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Researchers at Texas A&M and the American Bureau of Shipping are studying how refrigerated ammonia behaves when it enters water, providing new insights to help improve spill response.

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Researchers at Texas A&M and Sandia National Laboratories have demonstrated a class of 3D-printed shape-memory alloy connections that snap together like building blocks yet carry structural loads far beyond conventional fasteners, adhesives, Velcro or plastic joints.

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As electricity demand surges, Texas A&M researchers are developing AI-powered technologies to help grid operators manage growing complexity and maintain a reliable power system.

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A new National Science Foundation award will fund free, open software that uses machine learning to answer a question every materials scientist asks.

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Researchers from the Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering are working to improve community resilience against hurricanes, from preparation to recovery.

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Aggie researchers have created a new noninvasive method to monitor the health of 3D-printed and natural tissues in real time, empowering experts to design better disease treatments and print more complex tissues — potentially paving the way for printed organs.

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Several chemical engineering undergraduates discussed gaining hands-on research experience while working alongside faculty mentors on challenging projects.

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Research

Making a case for connection

Aug. 27, 2026 • 3 min. read

Engineering faculty member Dr. Noemi Mendoza Diaz aims to improve college student mental health by bringing The Connection Project to Texas A&M.

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Texas A&M researchers are working to develop a faster, cost-effective way to identify critical minerals — essential components for everyday technologies.

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The Amazon Research Award provides Arash Noshadravan with funding and resources to develop a reliable AI inspection platform that accelerates inspections of vital infrastructure.