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| Texas A&M University–Victoria Joins The Texas A&M University System |
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On August 28, 2025, the Texas A&M System Board of Regents approved the University of Houston–Victoria's transition into the Texas A&M University System, effective September 1. This addition establishes Texas A&M University–Victoria (TAMUV) as the system’s 12th university, backed by a $25 million state investment secured in the new budget and championed by State Senator Lois Kolkhorst. The move was unanimously supported by legislative leaders and system officials, underscoring a strategic alignment with regional workforce needs in petrochemicals, agriculture, and manufacturing.
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Interim President Dr. James K. Nelson emphasized the seamless transition for current students, faculty, and staff while highlighting the new opportunities the “Aggie network” brings, including improved degree recognition and collaborative resources. Texas A&M System Chairman Robert Albritton and Chancellor Glenn Hegar noted that this expansion advances the system’s commitment to accessibility, fiscal responsibility, and regional economic development.
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| Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station |
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Texas A&M Engineering continues to expand its influence and infrastructure through strategic partnerships and investments, spanning materials science, space research, and semiconductor design. From launching a cutting-edge makerspace to opening doors on the International Space Station and integrating industry expertise into chip design education, these initiatives collectively signal the university’s growing role in shaping innovation ecosystems and preparing students for high-impact careers.
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Engineering Programs Designed to Meet Tomorrow’s Workforce Needs
Texas A&M is actively redesigning its engineering programs to match the evolving demands of the workforce, introducing new curricula in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and sustainable infrastructure. The College of Engineering has strengthened ties with employers through advisory councils and internship pipelines, ensuring that graduates leave with both technical expertise and practical experience. Initiatives like the Zachry Engineering Education Complex’s interdisciplinary approach and new degree pathways are part of a system-wide effort to cultivate adaptable, industry-ready engineers who can lead in high-demand sectors.
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Forging the Future: The Crucible Will Ignite Hands-On Innovation
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering is set to debut "The Crucible," a dedicated 2,500 ft² active learning space at the Engineering Innovation Center, opening in 2026. Spurred by a dramatic increase in undergraduate enrollment and ABET accreditation, the facility will equip students with practical experience using induction melting, heat-treatment furnaces, metal 3D printing, forging tools, and microscopes.
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Funded through the WoodNext TAMU Fund by donors Susan D. ’89 and Anthony J. Wood ’87, the space addresses a gap in hands-on access and is intended to foster innovation, better prepare students for industry, and boost the department’s national reputation.
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| Texas A&M and Aegis Aerospace Celebrate TAMU-SPIRIT Partnership
A formal partnership between Texas A&M and Aegis Aerospace was celebrated with the announcement of TAMU-SPIRIT (Multi-Use Space Platform Integrating Research & Innovative Technology), a university-dedicated research facility to be deployed on the International Space Station. Supported by the Texas A&M System and philanthropists Susan D. ’89 and Anthony J. Wood ’87, the platform will accept multidisciplinary research proposals from A&M System institutions spanning fields from robotics to agriculture.
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| With capabilities for in-space testing, manufacturing, and surveillance, the platform—modeled on Aegis’s MISSE flight facility—aims to launch its first experiments by 2027.
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Texas A&M and Arm Forge Partnership to Advance U.S. Chip Design and Education
Texas A&M has entered a partnership with Arm to bolster semiconductor workforce development through education, research, and curriculum enhancement. As part of the CHIPS and Science Act ecosystem, the collaboration will bring Arm’s industry-developed materials into classrooms, enable joint research, including capstone projects, and establish pathways to internships and employment.
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Faculty are already co-developing proposals with Arm engineers, and the university has joined Arm’s Semiconductor Education Alliance to solidify its role in shaping chip design education. The initiative aims to launch in Fall 2025.
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TAMUT and AIST Solutions Sign Educational/Research Partnership Agreement |
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Texas A&M University–Texarkana has entered its first-ever U.S. academic and research partnership with Japan’s AIST Solutions Co., a subsidiary of the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST). Through a formal Memorandum of Understanding, the collaboration opens educational opportunities for all AIST Group employees. It offers tuition discounts, waived application fees, and access to the “First Flight Scholarship,” which provides their first course free if they enroll in at least six credit hours.
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Beyond academics, the agreement includes a research partnership that pairs AIST’s technological capabilities and IP with TAMUT’s faculty and students, primarily within Engineering, Computing, and Technology disciplines. These joint efforts aim to address local industry challenges while offering students hands-on, real-world experience, a win for regional economic development and workforce preparedness.
