
Materials Science and Engineering
Texas A&M Student Shares Love Of Golf And Engineering Through Viral TikToks
Aug 1, 2022 • 5 min. readKatie Calderon’s quest to design and build the perfect putter has earned her over 10 million likes and an internship with the Callaway Golf Company.
Tweaking Alloy Microchemistry For Flawless Metal 3D Printing
Sep 27, 2021 • 5 min. readResearchers at Texas A&M have fine-tuned the process for creating defect-free metal parts using a laser bed powder fusion 3D printing technique.
Under Loading Ceramics Self-Heal Cracks By Forming Kink-Bands
Sep 1, 2021 • 3 min. readIn a new study, Texas A&M researchers have discovered that a class of ceramics called MAX phases can self-heal cracks even at room temperature.
3D Printable Phase-Changing Composites Can Regulate Temperatures Inside Buildings
Jul 9, 2021 • 5 min. readThe composites can be added to building materials or 3D printed as decorative assets.
Unexpected ‘Black Swan’ Defect Discovered In Soft Matter For First Time
May 19, 2021 • 5 min. readUsing an advanced microscopy technique, Texas A&M researchers have uncovered a twin boundary defect in a soft polymer that has never been observed before.
A multidisciplinary team of Texas A&M researchers developed a new metal-free battery platform that could lead to more sustainable, recyclable batteries.
A Texas A&M graduate student has established a unique style of teaching that might revolutionize how engineering courses are taught in classrooms.
New Computational Tool Could Help Design Futuristic Jet Engine Turbines
Apr 12, 2021 • 5 min. readThe algorithm, designed at Texas A&M, can quickly predict the behavior of novel materials at blistering temperatures.
An Organic Material For The Next Generation Of HVAC Technologies
Mar 29, 2021 • 4 min. readTexas A&M researchers have enhanced the dehumidification efficiency of a polymer that could help develop more energy-efficient systems with a smaller carbon footprint.
Texas A&M associate professor Emily Pentzer is being honored for her contributions to the field of polymer and materials science, educating students and her service to the scientific community.