NEWS FROM THE COLLEGES
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES
FEATURED NEWS
- 26th annual wildfire academy begins at Camp SwiftAround 300 firefighters from across the nation to attend The post 26th annual wildfire academy begins at Camp Swift appeared first on AgriLife Today.
- Texas A&M AgriLife leads program prioritizing mounted patrol horses’ health, safetyEquine health course to equip riders with essential horse care skills The post Texas A&M AgriLife leads program prioritizing mounted patrol horses’ health, safety appeared first on AgriLife Today.
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences celebrates Dean’s Outstanding Achievement Awards at College ConnectThe Association of Former Students College-Level Teaching award winners, tenure and promotion, new faculty also being recognized The post College of Agriculture and Life Sciences celebrates Dean’s Outstanding Achievement Awards at College Connect appeared first on AgriLife Today.
COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE
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- Aggie Ring Day for TwoFraternal twins Mariah and Ashlyn Persyn, class of ’26, marked a significant milestone on Oct. 10 as they received matching Aggie rings with their family proudly by their side. Both sisters are pursuing degrees in landscape architecture at Texas A&M University, continuing a legacy of Aggie graduates in their family. The post Aggie Ring Day for Two appeared first on Texas A&M University College of Architecture.
- ICON’s Vulcan Revolutionizes 3D-Printed Hospitality in TexasIn a groundbreaking development for the construction industry, Texas will soon host the world’s first 3D-printed hotel, significantly enhancing modern architecture and design. Located on the outskirts of Marfa, the expansion of El Cosmico will introduce 43 new ... The post ICON’s Vulcan Revolutionizes 3D-Printed Hospitality in Texas appeared first on Texas A&M University College of Architecture.
- Student-Led Innovation: Construction Science Department Recognizes Winning IdeasCongratulations to the winners of the inaugural Innovation Ideas Competition and Research Program (I2CRP) in the Department of Construction Science, funded by the Construction Industry Advisory Council (CIAC). Brennan Lantzy ('The Toolbox Generation'), Jack Patterson ('The Pipe Pro'), and Victoria Chavez ('Spanish Safety Training Using AI') were selected from over 30 submissions for their innovative ideas aimed at improving construction efficiency and safety. Each winner receives a $1,000 prize and the opportunity to engage in research with COSC faculty, helping to shape the future of the industry. The post Student-Led Innovation: Construction Science Department Recognizes Winning Ideas appeared first on Texas A&M University College of Architecture.
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
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College Of Arts & Sciences Embarks On Third Year As An Integral Part Of An Influential UniversityDean of Arts and Sciences Dr. Mark J. Zoran recalled returning to his academic roots and emphasized the college’s critical role in reaching Texas A&M’s goal of preeminence among American universities in his first State of the College address....Read More→ The post College Of Arts & Sciences Embarks On Third Year As An Integral Part Of An Influential University appeared first on the The College of Arts and Sciences News page.
John Zorich Establishes Workshop To Kickstart Careers In Industrial StatisticsProminent Houston statistician John Zorich is creating a visionary legacy for future industrial statisticians through an endowment to support an annual workshop on reliability and provisions in his will benefiting the Statistical Consulting Center and biomedical engineering statistics....Read More→ The post John Zorich Establishes Workshop To Kickstart Careers In Industrial Statistics appeared first on the The College of Arts and Sciences News page.
Hagan Anthropology Endowment Fuels Student Opportunities In Museum Studies1977 Texas A&M anthropology graduate Dr. Lynn Hagan’s current gift, which will be bolstered by a $1 million planned gift, is intended to enhance the educational experiences of Aggie undergraduates by funding internships, field trips, travel and research projects related to museum studies....Read More→ The post Hagan Anthropology Endowment Fuels Student Opportunities In Museum Studies appeared first on the The College of Arts and Sciences News page.
BUSH SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC SERVICE
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- Bush School Launches Center to Tackle Global Biological ThreatsBiosecurity and Pandemic Policy Center to focus on policy solutions through research, outreach, partnerships and more. Texas A&M University’s Bush School of Government and Public Service has created a new Biosecurity and Pandemic Policy Center within the Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs. The center will support efforts to ensure a world safe, secure and resilient […] The post Bush School Launches Center to Tackle Global Biological Threats appeared first on The Bush School of Government & Public Service.
- Former Bush School Interim Dean Frank Ashley, III retires from full-time rolesDr. Frank Ashley, III declares his title as interim dean of The Bush School of Government and Public Service to be his final, full-time role and reflects upon his 35-year career at Texas A&M. There’s a story Dr. Frank Ashley, III likes to tell where he’s leaving a party, saying his goodbyes. But, because he […] The post Former Bush School Interim Dean Frank Ashley, III retires from full-time roles appeared first on The Bush School of Government & Public Service.
- ISTPP Researchers Publish in Urban InformaticsDr. Rotem Dvir, Assistant Research Scientist, ISTPP Director Dr. Arnold Vedlitz, and ISTPP Fellows Dr. Xinyue Ye published a paper about environmental hazards risk perceptions in the journal Urban Informatics (Worried (and) sick: how environmental hazards affect Americans’ health-related risk attitudes). The study, conducted as part of the Texas Center for Environmental Health Research (funded in […] The post ISTPP Researchers Publish in Urban Informatics appeared first on The Bush School of Government & Public Service.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
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- Supporting Bilingual Teachers Across TexasA research project addressing the need for bilingual teachers in Texas has nearly tripled its reach in the past two years. The post Supporting Bilingual Teachers Across Texas appeared first on Education and Human Development.
