Lucas Garcia

Lucas Garcia, Ph.D., is an Instructional Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University's Higher Education Center in McAllen, TX. He teaches courses such as Introduction to Agricultural Economics and Critical Thinking & Decision Making in Agricultural Economics. Dr. Garcia serves on the department’s undergraduate advisory committee, focusing on curriculum expansion and upper-level course development in McAllen. His responsibilities include student advising, public outreach, and participation in educational programs.

His research agenda centers on policy adherence and implementation analysis, integrating self-determination theory concepts with public policy. He actively collaborates with colleagues to explore new research topics. Dr. Garcia holds a B.S. in Animal Science from Texas A&M University (2006) and a Ph.D. (not explicitly dated). He is committed to student success through mentorship and leadership initiatives.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. His professional activities emphasize community engagement and academic program development in South Texas.