Bugged by Inefficiency
Texas A&M University’s Department of Entomology exterminates paper-based processes – and realizes a rapid ROI – with Laserfiche
February 3rd, 2010 by Melissa Henley
One of the top entomology departments in the U.S., Texas A&M University (TAMU)’s Department of Entomology offers outstanding academic programs for undergraduate and graduate student preparation for careers in research, extension, business or industry. In fact, in May 2007, the department began offering a new degree in Forensic and Investigative Sciences, accredited by the American Academy of Forensic Science – the only accredited program in Texas and the Southwest.
But with state facilities in College Station, TX, a major USDA entomology research laboratory, and members of the department’s graduate faculty stationed in nine major agricultural areas in the state, sharing information efficiently had become problematic for department staff.
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