Faculty Profiles

Colleges and Departments

Dr. Paula S Williamson

  • University Distinguished Professor at Biology, College of Science & Engineering

Grants

2025

  • Williamson, Paula S (Co-Principal), Chang, Carolyn (Principal), Morrish, Doug (Co-Principal), Weimer, Nick (Co-Principal). ASPIRE (Academic Success and Professional Integration with Research Experience), National Science Foundation, Federal, $494725. (Submitted: February 2025, Funded: 2025 - Present). Grant.

2024

  • Williamson, Paula S (Principal), Weimer, Nicholas Everett (Co-Principal), Chang, Carolyn T (Co-Principal). Generación STEM Supplemental Funding, U.S. Department of Education, Federal, $29916. (Funded: October 2024 - September 2026). Grant.

2021

  • Williamson, Paula S (Principal), Cavitt, Mary E (Co-Principal), Bolch, Kambra K (Co-Principal), Weimer, Nicholas E (Co-Principal), Booth, Chad (Co-Principal). GENERACIÓN STEM: Promoting Hispanic and Low-Income Student Success through Individualized Support, Transfer Navigation, and STEM Career Preparation, U.S. Department of Education, Federal, $4949136. (Funded: October 2021 - September 2026). Grant.
  • Martina, Jason Philip (Principal), Percent Contribution: %55, Williamson, Paula S (Co-Principal), Percent Contribution: %45. Developing a landowner outreach program for endangered Leavenworthia texana and Physaria pallida in East Texas, TPWD, State, $99292. (Submitted: March 2020, Funded: January 2021 - December 31, 2023). Grant.

2015

  • Williamson, Paula S. Black lace cactus demographics, genetics and landowner conservation outreach project, USFWS/TPWD, Federal, $124974. (Funded: 2015 - 2019). Grant.
  • Cade, Tina Marie (Principal), Williamson, Paula S (Co-Principal). Survey of college youth’s understanding of exotic species and attitudes towards plant pest control, USDA APHIS, Federal, $36133. (Funded: 2015 - 2016). Grant.
  • Hardy, Thomas (Principal), Nowlin, Weston Hugh (Co-Principal), Williamson, Paula S (Co-Principal). Effects of suspended sediments on Texas wild rice, other macrophytes, and macroinvertebrates, Edwards Aquifer Authority (Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan), Federal, $75000. (Funded: 2015 - 2016). Grant.

2012

  • Williamson, Paula S. Data synthesis and species assessments to aid in determining future candidate or listed status for plants from the USFWS lawsuit and settlements, USFWS/TPWD Section 6, Endangered Species Grant, Federal, $127478. (Funded: 2012 - 2015). Grant.

2005

  • Williamson, Paula S. Protection on Private Lands and Research for Recovery of Large-fruited Sand-verbena, USFWS/TPWD Section 6, Endangered Species Grant, Federal, $86454. (Funded: 2005). Grant.

2004

  • Williamson, Paula S. The Research and Recovery of Star Cactus (Astrophytum asterias), USFWS/TPWD Section 6, Endangered Species Grant, Federal, $345147. (Funded: 2004 - 2008). Grant.

2002

  • Williamson, Paula S. Wetlands Project, John P. McGovern Foundation, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $15000. (Funded: 2002). Grant.

2001

  • Williamson, Paula S, Rose, F. L. (Co-Principal). Riparian Restoration and Interpretive Walk, Parks and Wildlife Foundation of Texas (through NFWF, Chevrolet, and Cecilia Young Willard Helping Fund), Private / Foundation / Corporate, $150000. (Funded: 2001). Grant.
  • Williamson, Paula S (Principal), Rose, F. L. (Co-Principal). Wetlands Walk at San Marcos Springs Educational Interpretation, TPWD, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $65000. (Funded: 2001). Grant.
  • Arsuffi, T. A., Williamson, Paula S (Co-Principal). Restoration of Aquarena Riparian Zone, TPWD, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $70000. (Funded: 2001). Grant.

