BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Research And Engagement - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://research.uncg.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Research And Engagement REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T235959 DTSTAMP:20260605T000129 CREATED:20260404T111705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T141039Z UID:10001037-1777334400-1777420799@research.uncg.edu SUMMARY:Roadmap Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Skip to Content (Press Enter) \n\n\n\n Jump to\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nAgenda Highlights \nEvent Details\nSpeakers\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n @ \n \n \n\nThe BRIGHT Institute is developing a comprehensive strategy to establish North Carolina as a national leader in battery innovation\, critical materials\, advanced energy technologies\, and workforce development. \nJoin industry and academic leaders on April 28 to map critical gaps\, align priorities\, and co‑design solutions for a resilient battery materials supply chain.  \nKey RoadMap Prompts \n\nCritical Materials Value Chain Gaps \n\nWhere are the most critical bottlenecks in today’s battery materials supply chain—from extraction to end‑of‑life? \nWhich materials (Li\, Ni\, Co\, Mn\, graphite\, Cu\, emerging alternatives) face the greatest technical\, economic\, or geopolitical risk? \n\n\nResearch & Technology Translation \n\nWhat fundamental research gaps are limiting scale‑up\, cost reduction\, or sustainability? \nHow can universities accelerate lab‑to‑pilot‑to‑industry translation for critical materials technologies? \nWhere are pre‑competitive R&D collaborations most needed? \n\n\nR&D Services & Infrastructure \n\nWhat shared R&D services\, pilot facilities\, testing\, and validation capabilities are missing for industry partners? \nHow can academic institutions provide rapid\, industry‑aligned technical support? \n\n\nWorkforce Development & Training \n\nWhat skills gaps exist across mining\, processing\, manufacturing\, recycling\, and quality control? \nHow can academia co‑design workforce training programs\, certifications\, and apprenticeships align with industry needs? \n\n\nSupply Chain & Logistics Management \n\nWhere do supply chain inefficiencies\, traceability challenges\, or logistics risks impact battery materials? \nHow can data\, modeling\, and systems research improve resilience\, transparency\, and domestic sourcing? \n\n\nLeadership & Ecosystem Building \n\nWhat role should academic institutions play in regional and national leadership for battery critical materials? \nHow do we build sustained partnerships across industry\, government\, and academia to strengthen U.S. competitiveness? \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda Highlights\n\n\n\n\nWelcome & Overview\nBRIGHT Institute Mission\, Vision & Phases\nStrategic Pillars and Workforce Priorities\nPartnership and Industry Needs Discussion\nAdvisory Board Roles & Engagement\nNext Steps and Action Items\n\n\nGuest Speakers\n**Details coming Soon**\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\nHosted By:\n\n\nBRIGHT Institute\n \n\nView Organizer Website \nbright-info@uncg.edu \n \n\nLocation:\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \n\n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://bright.uncg.edu/event/roadmap-roundtable/#new_tab LOCATION:Union Square\, 124 East Gate City Boulevard\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27406\, United States CATEGORIES:BRIGHT ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://research.uncg.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image-y83efN.png ORGANIZER;CN="BRIGHT Institute":MAILTO:bright-info@uncg.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T180000 DTSTAMP:20260605T000129 CREATED:20250909T144357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T144401Z UID:10000895-1761318000-1761328800@research.uncg.edu SUMMARY:AI Innovation Challenge DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce that UNC Greensboro will host its AI Innovation Challenge on Thursday\, October 24\, from 3:00–6:00 p.m. at Union Square. This inaugural event will bring together students\, faculty\, industry partners\, and community leaders to imagine\, design\, and pitch forward-thinking solutions that harness the power of artificial intelligence to address real-world challenges. \n\n\n\nThe Challenge will feature projects that: \n\n\n\n\nLeverage AI to advance research and discovery\n\n\n\nDevelop AI-based tools with commercialization potential\n\n\n\nApply AI to create measurable benefits for industry\, community\, and society\n\n\n\n\nHow you and your departments can participate: \n\n\n\n\nEncourage Participation: Please share this opportunity widely with your students and faculty to form teams and submit proposals.\n\n\n\nHighlight AI Activity: We would love to spotlight AI-related research and teaching already happening in your colleges and departments. Please share examples we can promote as part of this initiative.\n\n\n\nShowcase Your Work: We will have limited space available for colleges/departments to host a table during the event. This is a great way to highlight your AI engagement and connect with partners.\n\n\n\n\nTo make sharing easier\, we have created a short form where you can indicate your department’s AI-related work and request a table space: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Jsf6kSUtPz. \n\n\n\nThe Innovation Challenge is more than a competition—it is a chance for UNCG to demonstrate leadership in applied\, responsible\, and interdisciplinary AI innovation. With your support\, we can showcase the breadth of talent across our campus and create new opportunities for collaboration. URL:https://research.uncg.edu/event/ai-innovation-challenge-2025/ LOCATION:Union Square\, 124 East Gate City Boulevard\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27406\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://research.uncg.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/AI-Session.png ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Research and Engagement":MAILTO:uncgresearch@uncg.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T153000 DTSTAMP:20260605T000129 CREATED:20250729T165724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T133957Z UID:10000868-1755007200-1755012600@research.uncg.edu SUMMARY:Africa and the Future of Global Research DESCRIPTION:Let’s explore how Africa is shaping the future of global research! \n\n\n\nJoin us for a compelling conversation with Dr. Elsie S. Kanza\, Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania. This talk will explore Africa’s evolving role in shaping global research\, spotlighting opportunities for partnership\, innovation\, and knowledge exchange across continents. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nInsightful dialogue on Africa’s research landscape and its increasing influence globally.\n\n\n\nReflections on collaborative approaches\, challenges\, and transformative research.\n\n\n\nNetworking and discussion at the reception to follow.\n\n\n\n\nWhy Attend: Whether you are a researcher\, student\, or scholar with interests in international scholarship\, development\, or global innovation\, this event offers a valuable lens into how Africa’s research future is connecting with the world. URL:https://research.uncg.edu/event/africa-and-the-future-of-global-research/ LOCATION:Union Square\, 124 East Gate City Boulevard\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27406\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://research.uncg.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/16x9-Cards-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Research and Engagement":MAILTO:uncgresearch@uncg.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T235959 DTSTAMP:20260605T000129 CREATED:20250224T161358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T153001Z UID:10000752-1748476800-1748649599@research.uncg.edu SUMMARY:INFRAMES Spring Meeting DESCRIPTION:INFRAMES will bring together an international network to focus on convergent research for more sustainable materials\, with a theme of analytical techniques and their impact on nanomaterials\, microplastics\, and sustainable practices. Leading experts in their field will share research strategies while providing exposure and sharing for scholars and scientists. \n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\nRestaurant Suggestions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation URL:https://research.uncg.edu/event/inframes-spring-meeting/ LOCATION:Union Square\, 124 East Gate City Boulevard\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27406\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://research.uncg.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/inframes-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR