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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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Lee Tillman ’84 endows faculty support in the Department of Nuclear Engineering, recognizing the critical role nuclear energy will play in the world's future.

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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.

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The Texas A&M study used sailors on a U.S. Navy ship to track the cognitive and emotional benefits of virtual reality nature scenes in an effort to reduce negative emotions and effects.

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High-fidelity nuclear reactor simulations can require substantial computing power, especially when conditions change over time, but machine learning could make these simulations faster while maintaining accuracy.

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Dr. Chelsea Hu is developing new tools that combine real-time feedback, device engineering and mathematical modeling to help scientists better understand and control engineered biological systems.

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Ph.D. candidate Sarah Lam has spent her graduate studies designing the RAD Exploration Vehicle — and the experience has pushed them both toward their potential.

Dr. Jodie Lutkenhaus

Dr. Jodie Lutkenhaus has been named the recipient of the 2026 AIChE Nanoscale Science and Engineering Forum Award for her pioneering research in advancing nanomaterial-based coatings.

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Students examined international distribution, manufacturing and business operations through interactions with industry leaders and universities across France.