Pioneering solutions to wicked problems

What makes I3R different?

I3R is a new kind of public research institute, one with convergence at its core and differentiated by a dual mandate to advance research excellence and impact economic development. Most research institutions focus on discovery and development. Some venture into delivery. Our goal is deployment of innovations at scale through partnerships with industry, community and philanthropic organizations while educating and empowering a qualified future workforce. This is how we move technology through Technology Readiness Levels 8-9 to ensure positive societal impact.

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News from the Institute for Integrative & Innovative Research

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Speaker Series – Cynthia Chestek, Ph.D., University of Michigan

February 6, 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
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Neuroprostheses for Controlling Hand and Finger Movements

Speaker Series – Peter Kazanzides, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University

February 20, 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
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 The da Vinci Research Kit (dVRK): System Description and Research Highlights

Lecture – Emad M. Boctor, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University

February 27, 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
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Listening to Light, From Endoscopes to Wearables: Translating Photoacoustics, Ultrasound, and Robotics

Speaker Series – Joseph DeSimone, Ph.D., Stanford University

March 6, 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
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Convergent Research to Address Societal Needs: Entrepreneurship, People, Innovation, Decision-making and Impact

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    Walter Reed Clinical Trial Participant Restores Sense of Touch from Neural-Enabled Prosthetic Hand

    December 3, 2025

    A Soldier at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is taking part in a clinical trial to test a “neural-enabled” prosthetic arm, a next-generation device designed to restore the sensation of touch through advanced nerve stimulation technology.

    Building Design + Construction Network - Mass timber featured in University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, research facility

    August 25, 2025

    The design for the 144,000-sf Institute for Integrative & Innovative Research building draws inspiration from Arkansas’ forested landscape.

    HGA News - University of Arkansas Opens New Home for the Institute for Integrative & Innovative Research, a Hub for Convergent Research and Economic Development

    August 21, 2025

    Nature-Inspired Building with Mass Timber Canopy to Drive Convergence Research and Stimulate Regional Economic Growth

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