Press Releases

Artist rendering of astronauts, rovers, habitats, power systems and cargo operations on the lunar surface near the moon’s South Pole.

Tackling Construction’s Toughest Jobs on Earth — and the Moon

Seed funding will help launch research into autonomous construction methods for hazardous jobsites and harsh lunar environments.

Aerial view of flood damage in a wooded area, with muddy water and scattered debris.

Texas A&M Economic Report Supports Recovery Efforts After Central Texas Floods

Analysis from the Hazard Reduction and Recovery Center helps Kerr Together uncover hidden business impacts and strengthen the case for long-term recovery support.

Graphic reading “Rowlett Lecture 2026” with photos of tall architectural buildings designed by SOM.

Texas A&M’s 2026 Rowlett Lecture to Feature SOM, Chaos on Integrated Design

Over 300 people are expected to attend the event titled “The Art + Science of Integration in Architecture.”

A group of speakers at the 2025 Showcase event.

Texas A&M HRRC to Host Forum on National Disaster Resilience Expertise

This forum highlights NSF-supported research, mentorship and innovation in disaster resilience.

Michelle Meyer, director of the Hazard Reduction and Recovery Center (HRRC) and associate professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning, recording data in the field. Photo by: John Peters.

Texas A&M Researchers Lead National Effort to Train the Next Generation of Hazard, Disaster Scholars

Texas A&M University is helping lead a National Science Foundation program that trains the next generation of hazard and disaster researchers.

Parrie Haynes Ranch 2025. Photo by: John Peters.

Texas A&M Partners with Parrie Haynes Ranch to Develop Conservation Plan

Texas A&M University’s Texas Target Communities program is partnering with Parrie Haynes Ranch to create conservation and design strategies that protect the historic 4,500-acre property from urban development.