Research

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Hazard Reduction & Recovery Center Convenes National Advisory Committee to Guide Future Research and Resilience Efforts

The newly established committee aims to provide expert insights to improve policy innovation and connect research with real-world implementation.

Students attend a robotics lab at Texas A&M University on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in College Station, Texas. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M University Division of Marketing & Communications)

New COA Initiative Will Expand Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Beginning this fall, ADDI will connect students with mentored research projects that prepare them to design with purpose and impact.

Dr. Namgyun Kim, assistant professor in the Department of Construction Science, is using AI and VR to develop systems to improve workplace safety on construction sites.

Can Virtual Reality and AI Help Construction Workers Avoid Accidents?

A Texas A&M researcher is studying whether immersive jobsite simulations can help prevent workers from becoming desensitized to jobsite hazards.

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Engaged Research with Southeast Texas Coalitions Create Civic Action

Researchers are bridging the gap between living experience and data-driven policy to empower Southeast Texas residents.

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Construction Science Expands Internship-to-Research Pathway for Undergraduates

The Innovation Ideas Competition and Research Program (I2CRP) pairs undergraduates with faculty to develop practical innovations in two semesters.

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Texas A&M University Researchers Use Virtual Reality to Reduce Anxiety About Death

Pilot study finds immersive VR experience can significantly lower fear of death and spark deeper life reflection.

A photo of Galen Newman speaking at an event in Rudder Forum on Oct. 16. Photo by: Matthew McGuire

Texas A&M Hosts TED-Style Event Highlighting Research in Sustainability and Public Health

Texas A&M University hosted an impactful event on Oct. 16 at the Rudder Exhibition Hall, featuring scholars discussing topics in chemistry, engineering, urban planning, nuclear energy, and healthcare. Eight presenters shared their research in a TED-style format, emphasizing sustainability and public health.

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Maryam Abbasi Kamazani Wins Best Paper for Optimizing Embodied Energy at Net Zero Carbon Conference

Maryam Abbasi Kamazani wins Best Paper at the 1st International Conference on Net Zero Carbon Built Environment for her research on optimizing embodied energy in buildings to reduce environmental impact, advancing sustainability in construction.

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Texas A&M and Global Partners Awarded $3 Million to Aid Climate-Vulnerable Communities on Gulf Coast

Discover how a $3 million grant empowers Texas Gulf Coast communities to tackle climate change through a collaborative, community-engaged approach. Led by researchers from Texas A&M and international partners, this project focuses on developing carbon-neutral, climate-resilient solutions by analyzing environmental risks and co-designing adaptive strategies.

Roxana Jafari speaking at the 2023 Showcase event. Photo by John Peters.

College of Architecture Presents the 2024 Showcase

Discover the Texas A&M University College of Architecture Showcase, an engaging event that highlights innovative student projects and research. Explore cutting-edge designs and ideas that shape the future of architecture, landscape architecture, and urban planning, and connect with faculty, students, and industry professionals.