Building Pathways from Learning to Workforce.
BETR Programs advances healthy and resilient people and places across Texas by strengthening the educational pathways and workforce infrastructure that communities depend on. Through collaborative research with faculty, students, industry and community partners, BETR develops evidence-based models that align curriculum innovation, experiential learning, and professional development with the health and economic needs of Texans.
Academic Success, Professional Integration, and Research Experiences for undergraduates at Texas State and beyond.
The largest student research conference at Texas State University, the TXST STEM Conference brings together students, faculty, and academic partners from high schools and two- and four-year institutions alongside community and industry leaders. Each year the conference explores a workforce-forward theme through keynote speakers, student presentations, and cross-sector dialogue — connecting learners and employers across Texas.
Attendees Annually
Student Presentations
Workforce-forward Theme
Academic & Industry Partners
BETR maintains an implementation of Vanderbilt’s Flight Tracker for THRC-affiliated and partner programs — automating trainee tracking and analysis of career outcomes, publications, funding, and training milestones in alignment with grant reporting requirements.
An interactive statewide tool mapping bioscience career pathways across six sub-sectors — from entry to senior level — with local salary data, role profiles, and links to aligned training programs including Texas State. Built for learners, training providers, and statewide workforce partners. Featured on the Texas state resource website.
Supporting early-stage biotech ventures and student entrepreneurs across Texas.
National bioindustrial manufacturing institute advancing sustainable bioscience careers.
Regional industry partnership connecting BETR programs with employer workforce needs.
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