Third NRT LEAD Annual Research Expo 2026
All sessions will take place at the Engineering Teaching and Research Building (ETRL). Room assignments will be available at check-in.
About the event
Third NRT LEAD Annual Research Expo 2026
The NRT LEAD Program at Washington State University invites you to the Third Annual Research Expo, taking place on May 14–15, 2026, at the Engineering Teaching and Research Building (ETRL), Pullman campus.
This two-day event highlights interdisciplinary graduate research and innovation, featuring technical poster presentations, oral presentations, keynote talks, and an industry panel discussion. The Expo provides a platform for trainees to present their work and engage with faculty, industry professionals, and external advisors.
Day 1 – May 14, 2026:
Opening remarks, keynote on entrepreneurship, business planning poster session, technical poster session, laboratory open house, and trainee oral presentations. The day concludes with a networking dinner.
Day 2 – May 15, 2026:
Industry panel discussion, industry keynote talks, roundtable sessions, technical keynote presentation, awards ceremony, and a tour of METER facilities.
This event is open to students, faculty, researchers, and industry partners interested in interdisciplinary research and innovation.