
Civil and Environmental Engineering
New Study Reveals Global Reservoirs Are Becoming Emptier
June 16, 2023 • 3 min. readUsing satellite data from more than 7,000 global reservoirs, Texas A&M researchers found that while total storage capacity has increased, the filling rate is lower than expected.
Researchers To Explore Wildfires, Drinking Water Quality
March 13, 2023 • 3 min. readA National Science Foundation-funded study will focus on how chemical reactions in soil caused by the heat from wildfires affects water sources.
Civil Engineering Doctoral Student Wins 2022-23 Three Minute Thesis Finals
Nov. 14, 2022 • 5 min. readChih-Shen Cheng will represent Texas A&M in the regional 3MT research presentation competition in the spring.
Researchers Identify African Dust By Measuring Isotopes
Sep. 27, 2022 • 4 min. readUsing NASA satellite images and large-scale models, they tracked the same dust plumes from Africa to Houston.
Environmental Engineer Robin Autenrieth Retires From Texas A&M
July 26, 2022 • 4 min. readFrom oil spills to chemical warfare agents, the longtime faculty member spent more than 30 years researching contaminants and their human health consequences.
With Changing Climate, Global Lake Evaporation Loss Larger Than Previously Thought
June 28, 2022 • 4 min. readTexas A&M researchers have created a new dataset that quantifies trends of evaporative water loss from 1.4 million global lakes and artificial reservoirs.
Texas A&M Receives $3.74 Million For 3D-Printed Hempcrete Research
June 20, 2022 • 3 min. readResearchers plan to create resilient building designs using a new green material called hempcrete that can lower the environmental impact of traditional construction.
Navigation Tools Could Be Pointing Drivers To The Shortest Route — But Not The Safest
Feb. 22, 2022 • 4 min. readComparing routes between five metropolitan areas, Texas A&M researchers found navigation systems often guide drivers to take paths that carry a greater risk of crashes.
Simulation Reveals Molecular Footprint Of Organic Air Pollutants
Nov. 18, 2021 • 4 min. readA new study by Texas A&M researchers could help environmental agencies keep track of the source of organic air pollutants.
Zapping Untreated Water Gets Rid Of More Waterborne Viruses
Oct. 20, 2021 • 4 min. readTexas A&M researchers have shown that a coagulation method using electricity instead of chemicals is effective at removing and inactivating nonenveloped viruses from untreated water.