and Q&A
- 707 Hub
- This 20‑minute documentary created for the Broader Impacts of NSF‑funded Megacarcass Ecology project features work from Dr. Nathan Lemoine‘s lab (Biological Sciences) along with international collaborators.
3 p.m. | ORSP Meet-and-Greet
- 707 Hub
- This is an opportunity for faculty and staff to meet ORSP staff and have open dialogue about any questions or comments they may have regarding grants.
Wednesday, Nov. 4
10 a.m. | Maximizing Pivot: Funding Searches, Researcher Profiles, Calendars, and Collaboration Tools
- Teams Online
- Join ORSP for a virtual workshop designed to help Marquette faculty, staff, and students make the most of Pivot, a searchable international grants database and collaboration tool.
11:30 a.m. | IWL Research Social, featuring Summer 2026 Interdisciplinary Research Projects
- Sensenbrenner Hall 304
- The Summer 2026 Interdisciplinary Research grantees will present their findings at this research social hosted by the Institute for Women’s Leadership. Refreshments will be provided.
2 p.m. | Exploring ways for graduate students to find funding
- Teams (Register for link)
- Discover potential grants, scholarships, fellowships, awards, and other funding opportunities available through Marquette University and reputable external sources. Learn where to find funding, how to identify opportunities that align with your goals, and when to apply.
Thursday, Nov. 5
1 p.m. | Innovations in Community-Led Research—Capacity Milwaukee
- AMU
- This panel will share details about the Capacity Milwaukee Fellowship, a new community-led research initiative launched through Marquette University’s Center for the Advancement of the Humanities, that pairs humanities doctoral students with Milwaukee-area nonprofit organizations to co-design research projects advancing community priorities. Supported by a Mellon Foundation grant project, the program strengthens nonprofit staffing while simultaneously helping students translate skills acquired in the classroom into projects that benefit the community.
2:30 p.m. | Communicating Research on Social Media: Approaches, Discussions & Creative Workshop
- 707 Hub
- The purpose of this roundtable session is to discuss the benefits & challenges of using social media in research. Participants can expect to learn about translating research for social media, personal branding, and concepts related to engagement, credibility, humor and target audience.
Friday, Nov. 6
7:30 to 11 a.m. | Free Health Screenings
- AHPRC
- Registration link coming soon. Limited capacity; fills up quickly
- The Athletic and Human Performance Research Center will host a free health screening day for Marquette faculty and staff. Screening stations will include: blood pressure and resting heart rate, body composition (DXA or BIA), breathing function and capacity, handgrip strength, sit-to-stand, and hearing screening.
1 p.m. | Explore-&-Learn: 707 Makerspace + Press Your Own Koozie
- 707 Hub
- Learn about all the cool tools the Makerspace in the 707 Hub has to offer. Then get a tutorial & press your own Koozie!
- Tools in the 707 Hub Makerspace
- 3D Printing
- Fabric Heatpress
- Screenprinting
- Embroidery / Sewing
- Cricut Sublimation
