College of Engineering
Building hurricane-resilient communities: Researchers harness engineering and AI to minimize storm disruptions
Sep. 1, 2026 • 5 min. readExperts drive innovation — from preparation to recovery — to withstand nature's fiercest storms.
New research explores how people subconsciously decide where to invest their attention and why that knowledge could improve safety and decision-making.
Researchers are developing wound treatments that quickly kill larvae while reducing chemical residues, offering ranchers and veterinarians a rapid response tool that current eradication methods cannot provide.
A hands-on approach to distance medicine
Aug. 13, 2026 • 14 min. readResearchers develop technology that could bring specialized medical care to rural patients.
Research team upcycles plastic waste into premium high-performance lubricants
Aug. 6, 2026 • 3 min. readThe discovery could improve the efficiency and sustainability of mechanical systems worldwide.
Closing the gap between suspecting a heart attack and confirming it
Aug. 5, 2026 • 3 min. readA highly sensitive cardiac test brings traditional lab diagnostics to the field, when it’s most needed.
Texas A&M team awarded $5 million Welch Catalyst for Discovery grant
Aug. 3, 2026 • 4 min. readAn interdisciplinary project will develop new battery materials aimed at advancing safer, more sustainable energy storage.
Researchers develop fish-like nanorobots to recover lithium from seawater
July 29, 2026 • 3 min. readBacked by a $1 million U.S. Department of Energy award, the project aims to create a more efficient, sustainable way to capture a critical battery mineral and strengthen the domestic clean energy supply chain.
Accordion-inspired pump unlocks new era for lab-on-a-chip technology
July 17, 2026 • 5 min. readA first-of-its-kind device that replicates human blood flow waveforms in the lab opens doors for advancing the study of vascular diseases, discovering drugs and supporting safe space travel.
Texas A&M team aids 5-year-old’s breathing with transformative design
July 9, 2026 • 6 min. readA biomedical engineering capstone team has developed a pediatric jaw brace to help a young boy breathe at night, providing a potential real-world solution for other patients.