Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution
News and updates featuring research, faculty achievements, student projects, and industry impact from the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution.
Texas A&M University students have designed an eco-friendly car for amateur and pro-am racing leagues.
Dr. Congrui Grace Jin and team have pioneered an out-of-this-world technique to build an extraterrestrial synthetic community.
John Lyons ’20 and his journey to accomplished engineer comes full circle with a scholarship to support hardworking engineering technology students in need.
Dr. Bimal Nepal named Department Head of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution
May 12, 2025 • 4 min. readDr. Nepal has a bold vision to advance the department’s impact through collaborative leadership.
Dr. Congrui Grace Jin and team have unlocked a novel way for concrete to mend its own cracks, potentially preventing structural failures and saving lives.
Texas A&M University and Texas Instruments celebrate 25 years of advancing semiconductor test engineering education
April 9, 2025 • 3 min. readA ground-breaking partnership between Texas A&M and Texas Instruments has resulted in a curriculum that produces top-tier semiconductor test engineers.
High school sweethearts Zip ’80 and Patty ’80 Saxon show their love for Aggieland by supporting the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution.
“Blessed to be stressed”: The personal motto of a busy engineering student
March 17, 2025 • 5 min. readVaishnavi Bhat ’26 seizes every opportunity to fuel personal growth and career skills while serving the school she loves.
From $0 to $12 million in five years: The rapid rise of a young Aggie’s business
March 4, 2025 • 5 min. readThe success of Texas A&M University’s Calvin Thedinger ’19 includes honoring his brother’s legacy.
Texas A&M VEXU teams compete at the VEX Texas State Championship
Feb. 28, 2025 • 5 min. readTexas A&M's VEXU robotics team WHOOP wins the Excellence Award and qualifies for the world championships.









