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Building Basic Research Capacity: Research and Education Program Webinar

June 24 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

For HBCUs and TCUs, expanding basic research capacity is not just about funding. It is about building the infrastructure, partnerships, and momentum needed to turn academic expertise into long-term research opportunity.

On June 24, Dept. of War (DoW) SciTechConnect will host , a focused 45-minute session designed to help institutions better understand the Research and Education Program and how it can support research growth.

Featuring Ms. Evelyn Kent, Director, Department of War HBCU/MI, and Mr. William Creech, Team Lead, Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground, this webinar will offer practical insight into how HBCUs and TCUs can access funding pathways, strengthen research capabilities, and position their institutions to contribute to future scientific and technological innovation.

Why attend:

You’ll learn how the Research and Education Program can help your institution:

  • Identify opportunities to grow basic research capacity
  • Better understand available funding pathways
  • Strengthen research infrastructure and institutional readiness
  • Support faculty, students, and academic innovation
  • Build momentum for long-term participation in the Dept. of War Science & Technology ecosystem

Event Details

Date: June 24, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM ET

Hosted by: Dept. of War SciTechConnect

Featured Guests: Ms. Evelyn Kent, Director, Department of War HBCU/MI; Mr. William Creech, Team Lead, Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground

This is a compact, high-value briefing for institutional leaders, research administrators, faculty, and teams focused on growing research capability at HBCUs and TCUs.

We hope you’ll join us.

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