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WT’s One West campaign surpasses $175 million goal, will continue through 2025 |
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Part of the gift’s agreement includes sustained funding commitments: the donor expects the college to raise at least $500,000 annually over the next ten years in external research, and the foundation itself will contribute an additional recurring $500,000 per year to support endowed programs, faculty, and infrastructure.
Research leaders at WT are emphasizing the gift's transformative potential: boosting WT Engineering's capacity to lead in areas such as sustainable resources, resilient infrastructure, and regional economic development. The gift comes as engineering research activity and funding have already surged—new research funding has more than doubled in recent years, and faculty grant requests have increased dramatically. Ultimately, this investment aims to elevate the college’s research profile, attract and retain top talent, and generate innovations that benefit both the university and broader Panhandle communities.
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Tarleton State Celebrates Grand Opening of Health Professions Building |
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Tarleton recently elevated its College of Health Sciences to the Division of Health Sciences, bringing together the Schools of Nursing, Kinesiology, and Health & Clinical Professions under one umbrella. A proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine is in applicant status. With state legislative backing, system support, and modern architecture by Perkins & Will, this building strengthens Tarleton’s capacity to conduct research, train professionals, and serve rural and underserved communities in Texas.
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Around the System: Headline News |
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Around the System: Funding Successes |
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Dr. Navid Jafari, Associate Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, received $393,419 from the NSF to research effective coastal hazard mitigation. His research integrates morphodynamic modeling of coastal wetlands with field-based hydrodynamic, eco-geomorphic, and geotechnical measurements to assess and predict the performance of natural and hybrid infrastructure subject to hurricane impacts.
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Around the System: Awards and Accomplishments |
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Around the System: Research Highlights |
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Researchers from the Cooperative Agricultural Research Center at Prairie View A&M University recently demonstrated the impact of bauxite mining on vegetation, health, and air quality in Jamaica. Their results underscore the urgent need for sustainable mining policies, enhanced dust mitigation measures, and ecosystem restoration efforts to counteract the adverse environmental effects of bauxite mining in Jamaica.
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Dr. Wendy Jepson, Professor of Geography and Director of the Environment and Sustainability Initiative at Texas A&M University, is co-leading a national team of researchers that reveals hidden struggles with water access and insecurity in U.S. households. To address these challenges, the team is developing a survey tool that measures water insecurity through six dimensions: affordability, water quality, emotional distress, quantity, reliability, and coping strategies.
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Dr. Huseyin Cinoglu, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at Texas A&M International University, has co-authored a new book that provides a systematic approach for comparing terrorist groups through the lenses of ideology, organization, and operations. Titled "Typologies of Terrorist Organizations," and published by Carolina Academic Press, the book was written to fill a gap in academic resources, offering a clear guide for students, policymakers, law enforcement agencies, and professionals.
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RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES |
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This new ERG is open to any employee with a military connection—including veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, military spouses, caregivers, and family members.
The mission of the Military-Connected Employee Resource Group at The Texas A&M University System Offices is to create a supportive network for employees with a military connection. Through community-building, collaboration with veteran- and military-serving organizations, and professional development, we strive to empower our members, provide access to resources, and recognize the valuable contributions of service members, veterans, spouses, caregivers, and families across our organization."
If you would like to be added to the ERG distribution list and receive a calendar invitation for the first meeting, please connect with Dr. Monteigne S. Long.
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The Texas A&M University System Research Development website features federal agency resources to support System researchers with checklists, outlines, templates, graphic and design concepts, and other information for NSF, NIH, USDA, DOE, DOD, and NASA. We continually add new resources to support specific research opportunities.
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The Texas A&M University System Research Development website features federal agency resources to support System researchers with checklists, outlines, templates, graphic and design concepts, and other information for NSF, NIH, USDA, DOE, DOD, and NASA. We continually add new resources to support specific research opportunities.
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The Summit aims to position TAMUS as a national model for rural resilience by fostering interdisciplinary partnerships, aligning academic and outreach efforts, and creating sustainable solutions for rural wellness.
Date: October 9-10, 2025
Location: Animal Reproductive Biotechnology Center, RELLIS Campus
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| 17th Annual Texas A&M University System Military-Affiliated Symposium
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This year’s symposium brings together educators, administrators, policymakers, and community partners from across the country to share best practices and innovative strategies that advance the success of student veterans, active-duty service members, and military-connected families.
