Research and Innovation Week

The Office of Research & Innovation will kick off with welcoming remarks, a keynote plenary presentation, and faculty research spotlights.

The opening session will feature a plenary talk from Dr. Devanand K. Shenoy (IBM Semiconductors) on Opportunities for Microelectronics to Enable AI Capabilities for National Security and the Private Sector.

Faculty from across SMU will also present brief research spotlights highlighting innovative work in physics, engineering, and data arts, followed by open discussion with presenters. 

Location: Frances Anne Moody Hall Auditorium

The Research Integrity & Compliance (RIC) team will host a workshop to introduce researchers to the new Cayuse Human Ethics (IRB) module. Following the workshop, RIC will host a social hour with light refreshments, where attendees can connect with the team, ask questions one-on-one, and win a few prizes. 

Location: Frances Anne Moody Hall Auditorium

Join us for the Dallas Launch Party celebrating Swirl & Vortex: Collected Poems by Larry Levis on Monday, March 23, from 7–10 p.m. Hosted by SMU English's Project Poética, this event features readings by David St. John, Kevin Prufer, Mai Der Vang, and L.A. Johnson. All are welcome.

Location: The Sundown at Granada

Undergraduate Poster Session, organized by the Office of Engaged Learning, will take place Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from 4-7 p.m..

Location: Frances Anne Moody Hall Atrium.

Graduate and Postdoc Poster Sessions, organized by the Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies, will take place in two sessions: 

• Session 1, for graduate students in Dedman College programs, will take place from 9am-12pm
• Session 2, for graduate students in all other programs and postdoctoral scholars, will take place from 2-5pm
  
  

Location: Frances Anne Moody Hall Atrium

The Technology Transfer & Commercialization team will host two 1.5‑hour sessions exploring on how to translate research into positive social impact and develop a start‑up to generate revenue.

Sessions include:

• 9:00 -10:30 AM | Faculty inventors discuss taking discoveries from Lab to Market: Research and the Entrepreneurial Mind
• 10:45 AM - 12:30 PM | Entrepreneurs take you on an investor’s journey: Commercializing Your Discoveries 

Location: Frances Anne Moody Hall Auditorium