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Unsung Talents uncovers the magic behind @tamuartsci.bsky.social.

In @tamuchemistry.bsky.social, spinach meets science thanks to a tech crew powering the process.

In @tamubiology.bsky.social, a small team passionate about students, handles dissections & dishes with care.

🎧 tx.ag/unsungtalents

Texas A&M Names 2025-26 Head Yell Leader Kyler Fife, a junior communication major and native of Odessa, Texas, will lead the university's official spirit ambassadors.

Congratulations to Kyler Fife '26, a comm & journalism major from Odessa, TX, on being named Head Yell Leader for the 2025-26 academic year -- whoop! stories.tamu.edu/news/2025/04...

TAMU Institute of Data Science (TAMIDS) is hosting a seven-week-long data science competition open to all Texas A&M undergraduate and graduate students. This year’s competition is focused on the intersection of cybersecurity and data science! Register now before Sunday, Feb 23 at tx.ag/CyberWise25

Biology Professor Recognized as Rising Star for Microbiology Research by the National Academy of Inventors The College of Arts & Sciences’ Dr. James Smith has been recognized for his innovation and contributions to the field of microbiology.

Dr. James Smith, a professor of Biology, has been appointed a Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), which recognizes and celebrates emerging academic inventors! Read more about his accomplishment here: tx.ag/BIOLSmithNAI

Five Questions with Atmospheric Sciences Student Juliette Rocha From tracking storms on a farm in North Texas to decoding weather extremes with AI, Juliette Rocha is on a mission to extend the limits of weather predictability.

At 15, Juliette Rocha, an undergraduate of @tamuatmo.bsky.social, began studying the unpredictable weather of rural North Texas. Now, she's advancing research in climate and weather prediction models. Read about her journey, research and career goals in atmospheric sciences here! tx.ag/ATMORocha ⛈️🌤️🌪️

Annual Physics & Engineering Festival Set for April 5 Mark your calendar for free family fun and experience the many wonders of science and technology at the Texas A&M Physics and Engineering Festival featuring hands-on demonstrations, keynote lectures, ...

Mark your calendar for free family fun and experience the many wonders of science and technology at the Texas A&M Physics and Engineering Festival. Saturday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the George P. Mitchell '40 Physics Building. Read more here 👍 💫
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Meteorology Club Builds Community and Careers for Atmospheric Sciences Students at Texas A&M Texas A&M's student chapter of the American Meteorological Society (TAMSCAMS) was named Student Chapter of the Year in 2024 for its hands-on learning, professional development and community-building efforts that help students build successful careers in meteorology and beyond.

Texas A&M’s student chapter of the American Meteorological Society was named the 2024 Student Chapter of the Year!! This honor exemplifies the chapter’s ongoing devotion to professional development and community-building. Congrats Ags!

tx.ag/TAMSCAMS25

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Happy snow day, Ags! 🥶 stay safe & we’ll see y’all tomorrow 👍

Nurturing His Flock: Chris Butler’s Commitment To Student Growth Texas A&M biologist Dr. Chris Butler encourages his students to see the world in a new light through the study of birds, expanding their potential and his own horizons while proving that a professor’s...

Dr. Chris Butler from the Department of Biology is encouraging his students to see the world in a new light through the study of birds, expanding their potential and his own horizons! 🦅🔬 Texas A&M Biology

Read more about his exciting story here: tx.ag/NurturingFlock

Physicist Receives Academic Professional Track Teaching Excellence Award Dr. Dawson Nodurft is among 10 campus faculty honored for creating meaningful student experiences and novel teaching approaches.

Dr. Dawson Nodurft from TAMU Physics & Astronomy is one of 10 Texas A&M University faculty to receive the 2024-2025 Provost Academic Professional Track (APT) Faculty Teaching Excellence Award! 🏆 ✨ Read more about his esteemed accomplishment here: tx.ag/NodurftAPT

Texas A&M Anthropology Student Places First In Master's Category Of Three-Minute Thesis Competition Anthropology student Alyssa Carpenter won first place in the master’s category for her presentation, “The Origin of 20 Guns Recovered in Savannah, Georgia.”

Anthropology student Alyssa Carpenter won first place in the master’s category for her 3 minute thesis presentation, “The Origin of 20 Guns Recovered in Savannah, Georgia.” Congrats Alyssa! 👍 tx.ag/ANTH3MT

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Through an endowed gift from the family of chem prof Dr. Simon North, Texas A&M Chemistry undergrads can now participate in paid summer research programs without leaving Aggieland, gaining the same transformative experiences typically offered on other campuses. artsci.tamu.edu/news/2024/12...

Three Texas A&M Biologists Receive Coveted MIRA Research Grants For the second consecutive year, three faculty members in the Department of Biology have received National Institutes of Health Maximizing Investigators’ Research Awards (MIRA) recognizing their susta...

3 faculty members in the Department of Biology have received the National Institutes of Health Maximizing Investigators’ Research Awards (MIRA), for their research in bacterial and applied phage biology, neurobiology, and behavioral and evolutionary biology! artsci.tamu.edu/news/2024/11...

Two Arts And Sciences Faculty Named Regents Professors Dr. Ping Chang and Dr. Bani Mallick are among 18 Texas A&M System faculty members honored with the 2023-2024 Regents Professor Award recognizing exemplary contributions to the A&M System and people of...

Dr. Ping Chang (Oceanography) and Dr. Bani Mallick (Statistics) are among 18 Texas A&M System faculty members honored with the 2023-2024 Regents Professor Award recognizing exemplary contributions to the A&M System and people of Texas 👍 artsci.tamu.edu/news/2024/11...