- Exploring the Impact of Black-Led Independent SchoolsDr. Daniel Thomas III has earned a competitive grant to research the impact of Black-led independent schools on the humanities. The post Exploring the Impact of Black-Led Independent Schools appeared first on Education and Human Development.
- ‘It’s Okay to Not Be Okay’: CEHD Supports Students’ Mental HealthCEHD supports student mental health through the Counseling and Assessment Clinic (CAC) and the Byrne Student Success Center. The post ‘It’s Okay to Not Be Okay’: CEHD Supports Students’ Mental Health appeared first on Education and Human Development.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
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Eyeing the Damage of Hurricane SeasonAs hurricane season continues to affect communities, researchers at Texas A&M are using AI to assess the damage. ...Read More→ The post Eyeing the Damage of Hurricane Season appeared first on the Engineering News page.
Vehicle Collisions with Wildlife Increase During the Full MoonTexas A&M study finds an over 45% spike in wildlife-vehicle collisions during full-moon nights compared to new-moon nights....Read More→ The post Vehicle Collisions with Wildlife Increase During the Full Moon appeared first on the Engineering News page.
Preserving a Safer TomorrowTexas A&M researchers have received a contract up to 3 years, $12.9 million from DARPA to develop a new strategy for preserving microbial samples....Read More→ The post Preserving a Safer Tomorrow appeared first on the Engineering News page.
MAYS BUSINESS SCHOOL
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- What If Your Most Profitable Strategy Also Made The World A Better Place?New research highlights how businesses can achieve financial success while addressing critical global issues by adopting a social profit orientation. BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Aug. 14, 2024 — As the world grapples with complex challenges such as climate change, poverty, and human rights issues, organizations are uniquely positioned to drive positive change. A new study recently published in [...] The post What If Your Most Profitable Strategy Also Made The World A Better Place? appeared first on Mays Business School Blog.
- AI in HR: Navigating the New Frontier of Talent ManagementAs artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly infiltrates the realm of human resources (HR), organizations find themselves at a critical juncture. The promise of enhanced efficiency and data-driven decision-making is tempered by the uncertainty and apprehension surrounding AI's impact on the workforce. HR professionals are now tasked with the formidable challenge of harnessing the power [...] The post AI in HR: Navigating the New Frontier of Talent Management appeared first on Mays Business School Blog.
- 2024 Mays Outstanding Alumni Award RecipientsMays Business School Recognizes Rodney Faldyn ’88, Chris Cooper ’89, and Adam Sinn ’00 as 2024 Mays Outstanding Alumni Award Recipients Three distinguished Texas A&M University graduates — Rodney Faldyn ’88, Chris Cooper ’89, and Adam Sinn ’00 — were awarded Mays Business School’s top honor, the 2024 Mays Outstanding Alumni Award. The trio was [...] The post 2024 Mays Outstanding Alumni Award Recipients appeared first on Mays Business School Blog.
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
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- Texas A&M nursing professor dedicated to improving diabetes careCassie Moffitt, PhD-c, MSN, RN, CDCES, CNE, clinical assistant professor for the Texas A&M University College of Nursing, hasn’t known a life without diabetes. She started showing symptoms of type 1 diabetes at just 17 months old, and it was her grandfather, who had type 2, that recognized the warning signs. Moffitt began going backward… The post Texas A&M nursing professor dedicated to improving diabetes care appeared first on Vital Record.
- Cellenkos Inc. founder joins the College of MedicineSimrit Parmar, MD, MSCI, joined the Department of Microbial Pathogenesis and Immunology at the Texas A&M University College of Medicine as an associate professor on Oct. 1. As a cancer researcher and expert in translating scientific findings into clinical application, Parmar will help the college bring new treatments into the clinic for diseases and illnesses… The post Cellenkos Inc. founder joins the College of Medicine appeared first on Vital Record.
- A life of service and adventure leads former Naval officer to a career in military medicineWhen Patrick Monday ’22 ’28 first learned about Earth’s tallest mountain as a boy in third grade, he wanted to climb it. “Like a lot of little kids, I thought, wow, I want to climb that—the tallest mountain on Earth. Who didn’t think that as a kid?” he said. Except, unlike most people, this kid… The post A life of service and adventure leads former Naval officer to a career in military medicine appeared first on Vital Record.
COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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- Texas A&M VMBS, AgriLife Conduct Program Prioritizing Mounted Patrol Horses’ Health, SafetyTexas A&M veterinarians and Texas A&M AgriLife educational development specialists are collaborating to deliver a new training program to educate mounted patrol units throughout the nation on all the skills needed to care for their equine partners. The course on AgriLife Learn will include an overview of equine husbandry, anatomy and physiology, strategies for preventing […] The post Texas A&M VMBS, AgriLife Conduct Program Prioritizing Mounted Patrol Horses’ Health, Safety appeared first on VMBS News.
- Taking The Sting Out Of ScorpionsScorpions are commonly found in Texas and much of the southwestern United States, meaning that both people and pets in these areas are at risk of being stung. While most scorpion stings aren’t dangerous for dogs and cats, it’s important for pet owners to be on the watch for the rare occasion that a serious […] The post Taking The Sting Out Of Scorpions appeared first on VMBS News.
- Taking A Bite Out Of Diabetes: Texas A&M Veterinarians Save Therapy Dog SharkyAs a small animal veterinarian with experience in recognizing emergency cases, Dr. Brittany King knew to turn to the Texas A&M Small Animal Teaching Hospital (SATH) when her own dog, Sharky, developed a life-threatening complication from diabetes. Sharky, a 9-year-old Scottish terrier and schnauzer mix, had already proven that he was a fighter by overcoming […] The post Taking A Bite Out Of Diabetes: Texas A&M Veterinarians Save Therapy Dog Sharky appeared first on VMBS News.
