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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
Dr. Mariya Davis
College of Education & Human Development
Department of Educator and Leadership Preparation
MADLA, Room 321
(210) 784-2517
Mariya.Davis@tamusa.edu
Dr. Adriana Contreras
Experiential Learning and Community
(210) 784-1432
Adriana.Contreras@tamusa.edu
Dr. Davida Smyth
College of Arts & Sciences
Department of Natural Sciences
STEM, Room 311D
(210) 784-2225
Davida.Smyth@tamusa.edu
Dr. Elizabeth Borda
College of Arts & Sciences
Department of Natural Sciences
STEM, Room 311P
(210) 784-2811
Elizabeth.Borda@tamusa.edu
Dr. Zechun Cao
College of Arts & Sciences
Department of Computational, Engineering, and Mathematical Sciences
STEM, Room 211N
(210) 784-2365
Zechun.Cao@tamusa.edu
Dr. Donna Lehman
College of Arts & Sciences
Department of Health and Behavioral Sciences
STEM, Room 149
(210) 784-1236
Donna.Lehman@tamusa.edu
Dr. Adrianna Santos
College of Arts & Sciences
Department of Language, Literature, and Arts
CAB, Room 319
(210) 784-2278
Adrianna.Santos@tamusa.edu
Dr. Jeong Yang
College of Arts & Sciences
Department of Computational, Engineering, and Mathematical Sciences
STEM, Room 211R
(210) 784-2315
Jeong.Yang@tamusa.edu
Dr. Berenice de la Cruz
College of Education & Human Development
Department of Counseling, Health, & Kinesiology
HALL, 214Q
(210) 784-2407
Berenice.delaCruz@tamusa.edu
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
Dr. Karen Burgard
College of Education & Human Development
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
MADLA, Room 261
(210) 784-2559
Karen.Burgard@tamusa.edu
Dr. Duane Williams
Office of the Provost & VP for Academic Affairs
(210) 784-1204
Duane.Williams@tamusa.edu
Ms. Kimberly Nanez
Student Acadmic Success Center
(210) 784-1352
Kimberley.Nanez@tamusa.edu
Dr. Bryan Bayles
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Health and Behavioral Sciences
(210) 784-2282
Bryan.Bayles@tamusa.edu
Anything to report to CPI?
The members of the CPI are here to help you. Please add your ideas and concerns into our form. The members of the CPI will review and respond as appropriately.