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class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h1>Strategic Goals (2024\u20132029)<\/h1>\n<p>Four goals with measurable outcomes\u2014built around student success, faculty excellence, and growth in impact.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only 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margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:31px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><h1 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:34;line-height:1.41;\"><h2>Academic Excellence, Student Success &amp; Workforce Readiness<\/h2><\/h1><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:25% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px 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rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>Modernize curriculum, deepen career readiness, and expand experiential learning.<\/p>\n<p>Graduation rate <b>60%<\/b><br \/>\nPlacement (\u22646 months)\u00a0 <b>90%<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"metrics\">\n<div class=\"metric\">Experiential learning\u00a0 <b>75%<\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:25% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>Grow funding, research output, graduate enrollment, and translational outcomes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"metrics\">\n<div class=\"metric\">Research funding <b>$55M<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"metric\">Research expenditures <b>$18M<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"metric\">Graduate enrollment <b>+30%<\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-6{width:25% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px 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.fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"quote\" style=\"text-align: center\">\u201cThis plan is not aspirational language, it is a roadmap with accountability.\u201d<\/div>\n<p class=\"sig\" style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Pamela Obiomon, Ph.D. Dean, Roy G. Perry College of Engineering<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p style=\"text-align: center\">A student- and faculty-centered commitment to excellence, opportunity, and measurable results.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-11{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-11 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-11{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-11 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-11{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-11 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-12{width:33.3333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-12 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-12{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-12 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-12{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-12 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-3{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Our Path Forward: A Shared Vision for Students and Faculty<\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Dear Students and Faculty,<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The Roy G. Perry College of Engineering is entering a defining chapter. Our 2024\u20132029 Strategic Plan sets a clear direction: to become a nationally recognized, research-intensive HBCU engineering college while remaining firmly grounded in student success, faculty excellence, and real-world impact.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">For our students, this plan is about opportunity and outcomes. We are modernizing curricula to keep pace with industry, expanding hands-on and experiential learning, and strengthening pathways to internships, graduate school, and high-impact careers. Our goals are ambitious and deliberate\u2014higher graduation rates, stronger job and graduate placement, and deeper engagement with industry and alumni mentors. Simply put, your education here must translate into confidence, competence, and career readiness.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">For our faculty, this plan is about growth, support, and influence. We are accelerating our research enterprise, expanding interdisciplinary collaboration, and aligning our investments with areas where PVAMU can lead nationally\u2014AI, advanced manufacturing, energy systems, space technologies, and environmental solutions. Achieving R1 status will require focus, teamwork, and sustained productivity, and the College is committed to strengthening infrastructure, partnerships, and resources that allow your scholarship and mentorship to thrive.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">This strategy also reinforces something fundamental: students and faculty succeed together. Our investment in new laboratories, industry-sponsored projects, alumni engagement, and external funding is designed to create an ecosystem where teaching, research, and service reinforce one another. Every student experience should be enriched by faculty expertise, and every faculty success should create new opportunities for students.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">This plan is not aspirational language\u2014it is a roadmap with clear metrics, accountability, and shared responsibility. Progress will depend on engagement across departments, programs, and partners. I am confident that, together, we will elevate the College\u2019s impact while staying true to our mission as a leading HBCU engineering institution.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Thank you for your commitment to excellence and for the work you do every day to shape the future of engineering at Prairie View A&amp;M University.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">With appreciation and resolve,<\/p>\n<p>Pamela Obiomon, Ph.D.<br \/>\nDean, Roy G. Perry College of Engineering<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-13{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-13 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-13{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-13 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-13{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-13 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-4{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 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class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/PVAMU_logo.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-46382 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/PVAMU_logo-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"196\" height=\"196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/PVAMU_logo-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/PVAMU_logo-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/PVAMU_logo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/PVAMU_logo-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/PVAMU_logo-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/PVAMU_logo-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/PVAMU_logo-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/PVAMU_logo-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/PVAMU_logo-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/PVAMU_logo-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/PVAMU_logo.