Aggies Contribute To Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough
Two former students employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory are among many people with ties to Texas A&M who played a part in the major scientific advancement.
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Texas A&M To Lead $2.5 Million DOE Topical Theory Collaboration Exploring Heavy Flavor Particles
Physicist Ralf Rapp serves as principal investigator for the HEFTY Collaboration, one of five Department of Energy projects that are bringing together leading U.S. nuclear theorists to expand our knowledge of nuclear matter.
Grace Vaughn ’23: A Cadet’s Mission For Selfless Service
Senior Grace Vaughn ’23 credits Texas A&M University with cultivating her passion for selfless service, a tradition she plans to continue to honor in the professional world.…Read More→ The post Grace Vaughn ’23: A Cadet’s Mission For Selfless Service appeared first on the The College of Arts and Sciences News page.
Finding Respite, Despite Challenges
College of Arts and Sciences research scientist Nandita Chaudhuri is leading a team working to determine how best to support Texas informal caregivers.…Read More→ The post Finding Respite, Despite Challenges appeared first on the The College of Arts and Sciences News page.
Texas A&M Physicist Olga Kocharovskaya Earns 2023 APS Ramsey Prize
Texas A&M physicist Olga Kocharovskaya has been selected to receive the 2023 APS Ramsey Prize, awarded annually to recognize outstanding contributions to atomic, molecular and optical physics as well as precision tests of fundamental laws and symmetries.
A Taste For Tech
Brett Graham ’87 ’92 has parlayed his love of science into a rewarding career in marketing and technology.
A&M Pioneers Quantum Microscopy Technology
Texas A&M quantum physicists and engineers have created a novel light source to improve the clarity of Brillouin microscopy, a critical imaging technique for cell and tissue research.
Overcoming Creative Problem-Solving Blocks
Texas A&M Professor Steven Smith shares creative problem-solving insights and how to apply them to your life and studies.…Read More→ The post Overcoming Creative Problem-Solving Blocks appeared first on the The College of Arts and Sciences News page.
COVID-19 Could Have Lasting Effects On The Brain
A study in the United Kingdom found that COVID-19 may decrease brain volume. Texas A&M neuroscientist Jessica Bernard explains the implications for those who have been infected, including an estimated one in three Americans since January 2020.…Read More→ The post COVID-19 Could Have Lasting Effects On The Brain appeared first on the The College of Arts and Sciences News page.
The Future Of Remote Work In A Post-Pandemic World
Texas A&M Psychological and Brain Sciences professors address the pros and cons of a hybrid work week and the broader effects of remote work on both workers and the workplace.…Read More→ The post The Future Of Remote Work In A Post-Pandemic World appeared first on the The College of Arts and Sciences News page.
Texas A&M Faculty Delivering On Digital Innovation To Improve Student Success
College of Arts and Sciences faculty are working collaboratively with colleagues across the state in a Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board project to improve introductory courses for institutions and the students they serve.
ALMA Witnesses Deadly Star-Slinging Tug-of-War Between Merging Galaxies
Scientists including Texas A&M astronomer Justin Spilker used the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array along with the Hubble Space Telescope to study a newly-dormant galaxy that stopped forming stars due to fuel loss during the merging process — a discovery that’s shedding new light on galaxy evolution.
Five Texas A&M Science Faculty Named to Endowed Chairs
Five Texas A&M Science faculty recently have been appointed to endowed chairs and professorships in the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics and Astronomy in recognition of their accomplishments and international scholarly excellence.
Physical Exercise As A Mood Booster
Feeling down? Move your body! Sports psychology professor explains why exercise improves mood and offers advice on how to make exercising work for you.…Read More→ The post Physical Exercise As A Mood Booster appeared first on the The College of Arts and Sciences News page.
Wide View of Early Universe Hints at Galaxy Among the Earliest Ever Detected
Two new images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope show what may be among the earliest galaxies ever observed. Both images include objects from more than 13 billion years ago, and one offers a much wider field of view than Webb’s First Deep Field image, which was released amid great fanfare July 12. The images represent […]
$205 Million Investment Accelerates Giant Magellan Telescope Construction
Texas A&M University and its partners in the Giant Magellan Telescope announced today (Aug. 2) they have secured a $205 million investment from its international consortium to accelerate construction of the most powerful telescope ever engineered featuring the world’s largest mirrors. This investment marks one of the largest funding rounds for the telescope since its founding […]
Michele Mobley ’87 Appointed To Texas A&M Foundation Board Of Trustees
The estate lawyer carries on a family legacy of serving Texas A&M University.…Read More→ The post Michele Mobley ’87 Appointed To Texas A&M Foundation Board Of Trustees appeared first on the The College of Arts and Sciences News page.
Searching For Meaning? Try Appreciating The Small Things
Noticing the beauty in everyday moments can help you find more meaning in life, a Texas A&M researcher says.…Read More→ The post Searching For Meaning? Try Appreciating The Small Things appeared first on the The College of Arts and Sciences News page.
Texas A&M Astronomers Celebrate Historic First Images From James Webb Space Telescope
Ever since NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope successfully launched on Christmas morning, Texas A&M University astronomer Casey Papovich has been looking forward to Christmas in July — a milestone moment marking the official end of the telescope’s six-month instrument calibration and testing period and the beginning of its scientific operations set to transform our understanding […]
How To Deal With Road Rage
Road rage fatalities are at unprecedented levels. Clinical psychologist and professor, Shereece Fields, talks through the psychological processes of impulsivity and what we can do to mitigate our aggression while driving.…Read More→ The post How To Deal With Road Rage appeared first on the The College of Arts and Sciences News page.