Dr. Rupa Iyer named Tarleton's first ever AAAS Fellow

Dr. Rupa Iyer, Tarleton State University Vice President for Research, Innovation and Economic Development, has been recognized as a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world’s largest general scientific society.

Tarleton Division of Research Signs MOU with Texas General Land Office

The Texas General Land Office-Community Development and Revitalization (GLO-CDR) has awarded a contract to place four Tarleton graduate students and two undergraduates in an internship program.

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Tarleton Division of Research Signs MOU with Tech Fort Worth

Tarleton State University and Tech Fort Worth have signed a memorandum of understanding and will partner to place students in start-up technology companies.

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Tarleton Teams with Texas Department of Transportation for Plant Research

Dr. Hemanta Kafley, a Professor of Wildlife Science at Tarleton, partnered with Andy Blair, the Environmental Program Manager (Austin District) at the Texas Department of Transportation to research and create a predictive mapping for rare plant species in Texas.

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Tarleton Research Achieves R2 Designation

Efforts to advance research and other scholarly endeavors have earned Tarleton State University the elevated designation of Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

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Tarleton Researcher Uncovers Fossil of New Plant Species

A previously unknown species of plant life has been discovered by Tarleton State University researcher Dr. Ryan Morgan and two former students.

Tarleton Research VP Named to APLU Executive Committee

Tarleton State University’s Dr. Rupa Iyer has been elected to the Executive Committee Class of 2023 by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities Council on Research (COR) Executive Committee Class of 2023.

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A&M System Regents OK Tarleton Institute for Predictive Data Analytics

The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents has approved the creation of Tarleton State University’s Institute for Predictive Data Analytics in Criminal Justice, a part of the School of Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Public Administration.

Division of Research, Innovation and Economic Development

The mission of the Division of Research, Innovation, and Economic Development (RIED) is to create an entrepreneurial ecosystem within Tarleton to promote excellence in research scholarship, and creative activities that drive innovation and economic development to improve the way we live, learn, and meet societal needs. The Division of Research, Innovation, and Economic Development accomplishes its mission by minimizing administrative burden, promoting innovative convergent research, administering conduct that meets the highest standards of ethical integrity, and ensuring that research activity is compliant with all local, state, and federal regulations.

President’s Excellence in Research Scholars (PERS) Opportunity

The Division of Research, Innovation and Economic Development is pleased to offer the President’s Excellence in Research Scholars (PERS) funding opportunity that will provide innovative learning experiences through research, technology, and other resources.

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Faculty Research Spotlight

Tarleton Researcher Leads Collaborative Pollination Project

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded a team headed by Tarleton State University researcher Dr. Adam Mitchell $749,923 for the project “Partners in Pollination-Capacity Building for Agriculture STEM Research in Pollinator Conservation on Texas Grasslands.”

Tarleton Research Team Looks to Develop Smart Meeting Assistant

Tarleton State University faculty member Dr. Jonali Baruah, with her team members Dr. Jugal Kalita and Dr. Lauren Coursey, has been awarded a National Science Foundation grant to develop and improve the productivity of video-based team innovation.

The Division of Research, Innovation and Economic Development (RIED) is pleased to announce the upcoming RIED Research Symposium. The symposium will take place on Thursday, February 16, 2023, in the Thompson Student Center Ballrooms from 7:30 AM to 3:00PM.

The upcoming Symposium will be a wonderful opportunity to learn more about our PERS award winners’ research efforts in the form of poster presentations led by the students. The symposium’s poster presentation portion is open to participation from other faculty and students with research projects. There will also be an opportunity for eligible PERS faculty recipients to give oral presentations.

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Previous Symposiums

RIED Symposium 2022

RIED Symposium 2023

Submission Information
- Research Symposium Frequently Asked Questions for additional information.
- PERS Poster Abstract Submission Form for PERS recipient poster presentation.
- PERS Oral Presentation Abstract Submission form for faculty-led oral presentations. This is limited to faculty who received PERS funding in Fiscal Year 2022 and have submitted grant proposals to an external agency before February 1, 2023.
- General Abstract Submission Form for students or faculty that are non-PERS recipients and interested in presenting a poster.
- Guidelines for posters and oral presentations
Symposium Poster Examples:
- Research Symposium Template 1
- Research Symposium Template 2

Abstracts are due by November 18, 2022 by following the above links.

COVID Guidelines

RIED recommends individuals follow guidance found on Tarleton’s ROADMAP site and the Centers for Disease Control Guidelines for Large Gatherings outlined below and encourages the wearing of masks at the Research Symposium.

RIED recommends individuals follow guidance found on Tarleton’s ROADMAP site and the Centers for Disease Control Guidelines for Large Gatherings outlined below and encourages the wearing of masks at the Research Symposium.
If you are not fully vaccinated and aged 2 or older, you consider wearing a mask in indoor public places.
People who have a condition or are taking medications that weaken their immune system may not be fully protected even if they are fully vaccinated. They should continue to take all precautions recommended for unvaccinated people, including wearing a well-fitted mask, until advised otherwise by their healthcare provider.
If you are fully vaccinated, to maximize protection and prevent possibly spreading COVID-19 to others, it is recommended you wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission.

Our Newest Issue!

RIED Quarterly is a digital newsletter of the research-related events, activities and awards at Tarleton State University. RIED has undergone several changes since its inception in February under the leadership of Vice President for Research, Innovation and Economic Development Dr. Rupa Iyer, and we’re highlighting those exciting changes here. Check out the latest RIED Quarterly issue!

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