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 196px) 100vw, 196px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #800080\"><strong>New Graduate Program: M.S. in Data Science &amp; Engineering<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000\">Department of Electrical &amp; Computer Engineering<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000\">Roy G. Perry College of Engineering<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000\">Prairie View A&amp;M University<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000\">Prairie View, TX 77446<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080\"><b>Overview:<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4 class=\"elementToProof\">The convergence of increased computing power, big data analytics, and breakthroughs in artificial intelligence will transform our lives in the future. Multiple surveys and frequent feedback from alumni and industry partners show the high demand in the U.S. job market for data scientists and data engineers. It is well recognized that all science and engineering students should have some core competence in data science to be successful in the future data-centric economy, and skills in analyzing and interpreting data can give young people access to new career opportunities.<\/h4>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<h4 class=\"elementToProof\">Employment Projection for 2024-2034 from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: <a id=\"OWA3d62eaa1-3bce-fc2e-c5fd-8db8e6caaea6\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/math\/data-scientists.htm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/math\/data-scientists.htm\" data-outlook-id=\"174413df-7176-4729-9e0f-f5306e752e35\">https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/math\/data-scientists.htm<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"elementToProof\">The main objectives of the proposed graduate program are to:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Create a pool of students with demonstrated knowledge of the theoretical foundation and experimental methods used for data science and data engineering;<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Build skilled workforces in data science and data engineering;<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Generate successful students with strong communication, leadership, presentation, technical and scientific writing, and critical thinking skills; and<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Advance research in-depth to address critical issues of data science and data engineering using robust technologies and tools in artificial intelligence and machine learning.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080\"><b>Learning Objectives:<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"elementToProof\">\n<h4>Master the fundamental principle of data analytics;<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"elementToProof\">\n<h4>Gain extensive experience of the entire data analysis cycle;<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"elementToProof\">\n<h4>Be proficient in data management and curation, data modeling and assessment, data visualization, workflow and reproducibility, and data ethics;<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"elementToProof\">\n<h4>Be proficient in the cloud computing platforms for big data analytics;<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"elementToProof\">\n<h4>Understand research methodologies and apply scientific methods to develop new knowledge;<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"elementToProof\">\n<h4>Learn to develop in-depth solutions to data science and engineering problems using science but taking into consideration the human, social, political, ethical and legal issues;<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"elementToProof\">\n<h4>Develop methods and tools for data analytics;<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"elementToProof\">\n<h4>Provide a transition to more advanced levels of data science related disciplines through doctoral education; and<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"elementToProof\">\n<h4>Become outstanding leaders and team players who can work in collaboration with others to apply interdisciplinary applications of data science to local, regional, national, and global problems and issues at different scales.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"color: #800080\"><strong style=\"line-height: 30px\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">Expected Student Outcomes:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4 class=\"elementToProof\">After completion of the program, students will be expected to:<\/h4>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li>\n<h4 class=\"elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\">Demonstrate the fundamental principle and advance knowledge in data science and<\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\">engineering;<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4 class=\"elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\">Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate research methods for data analytics;<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4 class=\"elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\">Gain extensive experience of the entire data analysis cycle;<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4 class=\"elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\">Be proficient in data management and curation, data modeling and assessment, data<\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\">visualization, workflow and reproducibility, and data ethics;<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4 class=\"elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\">Be proficient in the cloud computing platforms for big data analytics;<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4 class=\"elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\">Demonstrate excellent research and communication skills; and<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4 class=\"elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\">Become outstanding educators and professionals in data science-related disciplines.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"color: #800080\"><strong style=\"line-height: 30px\" data-fusion-font=\"true\"><b>Admission requirements:<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\">Admission requirements include a bachelor\u2019s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or a related field with a minimum of 2.75 GPA, which is a requirement for admission to graduate study at PVAMU. Prerequisites include Calculus and Linear Algebra (or equivalent courses, up to the discretion of the Admissions Committee).<\/h4>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080\"><b>Curriculum:<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4>The Master of Science degree in Data Science and Engineering (MSDSE) is designed to be a flexible 30 SCH degree program that can meet the advanced educational goals of a wide range of students at PVAMU. The program will be developed to provide advanced study and experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics, and data engineering.