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Dr. Jodie Lutkenhaus

Dr. Jodie Lutkenhaus has been appointed to serve on the Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology (BCST) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.

A glowing nanosheet

Researchers in the Department of Biomedical Engineering are developing new ways to advance the field of regenerative medicine and cancer treatment using a material 1,000 times smaller than a strand of hair.

COVID-19

A Texas A&M University team of scientists and engineers is leading the development of a device that can be used to rapidly identify antibodies produced by human B cells that can neutralize infection by SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of COVID-19.

The TRIGA reactor at the Nuclear Engineering and Science Center.

Why do some nuclear reactors glow blue? Postdoctoral researcher Jason Hearne in the Department of Nuclear Engineering explains this phenomenon.

Five male students gathered around a laptop, smiling at the camera.

With technology always evolving, health care has to adapt as well, using telehealth to reach patients who cannot easily travel to a physical clinic. A senior capstone design team in the Department of Biomedical Engineering developed a new phone app to help diagnose neurological issues.

NK Anand

Dr. N.K. Anand was awarded the American Society of Mechanical Engineers’ James Harry Potter Gold Medal for outstanding contributions as a teacher of thermodynamics, and as a researcher who has advanced the state-of-the-art design of alternate refrigerant condensers, cooling strategies for electronic packages and aerosol transport lines.

Mary and Alan V. Thompson

The family and friends of Alan V. Thompson have established the Alan V. Thompson ’70 Endowed Memorial Scholarship. This endowment will support students pursuing an undergraduate degree in the Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University.

Steven Winn, Gabrielle Joubran, Ahmed Elkady and Hussain AlBahrani

Several petroleum engineering students placed high in the Society of Petroleum Engineers Gulf Coast Regional Student Paper Contest and shared their thoughts on competing virtually in a normally interactive event.

Sharli Nucker

Sharli Nucker has been honored as one of the 2020 President’s Meritorious Service Award recipients for Texas A&M University.

Rebeca Gurrola and Ciera Cipriani

Two doctoral students in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Texas A&M University won prestigious graduate fellowships this spring.

Four scientists stand together on a stage at an award ceremony.

The French Society of Nuclear Energy recently recognized nuclear engineering professor Mauricio E. Tano.

Justin Wilkerson

The United States Army Research Laboratory is lending support to a Texas A&M University research project investigating potential improvement of ballistic performance of armor materials.

A group of students pose with Craig Piercy and do a

American Nuclear Society executive director and CEO Craig Piercy visited the Texas A&M Department of Nuclear Engineering to talk with students about the future of the professional organization.

Screenshot of five people in Zoom conversation

Who are you going to be during the COVID pandemic? How has COVID-19 impacted the health care industry? Are these impacts permanent? These questions and more were addressed by five members of the Department of Biomedical Engineering’s External Advisory Board during virtual panel.

Rushi Patel and teammate working together in the Boeing Innovation Challenge

With his eyes on the sky, Rushi Patel, then a sophomore in the Department of Ocean Engineering, competed in the Boeing Innovation Challenge, working along students from around the nation to design solutions to real-world problems faced by the commercial airline industry.

Five students smiling at camera, holding 3D printed foot orthotic prototype

For their senior design project, a team of five students worked with Texas Children's Hospital to develop a new way for children to receive personalized orthotics for foot-ankle malalignments.

Bill '83 and Lynn '84 Crane

Lynn and Bill Crane have established the Lynn ’84 and Bill Crane ’83 Department Head Chair in Computer Science and Engineering at Texas A&M University to show their excitement for the growth they've seen in the department.

Line graph with power plant in background

Dr. Le Xie and his team are collaborating on a project to release a first-of-its-kind cross-domain, open-access data hub to track the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on electricity markets in the U.S.

Dr. Steve Holditch

Roc’C ’83 and Mark Semmelbeck ’83 have established the Stephen Holditch ’69 Endowed Scholarship. This endowment will be used to support students pursuing an undergraduate degree in Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M University.

Brad Martin

美国东部时间,公司。布拉德·l·马丁88年奖学金been established to provide one or more scholarships to students pursuing an undergraduate degree from the Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University.

Mark and Roc'C Semmelbeck with family.

Roc’C ’83 and Mark Semmelbeck ‘83 have established the Roc’C ’83 and Mark Semmelbeck ’83 Excellence Endowment in the Engineering Entrepreneurship Program at Texas A&M University.

Mike and Sugar Barnes

Sugar and Mike Barnes have established a major endowment to support the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. In recognition of their generosity, the department has been named the Wm Michael Barnes ’64 Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering.

Zach Reece stands in front of John Deere sign.

Zach Reece, who graduated in May, interned with John Deere last summer and learned how manufacturing and engineering connect.

Clear rectangle with red wavy lines across it.

Dr. Abhishek Jain, assistant professor, and his team are working on new ways to detect blood clots, especially in pediatric patients.

