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The skills Seth Sullivan learned in Texas A&M’s engineering technology and industrial distribution department laid the foundation for a lifetime of leadership.

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Texas A&M’s Akshaj Kumar and Valerie McNeill leveraged their college experiences and entrepreneurship skills to pitch their startup to investors at the Austin-based conference on March 13-14.

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Samsung Austin Semiconductor partnership supports Texas A&M College of Engineering’s goal of educating top talent to drive the future of the semiconductor industry.

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The Austin R. Fairchild ’24 Endowed Scholarship aims to support a student in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University.

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Drs. Guillermo Aguilar, Heng Pan, Xingyong Song, and Stavros Kalafatis in Texas A&M’s College of Engineering have earned the prestigious distinction for their impactful contributions to the welfare of society and economic progress.

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The Society of Automotive Engineers has recognized a Texas A&M manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology professor for his contributions to shaping the field and inspiring the next generation of automotive professionals.

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Robotics is both an engineering challenge and artistic outlet for Texas A&M multidisciplinary engineering technology student Aarathi Devakumar ‘28.

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Research

Making smart tech smarter

Jan. 21, 2026 • 4 min. read

Texas A&M engineering team works to improve the security and resilience of autonomous and remote-operated devices, advancing the frontier of dependable communication.

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The Stegers honor their Aggieland legacy through endowed scholarships for generations to come.

A headshot of Katie Calderon with text, Forbes Under 30 United States 2026.

The prestigious honor solidified Katie Calderon’s decision to turn her long-held dream of revolutionizing the women’s golf industry into a full-time pursuit.