<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/CoursesList_p1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-46387 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/CoursesList_p1-258x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"679\" height=\"790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/CoursesList_p1-200x233.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/CoursesList_p1-258x300.png 258w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/CoursesList_p1-400x465.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/CoursesList_p1-600x698.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/CoursesList_p1-768x894.png 768w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/CoursesList_p1-800x931.png 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/CoursesList_p1-880x1024.png 880w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/CoursesList_p1-1200x1396.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/CoursesList_p1.png 1308w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 679px) 100vw, 679px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080\"><b>Contact information:<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-style: normal\">Office: NENR Building Room 332<br \/>\nPhone: <a href=\"tel:(936) 261-9908\">(936) 261-9908<\/a><br \/>\nFax: (936) 261-9930<br \/>\nE-mail: <a href=\"mailto:LiQian@pvamu.edu\"><span style=\"color: blue\">Lijun Qian<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-14{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 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PIER"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div 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Page\">Promising Innovations in Education and Research (PIER)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"page_item page-item-46256\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/about\/\"><span class=\"link-text\">About PIER<\/span><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-46202\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/advancing-research\/\"><span class=\"link-text\">PVAMU: Advancing Research Excellence Through Journey to Eminence, RISE to R1, and the PIER Program<\/span><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-45891 page_item_has_children\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/research-areas\/\"><span class=\"link-text\">Research Areas<\/span><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/a>\n<ul class='children'>\n\t<li class=\"page_item page-item-45962\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/research-areas\/enhancing-environmental-sustainability\/\"><span class=\"link-text\">Enhancing Environmental Sustainability<\/span><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"page_item page-item-45982\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/research-areas\/advanced-materials-for-renewable-energy\/\"><span class=\"link-text\">Advanced Materials for Renewable Energy<\/span><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"page_item page-item-46170\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/research-areas\/trustworthy-ai\/\"><span class=\"link-text\">Trustworthy AI and Social Justice<\/span><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"page_item page-item-46175\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/research-areas\/reproductive-health-equity\/\"><span class=\"link-text\">Reproductive Health Equity<\/span><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-46193\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/message\/\"><span class=\"link-text\">Message from the Provost<\/span><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-46153\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/post-doctoral-recruitment\/\"><span class=\"link-text\">Post Doctoral Recruitment<\/span><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/div><div class=\"fusion-additional-widget-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-15{width:25% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-15 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-15{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-15 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body 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Perry College of Engineering \u2013 Engineering Classroom and Research Building (EnCARB) 202<br \/>\nPrairie View A&amp;M University<br \/>\n(936) 261-9956<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:phobiomon@pvamu.edu\">phobiomon@pvamu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-18 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third\" style=\"width:33.3333333333%;width:calc(33.3333333333% - ( ( 4% + 4% ) * 0.333333333333 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 sep-underline sep-solid fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#ffffff;font-size:18px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;color:#ffffff;--fontSize:18;line-height:1.25;\"><strong>Explore<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><ul class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-1 whiti\" style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:27.2px;\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"background-color:#eaaa00;font-size:14.08px;height:27.2px;width:27.2px;margin-right:11.2px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" style=\"color:#582c83 !important;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:38.4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/research-areas\/\">Research Areas<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"background-color:#eaaa00;font-size:14.08px;height:27.2px;width:27.2px;margin-right:11.2px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" style=\"color:#582c83 !important;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:38.4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/post-doctoral-recruitment\/\">Postdoctoral Recruitment<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"background-color:#eaaa00;font-size:14.08px;height:27.2px;width:27.2px;margin-right:11.2px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" style=\"color:#582c83 !important;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:38.4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/message\/\">From the Provost<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-19 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:33.3333333333%;width:calc(33.3333333333% - ( ( 4% + 4% ) * 0.333333333333 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 sep-underline sep-solid fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#ffffff;font-size:18px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;color:#ffffff;--fontSize:18;line-height:1.25;\"><strong>Apply<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12 whiti\"><p>Ready to lead and mentor while building real-world impact? 