1999

  • Arsuffi, T. A. (Principal), Williamson, Paula S (Co-Principal). Exotic plant and animal control and an interpretive boardwalk trailhead kiosk: Phase 1, USFWS Partners for Wildlife Grant, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $19500. (Funded: 1999). Grant.
  • Williamson, Paula S. Effects of disturbance on Thymophylla tephroleuca, ashy dogweed (Asteraceae), USFWS/TPWD Section 6, Endangered Species Grant, Federal, $28000. (Funded: 1999). Grant.

1998

  • Williamson, Paula S. Large-fruited sand verbena landowner technical assistance program, USFWS/TPWD Section 6, Endangered Species Grant, Federal, $40000. (Funded: 1998 - 1999). Grant.
  • Arsuffi, T. A. (Principal), Williamson, Paula S (Co-Principal). Wetlands Project, Meadows Foundation, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $500000. (Funded: 1998). Grant.

1997

  • Arsuffi, T. A., Williamson, Paula S (Co-Principal). Restoration of the San Marcos headwaters, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation - Native Plant Conservation Initiative, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $5000. (Funded: 1997). Grant.
  • Arsuffi, T. A. (Principal), Williamson, Paula S (Co-Principal). Wetlands Project educational brochure, National Park Service Rivers, Trails, Conservation Assistance Program, Federal, $2500. (Funded: 1997). Grant.
  • Arsuffi, T. A. (Principal), Williamson, Paula S (Co-Principal). Americorps and Aquarena wetlands restoration and trail improvements, SWT Merrick Funds, Texas State University, $10000. (Funded: 1997). Grant.

1995

  • Williamson, Paula S. Field studies and conservation of Nymphaea alba var. rubra Lonnroth, International Water Lily Society, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $3400. (Funded: 1995). Grant.
  • Williamson, Paula S. Investigation of the population genetics of two endangered plant species (Abronia macrocarpa and Frankenia johnstonii) using isozyme electrophoresis, SWT Faculty Research Enhancement Grant, Texas State University, $5426. (Funded: 1995). Grant.

1993

  • Williamson, Paula S. Survey and management of Johnston's frankenia populations, USFWS/TPWD Section 6, Endangered Species Grant, Federal, $49434. (Funded: 1993 - 1996). Grant.
  • Williamson, Paula S. Study of large-fruited sand verbena (Abronia macrocarpa) and surrounding plant community in response to disturbance, USFWS, Federal, $7000. (Funded: 1993). Grant.
  • Williamson, Paula S. Barclaya, Botanical Society of America Travel Assistance Award to attend the XV International Botanical Congress, Japan, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $800. (Funded: 1993). Grant.

1992

  • Williamson, Paula S. Large-fruited sand verbena monitoring/management study, USFWS/TPWD Section 6, Endangered Species Grant, Federal, $51859. (Funded: 1992 - 1995). Grant.

1991

  • Williamson, Paula S. Reproductive biology of Frankenia johnstonii (Frankeniaceae), SWT Faculty Research Enhancement Grant, Texas State University, $5280. (Funded: 1991). Grant.

1990

  • Schneider, E. L. (Principal), Williamson, Paula S (Co-Principal). Educational improvement of Native American students in graduate science research, Southern Ute Education Council, Institutional (Higher Ed), $6900. (Funded: 1990). Grant.
  • Williamson, Paula S. Structural adaptations of aquatic macrophytes, Limnology Symposium Participant Grant, Institutional (Higher Ed), $500. (Funded: 1990). Grant.
  • Williamson, Paula S. Reproductive biology of Physostegia, SWT Faculty Research Enhancement Grant, Texas State University, $4500. (Funded: 1990). Grant.

1988

  • Williamson, Paula S. The changing female wardrobe: evolution from gymnospermy to angiospermy, SWT Faculty Research Enhancement Grant, Texas State University, $3950. (Funded: 1988). Grant.

1986

  • Williamson, Paula S. The floral ontogeny of Ondinea, University of California Research Grant, Institutional (Higher Ed), $3500. (Funded: 1986). Grant.

1983

  • Williamson, Paula S. Phylogeny of he Nymphaeaceae, Sigma Xi Grant-in-Aid of Research, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $100. (Funded: 1983). Grant.