Areas of Impact : Research : Texas State University

Translational Health

Resilient Societies

Teaching and Lifelong Learning

Environmental Stewardship

Powering Innovation

Translational Health

Healthcare is multidisciplinary. Our researchers work together across traditional boundaries, engaging in applied research to improve health outcomes for people near the university and far.

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illustration of DNA and cancer cells — Using biometric analytics to create powerful tools in the fight against cancer

Dr. Shuying Sun

Dr. Ekin looks into the camera — Digital detectives are using data to bust medical fraud, bring down costs

Dr. Tahir Ekin

Firefighter in a training situation — We’re taking stress down a notch for people on the front lines

Dr. Matt McAllister

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Resilient Societies

Serving our communities has long been a Texas State value. Through research into cognitive and emotional wellbeing, public safety and related topics, we are improving the quality of life for people in Texas and beyond.

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A person wearing a VR headset — New research aims to prevent sexual assault on college campuses

Dr. Erica Nason

close up of cash — Corporate hypocrisy and social responsibility through the lens of conscious capitalism

Dr. Linda Alkire

looking down onto a vineyard — What do beer, penicillin, chocolate and prosciutto have in common?

Dr. Colleen Myles

Teaching and Lifelong Learning

Texas State began as a normal school devoted to preparing new teachers, and we continue that legacy not only through providing degrees in education, but also with research into the myriad factors that influence teaching and learning at every stage of life.

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An elementary school student uses a laptop — Teaching computer science in grade school to close digital divide across communities

Dr. Cathy Thomas

A historical monument — History isn’t just the past. It’s our present and your future.

Dr. Nancy Berlage

young student with teacher — Using autism research to support children and develop learning intervention methods

Dr. Russell Lang and the Clinic for Autism Research, Evaluation and Support

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Environmental Stewardship

With the San Marcos River flowing through our original campus, we’ve always been well positioned for environmental research. From right on our doorstep or around the globe, our researchers are investigating the natural world and how we interact with it.

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aerial of the San Marcos River — Restoration of San Marcos River being completed with the help of drone technology

Dr. Thom Hardy

Falcon handler with a falcon — The human element: the survival of endangered species rests on us

Dr. Chris Serenari

Strawberries in a greenhouse — Farming without land? Effort to expand “soilless farming” to combat food insecurity.

Dr. Nicole Wagner

Powering Innovation

Researchers at Texas State use imagination and determination to bring new ideas, processes and products to life. Our location within the Texas Innovation Corridor fosters a multitude of connections among industries and individuals in technical, entrepreneurial and creative fields.

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person in a spaceship — Studying microscopic organisms in the microgravity environment of space

Dr. Robert McLean and Starla Thornhill, doctoral student

microscope — Using nanomaterials for use in energy storage & conversion

Dr. Christopher Rhodes

code superimposed over wires — Developing Artificial Intelligence cybersecurity that protects much more than your bank account

Dr. Mina Guirguis

Areas of Impact

Translational Health

Using biometric analytics to create powerful tools in the fight against cancer

Digital detectives are using data to bust medical fraud, bring down costs

We’re taking stress down a notch for people on the front lines

Resilient Societies

New research aims to prevent sexual assault on college campuses

Corporate hypocrisy and social responsibility through the lens of conscious capitalism

What do beer, penicillin, chocolate and prosciutto have in common?

Teaching and Lifelong Learning

Teaching computer science in grade school to close digital divide across communities

History isn’t just the past. It’s our present and your future.

Using autism research to support children and develop learning intervention methods

Environmental Stewardship

Restoration of San Marcos River being completed with the help of drone technology

The human element: the survival of endangered species rests on us

Farming without land? Effort to expand “soilless farming” to combat food insecurity.

Powering Innovation

Studying microscopic organisms in the microgravity environment of space

Using nanomaterials for use in energy storage & conversion

Developing Artificial Intelligence cybersecurity that protects much more than your bank account