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AI in Teaching and Learning Symposium

The TXST AI in Teaching & Learning Symposium brings educators and education professionals together for two days of collaborative exploration. Presented by Information Technology, Faculty Success, and the Texas State Center for Analytics + Data Science (TXST CADS), this faculty-led symposium creates opportunities to share practical applications and relatable experiences focusing on what works in today's educational settings. Session Details.

Data & AI in Action: Catalyst Research Showcase

Join us on Feb 27, 2026, for a showcase of recent CADS Catalyst Award winners’ work and help bring these innovative projects to the campus community.

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February 2026 Newsletter

As we move further into the spring semester, the Center for Analytics and Data Science continues to support research, education, and engagement across Texas State University through a range of initiatives, including the Catalyst Research Showcase and TXST AI-Ready Office Hours.

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TXST AI Ready Office Hours - Feb 25: AI Use in Public Health Research

These monthly sessions provide accessible just-in-time support for faculty, and student researchers who need quick guidance or structured help with AI-supported research tasks. 

Lightning Presentations:

• Intro to Huggingface and AI Utilization - Dr. Divya Gangwani, CADS AI Engineer
• Public Health Research with AI - Dr. Barbara Hewitt, Health Informatics and Info Mgmt

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CADS Attends State of AI Innovation Showcase

This past January, representatives from the Center for Analytics and Data Science (CADS), along with several university colleagues, participated in the Austin AI Alliance State of AI in Austin 2026 Innovation Showcase. 

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TXST AI Ready Office Hours - Jan 28: Generative AI Fundamentals & Responsible AI Use

These monthly sessions provide accessible just-in-time support for faculty, and student researchers who need quick guidance or structured help with AI-supported research tasks. Each hour long session will feature short presentations on AI-Ready topics and time for consultation with the CADS AI Engineer. 

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Introducing the TXST AI Research Pathways: AI-Ready Initiative

This will be a coordinated, tiered initiative that prepares faculty, staff, and student researchers to responsibly use, apply, and innovate with AI across disciplines; from foundational literacy to advanced, funded research.

AI and data-driven methods are becoming fundamental to research across all disciplines. Texas State University (TXST) will support faculty, staff and student researchers to responsibly apply, evaluate, and innovate with AI. CADS, in collaboration with other university units, will co-lead a coordinated, scalable approach to AI research literacy; from introductory awareness to advanced methodological development. This initiative will include multiple panels, workshops, and efforts throughout the Spring semester and 2026 year.  

Learn more and get a glimpse into planned programming.

January 2026 Newsletter

As we move into the new year, we’re excited to share updates regarding the Center for Analytics and Data Science.

Check out the January edition to get a look into our plans for 2026!

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