NH-LIFT 2025 Summer Summit

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Please use the link below to register for the August 19 and 20 NH-LIFT Summer Summit at the historic Mt. Washington Hotel. Scheduled to immediately follow the NH-INBRE meeting, this will be the first time to gather all members of the NH-LIFT community. 

LIFTERS are encouraged to invite faculty colleagues to register for the research networking luncheon. The more New Hampshire research faculty who attend, the greater the opportunity for future research collaborations! 

Registration Form

AGENDA

Tuesday, 8/19

  • 9:30 - 10:45                  NH-INBRE Student Poster Session
  • 12:30 – 2:00                NH-LIFT / NH INBRE Networking Luncheon

    Join research colleagues from across the state and learn from representatives at research and equipment facilities available to academic and industry researchers. Learn about the statewide web-based asset portal currently in development. Submit a PowerPoint slide (optional!) and provide a 3 minute presentation on your research or facility. Find potential research collaborators and learn more about NH-LIFT Collaboration and Catalyst Seed Grants. Registration required

  • 2:30 – 4:00                  Plenary: Blueprint NH 2030, the Importance of Academia in the State's Economy 

    Keynote speaker Mike Skelton, President and CEO of the NH Business and Industry Association, will present BIA’s Blueprint NH 2030 report. Engage in a moderated discussion on the important alignment of higher education and industry to drive economic growth and academic success. Mica Stark, President and CEO of the NH College and University Council will serve as the moderator. 

  • 4:00 – 6:00                    Find Your Collaborators

    Enjoy casual connections while taking in the beauty of the Mount Washington Hotel

  • 6:00 – 7:00                   Dinner
  • 7:30 – 9:00 PM            Team Building Activity

Wednesday, 8/20

  • 8:00 – 9:30                  Continental Breakfast
  • 9:30 – 10:15                Welcome Plenary

    NH-LIFT reflections on year one and what's ahead for year 2.              

  • 10:15 – 11:30:              Working Groups meet

    Meeting agendas will be distributed to respective working group members. SURE Faculty Mentors should plan to attend the Early Career Research Trainee Working Group

  • 11:45 – 12:30                Lunch
  • 12:30 – 1:30:                 NH-LIFT Poster Session
  • 1:30 – 2:30:                   Plenary, Working Groups Report
  • 2:30                               Wrap up and Next Steps

SURE STUDENT AGENDA

Tuesday, August 19 

  • 9:30 – 10:45    INBRE Poster Session  - TIME CHANGE!
  • 10:45 – 12:30  Break
  • 12:30 – 1:00    Lunch
  • 1:00 – 2:15       Let’s Plan for the Future
  • 2:30 – 4:00       Plenary Session
  • 4:15 – 5:30       Video Production
  • 6:00 – 7:30       Dinner and Break
  • 7:30 – 9:00       Team Building Fun

Wednesday, August 20

  • 9:00 – 9:30       Continental Breakfast
  • 9:30 – 10:15    Plenary Session
  • 10:15 – 11:30  Video Production
  • 11:45 – 12:30 Lunch
  • 12:30 – 1:30    NH-LIFT Poster Session
  • 1:30 – 2:30       Plenary Session
    • Students will share feedback on summer experience
  • 2:30                   Wrap up