An engineering professor is working on a collaborative project with NASA’s Johnson Space Center to develop localization and mapping algorithms for an astronaut robot (Robonaut) to make better use of the crew’s time, and to perform dangerous tasks in lieu of a human.

Texas A&M is one of 17 nationally prominent universities invited by Facebook to participate in a new program that will allow researchers at their institutions to interact more quickly and effectively with each other.

Peter J. Stang has been honored by Texas A&M University for career achievement in education, research and service with an honorary doctorate.

The Texas A&M Transportation Institute will assist three new centers awarded up to $50 million established by the U.S. Department of Transportation.