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See the Texas A&M University College of Engineering's stories from July 2022.

Texas A&M University is leading the second stage of a science mission to learn more about hypersonic flight. Aerospace engineering graduate students have had the unique experience of contributing to the unprecedented flight experiment, BOLT II.

Doctoral student Santosh Ganji is working to enable 5G millimeter wave wireless communication through novel beam management. His technology maintains a backup non-line of sight beam to avoid blockages that occur in indoor and outdoor environments.

Rebecca and Paul Griffin have established the Rebecca and Paul Griffin ’95 Endowed Scholarship. Distributions from this endowment will be used to provide one or more scholarships to full-time students involved in student organizations pursuing an undergraduate degree in ocean engineering at Texas A&M University in College Station or Galveston, Texas.

Dr. Ali Erdemir has been elected to join the European Academy of Sciences and Arts as a member. The honor recognizes outstanding achievements in science, arts and governance.

Dr. Tracy Hammond was selected to receive a 2022 Distinguished Achievement Award for teaching from Texas A&M University and The Association of Former Students.

A team of Texas A&M University researchers has received a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation to develop a new framework to enhance the security of next-generation wireless broadband network services.

Former industrial distribution student Carter Burke ’90 and his wife Chris have established The Burke ’90 Industrial Distribution Endowed Scholarship to help other Aggies from near their hometown achieve their dreams.

For the third consecutive year, Texas A&M University’s Society of Automotive Engineers Aero Design team placed first in the Regular Class at the Aero Design East competition. They also brought home fourth place in the Micro Class this year.

Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company, LLC has established the Department of Ocean Engineering Laboratory for Dredging and Coastal Studies Renovation Fund. This fund will be used for the renovation of the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Laboratory for Dredging and Coastal Studies.

The chemical engineering department is home to many faculty who have received prestigious awards this year for the impact of their research. These award highlights are among others the department has received as its faculty continue to strive for excellence.

The Texas Aimbots, Texas A&M University’s premier robotics team, placed second at the 2022 RoboMaster North American competition in the three-versus-three category after a long process of designing, manufacturing and testing its robots.

Dr. P.R. Kumar and Dr. Srinivas Shakkottai demonstrated a resilient information network across a 5G wireless network by utilizing sensors that tracked a moving vehicle.

How do engineering and golf collide? The answer can be found on Katie Calderon's TikTok page. Whether you watch her crush golf balls, compete in long-drive tournaments or develop a 3D-printed putter, Calderon is highlighting what lies at the intersection of golf and engineering.

Former student Brannon Veal ’11 uses his electrical engineering expertise working for ICON, company that develops advanced construction technologies in service to humanity in order to solve great problems and pursue grand opportunities.

Chemical engineering assistant professor Dr. Manish Shetty received the Oak Ridge Associated Universities Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award, presented to young faculty members furthering the advancement of science and engineering-related fields.

The Classens have established the Kristina ’91 and Billy Classen ’93 Civil Engineering Endowed Scholarship. This endowment will provide one or more scholarships to students pursuing an undergraduate degree in the Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Dr. Thomas Overbye presents an approach for the inclusion of weather information in the power flow of the grid that does not require substantial changes to existing algorithms and is expandable moving forward.

The graduate program in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University is ranked fifth among public institutions by U.S. News & World Report. Several of the students who make up this program received recognitions this academic year for their achievements.