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Texas A&M researcher Dr. Amir Asadi has received the 2026 DARPA Young Faculty Award to support development of technology that neutralizes lunar dust while capturing its electrostatic charge to generate power.

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Researchers at Texas A&M and Sandia National Laboratories have demonstrated a class of 3D-printed shape-memory alloy connections that snap together like building blocks yet carry structural loads far beyond conventional fasteners, adhesives, Velcro or plastic joints.

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A new National Science Foundation award will fund free, open software that uses machine learning to answer a question every materials scientist asks.

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Researchers from the Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering are working to improve community resilience against hurricanes, from preparation to recovery.

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Aggie researchers have created a new noninvasive method to monitor the health of 3D-printed and natural tissues in real time, empowering experts to design better disease treatments and print more complex tissues — potentially paving the way for printed organs.

Dr. Wei Chen accepts an ASME award on a stage under blue lighting, holding an award plaque with another presenter. A podium is visible on the left, and additional award plaques are displayed on a table to the right.

An American Society of Mechanical Engineers honor recognizes research advancing artificial intelligence for computational design at Texas A&M.

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The American Society of Mechanical Engineers recognizes Dr. M. Cynthia Hipwell’s contributions to engineering innovation, nanoscale technologies and the next generation of engineers.

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Texas A&M researchers are working to develop a faster, cost-effective way to identify critical minerals — essential components for everyday technologies.

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Dr. Jodie Lutkenhaus has been named the recipient of the 2026 AIChE Nanoscale Science and Engineering Forum Award for her pioneering research in advancing nanomaterial-based coatings.

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Students examined international distribution, manufacturing and business operations through interactions with industry leaders and universities across France.