Dr. Mary Beth Hueste

Texas A&M University staple and dynamic leader Dr. Mary Beth Hueste has brought her plethora of skills to the department helm since assuming the role in January.

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Researchers are uncovering how nanoplastics and heavy metals interact in a controlled hydroponic model, revealing new insights to food safety.

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The Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas has developed a tool to monitor power outages in near real-time, benefiting emergency responders and civilians.

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Texas A&M University civil and environmental engineering researcher secures NASA fellowship to study Amazon River water loss from evaporation.

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Dr. Wayne Chen is advancing trustworthy AI that can generate novel, feasible engineering designs and transform how engineers discover, create and innovate.

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Collaborative research supported by the WoodNext Foundation aims to autonomize rehabilitation of extreme environments.

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Texas A&M researchers have developed a tissue-adhesive sensor for real-time oral health monitoring to combat long-term issues such as gum disease and tooth loss.

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Texas A&M researchers are comparing methods to measure ocean surface currents and tidal dynamics using drones.

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Research

High waters meet high technology

Dec. 17, 2025 • 6 min. read

Civil and environmental engineering faculty and students at Texas A&M utilize cutting-edge advancements to combat fatal flooding and foster resilience in vulnerable communities.

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Texas A&M AgriLife and Texas A&M Engineering researchers contributed to crucial international discussions and presentations in Morocco, Dec. 1-5.