Research Enterprise
Texas A&M University is one of the world’s leading research institutions, dedicated
to advancing knowledge and serving the public good. As a land-grant-, sea-grant
and space-grant university, Texas A&M engages in research that spans multiple
disciplines and addresses global challenges.
By the numbers
Partner State Agencies
Agrilife Research
Conducts agricultural research to improve agriculture in Texas and beyond.
Engineering Experiment Station
Engages in engineering research and development to address critical state and national challenges.
Transportation Institute
Conducts research to improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of transportation systems.
RESEARCH IN COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS
Addresses food security, sustainable agriculture, environmental stewardship and other global issues.
Engages in urban planning, design, sustainability and the built environment.
Conducts research across humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and mathematics, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations.
Specializes business administration, management, finance, marketing and entrepreneurship.
Advances dental sciences, oral health and craniofacial biology.
Focuses on educational research, human development, learning sciences and educational policy.
Engages in cutting-edge research in aerospace, biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, industrial, mechanical, nuclear and petroleum engineering.
Integrates engineering with medical sciences to innovate in healthcare technology and medical research.
Conducts research on public policy, administration, international affairs and public service.
Addresses constitutional law, environmental law, intellectual property and international law.
Advances neuroscience, infectious diseases, cancer and cardiovascular health.
Engages in research on nursing practices, healthcare delivery, patient outcomes and public health.
Specializes in performance studies, visual arts, digital media and creative technologies.
Conducts research in pharmaceutical sciences, drug development, pharmacology and clinical pharmacy.
Focuses on public health research, epidemiology, health policy, environmental health and health behavior.
Advances veterinary sciences, animal health, biomedical sciences and translational medicine.
External recognitions refer to any awards, fellowships and/or honorary memberships that are awarded to Texas A&M University faculty by entities unaffiliated with the Texas A&M University System. Not only do these recognitions increase the visibility of the university, but they provide deserving acknowledgment for the career achievements, innovative research and contributions to the fields where faculty specialize.