Understanding how thin-film coatings react to temperature changes could lead to more effective and durable sensors, solar-energy converters, safer medical implants and a host of other applications, says researcher Jodie Lutkenhaus.

Mark M. Ellison, former associate vice chancellor for economic development for The Texas A&M University System has been named director for corporate relations for the Texas Engineering Experiment Station (TEES).

Tiffiny Britton has been named assistant vice chancellor for external affairs for the Engineering Program of The Texas A&M University System.

Dr. John Poston, professor of nuclear engineering, and associate director of the Nuclear Power Institute at the Texas Engineering Experiment Station, will be in the White House rose garden on Tuesday, June 29.