About

The Research and Innovation Center explores and implements new ideas, initiatives, and interventions that foster innovation and support the Lone Star College-Tomball student life cycle. Its programs encompass concepts in technology, data, human literacies, and cognitive skills, including critical thinking, systems thinking, entrepreneurship, and cultural agility.

Updates

Fall 2023 Programs

• AI Movies and Discussions - REGISTRATION
  Session 1: WALL-E: September 19 @1:00 pm, in E100
  Session 2: i,Robot: October 17 @1:00 pm, in E100
• Digital Empowerment Workshops - REGISTRATION
  Session 1: Creating Your LinkedIn Profile - September 27 @ 1:00 pm, in E258
  Session 2: Enhancing Your Digital Presence - October 11 @1:00 pm, in E258
  Session 3: Designing Your Digital Business Card - November 1 @1:00 pm, in E258
• Fundamental Skills for Research Workshops - REGISTRATION
  Session 1: Research Overview and Methodologies - September 21 @2:00 pm, in E258
  Session 2: Quantitative Research - October 19 @2:00 pm, in E258
  Session 3:??? Qualitative Research - November 9 @2:00 pm, in E258
• Entrepreneur Series - REGISTRATION
  Session 1: An Entrepreneur's Journey to Success - September 26 @2:00 pm, in N103
  Session 2:??? Aspiring Entrepreneur's Tips and Tricks for Startups - October 18 @2:00 pm, in N103
• Fireside Chat: Smart Technology and Its Impact on College - October 25
• R&I x VR Program 2.0 

Videos

FIRESIDE CHAT: OpenAI - ChatGPT in Higher Education
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This forum brings together faculty members for a panel discussion to delve into the potential impact of ChatGPT in higher education.
Date: February 22, 2023
Moderator: Van Piercy, English Professor
Panelists: Ginger Fray, English Associate Professor; Kyle Solak, Ph.D., English Faculty Lead - LSC-Tomball; Kayla Almaguer, English Assistant Professor 

Fireside Chat: Technology, Data, and Human Literacies in the Evolution of Higher Education
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The Evolution of Higher Education in the use of Technology, Data, and Human Literacies
This session brings together experts from the areas of technology, data analytics, and sociology to share their perspectives on the past, present, and future of digital, data, and human literacies that shape the educational landscape.
Date: October 4, 2022
Moderator:  Dr. Jackie Thomas, Chief Strategist of Lone Star College-Tomball
Panelists: Loyd B. Huhn, Innovation Lab Specialist of Tomball Community Innovation Lab; Kawandanell Jaramillo, Data Analyst of Lone Star College-Tomball; Dr. Janie Filoteo, Sociology Professor of Lone Star College-Tomball

LSC-Tomball Research and Innovation Center Introduction
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Innovation Symposium 2023 Day 1
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Topic: Innovate the Future of Higher Education
Keynote Speaker: Ashley J. Jennings

Innovation Symposium 2023 Day 2
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Topic: Innovate the Future of Higher Education
Fireside Chat: Dr. Erin Baumgartner and Dr. Jan E. Odegard

For more information on the LSC-Tomball Innovation Symposium, visit https://www.lonestar.edu/symposium.

Book Club

LONE STAR COLLEGE-TOMBALL RESEARCH AND INNOVATION CENTER BOOK CLUB
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Photo Gallery

Tour of the Ion Houston  Read More - Click Here

The Infinite Houston Read More - Click Here

The Ion Houston Opening Ceremony Read More - Click Here

Past Program Offerings

Spring 2023

• Fireside Chat: OpenAI - ChatGPT in Higher Education
• R&I x VR Program: Timberwolf Travels Seven Wonders of the World
• AI-Language Translator Program: Connecting with the World Innovatively

Fall 2022

• Grand Opening: October 3 to October 6, 2022
• Scavenger Hunt - LSC-Tomball VR Map
• Fireside Chat: Technology, Data, and Human Literacies in the Evolution of Higher Education

Contact

Location: LSC-Tomball - East Building - Room E253 | Campus Map | Offices Map
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9 am to 4 pm / Friday, 9 am to 12 pm (Friday closed in June, July, and August)
Room E253 Reservation: Check the R&I Center Calendar to check availabilities. Reservation Form: Click Here
Email: TC-RIC@LoneStar.edu

Team

Kentrie LeDee, Director of Strategy and Innovation / Email: KLeDee@lonestar.edu / Phone: 281-4011813
Isabelle Chen, Coordinator III for Research and Innovation / Email: y.isabelle.chen@lonestar.edu / Phone: 281-4011871
Amirah Gipson, Part-Time Specialist III, Timberwolves Lead / Email: Amirah.Gipson@lonestar.edu
Work-study: Vacant - To apply for the position, Click Here.

VALUES
Learning | Leadership | Community | Connection | Futuristic | Integrity

Division of Strategy and Innovation  |  Office of Strategy and Innovation

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