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Issue 51

AFRL Redesigns for Strategic Advantage, Positions Research Enterprise to Accelerate Innovation 

The Air Force Research Laboratory has announced an organizational redesign aimed at strengthening strategic alignment and accelerating the transition of emerging technologies into operational use. The changes aim to improve agility across the research enterprise and enhance the delivery of science and technology capabilities for national defense.

USDA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Break Ground on New Texas Sterile Fly Production Facility 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers broke ground on a new Texas facility that will produce sterile flies to combat livestock pests through biologically based control methods. The project strengthens agricultural biosecurity and supports research-driven approaches to protecting animal health and regional food production.

Australia and the U.S. Boost Support for Critical Minerals With $3.5 Billion 

Australia and the United States committed $3.5 billion to advance critical mineral projects, expanding efforts to secure supply chains for materials essential to defense, advanced manufacturing, and energy technologies. The investment reflects growing international focus on diversifying sources of rare earths and other strategic minerals while accelerating allied industrial capacity.

The Role of Faculty in the University of the Future

In the age of AI, the true future of higher education lies not in replacing faculty but in freeing them to do what only humans can—build meaningful relationships, cultivate wisdom, and guide students through the ethical and intellectual challenges machines cannot navigate.

Q.ANT Hits Full Production Capacity for Photonic AI Processors 

Q.ANT has reached full production capacity for its photonic AI processors, signaling a significant step forward in scaling optical computing technologies. The development highlights growing momentum in alternatives to traditional semiconductor architectures for high-performance artificial intelligence workloads.

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, NASA’s Next Great Observatory, Is Finally Complete 

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has reached completion, marking a major milestone for the agency’s next-generation space observatory program. "Its surveying capabilities are over 1,000 times faster than Hubble, and can chart 200 times more sky in a single image," said NASA administrator Jared Isaacman. The telescope is expected to advance research in dark energy, exoplanets, and wide-field infrared astronomy.

Texas A&M Renames Poultry Science Complex After Longtime Supporters

The former Poultry Science Research, Teaching and Extension Center in College Station will now be known as the Barbara J. Huffman and William M. ‘Bill' Huffman ‘53 Poultry Science Farm Complex in honor of donors whose contributions have supported student training and research programs. 

Texas A&M Space Institute Tops Out At Exploration Park

Texas A&M University’s giant Space Institute at NASA’s Exploration Park has hit a major milestone, with the steel structure now officially topped out for the roughly 400,000-square-foot research campus. 

Maillacheruvu Named Inaugural Dean at Texas A&M University–Texarkana

Texas A&M University–Texarkana president gave the opening remarks at this year’s Forest Products Decarbonization Forum on April 9th, where he introduced Dr. Kris Maillacheruvu as the University’s inaugural Dean of the new College of Engineering and Computing.

Verbeck Named Inaugural Vice President for Research at Texas A&M University–San Antonio

Texas A&M University-San Antonio is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Guido Verbeck as the University’s first-ever Vice President for Research. Verbeck will officially begin his role on July 1, 2026.

Sanders to Join Texas A&M University Leadership

Michael Sanders was recently chosen as the new vice president for enrollment management for Texas A&M University–Victoria. His service reflects an ongoing commitment to advancing best practices and collaboration across the higher education landscape.

Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Students Train To Study And Protect Reefs Off The Third Coast

The hands-on training is designed to mirror real-world fieldwork, giving marine biology students a chance to practice the same techniques used by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration scientists to monitor reef health over time.

PVAMU Among 15 HBCUs Launching National Research Coalition

Fifteen Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), including Prairie View A&M University, today launched the Association of HBCU Research Institutions (AHRI), a national coalition designed to accelerate world-class research, expand institutional capacity, and elevate HBCU leadership in addressing society’s most pressing challenges.

Texas A&M Biological and Agricultural Engineering Graduate Program Ranks No. 6

Texas A&M University’s Biological and Agricultural Engineering graduate program was ranked No. 6 nationally, reflecting continued excellence in research, graduate education, and interdisciplinary innovation. The recognition reinforces the program’s leadership in addressing challenges related to agriculture, water, sustainability, and engineered systems.

Texas A&M University–Kingsville Hosts Caring Campus Regional Convening 

Texas A&M University–Kingsville hosted a regional convening focused on the Caring Campus initiative, bringing together higher education professionals to share strategies for improving student engagement and success. The event supported collaboration and the exchange of practices aimed at strengthening student outcomes and institutional effectiveness.

