Low, G. R., & Nelson, D. B. (2006). Emotional Intelligence and College Success: A Research-Based Assessment and Intervention Model. A paper submitted to the Center for Education Development & Evaluation Research (CEDER).  This article describes a research-based assessment and learning model for improving emotional intelligence skills and competencies essential for success in college.

Nelson, D. B, Nelson, K., & Low, G. R. (2005). Emotional Intelligence: Educating the Right Mind for the 21st Century. This article presents research findings that suggest the use of emotional intelligence skills training to enhance academic achievement for students in higher education.

Nelson, D. B., Low, G. R., & Nelson, K. (2005). The Emotionally Intelligent Teacher: A Transformative Learning Model. This article presents research-based model of emotional intelligence and explores the role of emotional intelligence in effective teaching and learning.

Low, G. & Nelson, D. (2005). Emotional Intelligence: The Role of Transformative Learning in Academic Excellence. An article published in the TEXAS STUDY magazine for Secondary Education (Spring 2005).

Johnson, Lori R., & Kaufhold, John A. (2005). The Analysis of Emotional Intelligence Sills and Potential Problem Areas of Elementary Educators. Education, 125(4).

Low, G. & Nelson, D. (2004). Emotional Intelligence: Effectively Bridging the Gap Between   High School and College. An article published by the Texas Association of Secondary  School Principals (TASSP) for publication in the TEXAS STUDY magazine for Secondary Education (Spring 2004). The article describes the Javelina Emotional Intelligence (EI) Program at Texas A&M University-Kingsville which was nationally recognized by the American College Personnel Association's (ACPA) national award as an exemplary program committed to student development, successful transition to college, achievement, and retention. 

Low, G., Lomax, A., Jackson, M., & Nelson, D. (2004). Emotional Intelligence: A New Student Development Model. A Paper presented at the 2004 National Conference of the American College Personnel Association in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Nelson, D., Low, G., & Vela, R. (2004). ESAP Intervention and Interpretation Guide. Kingsville, TX. Texas A&M University-Kingsville.

Low, G. & Nelson, D. (2000). Quantifying Emotional Intelligence: Positive Contributions of the Emotional Mind. Dr. Gary R. Low receives the Annual Faculty Lecture Award for this selected presentation given April 12, 2000. The lecture integrates his and Dr. Darwin B. Nelson's long-term research with the concept of Emotional Intelligence.  It also leads to the publishing of Emotional Intelligence: Achieving Academic and Career Excellence (2003), the founding of the Emotional Intelligence Research Initiative (EIRI), the beginning of the Institute for Emotional Intelligence on the Campus of Texas A&M University-Kingsville, and new research into EI and student success including the Javelina EI Program (2002-2004).