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Engineering a better day at the beach

April 15, 2025 • 3 min. read

Barrier islands protect coastal communities and infrastructure – so what happens if they disappear?

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A ground-breaking partnership between Texas A&M and Texas Instruments has resulted in a curriculum that produces top-tier semiconductor test engineers.

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Researchers plan to develop flexible, neuron-like nano-devices to add energy-efficient artificial intelligence to energy-hungry applications such as battery-powered miniature drones.

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The Mary Kay O'Connor Process Safety Center and EnerSys Corporation are creating a training platform that simulates a potential pipeline incident using AI and a gaming platform.

Texas A&M civil engineers investigated the reasons for embankment slope failure of an important Houston highway.

Texas A&M civil engineers investigated the reasons for embankment slope failure of an important Houston highway.

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Two professors donated scholarships to the College of Engineering to support the education and careers of students in need.

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Dr. Arya Menon has been designated as the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Microwave Theory and Technology Society Outstanding Young Professional Lecturer.

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Dr. Rita Esuru Okoroafor is developing new best practices and frameworks that support alternative energy storage technologies through her research in porous media.

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Computer science and engineering professor wins the Provost Academic Professional Track Faculty Teaching Excellence Award.

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Dr. Jean-Louis Briaud and Dr. Jaime Grunlan were recognized for outstanding research.