Research
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.
ETAMU Researchers Go Abroad to Tackle Global Sport Performance
Students and faculty from East Texas A&M University recently returned from a study abroad and research trip to Spain and Portugal, where they established international partnerships in the field of sport science and performance analytics.
East Texas A&M Faculty Member Awarded National Grant to Research HBCU Homecomings
Dr. Leslie Ekpe, assistant professor in the Department of Higher Education and Learning Technologies at East Texas A&M University, has been awarded a $5,000 grant for her research project.
East Texas A&M Researchers Link Pollution Exposure to Mental Health Risks
A new peer-reviewed study involving East Texas A&M researchers is drawing urgent attention to the mental health consequences of environmental pollution in rural, underserved communities across the South.
Saving the Quail: The Lyon Center for Gamebird Research at East Texas A&M is Restoring a Valuable Texas Resource
The Lyon Center for Gamebird Research at East Texas A&M University is poised to tackle the gamebird population crisis head-on.
Department of Health and Human Performance Shines at Annual Industry Conference
Faculty and students from the department received awards and presented workshops at the premier industry conference.
Showcasing Scholarship: Highlights from TAMUC’s Annual Research Symposium
TAMUC students present innovative research projects to the university community and industry leaders.
Texas A&M University-Commerce hosted its Annual Research Symposium on April 17, 2024, at the university's Rayburn Student Center. The symposium showcased undergraduate and graduate research projects, providing…