Awards
News and updates in the Awards category.
The rare distinction from the National Security Agency marks Texas A&M as one of only 10 academic institutions designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in cybersecurity education, research and operations.
Computer science and engineering senior recognized for excellence in research
Oct. 24, 2025 • 4 min. readMontgomery Bohde received the Astronaut Scholarship and the Goldwater Scholarship for his dedication to machine learning research.
Dr. Rita Okoroafor from the petroleum engineering department received the Montague-CTE Scholar Award for her commitment to lifelong learning and student success.
Petroleum engineering faculty honored with SPE 2025 regional awards
Oct. 21, 2025 • 4 min. readFive faculty members from the petroleum engineering department were recognized for their professional contributions to their technical disciplines.
Dr. James 'Mike' Walker '66, Stephen H. "Steve" Vincent '73 and John Zachry '84 named Distinguished Alumni by The Association of Former Students.
Mechanical engineering student awarded Chevron Energy Fellowship
Oct. 7, 2025 • 3 min. readDigvijaysinh Barad is advancing industrial energy efficiency through innovative research on compressed air systems and decarbonization strategies.
Fourteen former and current student recipients were recognized by the College of Engineering.
Two aerospace engineering graduate students from Texas A&M have been recognized for their innovative contributions at the Vertical Flight Society’s 2025 annual forum.
Former students honored for outstanding achievements and leadership
Sep. 29, 2025 • 3 min. readThe electrical and computer engineering department at Texas A&M recognized three former students for innovation, leadership and service in industry.
Dr. Huilin Gao from Texas A&M was honored by the AMS for his remote sensing and global water resources research, which has helped freshwater systems respond to human activities and extreme events.









