Signature Programs
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Teaching
Humanities Teaching Fellows
A year-long fellowship for pre-service and in-service teachers focused on humanities instruction. Fellows engage in collaborative lesson design, pedagogical inquiry, and mentorship from university faculty and master teachers.
Outcomes
- Advanced tools for history and civics instruction.
- A strong cohort of innovative humanities educators.
Research
Graduate Research Collaborative in Humanities Education
A cohort-based incubator for graduate students focusing on civic learning, public memory, and teacher identity.
Outcomes
- Faculty–student working groups.
- Co-authored scholarship and conference presentations on civic learning, public memory, and teacher development.
- Community-engaged digital humanities projects and classroom-ready curriculum toolkits co-designed with K–12 partners.
Archival History Development
A community-driven digital archive of oral histories and culturally significant materials co-curated with students and teachers.
Outcomes
- Graduate students develop archival and digital humanities expertise.
- Pre-service teachers gain curriculum integration skills.
- Local educators access classroom-ready resources.
Athletics
Sports Leadership for Community Impact Conference
The Sports Leadership for Community Impact Conference brings together educators, coaches, nonprofit leaders, youth-serving organizations, and civic stakeholders committed to developing young people into community-minded leaders through sport. Grounded in the belief that sport is a powerful vehicle for leadership development, civic engagement, and social impact, this conference emphasizes practical strategies, community partnerships, and applied leadership models.
Outcomes
- Inspires athlete-leaders with a vision beyond the field.
- Provides professional development for coaches.
- Strengthens university–community relationships.
Community Engagement
Next Generation Scholars Academy (Grades 6-8)
The TRACE Next Generation Scholars Academy is a selective, two-week academic experience that cultivates college-readiness by providing middle school students with premium access to research-based learning and early opportunities to demonstrate their potential to high schools and universities as emerging scholars, researchers, and leaders.
Rooted in Texas: Researching Family and Community Histories
From Stories To Scholarship
Outcomes
- Develop and present an original “college-level” research project
- Experience learning from Texas A&M University professors and staff
- Receive a Certificate of Completion from a college readiness program
- (Remove: “Build confidence as a thinker, presenter, and scholar”)
Priority Deadline: May 15
Final Deadline: May 29
Cost: No Cost (Selective Admission, Limited Seats, Valued at $1200)