Provide environmental expertise to east Texas communities as mandated by the TRIES charter
Objective
Community Environmental Education
Provide environmental awareness to civic groups, schools, and citizens of Texas.
Indicator
Community Outreach
Number of educational outreach events to educate the east Texas community about environmental issues.
Criterion
Educational Outreach
TRIES staff and researchers will participate in at least three community related events.
Finding
Community Events
TRIES has participated in community events: 1) Library dedication 2) Analytical Laboratory open house 3) Holiday open house 4) Manuscript review sessions
Action
Actions
TRIES will promote research interest and inform the community of its current research activities.
Goal
Faculty Research
Facilitate faculty and student research at Sam Houston State University.
Objective
Faculty Research Support
Provide access to TRIES equipment and expertise to aid SHSU faculty and students in their research.
Indicator
Research Support
Number of SHSU researchers who are supported by TRIES equipment, facilities, or expertise.
Criterion
Research Support
TRIES will be able to provide services and resources to all faculty and students who request assistance in their research program.
Finding
Faculty Research
This year TRIES has published 10 research documents and has presented over 12 scientific presentations and national meetings.
Action
Continued Community And Academic Events
TRIES will support community and academic events to promote research at SHSU.
Goal
Clientele Service
TRIES will provide analytical services for the Huntsville and surrounding communities.
Objective
Environmental Monitoring And Analysis
Provide environmental service to evaluate environmental conditions and problems in east Texas.
Indicator
Environmental Analysis
Number of clients for which TRIES provides technical environmental analysis.
Criterion
Analysis Services
Provide environmental analytical services for at least 60 clients.
Finding
Analysis Services
TRIES has obtained additional contracts for the analytical laboratory.
Action
Analysis Services
TRIES will promote services to academic units, professional laboratories, and local agricultural agencies