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class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-46193\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/message\/\"><span class=\"link-text\">Message from the Provost<\/span><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-46153\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/post-doctoral-recruitment\/\"><span class=\"link-text\">Post Doctoral Recruitment<\/span><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/div><div class=\"fusion-additional-widget-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-20{width:25% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-20 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body 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institution. Over the past five years, the university\u2019s research and innovation portfolio has grown to nearly $50 million in annual research and development expenditures\u2014marking a three-fold increase from a decade ago. This growth is fueled by major federal, state, and corporate investments across science, engineering, health, social sciences, and humanities. PVAMU\u2019s research portfolio today include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/research\/welcome\/research-centers\/\">several research centers and institutes<\/a>\u2014including the <a href=\"https:\/\/ncit.pvamu.edu\/\">USDOT-funded National Center for Infrastructure Transformation (NCIT)<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/cees\/\">Center for Energy and Environmental Sustainability (CEES)<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/cresse\/\">Center for Radiation Engineering and Science for Space Exploration (CRESSE)<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/soa\/cures\/\">Communithttps:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/research\/y Urban Rural Enhancement Service Center (CURES)<\/a> \u2014all supporting a diverse research ecosystem that integrates basic and applied science, technology innovation, and community impact.<\/p>\n<p>The university\u2019s steady progress toward Carnegie R1 (\u201cVery High Research Activity\u201d) status is anchored in its bold institutional frameworks \u2014 Journey to Eminence 2035 and the Division of Research and Innovation\u2019s RISE to R1 strategic plan. These initiatives outline clear milestones for faculty research productivity, external funding growth, doctoral output, and student research engagement. Under these plans, PVAMU has made systematic investments in infrastructure, research administration, and faculty development programs to build capacity and foster interdisciplinary collaboration. The result is a robust research ecosystem that not only meets but now surpasses several key R1 benchmarks\u2014positioning PVAMU as a top emerging research university and a leader among Historically Black Colleges and Universities.<\/p>\n<p>PVAMU\u2019s research excellence is driven by a set of strategic research themes that address critical societal and technological challenges: Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technologies; Data Science; Health and Wellness; Environmental and Sustainability Sciences; Education and Student Outcomes; Community Development and Social Sciences; and Arts, Culture, and Society. These themes are supported by strong faculty expertise documented in the Faculty Research Capabilities and Expertise Report, which highlights PVAMU\u2019s capabilities in engineering innovation, biomedical research, cybersecurity, energy systems, social sciences, public policy, and education innovation. By bridging STEM, humanities, and social sciences, PVAMU encourages transdisciplinary research that produces both scientific breakthroughs and practical solutions to regional and global issues\u2014from climate resilience and AI ethics to urban equity and health disparities.<\/p>\n<p>A cornerstone of PVAMU\u2019s R1 strategy is the launch of the Promising Innovations in Education and Research (PIER) program\u2014a multi-phased, interdisciplinary faculty cluster-hiring initiative jointly sponsored by the Office of the Provost and the Office of Vice President for Research and Innovation. PIER is designed to attract and retain outstanding postdoctoral fellows and faculty who will advance research within seven strategic themes aligned with PVAMU\u2019s Journey to Eminence. The program unfolds in three phases: (1) Postdoctoral Recruitment, bringing early-career scholars to accelerate research capacity; (2) Faculty Recruitment, to build sustained interdisciplinary leadership; and (3) Research and Teaching Engagement, integrating these talents into PVAMU\u2019s academic programs and community initiatives. PIER fellows receive competitive salaries, research allowances, and mentored engagement across research centers and colleges, advancing both faculty and student success.<\/p>\n<p>The PIER program embodies PVAMU\u2019s commitment to a future where academic excellence, research innovation, and community impact intersect. By recruiting top postdoctoral and faculty talent, expanding interdisciplinary research networks, and leveraging PVAMU\u2019s growing portfolio of federal and industry partnerships, the university is poised to strengthen its national leadership in research that transforms lives and drives inclusive economic growth. Through the integration of RISE to R1 targets, Journey to Eminence priorities, and PIER\u2019s faculty and postdoc pipeline, Prairie View A&amp;M University is charting a clear, data-driven path to Carnegie R1 status \u2014 and fulfilling its vision of becoming a national model for research excellence and social impact.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-21{width:75% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-21 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.56%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 2.56%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-21{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-21 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-21{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-21 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-8{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 30px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: #582c83;background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:40px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-22 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:33.3333333333%;width:calc(33.3333333333% - ( ( 4% + 4% ) * 0.333333333333 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 sep-underline sep-solid fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#ffffff;font-size:18px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;color:#ffffff;--fontSize:18;line-height:1.25;\"><strong>Contact PIER<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14 whiti\"><p>PIER Administrative Office<br \/>\nRoy G. Perry College of Engineering \u2013 Engineering Classroom and Research Building (EnCARB) 202<br \/>\nPrairie View A&amp;M University<br \/>\n(936) 261-9956<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:phobiomon@pvamu.edu\">phobiomon@pvamu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-23 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third\" style=\"width:33.3333333333%;width:calc(33.3333333333% - ( ( 4% + 4% ) * 0.333333333333 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 sep-underline sep-solid fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#ffffff;font-size:18px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;color:#ffffff;--fontSize:18;line-height:1.25;\"><strong>Explore<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><ul class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-2 whiti\" style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:27.2px;\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"background-color:#eaaa00;font-size:14.08px;height:27.2px;width:27.2px;margin-right:11.2px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" style=\"color:#582c83 !important;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:38.4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/research-areas\/\">Research