Texas A&M Innovation Plaza

The Texas A&M University System announced the name of its landmark five-acre campus in Houston, Texas. Setting a new standard for collaboration in engineering, medicine, research and education is the first all-new mixed-use campus for the Texas A&M System in Houston: Texas A&M Innovation Plaza.

HVAC units

A team of Texas A&M University researchers is seeking to develop a smart ventilation control system with grant support from the National Science Foundation.

Image of skull models with bioink scaffolds.

Scientists in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Texas A&M University are leading research in developing new biomaterials to advance the field of 3D bioprinting functional tissues.

Electrical and Computer Engineering students looking at a smart grid in a lab.

Jeanne M. and Robert P. Stelzer ’74 have established the Jeanne M. and Robert P. Stelzer ’74 Endowed Scholarship in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University.

Mechanical Engineering students in the Fischer Engineering Design Center in Zachry.

Beth and Brian L. Schultz ’90 have established the Beth and Brian Schultz ’90 Endowed Scholarship to support students pursuing an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering at Texas A&M University.

A student solving a math problem on a whiteboard

与学生分享她对教育的热情,Dr. Amanda Wood is transforming education with a holistic approach and inviting everyone to consider an ocean engineering degree. She is determined to prove that anyone with creativity and drive can become an ocean engineer.

An artistic rendition of a pop-up device

Devices based on the ancient Japanese art of kirigami are ideal for pressure sensing and energy harvesting because of their ability to be repeatedly stretched, compressed or twisted. New research shows that with defects, these devices can function, even when the applied pressure is extreme.

Graphic banner highlighting the College of Engineering's Virtual Graduation Celebrations

The College of Engineering honored its 2020 spring graduates through departmental Graduation Recognition Celebrations, May 8-9, via YouTube Premieres.

Four students, two male and two female, sit at a design table. They are smiling at the camera and giving the thumbs up gig 'em sign.

A senior capstone design team sought new ways to detect IV movement in infant patients, helping to cut down on pain and reduce workload on nurses.

Healthcare worker wearing mask in front of large coronavirus shape.

Doctors and nurses across the country are experiencing occupational burnout and fatigue from the increased stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers at Texas A&M University and Houston Methodist Hospital are working to reduce this mental strain and provide solutions to help during future pandemics.

Dr. Stacey Lyle

Dr. Stacey Lyle, whose career and work focuses on the art of smart design, joined the Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University as an associate professor of practice. Lyle holds a dual appointment between the College of Engineering and College of Geosciences.

A close-up view of the 3D printing technology developed by Dr. Green and his collaborators at Essentium

Despite their popularity, printed plastic parts have poor strength because the printed layers aren’t bonded well. Researchers from Texas A&M University, in collaboration with Essentium, have now developed the technology to boost inter-layer bonding during printing.

Luis Sanchez

The College of Engineering at Texas A&M University is home to more than 20 percent first-generation undergraduate students. Here is a conversation with Luis Sanchez, a sophomore in general engineering at Texas A&M, about his experience as a first-generation college student.

Board with hands and sensors on it to demonstrate a rehab device for muscular atrophy.

The Engineering Project Showcase moved online this year. Judges tuned in virtually to score more than 180 teams showcasing nearly 1,000 students' work.

Dr. Lesley Wright, the recipient of the Jana and Quentin A. Baker Faculty Fellowship, and Quentin A. Baker

昆汀·贝克的经验作为农科大学生played a significant role in his success. The lessons that Texas A&M instilled in Baker is why he strives to provide the same opportunities for current students in the J. Mike Walker ’66 Department of Mechanical Engineering.

A drawing of a foot with a swollen joint due to gouty arthritis

Gout is a painful joint disease affecting around 8 million people in the United States. Texas A&M University researchers have developed a new optical biosensor system that might help in better monitoring of gout symptoms, thus reducing the severity of pain.

Dr. Roderic I. Pettigrew, wearing a dark suit, white shirt, striped light blue tie, and glasses, stands in a room filled with medical equipment. He has one hand in his pocket, and another hand resting on a table covered by a blue sheet.

Dr. Roderic I. Pettigrew, a Ph.D. and M.D. who is the Robert A. Welch Professor in the College of Medicine and professor of biomedical engineering in the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University, has been elected into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Ethan Morse

Ethan Morse, graduating senior in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, was presented the 2020 Texas A&M Student Employee of the Year award. This prestigious award is only given to two students annually and represents hard work, leadership and dedication.

Aerospace engineering student working in a wind tunnel.

Gertrude and Paul Campos ‘62 have established the Gertrude and Paul Campos ’62 Scholarship to support students pursuing an undergraduate degree in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University.

Dr. William Hyman headshot

Dr. William “Bill” Hyman was known to students and colleagues as a soft-spoken, but intensely thought-provoking teacher and mentor. He served the department in various roles, from new professor to academic program director to interim department head. His legacy continues to live on.

