Tag: Texas State University Research

Lunchtime Learning

Library Lunchtime Learning faculty workshops return for spring semester!

Our faculty Lunchtime Learning online events are back for the spring semester with all new workshops including many faculty-requested topics. So grab your lunch, hop on Zoom and learn something with us! We will have sessions each Tuesday Jan. 28-Apr. 15 from 12:30-1:30 pm. and a special Thursday session during Open Education Week. Check out …

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TXST Datathon 2025

Register for 2025 TXST Open Datathon today!

Official registration is now open for 2025 TXST Open Datathon.  We invite you to join us! The 2025 TXST Open Datathon encourages participants to leverage open data for insights that drive effective decision-making and fosters interdisciplinary collaboration by sharing data and project outcomes with the TXST community. Please read the full program information to learn more …

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TXST Datathon 2025

The University Libraries invites students to participate in 2025 TXST Open Datathon 

In celebration of Love Data Week 2025, Texas State University Libraries is excited to host the second annual TXST Open Datathon from Feb. 7-14, 2025! Join us in this global celebration of data, observed each year during the week of Valentine’s Day, and dive into an interactive week dedicated to discovering, applying, and presenting open …

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Texas State celebrates American Archives Month by making research more accessible!

As we near the end of American Archives Month, we have some exciting news and announcements related to archival activities and primary source research at Texas State University. Library archives are extremely valuable to researchers across the globe. They are a vital resource for historians, genealogists, authors, and filmmakers who use them to interpret and …

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TXST Veterans share stories through innovative academic journal

A group of Texas State student veterans recently gathered to celebrate the launch of the Journal of Interactive Veteran Experiences (JIVE)! This innovative digital journal shares the stories and experiences of the student veterans through an interactive immersive storytelling platform. The event highlighted student veteran and military-connected authors in the newly opened ALIAS Virtual Production Studio. …

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Programming with R: Join The 2nd Carpentries Workshop

Coming off our highly successful May workshop with The Carpentries, Texas State’s University Libraries (UL) is excited to announce that registration is now open for the second two-day data skills workshop happening in July. Texas State students, faculty, and research staff are invited to participate in this online workshop. Space is limited, so be sure …

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Peer Research Coaching

Introducing Peer Research Coaching at the Alkek Library

Hey Bobcats! The semester is winding down. Are you feeling overwhelmed? We know that schoolwork can cause stress and anxiety, but the library is here to help!  Led by students, created for students, the new Peer Research Coaching program at Alkek Library explores ways for students to learn from each other and work together collaboratively …

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Now is the time to embrace undergraduate research opportunities

Last week’s solar eclipse was a lesson in celestial alignment as the earth, moon, and sun were in perfect alignment in our region for just a few fabulous moments. We are happy to let you know that the cosmos is aligning for you in the research world as well. This week, April 15th – 19th …

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Book shelves showing bound theses & dissertations.

Library team preserving decades of academic scholarship

Completing those theses, dissertations, and capstone projects is a monumental achievement for masters and doctoral students. These academic projects not only demonstrate student mastery of the research process and of the topic of their work, they also contribute to the greater body of research advancing scholarly exploration of their findings. Today’s Texas State students ensure …

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Student doing research

Doing research as an undergrad? Yes you can!

We’re partnering with the IDEA Center to help undergraduates learn how to get opportunities to do real research. Join us for a workshop on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 3-4:30 p.m. and learn about Summer Research Opportunities for Undergraduates. If you have ever been told by a professor that you should take part in research while you …

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