New marine engineers trained in cybersecurity, nuclear engineering, AI and more will be needed to protect global supply chain, a Texas A&M University expert says.

Two new courses through the SEA-AI project blend artificial intelligence with maritime research, covering topics including autonomous shipping, cybersecurity and business intelligence.

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Health & Environment

United By Disaster

Mar 19, 2025 • 8 min. read

Two researchers connect 12 years after Hurricane Katrina to aid communities damaged during Hurricane Harvey, bring forward the resiliency and unity to be found amid widespread devastation. Their collective efforts carry forward the Aggie Spirit through volunteer work, resource mobilization and emotional support for those affected.

Visionary leaders from Texas A&M will join Fast Company at SXSW in Austin to explore how science and technology will create a brighter and safer future for the people of Texas, the nation and beyond.

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Texas A&M Maritime Academy and College of Marine Sciences and Maritime Studies offer maritime degrees combined with a U.S. Coast Guard officer license that provides high earnings and unique careers.

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Texas A&M’s Gulf Research Institute for Highly Migratory Species is working to maintain sustainable fisheries in the Gulf, which contribute $11 billion annually to the region’s Blue Economy.

Starting in the fall, the Galveston campus will make maritime education more accessible, helping to fill national workforce gaps.

Texas A&M’s newest academic college will prepare students to enter a $1.5 trillion industry essential to the nation’s economic prosperity, national security and environmental protection and conservation.