Zoom call with members of the SEC.

工科学生仍然可以有一个高度妊娠和分娩综合管理tful summer experience, despite the fact that COVID-19 resulted in the cancellation of many internships. The Student Engineers' Council (SEC) leadership took action when many of their student peers began to lose internships. They developed the SEC-Directed Internship.

VEX teams smile at the camera with their robots.

For the first time in the team’s history, the Women in Engineering VEX-U robotics team at Texas A&M University won the Excellence Award, qualifying for the 2020 VEX World Championship, at the Regional VEX Robotics Competition on Feb. 22.

Alejandro Morales conducting research on a boat

Alejandro Morales' journey to Australia started as many seldom do – in a freshman math course. Spending a semester at the Australian Defence Force Academy, Morales researched, experienced a new country and was very suddenly recruited onto the academy's water polo team for an international tournament.

Banner for distinguished faculty

Dr. Yu Ding and Dr. Helen L. Reed from the Texas A&M University College of Engineering were selected to receive a 2020 Distinguished Achievement Award for research from Texas A&M and The Association of Former Students. They were among 24 outstanding members of the university’s faculty and staff to be honored.

Artist rendition of new mesh-like mats help in front of a collage of wine bottles.

Texas A&M researchers have created a new antioxidant mat made from nanofibers of polymers and tannic acid. These mesh-like mats are strong, stable and deliver antioxidant activity for prolonged periods of time.

Group of students holding endo hand.

In a surgery suite, it’s all hands on deck. Using an endoscope, a tube with a light and camera attached, can sometimes hinder that mobility, a problem a team of seniors worked to solve with their final capstone project.

Manqing Shao

满清邵,博士生Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University, was awarded a 2020-21 Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) Graduate Student Grant funded by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

Dr. Siddarth Misra

Dr. Siddarth Misra has been recognized by both the Society of Exploration Geophysicists and the Society of Petrophysicists and Well Log Analysts with international awards.

Civil and Environmental students working in lab.

Dr. Terri Estes '78 has established the Richard D. Estes '78 Scholarship to support students pursuing an undergraduate degree in civil engineering at Texas A&M University.

George and Ruby Lee Sandars

George '60 and Ruby Lee Sandars have established their second scholarship, the George '60 and Ruby Lee Sandars Endowed Scholarship II to support students pursuing an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering at Texas A&M University.

Dr. Karan Watson, Regents Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University

Presented by the Women in Engineering ProActive Network, the Bevlee A. Watford Inclusive Excellence Award honors those who actively support and bolster the success and inclusion of women of color in engineering at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels.

Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution student working in a lab.

Giok Kwa and David L. Boothe '80 have established the Giok Kwa and David L. Boothe '80 Scholarship to support students pursuing an undergraduate degree in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University.

Bobbye and Jerry Britsch

Bobbye and Jerry Britsch '75 have established the Bobbye J. and Gerald H. Britsch '75 Scholarship to support students pursuing an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering at Texas A&M University.

From left, Texas A&M GeoWall Team members Jessica Escobedo, Muhammad Ali Falak, Prince Kumar and Bridget Le

A team of students from the Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University recently placed fifth nationally in the annual student American Society of Civil Engineering’s Geo-Institute GeoChallenge.

Barrels of nuclear waste stacked on top of each other

About 95% of the starting fuel rod used in nuclear reactors is unused and discarded as nuclear waste in the United States. Researchers with Texas A&M Engineering have discovered a one-step, proliferation-resistant solution for recycling used nuclear fuel that will drastically reduce waste.

Mary Jane and John Baldwin

Mary Jane and Dr. John T. Baldwin ’64 have established the Mary Jane and Dr. John T. Baldwin ’64 Endowed Chemical Engineering Scholarship for students pursuing an undergraduate degree in chemical engineering at Texas A&M University.

Petroleum engineering students working in the Chevron Petrophysical Imaging Laboratory

Deepa and Thomas J. Mireles '94 have established the Deepa and Thomas J. Mireles '94 Scholarship to support students pursuing an undergraduate degree in petroleum engineering at Texas A&M University.

Students working in a lab

Cecilia and Robert “Bob” D. Harrison have established the In Memory of Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Harrison Scholarship to support students pursuing an undergraduate degree from the Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering at Texas A&M University.

Dr. Mitty C. Plummer '65

"Without the Opportunity Award Scholarship that I was given ... life would've been much more difficult for me. My goal is to make it easier from a financial perspective for a student to attend Texas A&M." -- Dr. Mitty C. Plummer '65 on why he established his scholarship in nuclear engineering

Dr. Freddie Witherden

On average, it takes researchers 15 clicks to access the full text of an article. For combating this, Dr. Freddie Witherden from the Department of Ocean Engineering and Kopernio co-founder Dr. Ben Kaube were named in the 2020 Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list for Europe.

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