Research + Discovery

Fall 2020

Saving Horned Frogs From Extinction

Genetics expert Dean Williams is aiding the lizards’ reintroduction to Texas wildlands.

Fall 2020

Don Greenwood Explores How Social Workers Can Help Stop Human Trafficking

Advocates can better link survivors with new sources of support.

Fall 2020

Alessa Juarez Finds Responding to Mental Health Crises Requires Collaboration

De-escalating situations and improving services need an empathetic team approach.

Fall 2020

Whitney Roach Seeks Ways to Make Schools More Inclusive for Queer Students

In K-12 schools, the researcher found little support for non-heteronormative students and families.

Fall 2020

Collin Yoxall’s Research Helps Advertisers Account for Social Media Fatigue

Platforms enable two-way conversations between brands and consumers, but users may be ignoring advertisements in their feeds.

Fall 2020

Elizabeth Theban’s Thesis Focuses on How “The Fox” Changed Art Criticism

A short-lived ’70s journal that used Marxist ideology had a significant influence on the art world.

Fall 2020

Cecilia Hill Brings Awareness of Mexican American History to Fort Worth Schools

Texas schools have an opportunity to embrace a culturally diverse history curriculum.

Fall 2020

Floyd Wormley Jr. Leads Research and Graduate Studies

The associate provost, dean and professor works to perfect the teacher-scholar model.

Fall 2020

Personalized Vaccines Coming Soon?

Hana Dobrovolny’s research could lead to antiviral drugs.

Fall 2020

TCU’s Graduate Students Explore New Topics Through Research

These students are improving the world by reaching beyond the boundaries of knowledge.