
mechanical engineering
Service Beyond The Stars: Inspiring The Next Generation Of Aggie Leaders
Mar 3, 2025 • 11 min. readFormer astronaut Col. (Ret.) Michael E. Fossum '80 made his dreams of traveling to the stars a reality with hard work, a little bit of luck and a whole lot of Aggie Spirit.
New Research Advances Understanding Of The Habitability Of Icy Moons
Jan 8, 2025 • 3 min. readThe exploration of icy ocean worlds across the solar system represents a new frontier in planetary science.
Aggie Becomes First Ph.D. Student In The US To Receive Funding From UK Ministry Of Defence
Oct 31, 2024 • 4 min. readMechanical engineering grad student Ammar Waheed is bridging the gap between robotics simulations to uses in the real world.
Texas A&M-Led Team Devises Technique To Preserve Coral Samples, Holding Promise To Protect Reefs
Aug 23, 2023 • 4 min. readThe new “cryopreservation” technique opens a path to year-round sample collection, critical in managing threats to our oceans.
Nothing But Net: Students Design Shot Tracking Basketball Hoop
Jun 28, 2023 • 3 min. readA team from Texas A&M’s Department of Mechanical Engineering created a functional prototype of a backboard and hoop using a motion-tracking sensor system.
Applying Artificial Intelligence To Decarbonize Buildings
Jan 6, 2023 • 3 min. readA Texas A&M-led project aims to sustainably address the heating and cooling needs of buildings by implementing smart, efficient heat pump systems.
Texas A&M Researchers are applying metal additive manufacturing techniques to embed a hidden cache of information within products to help combat counterfeited goods.
Exposure To High-Powered Microwave Frequencies May Cause Brain Injuries
Apr 22, 2022 • 3 min. readThe findings of Texas A&M research could change the way we view directed energy and traumatic brain injuries.
Fire Retardant Coating Shows Protective Potential, Reduced Drawbacks
Mar 28, 2022 • 3 min. readThe treatment has the potential to mitigate the spread and damage of fires.
Temperature Variation Could Help New Touchscreen Technology Simulate Virtual Shapes
Mar 1, 2022 • 3 min. readTexas A&M researchers are working to show it is possible to mimic the unique mechanical and thermal sensations associated with different surface textures and shapes.