Core Research Operations (CRO) supports the educational, research, and outreach missions of Texas State University in several complex laboratories across campus. These facilities host more than 50 pieces of sophisticated equipment utilized by faculty, student, staff, and external users with diverse backgrounds primarily in science and engineering disciplines. Our team of technical staff, graduate assistants, and student workers serve the CRO user base by providing equipment maintenance, in-depth training, and assistance with unique research challenges. In this way, the CRO impacts numerous sponsored research programs, university-industry collaborations, coursework, and outreach efforts that all contribute to our shared goal of achieving Tier 1 research status.
What We Do
Our Team
Core Research Operations (CRO) contributes to the education and research mission of Texas State University. Our team of technical staff manage several specialized laboratories where we offer reliable, affordable, and efficient access to research instrumentation in support of users from any discipline or level of experience.
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