Reddy Advocates for Biomedical Research in Washington 

Indra K. Reddy, PhD, senior vice president and interim chief operating officer of Texas A&M Health, recently joined national leaders in Washington, D.C., to advocate for sustained federal investment in biomedical research. His engagement with policymakers emphasized the importance of continued investment in research to drive scientific advancement and improve health outcomes.

TAMU-CC and Corpus Christi ISD Sign Dual Credit Agreement Bringing College-Level Courses to Moody High School 

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and Corpus Christi ISD signed a new dual credit agreement that will provide Moody High School students access to college-level coursework. The partnership expands educational pathways for students while strengthening college readiness and early engagement with higher education opportunities.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Opens New Texas 4-H Headquarters 

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has opened a new Texas 4-H headquarters, establishing a centralized space to support statewide youth development programming. The facility is intended to enhance coordination of 4-H activities, expand educational outreach, and strengthen engagement opportunities for students across Texas.

Modernized Greenhouses at Texas A&M Support Innovative Plant Science

More than an upgrade, this investment by the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Texas A&M AgriLife Research has transformed the 24,372-square-foot facility into a state-of-the-art hub for innovation, enhancing capabilities to deliver solutions at scale. Modern features, including efficient LED lighting, advanced ventilation, and a central control system, give scientists the precision to conduct world-class research year-round. These tools empower them to develop the leading-edge agricultural solutions our world needs.

Gift From Gilbreath, Henson Creates Graduate Education Scholarship Endowment 

A signing event today marked the establishment of two endowments for the Tarleton State University College of Education: the David Gilbreath and Tony Henson Distinguished Department Chair in Educational Leadership and Technology Support Endowment, and the David Gilbreath and Tony Henson Counseling and Educational Leadership Scholarship Endowment.

TTI Hosts Texas Motorcycle Safety Forum, Bringing Focus to Rider Safety Trends 

The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) hosted the 2026 Texas Motorcycle Safety Forum on April 11, 2026, in San Marcos, Texas. The annual event brought together motorcycle riders, safety advocates, and transportation professionals from across the state to discuss current trends, share research, and explore strategies to reduce motorcycle crashes and fatalities on Texas roadways.

Texas A&M Researchers Race to Stop New World Screwworm 60 Miles from Texas Border 

Texas A&M University researchers are working urgently to monitor and contain the spread of New World screwworm near the Texas border. The effort focuses on surveillance, early detection, and coordination with federal and state partners to prevent the pest from entering the United States.

The World’s Largest Explosion Lab Is in Texas 

RELLIS campus is home to the world’s largest academic explosion testing facility, supporting research on blast effects, structural resilience, and public safety. The laboratory offers comprehensive testing capabilities for government, industry, and academic partners seeking to enhance infrastructure protection and mitigate hazards.

Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine Rises to No. 3 in U.S., No. 5 in World in 2026 QS Rankings

Texas A&M University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences was ranked No. 3 nationally and No. 5 globally in the 2026 QS World University Rankings for veterinary science. The recognition reflects the college’s continued excellence in research, education, clinical training, and global impact in animal and human health.

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $13 million has been extended to Texas A&M University for an expansion of its Cyclotron Institute in College Station, which has provided high-energy heavy-ion particle testing for more than 30 years.

Dr. Ping Chang—Distinguished and Regents Professor of Oceanography at Texas A&M University, College Station—was awarded $2,898,540 from the Gulf Research Program (GRP) to research the use of high-resolution Earth system models to improve weather and climate simulations and predictions. This award will extend the teams' efforts by completing a large ensemble of simulations spanning the full range of future greenhouse gas emission scenarios.

Dr. Ram Ray, Professor in the College of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources at Prairie View A&M University, has secured a nearly $600,000 grant from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to support the training of the next generation of students prepared for careers in agricultural trade.

Dr. Kelly Núñez Ocasio, Assistant Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at Texas A&M University, College Station, was awarded $518,229 from the National Science Foundation to research the impacts of changing environmental conditions on weather systems of Africa.  This project directly addresses that need by producing more realistic projections of future weather patterns over Africa and the Atlantic. 

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi has been awarded a $467,093 by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) to expand nursing education capacity across Texas. Over the next two years, the funding will enhance student recruitment, retention, and graduation outcomes, while also expanding access to clinical and simulation-based learning. 

Texas A&M University–Central Texas received $2.5 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Forge Economic Development Incubator. The Forge, which launched May 6th, will connect veterans and military families with career services, entrepreneurship support, and advanced manufacturing resources through the university’s Military Talent Pipeline initiative.

Dr. Alexei Sokolov, Distinguished Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Texas A&M University, College Station, was recently named Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in recognition of his contributions to nano-biophotonics and laser spectroscopy. 