Unveiling Submerged History: Dr. Jessi Halligan’s Journey Back To Texas A&M Twelve years after earning her Ph.D. at Texas A&M, Dr. Jessi Halligan has returned as an associate professor in the Anthropology Department, bringing her expertise in Ice Age archaeology and submerged...

12 years after earning her Ph.D. at Texas A&M, Dr. Jessi Halligan has returned as an associate professor in the Anthropology Department, bringing her expertise in Ice Age archaeology & submerged history to the Center for the Study of the First Americans — whoop! 👍 Tx.ag/TAMUAnthHalligan

Texas A&M Geography Ph.D. Candidate Earns Distinguished Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Alyssa Schultz has earned a prestigious marine policy fellowship, using her research on deep-sea coral to bridge the gap between science and national policymaking.

Congratulations to Alyssa Schultz,a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Geography, for a prestigious marine policy fellowship, using her research on deep-sea coral to bridge the gap between science and national policymaking! artsci.tamu.edu/news/2024/11...

English Professor Joshua Schuster Earns 2024 Susanne M. Glasscock Humanities Book Prize The Melbern G. Glasscock Center for Humanities Research has awarded the 25th annual Susanne M. Glasscock Humanities Book Prize to Western University Professor of English Dr. Joshua Schuster.

Congratulations to English Professor Joshua Schuster, who was recently named the recipient of the 2024 Susanne M. Glasscock Humanities Book Prize! artsci.tamu.edu/news/2024/11...

Bright Skies Ahead: An Aggie Meteorologist’s Gift Promises A Better Tomorrow For Texas A&M University Meteorology master's graduate Luis Rios ’95 combines his commitment to family with his passion for education through a generous planned gift.

It may be a rainy day in Aggieland, but brighter days are ahead thanks to Meteorology master's graduate Luis Rios ’95, who combined his commitment to family with his passion for education through a generous planned gift — whoop! artsci.tamu.edu/news/2024/11...

History Graduate Granger Smith ’02 Embodies Aggie Core Values The former country music star brings aid to devastated communities while balancing a new ministry career, family and a deep-rooted commitment to Texas A&M University.

🎶 Throw your arms around each other and sing Hullabaloo, ‘cause that's what we do when we bleed maroon 🎶
History graduate Granger Smith ’02 lives the #Aggie core values by serving communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. Selfless service, indeed. artsci.tamu.edu/news/2024/11...

Innovative Economist Dr. Emily Cook, a Texas A&M economics professor, connects policy and economics to address college access and affordability.

Dr. Emily Cook’s award-winning research explores how higher education policies, such as state grant aid programs, impact university behavior, tuition, and student access. We’re happy to have her as part of TAMU Econ! artsci.tamu.edu/news/2024/11...

Petition for a 2025 Aggieland thanksgiving day parade? 👍 gig ‘em!

Happy Thanksgiving from your TAMU ArtSci Family! We hope you have a restful break, and we'll see you back here soon! 🦃 💛 🍁 🍗

Have a great Reading Day, Ags! Enjoy your break, we can't wait to have you back for Finals! 📚 🍂

Dozens Of Arts And Sciences Faculty Honored In College’s Second Annual Investiture Ceremony Thirty-four faculty who are newly appointed or reappointed to endowed chairs and professorships were recognized with one of the highest honors in academia and also presented with commemorative bronze ...

In the 2nd Annual Investiture Ceremony, Dean Zoran recognized 34 faculty who were newly appointed or reappointed to endowed chairs and professorships, one of the highest honors in academia, and also presented them with commemorative bronze medallions. artsci.tamu.edu/news/2024/11...

Improving Weather Information Communication In A Changing Climate Dr. Erik Nielsen '13 is working to solve the growing challenge of helping the public better understand multiple threats posed by powerful storms like Hurricane Helene by ensuring that future Aggie met...

Dr. Erik Nielsen '13 is working to help the public better understand the threats posed by powerful storms like Hurricane Helene by ensuring that future Aggie meteorologists are equipped with both excellent scientific and communications skills. artsci.tamu.edu/news/2024/11...

Former Texas A&M Biology Student Patrick Monday Reaches New Heights In 41-Day Climb To Summit Of Mount Everest Ever since he was nine years old, Texas A&M biology graduate and current medical student Patrick Monday knew he wanted to reach the summit of Mount Everest. In May, he stood on top of the world and ac...

Ain’t no mountain high enough for this ArtSci Aggie 🎶 🏔️ Former Texas A&M Biology student Patrick Monday '22 ’28 reached new heights in a 41-day climb to the summit of Mount Everest 👍 tx.ag/Everest

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Abby and a lab mate standing over lab equipment

Abby and a lab mate standing over lab equipment

Abby and a lab mate standing over lab equipment

Abbi Evans '26 overcame a serious spinal cord injury suffered during her junior year of high school and is now conducting research on that very topic in the lab of @tamu.bsky.social Biologist and former TIRR Foundation Fellow Dr. Jennifer Dulin ’05. tx.ag/AbbiEvans26

Three Arts And Sciences Graduates Named To 12 Under 12 Cohort For 2024 Congratulations to Arts and Sciences graduates Dr. Austin Baty '13, Maj. Brawnlyn Patterson '13 and Bailey Relford '16 — new members of the Texas A&M University 12 Under 12 Young Alumni Spotlight reco...

Congratulations to the 3 ArtSci graduates named to the
@aggienetwork.bsky.social’s 12 under 12 Cohort! tx.ag/2024ArtSci12Under12

Good catch, thank you! Still learning BlueSky particulars. :)