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2020 E-Newsletters
- Fall
  Research Newsletter Fall 2020
  - Vangelis Metsis - Computer Science
    - Multi-disciplinary Research Team Uses Virtual Reality to Help Veterans with PTSD
  - Merritt Drewery - Department of Agricultural Sciences
    - AG Professor Comes Full Circle with Research and Mentorship
  - Judith Lindsay - St. David's School of Nursing
    - Caring for Children and Families in Native American Communities
  - Sean Justice - School of Art and Design
    - Faculty Team Up for preK-2 Creative Computing Project
  - Xiaoyu Xue - Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
    - Xue Lab Studies Disease Prevention through Biochemical and Genetic Research
- Summer
  Research Newsletter Summer 2020
  - Daniel Wescott – Anthropology
    - Using Drones to Locate and Document Outdoor Crime Scenes
  - Cathy Thomas – Curriculum and Instruction
    - Diversifying Computer Science Education
  - Li Feng – Finance and Economics
    - Collaborating for STEM Teacher Recruitment and Retention
  - Jie Zhu – Nutrition and Foods
    - How Genes and Diet Impact Maternal and Fetal Health
  - Rob Dussler and Anthony Deringer – The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment
    - Applied Research at Spring Lake: Exploring the Value of Mindfulness in Interpretive Education
  - All You Need to Know About Research Cash Advance by Meredith Williams
- Spring
  Research Newsletter Spring 2020
  - Jennifer Steele – Texas School Safety Center
    - Texas State Center Empowers Youth Voice For Tobacco Prevention
  - Sandra Vanegas – School of Social Work
    - Autism Program Addresses Disparities by Training Parents
  - Jesus Jimenez – Ingram School of Engineering
    - Digital Twins Improve Health, Safety, and Productivity of Workers
  - Mark E. Lester – Department of Physical Therapy
    - Using 360 Video to Study Postural Control in a Virtual Environment
  - Calling all Health Disparities Early Stage Investigators!
    - Xi Pan and Cassandra Johnson Share Experience as Participants
2019 E-Newsletters
- Fall
  Research Newsletter Fall 2019
  - Omari Souza - School of Art and Design
    - Design for Social Good and Innovation
  - Benjamin Schwartz - Department of Biology
    - Edwards Aquifer Close to Being World’s Most Biodiverse Site
  - Erica Nason - School of Social Work
    - Bringing Mental Health Resources to our Nation’s Farmers
  - Katie Kapurch - Department of English
    - Blackbird Singing: Black America Remixes the Beatles
  - Michael Solem - Department of Geography
    - Making Geography Education “Powerful” for Students
  - College of Education Offers Grantsmanship Best Practices by Maggie Hutchins
  - Let Funding Find You by Kay Hetherly
- Summer
  Research Newsletter Summer 2019
  - Sarah Fritts - Department of Biology
    - Team of Texas State Wildlife Ecologists Work to Conserve Bats Across Texas
  - Hyunwoo Yoon - School of Social Work
    - Closing the Health Disparity Gap for Asian Americans
  - Fred Aguayo - Department of Engineering Technology
    - Reducing the Carbon Footprint in Concrete Construction
  - Catherine Jaffe - Department of World Languages and Literatures
    - The Junta de Damas Pioneers Women’s Rights
  - CoSearch: A Growing Multidisciplinary Event by Matthew Winn
- Spring
  Research Newsletter Spring 2019
  - Paula Stigler Granados - School of Health Administration
    - Dr. Stigler Granados Tackles a "Silent Killer" — the Kissing Bug
  - Eduardo Perez - Ingram School of Engineering
    - Dr. Perez and Team Help Ensure Food Supply When Disaster Strikes
  - Hank Hehmsoth - School of Music
    - Music Professor Preserves and Celebrates Music History
  - Madan M. Dey - Department of Agriculture
    - Agriculture Professor Pursues Research Far and Wide
  - Daniel A. Brown - Dean of University College
    - Through Faculty Mentorship, Students Develop Identity as Research Scientists
  - Examining Humanity: Research and Innovation in the College of Liberal Arts by Jessica Schneider
  - Growth Continues in Texas State Research Enterprise by Dr. Mike Blanda
2018 E-Newsletters
- Fall
  Research Newsletter Fall 2018
  - Eugene Lee - Theater & Dance
    
    “Many of the plays that have been developed here have gone on to full professional productions.”
  - Arzu Ari – Respiratory Care
    
    “Treating children is a special challenge.”
  - Jana Minifie – Management & Jennifer Irvin - Chemistry and Biochemistry
    
    Business and Science Collaboration Is Key to Successful NSF I-Corps Grant
  - Stephen Ciullo & Alyson Collins - Special Education
    
    IES Grant to Improve Fourth Grade Writing Outcomes for Special Ed Kids
  - Ted Lehr - Computer Science and City of Austin
    
    City of Austin Seeks Texas State Collaborators
  - Mentoring Graduate Student Researchers: Tips for Faculty by Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz
  - Research Services: Meet ORSP Senior Staff!
  ORSP Newsletter Fall 2018 (PDF, 1 MB)
- Summer
  ORSP Newsletter Summer 2018 (PDF, 3 MB)
  - Timothy Bonner - Biology
    - “My team is working to quantify how swift water communities respond to flow at 14 biomonitoring sites within three river basins of Texas.”
  - Araceli Martinez Ortiz - LBJ Institute for STEM Education & Research
    - “In these roles, working in both the U.S. and overseas, I learned the power of collaboration and of managing teams.”
  - Lesli Biediger-Friedman – Nutrition, Research Director of Bobcat Bounty
    - “It has been exciting to work with leading coalitions and partnerships to address food policy and food security.”
  - Alessandro De Nadai – Psychology
    - “Anxiety has a clinical-level impact on a third of people at some point in their lives.”
  - CIRG Brings Researchers and Communities Together by Yvonne Natoli
- Spring
  ORSP Newsletter Spring 2018 (PDF, 2 MB)
  - Shetay Ashford - Occupational, Workforce, and Leadership Studies
  - Brenda Scheuermann - Curriculum & Instruction
  - Todd Ahlman - Center for Archaeological Studies:
  - Liqin Du - Biochemistry
  - Translating Research To Reality:
    - Texas State Professors, We Need You! by Dr. Melinda Villagran
  - Texas State University Dataverse Provides Avenue to Store and Share Research Data by Debbie Pitts, University Libraries
  - Research Enhancement Program: Tips for Easy Execution of Your REP Award by Jessica Schneider
  - Growth in the Texas State Research Enterprise by Dr. Mike Blanda
2017 E-Newsletters
- Fall
  ORSP Newsletter Fall 2017 (PDF, 1 MB)
  - Ty Schepis – Psychology
  - Viola Benavente - St. David’s School of Nursing
  - Aimee Kendall Roundtree – English
  - Bahram Asiabanpour – Engineering
  - Translational Research Teams by Dr. Melinda Villagran
  - Creating Teams Using Pivot Profiles by Kay Hetherly
  - Who are the RCs and How Can They Help You?
  - What’s the Deal with Indirect Costs? by Jessica Schneider
  - ORSP News & Updates:
    - Need Texas State University Data?
    - Improved Research Cash Advance System
    - Help! How to Comply with Funder Mandates on Data Management and Open Access
    - Compliance Update: Working with Animals