Dr. Michael K. Schmit, Professor and Department Head of Counseling at East Texas A&M University, was recently awarded the Addictions/Offender Counselor Educator Excellence Award from the International Association of Addictions and Offender Counselors (IAAOC). 

Dr. Cynthia Gallardo, Assistant Professor of Educational Administration at Texas A&M International University, was recently recognized with an Honorable Mention from the American Educational Research Association for contributions to educational leadership.  

Dr. Michael Tomaszewski, Specialist Emeritus of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Visiting Professor of Animal Science with Texas A&M AgriLife Research, was honored as a 2026 Dairy Challenge Founder Award by the North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge for his lifelong contributions to the Dairy Challenge program

Dr. Priti Verma, Professor of  Finance at Texas A&M  University–Kingsville, earned the 2026 Best Paper Award during the 2026 American Accounting Researchers & Educators (AARE) Conference for co-authoring the manuscript, The Risk-Return Dynamics of Corporate Cryptocurrency Adoption: Evidence from Bitcoin Holdings . 

Jeff Warne, Research Scientist and the Program Manager of the Multimodal Freight Program at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, has been awarded the Hoy A. Richards Career Achievement Award by the 2026 National Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Conference. Presented biennially, the award is the conference’s highest honor, recognizing a career of exemplary achievement in improving the safety of highway-rail grade crossings. 

Ms. Amy Criss, Director of Military and Veteran Services at West Texas A&M University, was honored with the Faculty/Staff Military-Connected Excellence Award by The Texas A&M University System for her dedication and commitment to veterans and their families.

Drs. Brian Albanese and Amanda Wright from Psychological and Brain Sciences at Texas A&M University, College Station, were recently named “Rising Stars” by the Association for Psychological Science (APS).

Texas A&M International University Dean of the Graduate School, Dr. Lola Norris, was selected as part of the 2026 City of Laredo Women’s Hall of Fame by the Laredo Commission for Women.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension specialist Danae Hicks was recognized as the National Child Passenger Safety Technician of the Year, presented by the National Child Passenger Safety Board. She was recognized for her leadership and dedication to providing trusted resources, training, and reliable information to parents, caregivers, and colleagues.

Dr. Alex Hunt, Regents Professor of English, Vincent-Haley Professor of Western Studies, and Director of the Center for the Study of the American West at West Texas A&M University, was inducted as a Fellow in the West Texas Historical Association.

Tarleton State University recognized faculty, staff, and student employees at its annual awards ceremony for outstanding contributions in teaching, scholarship, service, and operational excellence. The awards highlighted achievements across academic and administrative roles, reflecting a broad institutional commitment to student success, community engagement, and university values.

Texas A&M University–Texarkana Professor of Biology, Dr. Nurul Alam, has been named a 2026 Piper Professor, one of the most prestigious accolades available for college professors in Texas. Dr. Alam has taught numerous biology courses at A&M–Texarkana over the past 20 years and has received several teaching awards during that time.

Three Tarleton State University faculty members — Drs. Rajani Srinivasan, Bryant Wyatt, and Abolghassem Zabihollah have been recognized at the Texas Innovation Conference Awards for their leadership in translating research into real-world solutions that advance industry, improve lives, and address global challenges. The awards highlight university innovators whose research demonstrates strong potential for commercialization, scalability, and societal impact.

Dr. Hyunseok Hwang, Assistant Research Scientist at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University, received recognition for an award-winning article in the field of public administration. The research highlights contributions to scholarship examining governance, public management, and policy-related issues within the discipline.

Faculty members at West Texas A&M University were recognized during a year-end event honoring outstanding institutional service and contributions to the university community. The awards highlighted excellence in leadership, mentorship, committee service, and support for the university’s academic mission. 

Dr. Abdoulaye Djire, Assistant Professor of Materials Science & Engineering at Texas A&M University, was named a 2026 Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award recipient. The award recognizes early-career faculty who demonstrate outstanding research accomplishments in the chemical sciences along with a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education.

Dr. George Agbeworvi and collaborators published research in the American Chemical Society journal Journal of the American Chemical Society, demonstrating an atom-precise method for controlling first-order phase transitions in quantum materials relevant to neuromorphic computing. The work advances the understanding of how atomic-scale material modifications can enhance the stability and signal-processing capabilities of brain-inspired computing systems designed for low-energy artificial intelligence applications.

A new study from the lab of Dr. Jun Wang, Professor of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics at Texas A&M University, College Station, discovered that the brain stores competing alcohol-related memories in different groups of the same type of brain cell within a single brain region. The findings suggest that the brain keeps both the memory that drives relapse and the memory that helps suppress it, allowing the two to exist side by side and compete for control over behavior.

