Research Newsletter

Engaging Research

Spring 2021

AVPR Message

I am excited to share an introduction to the Spring 2021 Engaging Research Newsletter.  I think it is fair to say that all “springs” are not the same. 

We are coming out of 2020 having faced one of the greatest challenges ever for the university, Texas, the nation, and the world.  The transition to 2021 included the winter storm of the century and great struggles for so many people in Texas.  What I have seen is that these situations bring out the best in who we are as a community at Texas State:  people helping each other; basic kindness and hard work to make sure our students, faculty, and staff are safe and healthy; and a commitment to keeping our research and innovation mission strong. 

It is so important to stay focused on the science, scholarly activities, and innovation, even as we deal with these unprecedented challenges.  The tools and strategies to be prepared for the next big challenge—and it will come—are directly related to the incredible work going on across the entire university by our community of scientists and scholars.  In this newsletter you will read about some of the diverse and impressive work happening every day in so many areas. 

 So, all “springs” are not the same and spring 2021 is a time when we are emerging, literally, and figuratively, from a dark and gloomy winter. The path ahead looks bright!