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How the Human Body Adapts When Gravity Changes
-NASA-backed research explores how altered gravity influences human movement to support future space exploration and rehabilitation on Earth.
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The Hidden Cost of Food Waste
-Texas A&M researchers are studying how food waste affects water, energy and health across Texas communities, while identifying practical ways households can reduce waste and support sustainability.
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Aggies Work Behind the Scenes at FIFA World Cup
-Students from the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management worked the 2026 FIFA World Cup across Texas, filling paid roles at Houston’s Fan Festival and volunteering at stadium operations.
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Celebrating Children’s Creativity through Mathematical Modeling
-Texas A&M researchers and the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Brazos Valley are helping children explore how creativity and problem solving shape the way they learn math.
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When Students’ Voices Shape Healing
-Dr. Adam Alvarez explores how student-centered approaches can improve mental health, strengthen relationships and create more supportive school environments.
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Shaping Leaders Beyond the Game
-Texas A&M TRACE Lab hosts sports leadership conference focused on youth development, civic engagement and community impact through athletics.
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Aggie STEM, Texas A&M Space Institute Partner to Elevate Summer Learning
-Aggie STEM and the Texas A&M Space Institute partner to bring real-world robotics and engineering experiences to elementary summer campers.
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Learning in Prime Time
-Texas A&M sport management students earned paid, hands-on experience working the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, gaining real-world skills in event operations, fan engagement, and professional sports management.
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Strengthening Support for Those with Autism
-Texas A&M researchers are improving autism support from early identification to adulthood through education and community engagement.
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Simulating Space to Protect Human Health
-A new collaboration with the College of Nursing is advancing research that could help improve the health and safety of humans in space and here on Earth.
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Driven by Curiosity
-From elite collegiate swimmer to award‑winning researcher, doctoral student Ben Doyle ’28 is driven by curiosity about human performance.
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New Literacy Initiative Aims to Level the Playing Field for Rural Schools
-Project ROOTS brings $15 million in federal funding to support reading and science instruction in underserved communities
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Helping Our Heroes
-Texas A&M researchers explored how firefighters’ protective gear affects their mobility, performance and long‑term health.
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Bridging Education, Research and Community
-The new TRACE Lab for Global Citizenship at Texas A&M University blends classroom learning with real-world engagement to empower students and educators as leaders.
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More Than A Game: Texas A&M Global Initiative Elevates Youth Development Through Sport
-Global Youth Sport for Development Initiative uses evidence-based programs to build life skills and opportunities for young athletes
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Temperament in Human Development: Research & Practice
-Department of Educational Psychology Hosts Global Conference on Temperament.
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CEHD Partners with the George & Barbara Bush Foundation to Advance Family Literacy
-Through a partnership with the new Barbara Bush Fund for Family Literacy, the College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University looks to help strengthen literacy programs benefiting children, parents and families nationwide.
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Becoming the Mental Health Leaders Schools Need
-Our online M.Ed. in Educational Psychology prepares certified teachers to step into the mental health leadership roles schools need.
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New Endowment Strengthens Handball Tradition at Texas A&M
-A new endowment advances the sport of handball at Texas A&M and expands opportunities for student wellness.
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Former CEHD Students Honored at Awards Gala
-Our 2025 Outstanding Alumni Awards Gala recognized seven difference makers with the highest honored bestowed upon former CEHD students.
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Virtual Reality and Peer Teaching Prep STEM Educators
-Dr. Melanie Kinskey helps lead a multi-site study comparing VR and peer teaching to boost classroom readiness.
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Supporting Students Beyond the Classroom
-Embedded mental health counseling helps students access care to succeed academically and personally.
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Reimagining Global Teacher Education
-Dr. Cheryl Craig’s award-winning publication addresses the impact of teacher shortages and the pandemic on global education.
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Advancing Education and the Workforce Through AI
-Dr. Dae Seok Chai leads a multidisciplinary project exploring AI to enhance STEM education and workforce development.
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