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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.

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Research

Smarter than your average dog

Dec. 8, 2025 • 4 min. read

Built by Texas A&M engineering students, this AI-powered robotic dog sees, remembers and responds with human-like precision making it a powerful ally in search-and-rescue missions.

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Christopher Smith ‘22 combines skills learned in the U.S. Navy and as an Aggie engineer to help spectators actively participate at live events.

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A Texas A&M University researcher will help lead a $1.2 million NASA project to create a smarter way to study ocean and deltaic ecosystems.