Education Leadership Research Center

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Texas A&M’s Science Role Models and Mentors (SRM²) program connects rural elementary students with university science mentors through virtual learning experiences. The program helps students build interest in science, explore STEM careers, and connect with real-world scientists — all from their classrooms.
Led by researchers including Dr. Rafael Lara-Alecio, Dr. Beverly Irby, Dr. Kara Sutton-Jones, Dr. Fuhui Tong, Dr. Cindy Guerrero, and Makeda Mills, SRM² is creating innovative learning opportunities for rural youth across Texas.
Read more about the research here:https://crdlla.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/36/2026/05/Research-Brief-SRM2-11-14-25.pdf

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On May 12, the College of Education and Human Development gathered to honor Dean Michael de Miranda and celebrate his years of dedicated leadership, vision, and service to Texas A&M University. His commitment to innovation, collaboration, and student success has left a lasting impact across the college and beyond.
Dr. Beverly Irby was honored to share remarks on behalf of colleagues and friends, recognizing Dean de Miranda’s meaningful contributions and wishing him continued success in his next chapter.

The Education Leadership Research Center (ELRC) at Texas A&M University is proud to partner with Grigol Robakidze University (GRUNI) in delivering the “Thinking Outside the Leadership Box,” TESOL, and “Paths to Publication” programs. Since 2022, this partnership has created meaningful opportunities for educators, researchers, and students across Georgia.

This week, we celebrated program graduates and their commitment to continued growth as educators and leaders. Participants shared that these programs strengthened their professional competencies and expanded their ability to implement innovative practices within their institutions and communities, reflecting the broader impact of leadership development across diverse educational contexts.

Special thanks to Anna Abesadze for opening the event and to Professor Mamuka Tavkhelidze, Nika Beselia, and Harvey Cernowitz of the U.S. Embassy in Georgia for their thoughtful remarks on the importance of international collaboration in education, leadership, and support for emerging researchers.

We also recognize the contributions of ELRC representatives — Drs. Beverly Irby, Rafael Lara-Alecio, Jim Lynch, Uyok Hanson, Mahreen Kashif Ghayas, and Mohamed Seyed — for their leadership and dedication to international collaboration and educational advancement.

Congratulations to all graduates, and thank you to our partners at GRUNI for their continued collaboration.

Celebrating Dr. Beverly J. Irby, a powerhouse in global education!
From more than 1,500 nominations across 97 countries, she has been honored with THREE international distinctions at the 2026 Women Changing the World Awards.

This recognition celebrates her extraordinary contributions to advancing education and shaping research that transforms communities worldwide.
Click below to learn more about her work in leadership development and global impact initiatives.
https://elrc.tamu.edu
https://crdlla.tamu.edu/about/principal-investigators/

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Calling all educational leaders!
Join our Summer 2026 VPLC and connect with fellow leaders in a collaborative space focused on strengthening leadership, improving instruction, and making a lasting impact.
Cohort Dates: June 9–July 9, 2026
Seats are limited - apply today:
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Questions? Contact us at [email protected]