The digital agriculture team at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Corpus Christi has launched a project to provide commercial cotton producers with advanced digital management tools and to evaluate the new technology’s performance. The tools provide early-season estimations of crop biomass and fiber yield, allowing producers to make more timely decisions about crop management.

Dr. Shihui Chen, Professor of Kinesiology at Texas A&M University–Texarkana, recently co-authored a study on the association between 24-h movement behavior guidelines and psychological health among adults with diabetes in developing countries. Their findings, published in the International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, demonstrate that meeting the guidelines reduces the risk of depression, enhances cognitive function, and improves quality of life for individuals with diabetes.

Dr. Emiliano Lopez Barrera, Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M AgriLife Research, recently led a study examining patterns that shape how households buy, use, and discard food—developing a new way to estimate consumer food waste across countries and over time.

Dr. Shoufeng Lan, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, and his team recently demonstrated a new approach to light-driven motion, showing that lasers can lift and steer objects in multiple directions without physical contact.  The study, “published in Newton,” introduces micron-scale devices, i.e., metajets, that generate controlled motion when illuminated by laser light. 

Dr. Shihao Huang, Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at Tarleton State University, joined a team of international researchers to examine the influence of frozen climatic conditions on railway track settlement rate. The study, published in Cold Regions Science and Technology, presents a novel framework for predicting winter-related settlement and track geometry deterioration, with an explicit representation of freezing persistence and freeze-thaw cycling.

Dr. Seyed Mohammad Davachi, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Texas A&M International University, has co-authored a study on the design of electrospun bioactive nanofibrous wound dressings. Their findings, published in Materials Today, Chemistry, showed strong efficacy, especially against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Overall, the developed dressing demonstrated mechanical, biological, and therapeutic effects, thereby making it an effective bioactive wound dressing.

Researchers with the Wells Shark Biology and Fisheries Science Lab at Texas A&M University at Galveston are spanning the globe to monitor the impacts of lunar phases and, beyond that, to understand how animal behavior in Earth's waters is driven.

Dr. Feng Zhao, Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, is part of a team that is researching a novel wound dressing that uses materials created by human cells—without including the cells themselves. Their findings, published in Acta Biomaterialia, present a promising strategy for diabetic wound management. 

Dr. Ken Muneoka, Professor of Veterinary Physiology & Pharmacology at Texas A&M University, College Station, and his team have developed a two-step treatment for successfully regenerated skeletal and connective tissue. Their study, published in Nature Communications, represents a shift in how scientists understand regeneration in mammals—not as a lost ability, but as one that remains present but inactive.

Dr. Lucy Pickering, Professor of Applied Linguistics and Director of Research Integrity and Compliance at East Texas A&M University, recently led the NSF-funded LEAP Conference (Leveraging Ethical Authorship & Publishing Practices for Early Career Engineering Faculty), which brought together a wide range of experts, including senior administrators and faculty from leading universities nationwide.

Dr. Ashok Shetty, University Distinguished Professor at Texas A&M University, led research demonstrating that a nasal spray treatment reversed key signs of brain aging in preclinical models. The study explored how targeted delivery of therapeutic compounds to the brain could improve cognitive function and reduce age-related neurological decline. 

Drs. Steven Riechman and Adrien Robin from the new Tactical Performance and Thermoregulation Laboratory at Texas A&M University, College Station, are investigating how the body manages heat and blood flow when gravity is altered, as it would during spaceflight. Although astronauts are a primary focus, this research could also impact applications on Earth.  

Biochar research at Prairie View A&M University is transforming crop residue into far-reaching environmental solutions, and a new biomass processing and biochar production unit is set to accelerate that work. Led by Professor of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources, Dr. Ram Ray, the initiative centers on a waste-to-value model that converts unused biomass into biochar, a stable, carbon-rich material that can remain in soil for years and support long-term soil health and environmental sustainability. 

Dr. Daniel Hajovsky, Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at Texas A&M University, College Station, recently collaborated with a team of researchers across the country to conduct one of the largest analyses ever of the relationship between children's cognitive abilities and reading. Their findings revealed that auditory processing and comprehension knowledge predict strong reading more than visual processing or general intelligence, as previously believed. 

Dr. Shoufeng Lan, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, led research demonstrating a new light-powered propulsion approach using micron-scale “metajets” that can be lifted and steered in three dimensions by lasers. The team published the work, “Optical propulsion and levitation of metajets,” in the journal Newton, advancing research into optical propulsion systems that could one day support long-distance space travel. The findings contribute to emerging aerospace technologies focused on fuel-free propulsion concepts and reinforce Texas A&M’s growing role in advanced space engineering research.

