Research and Health Sciences

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What is the CPI?

The Council of Principal Investigators (CPI) consists of individuals elected to represent Principal Investigators (PIs) from members of the Texas A&M University-SA (A&M-SA) research community. The Council is committed to the continued improvement of the research environment for students, faculty, and staff. Specifically, the CPI and the PIs they represent endeavor to work with the administration to provide an effective and efficient research organization, to achieve the goal of being nationally recognized and competitive in research and teaching. The Council meets monthly to address specific issues concerning the research and graduate environments. Appropriate recommendations are discussed with and implemented through the appropriate organizations or administrative offices.

Mission

The mission of the Council of Principal Investigators is to serve as the collective voice for the Texas A&M University-San Antonio research community. We partner with university administration to cultivate an effective, efficient, and supportive research environment that empowers faculty, students, and staff and accelerates the university’s pursuit of national recognition in research and teaching.

Vision

To cultivate a premier research ecosystem at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, recognized nationally for its collaborative spirit, cutting-edge discovery, and seamless integration of research excellence and student success.

Council of Principal Investigators

Co-Chair & Associate Professor

Dr. Davida Smyth

College of Arts & Sciences
Department of Natural Sciences

STEM, Room 311D
(210) 784-2225
Davida.Smyth@tamusa.edu

Co-Chair, Associate Vice President, & Executive Director - Mays Center

Dr. Adriana Contreras

Experiential Learning and Community

(210) 784-1432
Adriana.Contreras@tamusa.edu

Professor

Dr. Walter Den

College of Arts & Sciences
Department of Natural Sciences

STEM, Room 349D
(210) 784-2815
Walter.Den@tamusa.edu

Director of Information Technology and Cybersecurity & Associate Professor

Dr. Jeong Yang

College of Arts & Sciences
Department of Computational, Engineering, and Mathematical Sciences

STEM, Room 211R
(210) 784-2315
Jeong.Yang@tamusa.edu

Professor

Dr. Melissa M. Jozwiak

College of Education & Human Development
Department of Educator and Leadership Preparation

MADLA, Room 267
(210) 784-2512
Melissa.Jozwiak@tamusa.edu

Executive Director

Ms. Kimberly Nanez

Student Acadmic Success Center

(210) 784-1352
Kimberley.Nanez@tamusa.edu

Associate Professor

Dr. Mariya Davis

College of Education & Human Development
Department of Educator and Leadership Preparation

MADLA, Room 321
(210) 784-2517
Mariya.Davis@tamusa.edu

Associate Professor

Dr. Dawn Weatherford

College of Arts & Sciences
Department of Health and Behavioral Sciences

STEM, Room 349B
(210) 784-2281
Dawn.Weatherford@tamusa.edu

Associate Professor

Dr. Karen Burgard

College of Education & Human Development
Department of Curriculum and Instruction

MADLA, Room 261
(210) 784-2559
Karen.Burgard@tamusa.edu

Professor

Dr. Donna Lehman

College of Arts & Sciences
Department of Health and Behavioral Sciences

STEM, Room 149
(210) 784-1236
Donna.Lehman@tamusa.edu

Assistant Professor & Program Coordinator of Applied Behavior Analysis

Dr. Berenice de la Cruz

College of Education & Human Development
Department of Counseling, Health, & Kinesiology

HALL, 214Q
(210) 784-2407
Berenice.delaCruz@tamusa.edu