Forging the Future: Texas A&M’s “Crucible” Will Ignite Hands-On Innovation (Makerspace Opening in 2026)
The Texas A&M University Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSEN) has nearly tripled its undergraduate enrollment in seven years and achieved ABET accreditation along the way. This success provides an opportunity for creating a specialized active-learning space for students to engage in advanced project-based work — ranging from lab courses and senior capstone projects to preparing for regional and national materials science and engineering competitions.