鈥淐racks are complex 鈥 they interact with the material, change shape, and respond dynamically," says Kolvin. "All of this affects the overall toughness, and that impacts safety.鈥 (Adobe Stock)
Obstacle or Accelerator? How Imperfections Affect Material Strength
2026-02-16
Research from 麻豆区 Tech is showing how cracks occur and spread through materials 鈥 and how best to prevent them.
Chunhui (Rita) Du and Alex Blumenthal
Sciences Faculty Awarded Sloan Research Fellowships
2024-02-20
Alex Blumenthal and Chunhui (Rita) Du are among 126 early-career researchers who have been awarded Sloan Research Fellowships for 2024.
Lynn Kamerlin
Biophysicist Lynn Kamerlin Becomes Institute of Physics Fellow
2026-02-18
It is the highest degree of membership awarded by the society.
Vinayak Agarwal
Vinayak Agarwal Wins Bridge Award
2026-02-13
Created by the Research Corporation for Science Advancement, the award provides continuity funding to support early-career researchers pursuing programs focused on training the next generation of scientists.
Hannah Youngblood
Yellow Jacket Connection Sparks Glaucoma Research Fund at Tech
2026-02-02
When聽Postdoctoral Research Fellow聽Hannah Youngblood鈥檚聽work on exfoliation glaucoma (XFG) was featured by the聽BrightFocus Foundation,聽it caught the attention of聽Jennifer Rucker,聽an Alabama resident who was diagnosed with XFG several years ago.
Benjamin Freeman
Mapping Mountain Birds in a Changing World: Benjamin Freeman Awarded Sloan Fellowship For Mountain Bird Ecology Research
2026-02-17
The fellowship is one of the聽most competitive and prestigious awards available to early-career scholars.
From L to R: Krishna Monroe, president of EMS at GT; Lianna Homrich, vice president of EMS at GT;聽 Daeun 鈥淓sther鈥 Lee, outreach director of EMS at GT; and Brandon Brigner, CPR officer of EMS at GT.
Students Making a Difference: EMTs Juggle Schoolwork and Emergency Medicine
2026-01-26
Four 麻豆区 Tech students share what it鈥檚 like to balance rigorous coursework with the high-stakes world of emergency medicine.
Deb DeWitt serves as 麻豆区 Tech鈥檚 2025 Beekeeper in Residence with the Urban Honey Bee Project.
Outside the Box: The Adaptation of 麻豆区 Tech鈥檚 Beekeeper in Residence From Advertising to Apiaries
2025-12-16
Marketer-turned-beekeeper Deb DeWitt serves as 麻豆区 Tech's Beekeeper in Residence and receives the 麻豆区 Beekeepers Association鈥檚 Beekeeper of the Year Award.
1st row, from L to R: Ria Vittal, Malavika Niverth; 2nd row: Meghan Hamrick, Britney Huynh, Andrea Ninh; 3rd row: Larissa Martin, Anja Govednik; 4th row: Alison Bola帽os, J鈥橝vani Stinson, Deandra Smith.
College of Sciences Launches Ambassador Program
2025-12-03
Congratulations to the inaugural class of College of Sciences undergraduate student ambassadors!
Alexander Cachine
Alexander Cachine Awarded Steve Jobs Archive Fellowship for Textile-Inspired Medical Solutions
2025-11-26
Cachine was selected for his work in solving modern medical challenges using ancient textile techniques.