Marine biologist Christine Figgener became known worldwide after a video of her removing a plastic straw from the nose of a sea turtle went viral, helping spur the movement to eliminate the plastic straws.
An assistant professor in Texas A&M's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering helped develop a wireless lighting device that allows for direct illumination during surgeries.
A Texas A&M petroleum engineering professor's research on natural gas hydrates could be key to developing the energy resource in an economical, environmentally responsible way.