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On National Gardening Day, PVAMU researcher tackles hidden danger in fertilizers

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 14, 2025) – As gardeners across the country dig into spring planting for National Gardening Day (April 14), one Prairie View A&M University scientist is looking beneath the surface — literally — to protect the soil, the food we grow, and the environment at large. Gina M. Chiarella, Ph.D. [...]

Introducing PVAMU’s AI+HPB Lab: Creating a More Sustainable Built Environment

Students are collecting various lighting information to create a dataset that is later analyzed using computer science methods. PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 27, 2025) – In an era where sustainability is a growing priority, the Artificial Intelligence for High-Performance Buildings (AI+HPB) Lab at Prairie View A&M University is leading the charge in [...]

PVAMU reaffirmed as prestigious high research R2 designated institution under new Carnegie Classification standards

Ā  PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 25, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has once again secured its place as a distinguished R2 institution (Doctoral University; High Research Activity) under the newly revamped Carnegie Classification system. This reaffirmation highlights PVAMU’s ongoing commitment to research excellence, innovation and academic distinction among higher education institutions nationwide. The [...]

New research at PVAMU to help build equitable, sustainable future for Gulf Coast region

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Jan. 27, 2025) – According to Census records, over 16 million people live in the Gulf of Mexico region, which includes counties in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and western Florida. At the same time, this area is home to multifaceted and complex challenges typically widely triggered by natural disasters. Enter the [...]

PVAMU awarded $8 million for cutting-edge AI, big data research project

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Oct. 30, 2024) - The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded Prairie View A&M University an $8 million grant for a new research project focused on advanced data analysis and artificial intelligence. The project, titled ā€œCREDIT+: Advancing Data Analysis for Mission-Critical Applications in the Era of Artificial Intelligence,ā€ is led by Dr. [...]

Prairie View A&M, Texas A&M awarded $2.9 million for biomedical research training program

A multidisciplinary team fromĀ Prairie View A&M UniversityĀ (PVAMU) andĀ Texas A&M UniversityĀ recently received funding from theĀ National Institutes of HealthĀ (NIH) to administer an Institutional Research and Academic Career Development program (IRACDA). The $2.9 million IRACDA award is intended to support collaboration between research-intensive colleges and universities and historically mission-driven institutions that educate underrepresented groups. IRACDA programs train biomedical [...]

Flipping the Switch of the Future: PVAMU’s new Solar Lab spotlights path to renewable power

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (June 20, 2024) – What if you flipped on the lights or ran an air conditioning unit without worrying about running up an expensive electric bill? Electrical Engineering Professor Dr. John Fuller ’69 of the Prairie View A&M University Roy G. Perry College of Engineering is taking steps to make that dream [...]

PVAMU professor secures prestigious grants for advancing African American Studies, humanities research

Jeanelle Hope, Ph.D. PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (May 28, 2024) – Prairie View A&M University Director and Associate Professor of African American Studies Dr. Jeanelle Hope recently garnered significant recognition for her innovative work in African American Studies and interdisciplinary research. Dr. Hope has been awarded grants from both the National Endowment for the [...]

Research Vibes: Gearing up for PVAMU’s 2024 Research & Innovation Week

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 27, 2024) - As Prairie View A&M University’s Division of Research and Innovation prepares for its annual Research & Innovation Week from April 1 to 5, 2024, a palpable excitement permeates ā€œThe Hill!ā€ This week-long celebration is a testament to the University’s dedication to research excellence and innovative initiatives, further solidifying [...]

PVAMU takes part in USDA-funded poultry sustainability project

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Jan. 23, 2024) — Research has indicated that restricting antibiotics in poultry production can negatively impact bird health, production efficiency, and the environment. With the U.S. being the world’s largest producer of poultry, and considering the Food and Drug Administration’s plan to phase out antibiotic growth promoters in broiler production (chickens raised [...]