The Future of M-TRAIN: Sustainability and Continued Growth

Event Overview

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The workshop was organized by the M-Train Executive Committee. M-TRAIN workshops are funded by award #2324459 from the National Science Foundation’s program, Growing Research Access for Nationally Transformative Equity and Diversity (GRANTED).

  • Agenda

    DATE & TIME

    DATEWednesday, June 12th, 2024
    TIMEArrival, Networking, & Breakfast starts at 8:30 am, workshop runs from 9:00 – 3:30 pm. Informal networking and Tour of The Wond'ry from 3:30 – 4:30 pm.
    PARKING ADDRESSParking available in the 25th Ave Staff Garage at 2401 Highland Avenue, Nashville, TN 37212. M-TRAIN signage will be present to indicate available parking spots.
    EVENT ADDRESSVanderbilt University
    The Wond'ry Center for Innovation
    2414 Highland Avenue, Nashville, TN 37212

    AGENDA

    TIMELOCATION AND ACTIVITY
    8:30 am – 9:00 amRegistration and Continental Breakfast
    9:00 am – 9:15 am

    Welcome Remarks

    • Padma Raghavan, Vice Provost for Research and Innovation, Vanderbilt University
    9:15 am – 10:00 am

    NSF GRANTED - Overview and Vision for the Future

    • Dina Stroud, Program Manager for GRANTED Program, National Science Foundation
    10:00 am - 10:15 amBreak
    10:15 am - 11:30 amBreakout Session - Sustainability and Growth of M-TRAIN
    11:30 am - 12:00 pmRecap Breakout Session
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pmNetworking Lunch
    1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

    Presentation from LaunchTN

    • Lindsey Cox, CEO
    • Charles Layne, Technology Advancement Manager
    • Jennifer Skjellum, Tennessee Technology Advancement Consortium (TTAC) University Advisor
    1:45 pm - 2:55pmIdeation Session on M-TRAIN Projects
    2:55 pm - 3:15 pmRecap Ideation Session
    3:15 pm - 3:30 pmClosing and Discussion of Next Steps
    3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

    Networking Session / Tour of the Won'ry

    • Yesenia Sevilla, Director, Strategic Engagement and Ecosystem Development at The Wond'ry
  • Speakers

    Padma Raghavan
    Vice Provost for Research and Innovation, Vanderbilt University

    Dina Stroud
    Lead Program Director, National Science Foundation (NSF)

    Linsdey Cox
    CEO, Launch Tennessee (LaunchTN)

    Charles Layne
    Technology Advancement Manager, Launch Tennessee (LaunchTN)

    Jennifer Skjellum
    Tennessee Technology Advancement Consortium (TTAC) University Advisor, Launch Tennessee (LaunchTN)