Areas<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"background-color:#eaaa00;font-size:14.08px;height:27.2px;width:27.2px;margin-right:11.2px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" style=\"color:#582c83 !important;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:38.4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/post-doctoral-recruitment\/\">Postdoctoral Recruitment<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"background-color:#eaaa00;font-size:14.08px;height:27.2px;width:27.2px;margin-right:11.2px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" style=\"color:#582c83 !important;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:38.4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/message\/\">From the Provost<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-24 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:33.3333333333%;width:calc(33.3333333333% - ( ( 4% + 4% ) * 0.333333333333 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 sep-underline sep-solid fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#ffffff;font-size:18px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;color:#ffffff;--fontSize:18;line-height:1.25;\"><strong>Apply<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15 whiti\"><p>Ready to lead and mentor while building real-world impact? 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from the Provost"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-25 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-widget-area fusion-widget-area-3 fusion-content-widget-area\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-widget-area-3 {padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;}.fusion-widget-area-3 .widget h4 {color:#333333;}.fusion-widget-area-3 .widget .heading h4 {color:#333333;}.fusion-widget-area-3 .widget h4 {font-size:18px;}.fusion-widget-area-3 .widget .heading h4 {font-size:18px;}<\/style><style type=\"text\/css\" data-id=\"avada-vertical-menu-widget-8\">#avada-vertical-menu-widget-8 > ul.menu { margin-top: -8px; }<\/style><div id=\"avada-vertical-menu-widget-8\" class=\"widget avada_vertical_menu\" style=\"border-style: solid;border-color:transparent;border-width:0px;\"><style>#fusion-vertical-menu-widget-avada-vertical-menu-widget-8-nav ul.menu li a {font-size:16px;}<\/style><nav class=\"fusion-vertical-menu-widget fusion-menu hover left no-border\" id=\"avada-vertical-menu-widget-8-nav\"><ul class=\"menu\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/\" title=\"Back to Parent Page\">Promising Innovations in Education and Research (PIER)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"page_item page-item-46256\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/about\/\"><span class=\"link-text\">About PIER<\/span><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-46202\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/advancing-research\/\"><span class=\"link-text\">PVAMU: Advancing Research Excellence Through Journey to Eminence, RISE to R1, and the PIER Program<\/span><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-45891 page_item_has_children\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/research-areas\/\"><span class=\"link-text\">Research Areas<\/span><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/a>\n<ul class='children'>\n\t<li class=\"page_item page-item-45962\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/research-areas\/enhancing-environmental-sustainability\/\"><span class=\"link-text\">Enhancing Environmental Sustainability<\/span><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"page_item page-item-45982\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/research-areas\/advanced-materials-for-renewable-energy\/\"><span class=\"link-text\">Advanced Materials for Renewable Energy<\/span><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"page_item page-item-46170\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/research-areas\/trustworthy-ai\/\"><span class=\"link-text\">Trustworthy AI and Social Justice<\/span><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"page_item page-item-46175\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/research-areas\/reproductive-health-equity\/\"><span class=\"link-text\">Reproductive Health Equity<\/span><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-46193\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/message\/\"><span class=\"link-text\">Message from the Provost<\/span><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-46153\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/post-doctoral-recruitment\/\"><span class=\"link-text\">Post Doctoral Recruitment<\/span><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/div><div class=\"fusion-additional-widget-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-25{width:25% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-25 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-25{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-25 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-25{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-25 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-26 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\"><div style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/Provost-Nasim.jpg\" alt=\"Aashir Nasim, Ph.D.\" width=\"300\" height=\"203\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aashir Nasim, Ph.D. Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs<\/p><\/div>\n<p>At Prairie View A&amp;M University (PVAMU), we believe that knowledge has the power to change lives &#8212; that research is not just about asking questions but about answering humanity\u2019s call for compassion, connection and understanding.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0Promising Innovations in Education and Research (PIER) Program)\u00a0was born from that conviction: to bring together brilliant postdoctoral scholars who see research not only as a professional pursuit but as a deeply human one.<\/p>\n<p>As part of PVAMU\u2019s Journey to Eminence 2035, PIER represents a bold step toward building a future where discovery and service are inseparable. It embodies the University\u2019s vision to become a\u00a0national model for research excellence, innovation, and student success, while staying rooted in its historic mission as a land-grant and Historically Black College and University (HBCU). Through this initiative, PVAMU seeks to amplify voices, expand opportunity, and cultivate knowledge that transforms communities, industries, and lives.<\/p>\n<p>PIER postdoctoral fellows will join\u00a0interdisciplinary research clusters\u00a0that bridge science, engineering, health, education, agriculture, and the social sciences. Guided by distinguished faculty and a dedicated scientific director, fellows will engage in high-impact research that confronts real-world challenges &#8212; from climate resilience and data science to public health and social equity. Each research cluster is designed not only to advance discovery but to deepen understanding, strengthen collaboration, and illuminate the connections between innovation and humanity.<\/p>\n<p>What makes PIER extraordinary is its belief that excellence is both an achievement and a responsibility. Fellows will have the opportunity to develop as scholars, educators, and leaders &#8212; gaining access to state-of-the-art facilities, mentorship networks, and professional pathways that prepare them to shape the next era of academia, industry, and public service.