About TSMRI

The Texas Social Media Research Institute at Tarleton State University founded in 2011 is a cross-collaborative initiative consisting of faculty, staff, and students from various campuses focused on social media in Texas.

Mission

To serve as the primary resource for: social media policy development, social media partnerships between organizations, and promoting positive community participation through social media.

Goals

To provide undergraduate, graduate, and faculty research experiences higher education faculty members.
To serve as an informational resource for governmental organizations (national, state, local), educational institutions, and non-profit organizations.

Objectives

To present social media research for at least two research conferences per year (Goal 1)
To provide at least three professional development sessions per semester (Goal 2).
To sponsor an annual statewide social conference (Goal 2).

Opportunity for Faculty – Rural Scholar Opportunities – Application

Undergraduate and Graduate Rural, Social Media, and AI Fellowship – Application