KBTX interviewed Smart Grid Center’s Dr. Snodgrass about projected ERCOT load growth
KBTX News
Dr. Jonathan Snodgrass, Assistant Director for Modeling, Simulation and Outreach at the Texas A&M Smart Grid Center housed in the CIR, was recently interviewed by KBTX regarding the surge of data center developers looking to connect to the Texas power grid.
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CIR welcomes Highway Heroes Awards Honoring 10 Law Enforcement Officers for Impaired Driving Enforcement
Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI)
On Sept. 23, ten law enforcement officers from across the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT’s) Bryan District were recognized for their commitment to impaired driving enforcement and roadway safety during the Highway Heroes Impaired Driving Safety Awards Luncheon at the CIR.Read more
CIR Celebrates Research & Innovation During 2026 Engineering Week
Center for Infrastructure Renewal
CIR celebrated Engineering Week 2026 with a full day of student & researcher engagement, hands‑on fun, and innovative research presentations highlighting the incredible talent shaping the future of engineering. Read more
Advancing Texas Infrastructure: CIR Featured During TxDOT Leadership Visit to TTI HQ
Center for Infrastructure Renewal
TxDOT’s Marc D. Williams visited the CIR’s High Bay Lab to showcase its national impact on structural innovation and the teamwork driving Texas transportation forward.Read more
CIR Welcomes West Point Leadership for Research Tour
Center for Infrastructure Renewal
Texas A&M’s Center for Infrastructure Renewal welcomed West Point leadership for a laboratory tour highlighting cutting‑edge research, hands‑on student engagement, and expanding opportunities for national defense-focused collaboration. Read more
CIR Students Present Innovative Coastal Research at Geo‑Extreme 2025
Center for Infrastructure Renewal
CIR students showcased innovative, hands‑on research at Geo‑Extreme 2025, highlighting the next generation of coastal resilience leaders. From coastal erosion to wetland stability, their projects demonstrate the energy and expertise they’re bringing to today’s most pressing environmental challenges.Read more