<\/p>\n<p>But more than that, fellows will become part of something larger: a University community that measures success not solely by what we produce, but by\u00a0whom we uplift. PVAMU\u2019s commitment to inclusive innovation and its legacy of resilience and empowerment provide the foundation for a research culture that is bold, collaborative, and purpose-driven.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a scholar who believes that research can change the way the world lives, learns, and connects &#8212; if you truly seek a place where intellect and integrity walk hand in hand &#8212; then\u00a0the PIER Program at\u00a0PVAMU\u00a0invites you to join us. Together, we will transform ideas into impact, questions into breakthroughs, and potential into promise.<\/p>\n<p>Prairie View A&amp;M University. Research with Purpose. Discovery with Heart. Impact with Integrity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aashir Nasim, Ph.D.<\/strong><br \/>\nProvost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs<br \/>\nPrairie View A&amp;M University<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-button.button-3 .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-3 i {color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-3 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-3:hover .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-3:hover i,.fusion-button.button-3:focus .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-3:focus i,.fusion-button.button-3:active .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-3:active{color:#ffffff !important;}.fusion-button.button-3:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider, .fusion-button.button-3:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider, .fusion-button.button-3:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff !important;}.fusion-button.button-3:hover, .fusion-button.button-3:focus, .fusion-button.button-3:active{border-color:#ffffff;border-width:0px;}.fusion-button.button-3 {border-color:#ffffff;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;}.fusion-button.button-3{background: #582c83;}.fusion-button.button-3:hover,.button-3:focus,.fusion-button.button-3:active{background: #000000;}.fusion-button.button-3 .fusion-button-text {text-transform:none;}<\/style><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom button-3 fusion-button-default-span underlineRemoved\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Strategic-Plan-2024-.pdf\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">PVAMU Strategic Plan<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-26{width:75% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-26 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.56%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 2.56%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-26{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-26 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-26{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-26 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-10{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 30px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-11 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: #582c83;background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:40px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-27 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:33.3333333333%;width:calc(33.3333333333% - ( ( 4% + 4% ) * 0.333333333333 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-11 sep-underline sep-solid fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#ffffff;font-size:18px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;color:#ffffff;--fontSize:18;line-height:1.25;\"><strong>Contact PIER<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17 whiti\"><p>PIER Administrative Office<br \/>\nRoy G. Perry College of Engineering \u2013 Engineering Classroom and Research Building (EnCARB) 202<br \/>\nPrairie View A&amp;M University<br \/>\n(936) 261-9956<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:phobiomon@pvamu.edu\">phobiomon@pvamu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-28 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third\" style=\"width:33.3333333333%;width:calc(33.3333333333% - ( ( 4% + 4% ) * 0.333333333333 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-12 sep-underline sep-solid fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#ffffff;font-size:18px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;color:#ffffff;--fontSize:18;line-height:1.25;\"><strong>Explore<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><ul class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-3 whiti\" style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:27.2px;\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"background-color:#eaaa00;font-size:14.08px;height:27.2px;width:27.2px;margin-right:11.2px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" style=\"color:#582c83 !important;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:38.4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/research-areas\/\">Research Areas<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"background-color:#eaaa00;font-size:14.08px;height:27.2px;width:27.2px;margin-right:11.2px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" style=\"color:#582c83 !important;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:38.4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/post-doctoral-recruitment\/\">Postdoctoral Recruitment<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"background-color:#eaaa00;font-size:14.08px;height:27.2px;width:27.2px;margin-right:11.2px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" style=\"color:#582c83 !important;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:38.4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/message\/\">From the Provost<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-29 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:33.3333333333%;width:calc(33.3333333333% - ( ( 4% + 4% ) * 0.333333333333 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-13 sep-underline sep-solid fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#ffffff;font-size:18px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;color:#ffffff;--fontSize:18;line-height:1.25;\"><strong>Apply<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18 whiti\"><p>Ready to lead and mentor while building real-world impact? 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The fellow will engage in community-driven, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive research that integrates nursing science, public health, implementation science, and policy translation.<\/p>\n<p>This position supports interdisciplinary research addressing structural, social, behavioral, and policy determinants of health, with an emphasis on translating evidence into practice, programs, and policies that promote reproductive autonomy, justice, and equity.