Science & Technology – Page 36

Proposed high-speed rail could link Dallas, Houston with College Station stop

Nikita Redkar • February 1, 2015

Texas may host America’s first high-speed rail line, and the Texas A&M area has risen as a possible stop-over location. A high-speed rail line proposal between Houston and Dallas has gained momentum...

STEM teacher summit draws educators to A&M

Emily Naveira • February 1, 2015

Since 2008, Texas A&M has hosted the Engineering Teacher Summit & P-12 Leadership Forum, held Friday at the Hilton Hotel and Conference Center. The event invites educators and administrators from...

Students hope Zachry eco-roof takes root

Eva Gilpin & John Rangel • January 28, 2015

Future A&M engineering undergraduates may study with a “green” roof over their heads if a student-led design is included in the Engineering Education Complex. Engineers Serving the Community...

Protect the monarch

Nikita Redkar • January 27, 2015

Nikita Redkar, news writer, sits down with history senior Andrew Payne to discuss his new community initiative. THE BATTALION: What gave you the idea for the Aggieland Monarch Project? Payne: I had the...

Resistance is futile’: Lecture to hit on antimicrobial research

Gracie Mock • January 27, 2015

At the upcoming One Health seminar, Texas A&M researchers will showcase their studies on the resistance of microorganisms to modern medicine. Antimicrobial resistance is the ability of a microorganism...

Dean joins deck of fame

Gracie Mock • January 26, 2015

Gracie Mock, The Battalion news reporter, sits down with senior associate dean for academic affairs Valerie Taylor to talk about her recent inclusion in a Kickstarter project funding a “Notable Women...

Lectures probe problems seen in healthcare overseas

Sarah Medrano • January 25, 2015

If College Station had the same number of medical doctors as Colombia, there would be just over one for every 10,000 residents — a fact that Jorge Vanegas, dean of Texas A&M’s College of...

Engineering career fair could break attendance mark

Katy Stapp • January 25, 2015

The spring engineering career fair may set new records again this year, as the number of attending companies and students is expected to break 2014’s record with the addition of a second day. Registered...

Top researchers share cutting-edge work at robotics symposium

Gracie Mock • January 22, 2015

Eighteen top researchers in the field of robotics and automation gathered from all over the world to share their ground-breaking research covering this week on Texas A&M’s campus, covering a...

World’s largest telescope rolls on

John Rangel • January 22, 2015

The stars have never been closer to Texas, as 2014’s final months brought the world’s largest telescope to the threshold of construction. The Giant Magellan Telescope will be 10 times stronger...

Classrooms get greener twist with new complex

Trey Reeves • January 20, 2015

Engineering students greeted the first completed portion of a massive facilities overhaul Monday as a new 600-seat education complex opened its doors. The Engineering Activities Buildings are a set of...

Texas A&M robotics symposium to feature an all-female speaker lineup

Gracie Mock • January 19, 2015

For the first time at any major robotics conference, all 18 speakers of the Texas A&M Robotics Symposium will be female leaders in the field. The symposium kicks off Wednesday with a keynote address...