The TRIO Local Studio at Illinois Tech paves the way for researchers—including assistants, coordinators, and principal investigators (PIs)—to come together and share solutions to challenges in recruitment and retention of study participants. The Trial Recruitment Innovation Office (TRIO) uses human-centered design principles that engage a wide range of people to participate in studies. Interested in attending and providing helpful feedback to a budding researcher? Attend our next session on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 2–3 p.m. in the Galvin Tower, 10 W. 35th St., 12th Floor Conference Room. Contact Elliott Morris for additional information at emorris11@illinoistech.edu.