Research Security and Export Controls

Research Security and Export Controls (RESEC) ensures the highest standards of research integrity at Texas A&M University by providing guidance on export controls, conflicts of interest and commitment, visiting scholars and responsible conduct of research.

Core Functions

  • Supports compliance with export control laws regulating the transfer of controlled information, items and technology
  • Oversees disclosures and management of financial and professional conflicts of interest and commitment. 
  • Provides training and guidance on the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) to promote ethical research practices. 
  • Facilitates compliance for visiting scholars and international collaborations, ensuring adherence to university and federal requirements.
  • Manages time and effort reporting for Texas A&M University System entities to meet federal funding requirements. 

Services 

Export Controls

Assists researchers in understanding and complying with federal export control laws. 

Conflicts of Interest and Commitment

Manages disclosures and ensures transparency in externally sponsored research. 

Responsible Conduct of Research

Provides training on topics such as scientific ethics, peer review and data management. 

Visiting Scholars

Supports the approval process and compliance for scholars visiting Texas A&M for research purposes. 

Time and Effort

Oversees effort reporting to ensure accountability and compliance with financial regulations.

Initiatives

Foreign Influence Mitigation

Educates researchers on the importance of disclosing foreign activities and collaborations. 

Global Compliance Support

Provides resources and assistance for international shipping and travel related to research activities. 

Ethical Research Practices

Strengthens integrity through comprehensive RCR training for faculty, staff and students. 

Export Control Compliance

Promotes awareness of export control implications in research and provides resources to ensure adherence. 

Personnel

Gerianne Alexander

Associate Vice President For Research Office of the Vice President for Research Division of Research Research Integrity Officer (RIO) Research Security and Export Controls Division of Research

Lesa Feldhousen

Executive Director Research Security and Export Controls Division of Research

Autumn Biggers

Director of Visiting Research Scholars and New Initiatives Research Security and Export Controls Division of Research

Karan Watkins

Director, Effort Compliance Research Security and Export Controls Division of Research

Tressie Truett

Associate Director Research Security and Export Controls Division of Research

Lauren Douglas

Assistant Director Research Security and Export Controls Division of Research

Griselle Hernandez

Assistant Director Research Security and Export Controls Division of Research

Susan Compton

Research Compliance Administrator, Effort Compliance Research Security and Export Controls Division of Research

Amanda Crisp

Research Compliance Coordinator, Conflict of Interest Research Security and Export Controls Division of Research

Michelle Holmes

Research Compliance Administrator, Research Misconduct Research Security and Export Controls Division of Research

McKaley Izaguirre

Research Compliance Administrator Research Security and Export Controls Division of Research

Beverly Kemp

Research Compliance Coordinator Research Security and Export Controls Division of Research

Jared K. Kotch

Export Control Administrator Research Security and Export Controls Division of Research

Hilary Livingston

Research Compliance Coordinator Research Security and Export Controls Division of Research

Noel Mason

Research Compliance Administrator Research Security and Export Controls Division of Research

Elvira Maynard

Export Control Coordinator Research Security and Export Controls Division of Research

Allison McCulloch

Administrative Associate IV Research Security and Export Controls Division of Research

Kelsey McKenzie

Research Compliance Coordinator Research Security and Export Controls Division of Research

Christina Peery

Senior Research Compliance Coordinator Research Security and Export Controls Division of Research

LaTravius Robinson

Research Compliance Coordinator Research Security and Export Controls Division of Research

Contact Information

Address:
TAMU 2407, Crystal Park Plaza 
2700 Earl Rudder Fwy S, Suite 4000 
College Station, TX 77845 

General Inquiries

Export Controls

Conflicts of Interest

Time and Effort

Visiting Scholars