Research News
ETAMU’s Urban and Sustainable Agriculture Program Featured in New Promotional Video
In the latest installment of East Texas A&M University’s “Beyond the Lab” video series, focusing on research activity at the university, the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems program takes center stage.
East Texas A&M Appoints Research Leader to Drive Innovation and Economic Growth
Dr. Mustafa Mashal will lead the university’s next phase of research growth following its R2 designation.
Dr. Kelly Reyna Featured in New Video on Quail Conservation
The Texas A&M University System recently highlighted the work of Dr. Kelly Reyna, director of the Ted and Donna Lyon Center for Gamebird Research, in a video feature on its official YouTube channel.
Can Concrete Heal Itself? ETAMU Professor Helps Lead Groundbreaking Research
Dr. Ayman Elzohairy is helping lead research that could transform the future of construction through the development of stronger, more sustainable concrete.
Spring Graduate Gains Hands-on Research Experience at Clymer Meadow Nature Preserve
As she prepares to graduate from ETAMU, Elizabeth Weinmann is already stepping into the next phase of a career rooted in field research, conservation and hands-on learning.
LEAP Conference Advances Ethical Publishing for Early-Career Engineering Faculty
The LEAP Conference at East Texas A&M-Dallas brought national experts together to help engineering faculty navigate ethical research challenges.
Annual Research Symposium Showcases Record Student Participation and Honors Top Scholars
More than 177 student presenters made this year’s Annual Research Symposium the largest in the event's seven-year history, underscoring the institution’s growing research impact.
ETAMU Alum Helps Lead Global Study Revealing Why Scientific Findings Can Vary
The ETAMU graduate contributed to a large-scale international research study published in Nature, examining how different analytical approaches can lead to varying scientific results.
Mentorship Mixer Connects East Texas A&M Students with Experiential Learning Opportunities
The Honors College will host a Spring Mentorship Mixer on Monday, March 23, offering students an opportunity to connect with faculty and staff about research and other experiential learning opportunities.
ETAMU Astrophysicist Featured on American Astronomical Society YouTube Channel
Dr. Billy Quarles, assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at East Texas A&M University, was recently featured in an interview on the YouTube channel of the American Astronomical Society.
Lyon Center Student Researcher Named G. W. Allen Gamebird Research Fellow
Recent East Texas A&M graduate Jilian Hudson made her way from Colorado to the Ted and Donna Lyon Center for Gamebird Research, where she works as a quail research technician in the Reyna Laboratory for Upland Gamebirds. She just graduated…
Lyon Center for Gamebird Research Advisory Board Ready to Support Landmark 2026 Initiatives
Following its induction at the Wing Ranch in Montana, the Ted and Donna Lyon Center for Gamebird Research advisory board is gearing up for a transformative 2026. With construction of the Lyon Center's new state-of-the-art facility in Commerce nearing completion,…
Lyon Center Collaboration at 2025 Kansas Governor’s Ringneck Classic Spurs 2026 Momentum
The Ted and Donna Lyon Center for Gamebird Research at East Texas A&M University showed up big at the 2025 Kansas Governor's Ringneck Classic hunt in Colby, Kansas. Dr. Kelly Reyna, founding director of the Lyon Center, fielded a hunting…
Recent ETAMU Master’s Graduate Selected as First Lyon Center Full-Time Laboratory Manager
Originally from Winthrop, Arkansas, Grace James earned her bachelor's in biology from Texas A&M University-Texarkana, while working in a pharmacy to support her schooling. Afterward, she made the move to East Texas A&M University, to obtain her master’s degree and…
The Galaxy’s Most Common Stars May Be Missing a Key Ingredient for Life: Long-Lived Moons
New ETAMU study shows moons around the planets of M-dwarf stars vanish quickly, offering insights into which worlds might support life.
A&M System Leaders Experience ETAMU’s Expanding Research Impact
East Texas A&M hosted the Texas A&M System’s Chief Research Officers fall meeting, highlighting groundbreaking research in gamebird conservation, cancer treatment, agriculture, astronomy, and human performance.
ETAMU Alumna Earns State Recognition for Dissertation on Bilingual Education
ETAMU graduate Dr. Rocio Almanza earned second place for Dissertation of the Year from the Texas Association for Bilingual Educators for her research on translanguaging in bilingual kindergarten classrooms.
Growing the Future: How ETAMU Faculty Aim to Transform Urban Agriculture Through Hydroponics
Inside the greenhouses at East Texas A&M University, a new kind of farming is taking shape, one that doesn't require soil, takes up only a fraction of the space and could help feed the growing cities of tomorrow.
From Classroom to Creek: East Texas A&M Students Study Elusive Painted Crayfish
Students lead research into rare painted crayfish, gaining experience in conservation and highlighting the university’s commitment to discovery.
East Texas A&M Professor Contributes to Major Discovery of Planet Candidate in Nearby Star System
A newly accepted scientific paper involving ETAMU's Dr. Billy Quarles, an assistant professor of physics and astronomy, details the possible discovery of a planet orbiting Alpha Centauri A.