Research News

Can AI Make Police Lineups Fairer? ETAMU Researchers Aim to Find Out
The project combines eye-tracking technology and psychology to examine how people process real and AI-generated faces.

Educational Leadership Research Takes International Stage in Australia
Dr. Kriss Kemp-Graham and Dr. Sharonda Pruitt presented their rural education research in Australia at the University of Melbourne and the National Conference for Regional, Rural and Remote Education in Ballarat.

Psychology Professor Secures $581K in Research Excellence Fund Grants
Three Research Excellence Fund grants are expanding psychology research, student opportunities and technology at East Texas A&M.

ETAMU Supporters Aim to Fund Impactful Gamebird Research at Inaugural Clay Shoot Fundraiser
More than $250,000 was raised at East Texas A&M's inaugural Lyon Center Clay Shoot to support northern bobwhite quail research.

Astrophysics Undergrad Earns First-Author Publication in Renowned Astrophysical Journal
The Pittsburg native transformed a childhood fascination with the night sky into graduate-level research published in one of astronomy's leading journals.

Protecting the Future of Food: ETAMU Student Making a Difference During Prestigious Internship at Boyce Thompson Institute
East Texas A&M University student Benecio Sandoval is helping to solve global food challenges through a prestigious summer internship with the Boyce Thompson Institute in Ithaca, New York, one of the world's most respected independent research institutions in plant and molecular science.

Student Researchers Showcase Summer Discoveries at East Texas A&M REU Symposium
East Texas A&M students and community college participants showcased original chemistry, physics and astronomy research during the university's annual REU Symposium.

Your Old Electronics Could Help Power Tomorrow’s Technology
ETAMU researchers are developing a process to recover gallium from electronic waste, advancing semiconductor research while creating hands-on opportunities for chemistry students.

Community College Students Tackle Real-World Challenges Through Summer Research at East Texas A&M
Community college students spent the summer conducting chemistry research alongside East Texas A&M faculty and will present their findings at the university's REU Symposium on Aug. 6.

Outdoor Enthusiasts Invited to Support Quail Research at Inaugural Clay Shoot
The Ted and Donna Lyon Center for Gamebird Research invites outdoor enthusiasts, alumni and community members to enjoy its inaugural Lyon Center Clay Shoot.

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.