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Kiani Sheppard: Engineering an exciting future

After an impressive career at Prairie View A&M University, Kiani Sheppard will be graduating summa cum laude with an exciting offer at Raytheon Missile Systems lined up for the fall. While pursuing a BS in Mechanical Engineering, Sheppard was a part of PVAMU's Women's Golf Team, Women in STEM, ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers), [...]

Kiani Sheppard: Engineering an exciting future2020-05-21T09:40:26-05:00

Graduating senior reflects on seizing opportunities at PVAMU

Olivia Murphy may be celebrating graduating this month, but her time at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) isn't over yet. After earning her bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, she'll be returning this fall to work toward a Master of Science in Engineering. Pursuing a career in sustainability, Murphy says she is grateful to all the [...]

Graduating senior reflects on seizing opportunities at PVAMU2020-05-12T12:42:12-05:00

Soon-to-be PVAMU graduate sets stage for career as software engineer

For many undergraduate and graduate students alike, the current COVID-19 pandemic has put an extra challenge in their studies. But one Prairie View A&M University student hasn't let it delay his path. Uboho Victor, a native of Akwa-Ibom State, Nigeria, is set to graduate with a Master of Computer Science (MCS) degree from PVAMU. He [...]

Soon-to-be PVAMU graduate sets stage for career as software engineer2020-05-12T12:38:37-05:00

PVAMU Students Selected to Attend Five-Week Tech Fellowship in Israel

Three Prairie View A&M University undergraduates are among 80 students from across the globe currently in Tel Aviv, Israel taking part in the 2020 TAVtech Fellowship, an intensive five-week program in data science and cybersecurity. Bryanna Barnett from Plano, Texas, and Britny Clayton-Mitchell of Austin, are seniors majoring in finance, and Olumide Longe, is a [...]

PVAMU Students Selected to Attend Five-Week Tech Fellowship in Israel2020-01-07T14:14:47-06:00

PVAMU Scientist’s Research Assesses Risks of Human Travel to Mars

Research done by a senior research scientist at Prairie View A&M University could have an impact on future human space travel to Mars. Dr. Megumi Hada recently received $738,654 from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to study the combined effects of simulated microgravity [or gravity in a spacecraft] and space radiation on human [...]

PVAMU Scientist’s Research Assesses Risks of Human Travel to Mars2019-12-18T10:36:42-06:00

PVAMU Kicks Off New Season of “The Overview” Podcast

Prairie View A&M University's Office for Marketing and Communications, in conjunction with KPVU 91.3 FM, kicked off a new season of The Overview. The rebranded monthly podcast (which initially launched in the spring) highlights research, innovations, and recent accomplishments from faculty, staff, and students on "The Hill."

PVAMU Kicks Off New Season of “The Overview” Podcast2019-12-15T14:35:33-06:00

PVAMU Engineering Center Awarded $5M for Sustainable Energy Research

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is fueling Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) researchers in developing environmentally sustainable energy technologies. The NSF selected the Center for Energy and Environmental Sustainability (CEES) - which was established in 2010 as a recognized center in the Texas A&M University System - for a $5 million award.

PVAMU Engineering Center Awarded $5M for Sustainable Energy Research2019-12-15T14:35:34-06:00

PVAMU Secures Federal Grant to Expand Cybersecurity Research

Students and faculty interested in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and computer forensics now have enhanced learning opportunities at Prairie View A&M University, due to a new grant from the Department of Defense (DoD). Shumon Alam, Ph.D., research scientist and principal investigator (PI) of the project, says the $432,854 award would go towards research and teaching in [...]

PVAMU Secures Federal Grant to Expand Cybersecurity Research2019-10-24T09:14:22-05:00