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Science & Technology

Science includes a wide variety of areas, not only encompassing different topics but the way research is conducted and analyzed, leading some to debate whether some facets should be considered a science at all.

The scientific split: dividing lines in the discipline

By Brad Morse @bradmorse53 August 31, 2017

In the world of academia, there are several fields that can be qualified as science. There is debate, however, for what can and cannot be considered science. Generally speaking, there are two types of...

Texas A&M officials say it is common for STEM students to switch majors within science fields.

Major changes

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens August 30, 2017

Science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, are often sought after majors for many freshmen at Texas A&M. However, these students may change their minds once they begin their first-year courses. Many...

The Dwight Look College of Engineering enrolls all freshmen as general engineering majors until the end of their spring semester when they are given a specific discipline. 

The Road from General to Discipline Engineering

By Sanna Bhai August 28, 2017

Unlike most engineering colleges, the Dwight Look College of Engineering enrolls all freshmen as general engineering majors, not giving a specific discipline until the end of their spring semester. This...

The Department of Physics and Astronomy hosted an eclipse watching party on campus for both students and the public.

Community comes together to witness rare solar eclipse

By Mikayla Andrade August 22, 2017

On Monday, Aug. 21 a total solar eclipse was visible in the United States for the first time in 38 years. This rare phenomenon brought the community of Bryan/College Station together at Texas A&M’s...

A young member of the B-CS community looks into a telescope provided by the Mitchell Institute in the Back Yard of the Stella Hotel

A&M provides a window into the cosmos

By Sarah East @saraheeast18 August 7, 2017

On July 26, Texas A&M students and residents of Bryan-College Station looked to the stars when The Mitchell Institute for Fundamental Physics and Astronomy hosted its latest on-campus star party. The...

The College of Engineering plans to increase its student enrollment to 25,000 by the year 2025.

A&M initiative to increase engineering enrollment is on schedule

By Alex Sein @alexandrsein May 8, 2017

The 25 by 25 objective, which aims to have 25,000 students enrolled in the College of Engineering by 2025 is, according to the College of Engineering, right on schedule.The plan calls for approximately...

The Engineering Academies are one of the keystones of the College of Engineering's Plan to have 25000 Engineering Students by 2025.

A&M grows partnerships with community colleges

Sanna Bhai May 8, 2017

Over the next two years, A&M plans to expand student enrollment at community colleges around the state of Texas. A&M’s engineering department was granted $5 million two years ago from Chevron...

Prag Sharma, Doctoral Student, demonstrates use of a standing desk which is being used as part of his research into ergonomics.

Ergonomics Center research to create improved office spaces at A&M

Pranav Kannan May 8, 2017

A&M researchers have partnered with the division of Student Affairs to improve the quality of work environments and enable a healthier lifestyle. The Ergonomics Center in the School of Public Health...

This weekend, 189 student engineering projects were judged by industry profssionals during the 2017 Engineering Project Showcase.

Engineering on display

By Josh Hopkins @texasjoshua1 April 30, 2017

A full semester’s worth of students’ engineering work and the accumulation of a lifetime of knowledge and education was on display this weekend for industry professionals to judge and admire. More...

An A&M research team was awarded a $3.2 million grant from the Defense Department in order to combat diseases that vary in severity based on soldiers’ genes.

A&M research team receives $3.2 million grant to research disease disparity in soldiers

Soldiers are exposed to potentially harmful diseases on a daily basis. A disease that may cause no symptoms in one person may cause serious illness in another, and figuring out what causes this disparity...

Students and community members participate in the March for Science on Saturday.

Aggies hold local March for Science

Mikayla Andrade April 23, 2017

Aggies of all varieties flocked to campus Saturday to show their support for science in their everyday lives as part of a nationwide march had which movements in dozens of cities across the country. Hosted...

A&M event bridges the gap between scientists and local community

On Saturday from 1:00 to 4:15 p.m., students, families and local citizens gather at Simpson Drill Field to learn the important role science plays in society.Hosted by the Aggies in Science Technology and...

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