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Dr. Austin Bates Talley

  • Associate Professor of Practice - Ingram School of Engineering
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Education

Doctorate Degree

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

University of Texas at Austin, 2013

Master's Degree

MSENG in Mechanical Engineering

University of Texas at Austin, 2008

Bachelor's Degree

BSME in Mechanical Engineering

Texas A&M University, 2002

  • Talley, Austin Bates (Co-Principal), ivey, John (Co-Principal). Ingram Hall Makerspace: RPM Performance Computing, Academic Computing Committee, Texas State University, $18201.5. (Funded: August 2022). Grant.
  • Talley, Austin Bates. Senior Design Teaching Grant, Hunt & Hunt LLC, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $10000. (Funded: October 2025 - Present). Grant.
  • Talley, Austin Bates. Senior Design Teaching Grant, Hunt & Hunt LLC, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $10000. (Funded: April 2024 - Present). Grant.
  • Talley, Austin Bates. Bobcats Repurpose: Post-Consumer Plastic Recycling Shredder, Hunt & Hunt LLC, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $10000. (Funded: October 2023 - Present). Grant.
  • Talley, Austin Bates. Bobcat Repurpose, Hunt & Hunt LLC, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $10000. (Funded: March 2023 - Present). Grant.
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  • Talley, K. G., Ivey, J., Talley, A. B., Smith, S. F., & Torres, A. S. (2025). Managing the Making: Development Makerspace Management Software to Efficiently Improve Access and Safety. International Journal of Academic Makerspaces. https://doi.org/10.21428/70cb44c5.d9a87217
  • Hailey, C. E., Gonezen, S., & Talley, A. B. (2026). Discussing Ethics for SO4 - Assessing and Evaluating in the Classroom.
  • Compeau, C. R., Talley, K. G., & Talley, A. B. (2025). Speak Loudly and Carry a Small Stick: Applying Classicle Sticks Across the Engineering Curriculum.
  • Compeau, R., Talley, K. G., & Talley, A. B. (2024). Classicle Sticks: An Activity to Improve Student Engagement.
  • Talley, A., Talley, K., & Verde, P. R. (2023). MAKER: Recycling HDPE in an Academic Makerspace.
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  • Award / Honor Recipient: 2025 Presidential Distinction for Excellence in Teaching, Texas State University. 2025 - Present
  • Award / Honor Recipient: 2025 Presidential Award for Excellence in Service, Texas State University. 2025 - Present
  • Award / Honor Recipient: 2024 College Achievement Award for Excellence in Teaching, College of Science and Engineering. 2024 - Present
  • Award / Honor Recipient: 2024 College Achievement Award for Excellence in Service, College of Science and Engineering. 2024 - Present
  • Award / Honor Recipient: 2023 Presidential Distinction for Excellence in Teaching, Texas State University. 2023 - Present
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  1. Member

    TXST Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Search Committee

  2. Member

    Wurstfest Association

  3. Board Member

    BSA Troup 133 - Troup Committee

  4. Member

    Ingram School of Engineering Non-Tenure Track Career Advancement Task Force

  5. Member

    Faculty Senate’s Nontenure Line Faculty Committee

  6. Board Member

    Heritage Society of New Braunfels

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