Monday, September 14, 2026
7:30 AM––1:30 PM
UT Conference Center
600 Henley Street, Suite 400
Knoxville, TN 37902
Join the Institute for a Secure and Sustainable Environment for the 5th Annual Research Conference. Faculty, staff, students, and research partners are invited for a day of speakers, networking, and student research showcases.
Featured Speakers
Kate Evans
Associate Laboratory Director, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Topic: Tackling Southeast U.S. Resilience: Why now? Why us
Mark Finlay
Senior Energy Analyst, TDEC OEP
Topic: Updates on State Energy Initiatives from the TDEC Office of Energy Programs
Sally Morris
Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Development & Recognitions
Topic: UT Research Insight
Camryn Korn & Abigail Lee
Denso
Topic: Eco Vision: Action Plans for Sustainability at Denso
Conference Agenda
7:30–8:00 AM
Breakfast and Poster Setup
8:00–8:45 AM
Director’s Remarks and Opening Keynotes
Mingzhou Jin, Sally Morris, and Kate Evans
8:45–9:25 AM
ISSE Research Showcase
Featuring Steven Hoagland and Yuefeng Hao
9:25–10:45 AM
Seed Project Showcase
Featuring Anna Herring, Fengyuan Zhang, Eminé Fidan, and Haochen Li
10:45–11:35 AM
Poster Session
11:35 AM–12:15 PM
Keynote Presentations
Camryn Korn & Abigail Lee, Denso
Mark Finlay, TDEC
12:15–12:25 PM
Outstanding ISSE Staff Award Announcement and Group Photo
12:25–1:30 PM
Lunch & Poster Award Announcement
Student Poster Competition
Graduate and undergraduate students are invited to showcase their research during the conference! Student posters will be displayed throughout the event, and eligible submissions will be judged for awards.
Poster Submission Deadlines:
September 7, 2026 –– Deadline to request complimentary poster printing through ISSE
September 11, 2026 by 12:00 PM –– Deadline to deliver self-printed posters to ISSE (600 Henley Street, Ste. 311A7)
Students who miss these deadlines are still welcome to present their research at the conference; however, their posters will not be eligible for judging or awards.
Previous Conferences
Explore highlights from previous ISSE Research Conferences.
2022 ISSE Research Conference
2023 Student Poster Competition Winners
Parking
Recommended parking garages:
- Locust Street Garage
- Langley Garage
- Market Square Garage
Conference Center Parking Information
Questions
For questions regarding registration or the poster competition, please contact:
Susan Lutman
Sr. Financial Associate
[email protected]
(865)-974-4251