Dr. Jonathan Snodgrass Offers Insight on Record Texas Energy Demand
NBC News
Smart Grid Center researcher Dr. Jonathan Snodgrass provided expert commentary to NBC News on Texas' power grid and the impact of solar energy investments.Read more
Kyle Field Visit with CIR Researcher Highlights Real-World Structural Engineering
Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University
Dr. Kinsey Skillen's CVEN 446 Structural Steel Design students got an up-close look at Kyle Field's steel framing. The behind-the-scenes "field" trip showed what it takes to support more than 102,000 of the loudest fans in the country, putting much of CIR's High Bay Lab work into real-world context.Read more
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