Date: October 13-14, 2025
Location: Hilton Fort Worth, Main Street, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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| Health Sciences and Technology Research Symposium
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Hosted in collaboration by Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi and Driscoll Health System, this annual event brings together leading researchers, healthcare professionals, and innovators to share groundbreaking discoveries and explore solutions that advance patient care and shape the future of medicine.
Date: October 25, 2025
Location: Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi University Center
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| 2025 Texas Semiconductor Summit
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Explore the future of semiconductor technology in Texas and beyond.
Date: October 29-30, 2025
Location: Hilton College Station and Conference Center
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| 2026 Academic Security and Counter Exploitation Program
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ASCE fosters a sense of community among university research security professionals, uniting them in a collaborative defense against emerging threats.
Date: February 24-25, 2026
Location: Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center
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The Texas A&M/Aegis Aerospace Multi-Use Space Platform Integrating Research & Innovative Technology (TAMU-SPIRIT) is a first-of-its-kind Texas A&M-branded low-Earth orbit research platform to be flown aboard the International Space Station (ISS). It is a unique resource that can accommodate a wide range of experiments and samples for Texas A&M System faculty, researchers, and students.
The facility, a partnership between Texas A&M University and Aegis Aerospace, will provide experiment space on the Express Logistics Carrier 3 on the ISS for activities such as in-space research, testing, advanced materials manufacturing, robotics testing, space surveillance, and tracking technologies. Texas A&M researchers will have exclusive priority rights to send science, engineering, and technology experiments to be installed on the TAMU-SPIRIT Flight Facility.
For more information about TAMU-SPIRIT capabilities that will help you to start planning your TAMU-SPIRIT flight experiment, please contact TAMU-SPIRIT@tamu.edu.
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COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE (CoP) |
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The Texas A&M University System researchers and staff are invited to join our monthly gathering of the Research Development Communities of Practice (CoP) group, meeting via Zoom on the final Friday of each month at noon CST. We aim to facilitate learning from and about RD offices within TAMUS, offering valuable resources to enhance your endeavors. For further information, please don't hesitate to reach out.
We look forward to connecting with you.
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Join our next virtual meeting by registering for the CoP
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presented by William Deigaard, TAMU Associate VP for IT Architecture & Design
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National Science Foundation |
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National Institutes of Health |
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Supporting Fairness and Originality in NIH Research Applications
NIH is providing guidance to researchers on the appropriate usage of artificial intelligence (AI) to maintain the fairness and originality of NIH’s research application process. NIH is also instituting a new policy limiting the number of applications that NIH will consider per Principal Investigator per calendar year.
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Those researchers who will be submitting Department of Energy (DOE) proposals on or after May 1, 2025 are required to complete research security training PRIOR to proposal submission. This applies to all Covered Individuals, including any principal investigator (PI); project director (PD); co-principal investigator (Co-PI); co-project director (Co-PD); project manager; and any individual regardless of title that is functionally performing as a PI, PD, Co-PI, Co-PD, or project manager, as well as anyone designated by DOE.
To meet this requirement, course 2114875: Research Security Training (Combined) is now available in TrainTraq and will meet this requirement; however, if you have previously taken all four NSF training modules (TrainTraq courses 2114744 NSF Introduction to Research Security; 2114745 NSF The Importance of Disclosure; 2114746 NSF Manage & Mitigate Risk; and 2114747 NSF The Value of International Collaboration) this will also meet DOE’s training requirement.
Please note that Covered Individuals must certify via their Current and Pending Support disclosure that they have completed research security training. SRS must also certify that all Covered Individuals who are listed on the application have completed the training prior to submission.
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Chief Research Officers in The Texas A&M University System |
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Dr. Costas N. Georghiades
Texas A&M University
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Dr. Pete van Hengstum
Texas A&M University at Galveston
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Dr. Magesh Rajan
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. Mohamed Abdelrahman
Texas A&M University–San Antonio
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Dr. Jeff Kirk
Texas A&M University–Central Texas
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Dr. Amir Ibrahim
Texas A&M AgriLife Research
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Dr. Rodney Bowersox
Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station
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Dr. Dan Hale
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
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Dr. Aaron Stottlemyer
Texas A&M Forest Service
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Tracy Foster
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
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Dr. Joe Zietsman
Texas A&M Transportation Institute
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Dr. Kiril M. Dimitrov
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
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Blair Walsh
Texas Division of Emergency Management
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