DoW SciTechCONNECT Regional Pop-Up

Agenda

November 13, 2026 · 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. · Jackson State University · Jackson, Mississippi

All times are Central Time.

  1. –

    Networking Breakfast and Registration

  2. –

    Welcome Message

    Grace Rhodes Lall | Dr. LaRico Treadwell
  3. –

    Introduction to DoW S&T

    Evelyn Kent
  4. –

    Overview of Critical Technology Areas

    Evelyn Kent
  5. –

    Entry Points to S&T

    Grace Rhodes Lall | Mr. William Creech | Dr. Jess Resig | Ms. Mia Steele | Dr. Treniece Terry
  6. –

    Critical Technology Area Spotlight: Hypersonics

    Danielle Gerstner | John Williams
  7. –

    Mid-Morning Break

  8. –

    The Road to Funding: Real Stories from Successful DoW Applicants

    Dr. LaRico Treadwell | Dr. Ganesh Bora | Dr. Almesha Campbell | Dr. Lisa Clough | Dr. Michelle John | Dr. Willie May
  9. –

    Opportunity Spotlight: University Center for High-Speed Aerothermoelasticity

    Dr. Amanda Chou | Dr. LaShauna Evans
  10. –

    Looking Ahead: What's Next for Science and Technology?

    Grace Rhodes Lall | Evelyn Kent | Dr. Jess Resig | Dr. Nashlie Sephus | Dr. LaRico Treadwell
  11. –

    Regional Partner Spotlight

    Dr. Nashlie Sephus | Adrienne Somerville | Commissioner De’Keith Stamps
  12. –

    Networking Lunch

  13. –

    SciTechCONNECTIQ Demo

    Grace Rhodes Lall
  14. –

    Tips and Strategies for Building a Compelling and Successful DoW Proposal

    Dr. Jess Resig | Dr. Ganesh Bora | Mr. William Creech | Evelyn Kent | Dr. Treniece Terry
  15. –

    Closing Remarks

    Evelyn Kent

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