<\/p>\n<h1>Research Foci (Thrust Areas)<\/h1>\n<p>Using equity-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive frameworks, research areas include, but are not limited to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maternal and child health outcomes among diverse and historically marginalized populations<\/li>\n<li>STI and HIV prevention, including PrEP\/PEP education, access, uptake, and adherence<\/li>\n<li>Reproductive health equity, reproductive autonomy, and reproductive justice<\/li>\n<li>Sexual and reproductive health education, violence prevention, and health promotion<\/li>\n<li>Design, implementation, and evaluation of mHealth and digital health interventions<\/li>\n<li>Community-driven intervention development, program evaluation, and dissemination<\/li>\n<li>Translation of research findings into public health and nursing practice and policy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>Facilities &amp; Collaborative Environment<\/h1>\n<p>The postdoctoral fellow will conduct research across a rich interdisciplinary and community-engaged environment, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>College of Nursing (Texas Medical Center) laboratories, simulation, and research facilities<\/li>\n<li>Community-based organizations and public health agencies across the Greater Houston area<\/li>\n<li>Academic collaborations spanning nursing, public health, allied health, and population health sciences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ideal Candidate Qualifications<\/p>\n<p>The ideal candidate will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hold a PhD in Nursing or a PhD\/DrPH in Public Health, or a closely related discipline (e.g., Health Behavior, Community Health, Epidemiology, Population Health, Health Policy); ABD candidates with all degree requirements completed by May are eligible to apply.<\/li>\n<li>Be proficient in quantitative, qualitative, and\/or mixed-methods research<\/li>\n<li>Exhibit a clear commitment to health equity, community engagement, and translational nursing and public health research<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>Expected Outcomes and Responsibilities<\/h1>\n<p>The postdoctoral fellow is expected to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop, implement, and disseminate research arising from internal and external grant-funded projects<\/li>\n<li>Prepare peer-reviewed manuscripts, conference presentations, and policy-relevant products<\/li>\n<li>Engage collaboratively with local, regional, and national community and clinical partners<\/li>\n<li>Support student education, mentoring, and training across undergraduate and graduate nursing, public health, and allied health 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Validate with human-in-the-loop evaluation and digital twins.<\/p>\n<h2>Thrusts<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Robustness, privacy, explainability; federated\/secure learning<\/li>\n<li>Digital twins for power grids and autonomous systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Socio-technical fairness frameworks and policy impact<\/p>\n<h2>Facilities and collaboration<\/h2>\n<p>CREDIT AI\/ML resources, Smart Grid Testbed, data science clusters; partnerships with social sciences and justice studies.<\/p>\n<h2>Ideal candidate<\/h2>\n<p>CS\/EE\/data-centric background with applied ethics interest; comfort with evaluation, benchmarking, and deployment.<\/p>\n<h2>Expected outcomes<\/h2>\n<p>Methods + benchmarks, deployable tools, external proposals, student mentoring, and public-interest collaborations.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-button.button-8 .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-8 i {color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-8 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-8:hover .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-8:hover i,.fusion-button.button-8:focus .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-8:focus i,.fusion-button.button-8:active .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-8:active{color:#ffffff !important;}.fusion-button.button-8:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider, .fusion-button.button-8:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider, .fusion-button.button-8:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff !important;}.fusion-button.button-8:hover, .fusion-button.button-8:focus, .fusion-button.button-8:active{border-color:#ffffff;border-width:0px;}.fusion-button.button-8 {border-color:#ffffff;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;}.fusion-button.button-8{background: #582c83;}.fusion-button.button-8:hover,.button-8:focus,.fusion-button.button-8:active{background: #000000;}.fusion-button.button-8 .fusion-button-text {text-transform:none;}<\/style><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom button-8 fusion-button-default-span \" target=\"_self\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/academicaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/COEngr-PIER-Prospectus.pdf\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Download Prospectus<\/span><\/a><\/div><div ><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-button.button-9 {border-radius:10px;}<\/style><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default button-9 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com\/en-US\/PVAMU_External\/details\/Postdoctoral-Researcher--PIER---Trustworthy-Artificial-Intelligence--2_R-089885-1\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Apply: Postdoctoral-Researcher-Trustworthy-Artificial-Intelligence<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-36{width:75% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-36 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.56%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 2.56%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-36{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-36 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-36{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-36 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-14{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 30px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-15 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: #582c83;background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:40px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-37 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:33.3333333333%;width:calc(33.3333333333% - 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Perry College of Engineering \u2013 Engineering Classroom and Research Building (EnCARB) 202<br \/>\nPrairie View A&amp;M University<br \/>\n(936) 261-9956<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:phobiomon@pvamu.edu\">phobiomon@pvamu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-38 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third\" style=\"width:33.3333333333%;width:calc(33.3333333333% - ( ( 4% + 4% ) * 0.333333333333 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-18 sep-underline sep-solid fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#ffffff;font-size:18px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;color:#ffffff;--fontSize:18;line-height:1.25;\"><strong>Explore<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><ul class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-5 whiti\" style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:27.2px;\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"background-color:#eaaa00;font-size:14.08px;height:27.2px;width:27.2px;margin-right:11.2px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" style=\"color:#582c83 !important;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:38.4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/research-areas\/\">Research Areas<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"background-color:#eaaa00;font-size:14.08px;height:27.2px;width:27.2px;margin-right:11.2px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" style=\"color:#582c83 !important;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:38.4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/post-doctoral-recruitment\/\">Postdoctoral Recruitment<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"background-color:#eaaa00;font-size:14.08px;height:27.2px;width:27.2px;margin-right:11.2px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" style=\"color:#582c83 !important;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:38.4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/message\/\">From the Provost<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-39 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:33.3333333333%;width:calc(33.3333333333% - ( ( 4% + 4% ) * 0.333333333333 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-19 sep-underline sep-solid fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#ffffff;font-size:18px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;color:#ffffff;--fontSize:18;line-height:1.25;\"><strong>Apply<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-24 whiti\"><p>Ready to lead and mentor while building real-world impact? 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Page\">Promising Innovations in Education and Research (PIER)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"page_item page-item-46256\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/about\/\"><span class=\"link-text\">About PIER<\/span><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-46202\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/advancing-research\/\"><span class=\"link-text\">PVAMU: Advancing Research Excellence Through Journey to Eminence, RISE to R1, and the PIER Program<\/span><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-45891 page_item_has_children\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/research-areas\/\"><span class=\"link-text\">Research Areas<\/span><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/a>\n<ul class='children'>\n\t<li class=\"page_item page-item-45962\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/research-areas\/enhancing-environmental-sustainability\/\"><span class=\"link-text\">Enhancing 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Fellows work within one of the four areas and contribute to PVAMU\u2019s research momentum and academic mission.<\/p>\n<h2>What you\u2019ll do<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead an independent, collaborative research agenda aligned to one area<\/li>\n<li>Publish, present, and pursue external funding with mentors<\/li>\n<li>Mentor students; contribute guest lectures or lab modules<\/li>\n<li>Participate in PIER forums and interdisciplinary exchanges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Eligibility and materials<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Doctorate (or equivalent) within ~3 years of start<\/li>\n<li>Cover letter and CV<\/li>\n<li>Two-page research statement<\/li>\n<li>One-page teaching\/mentorship statement<\/li>\n<li>Three references<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Selection criteria<\/h2>\n<p>Research excellence and fit; potential for collaboration and mentorship; commitment to equity, ethics, and societal impact.<\/p>\n<h2>Professional development<\/h2>\n<p>Workshops on proposal writing, project management, mentoring, communication, and responsible research. 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Parent Page\">Promising Innovations in Education and Research (PIER)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"page_item page-item-46256\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/about\/\"><span class=\"link-text\">About PIER<\/span><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-46202\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/advancing-research\/\"><span class=\"link-text\">PVAMU: Advancing Research Excellence Through Journey to Eminence, RISE to R1, and the PIER Program<\/span><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-45891 page_item_has_children\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/research-areas\/\"><span class=\"link-text\">Research Areas<\/span><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/a>\n<ul class='children'>\n\t<li class=\"page_item page-item-45962\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/research-areas\/enhancing-environmental-sustainability\/\"><span class=\"link-text\">Enhancing 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Perry College of Engineering \u2013 Engineering Classroom and Research Building (EnCARB) 202<br \/>\nPrairie View A&amp;M University<br \/>\n(936) 261-9956<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:phobiomon@pvamu.edu\">phobiomon@pvamu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-49 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third\" style=\"width:33.3333333333%;width:calc(33.3333333333% - ( ( 4% + 4% ) * 0.333333333333 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-24 sep-underline sep-solid fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#ffffff;font-size:18px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;color:#ffffff;--fontSize:18;line-height:1.25;\"><strong>Explore<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><ul class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-7 whiti\" style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:27.2px;\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"background-color:#eaaa00;font-size:14.08px;height:27.2px;width:27.2px;margin-right:11.2px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" style=\"color:#582c83 !important;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:38.4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/research-areas\/\">Research Areas<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"background-color:#eaaa00;font-size:14.08px;height:27.2px;width:27.2px;margin-right:11.2px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" style=\"color:#582c83 !important;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:38.4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/post-doctoral-recruitment\/\">Postdoctoral Recruitment<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"background-color:#eaaa00;font-size:14.08px;height:27.2px;width:27.2px;margin-right:11.2px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" style=\"color:#582c83 !important;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:38.4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/pier\/message\/\">From the Provost<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-50 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:33.3333333333%;width:calc(33.3333333333% - ( ( 4% + 4% ) * 0.333333333333 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-25 sep-underline sep-solid fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#ffffff;font-size:18px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;color:#ffffff;--fontSize:18;line-height:1.25;\"><strong>Apply<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-31 whiti\"><p>Ready to lead and mentor while building real-world impact? 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