Dr. Kiran Gadhave, AgriLife Research entomologist, led a project using artificial intelligence to improve forecasting models for destructive crop pests. The research integrates AI-driven analysis with environmental and agricultural data to provide earlier and more accurate warnings for pest outbreaks that threaten crop production. 

Dr. Benjamin Neuman, Professor of Biology at Texas A&M University, and his team have developed a method to directly observe one of the most important — and previously invisible — forces that determines whether drugs are effective. These forces, known as π–π interactions between molecules, have long been recognized as critical for drug binding but have never been measured directly in living systems.

Dr. Rahul Srinivasan, associate professor of neuroscience at the Texas A&M University Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine, has identified a protective brain pathway that may help slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease by strengthening the brain’s own dopamine‑producing neurons, but the positive effect was only observed in females. The findings provide new insight into sex-specific neurological pathways and could inform future therapeutic approaches for neurodegenerative disease.

AgTech Innovation Drives Future of Animal Agriculture 

Advances in agricultural technology are transforming animal agriculture, with new tools and data-driven approaches improving efficiency, sustainability, and animal health. For Texas A&M AgriLife Research, the summit serves as a critical platform to both share innovations and collaborate with industry partners to accelerate solutions. 

From Isolation to Connection: Virtual Programs Support Rural Schools 

The Texas A&M Telehealth Institute has developed an innovative solution that connects school counselors with mental health experts without requiring them to leave their communities—in partnership with Collegiate Edu-Nation. 

Texas Schools Reimagine Student Success Pathways

In South Texas, five rural school districts—Agua Dulce, Premont, Brooks County, Freer, and Benavides—created the Rural Schools Innovation Zone to share resources and offer specialized academies.

New Report Supports Recovery Efforts After Central Texas Floods

The Texas A&M Hazard Reduction and Recovery Center uncovers hidden business impacts and strengthens the case for long-term recovery support from flood-related disruptions. 

ETAMU Hosts Regional Rural Med Camp To Build Healthcare Pipeline in East Texas University

East Texas A&M University recently hosted the Regional Rural Med Camp April 16–17, bringing high school students from across the region to campus for an introduction to careers in healthcare. The camp, organized with the Texas A&M University Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine, provided students with early exposure to medical, nursing, and allied health professions.

2026 Annual Conference - NALBOH

Join the National Association of Local Boards of Health in strengthening public health leadership at the local level. The 2026 NALBOH Annual Conference will be held in San Antonio, TX. October 12-14, 2026.

2026 Digital Health Summit – TexLa

The TexLa Digital Health Summit brings together rural healthcare providers, digital health leaders, policymakers, and innovators to advance telehealth adoption and digital solutions in Texas and Louisiana. The 2026 Digital Health Summit will be held in Bastrop, TX, July 30 – July 31, 2026.

The A&M System Expands College Pathways Through Rural Education Collaborative  

The Texas A&M University System is expanding efforts to strengthen early college awareness and career pathways for students across the state through the Texas Rural Education Collaborative (TREC). As part of this work, Texas A&M University’s LevelUp Texas initiative will expand to serve additional communities in partnership with Texas A&M University–Texarkana, East Texas A&M University, and Texas A&M University–Victoria. (read more: Texas A&M University-Victoria)

Opening Doors: Collaboration Brings Care Closer to Home in Burton 

The newest Texas A&M BUILD clinic is opening in Burton, located in Washington County, a rural Central Texas community. The new clinic is part of an ongoing joint effort between the Texas A&M University Health Science Center and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) to expand care to rural, underserved areas.

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Texas A&M University

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Texas A&M University at Galveston

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Prairie View A&M University

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Dr. Rupa Iyer

Tarleton State University

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Dr. Ruby A. Ynalvez

Texas A&M International University

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Dr. Ahmed Mahdy

Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi

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Dr. Jose F. Espiritu

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

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Dr. Angela Spaulding

West Texas A&M University

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Dr. Brent Donham

East Texas A&M University

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Dr. Sushil Sharma

Texas A&M University–Texarkana

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Dr. Guido Verbeck

Texas A&M University–San Antonio

Dr. Jeff Kirk

Texas A&M University–Central Texas

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Texas A&M University–Victoria

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Texas A&M AgriLife Research

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Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station

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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

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Texas A&M Forest Service

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Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service

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Texas A&M Transportation Institute

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Dr. Kiril M. Dimitrov

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

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Dr. Michael W. Hull

Texas Division of Emergency Management

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