Regional Educational Partners
Empowering Innovation Across Texas
The Role of Regional Educational Partners
The Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) Workforce Development Regional Educational Partners serve as vital hubs for creation, cooperation and community impact across the state. Partners are long-term collaborations between universities and two-year colleges, or state agencies to boost the reach of research beyond campus labs and bring expertise, resources and opportunities directly to local communities.
These partners address pressing challenges in energy, infrastructure, healthcare and more. Their combination of academic institutions, industry leaders and government agencies both speeds the translation of research into real-world solutions and strengthens workforce development and economic growth. Whether advancing semiconductor technologies or enhancing rural resilience, these collaborations lead to local transformations.
Partners
Angelo State University
The Angelo State division drives innovation in atomic research, superconductivity, and applied mathematics and explores cutting-edge physics, environmental science, and digital technologies.
Del Mar College
A leader in workforce-driven research, Del Mar focuses on geographic information systems (GIS), biotechnology, aviation, cybersecurity, and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) pathways for community college students.
East Texas A&M University
East Texas A&M has strong industry ties and advances research in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), concrete mechanics, data science, and STEM education — bridging academia and applied engineering.
Lamar University
Lamar specializes in environmental and industrial innovation and leads research in hazardous materials, nanomaterials, water resources, and advanced manufacturing.
New Mexico State University (Regional Affiliate)
New Mexico State merges expertise in renewable energy, aerospace, and homeland security technologies with nationally recognized labs to support advanced engineering and predictive modeling.
Prairie View A&M University
Home to NASA-linked internships and STEM outreach, Prairie View A&M proudly fosters engineering education and hands-on research for future innovators.
Sam Houston State University
Sam Houston State focuses on expanding engineering research and education in East Texas and supporting regional innovation and academic collaboration.
Tarleton State University
A promoter of excellence in STEM education, Tarleton State supports regional academic development and research in the methods and practices of teaching math and science.
Tarrant County College
Tarrant County is a TEES partner that supports workforce-aligned research and STEM education initiatives in the Dallas-Fort Worth region of Texas.
Texas A&M International University
Texas A&M International drives STEM education and binational collaboration by supporting systems engineering and cross-border innovation with institutions in Mexico.
Texas A&M University
As TEES’s flagship, Texas A&M leads global engineering research in energy, infrastructure, and technology — transforming ideas into impact.
Texas A&M University at Galveston
Texas A&M at Galveston tackles challenges in marine environments, wind energy, and maritime technology by specializing in offshore systems and coastal engineering.
Texas A&M University–Central Texas
Focused on big data, STEM education, and community-driven research, the Texas A&M Central Texas division empowers regional development through applied analytics and inclusion.
Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi
Texas A&M Corpus Christi is a hub for coastal and aerospace innovation, and has had a national impact in unmanned aerial systems (UAS) research, marine science, and atmospheric studies.
Texas A&M University–Kingsville
From citrus genetics to venom research, Texas A&M Kingsville excels in agricultural and biomedical innovation that engages students in hands-on discovery.
Texas A&M University–San Antonio
The Texas A&M San Antonio division supports workforce development and applied research in South Texas by advancing cybersecurity, water systems and engineering technology.
Texas A&M University–Texarkana
Texas A&M Texarkana connects academia with industry and healthcare to overcome challenges and drive innovation in wireless networks, quantum computing, medical devices, and environmental systems.
Texas A&M University-Victoria
Texas A&M Victoria promotes economic development and advances the quality of life through teaching, research, and service excellence.
Texas State University (Regional Affiliate)
Texas State assembles multidisciplinary teams across seven colleges to tackle challenges ranging from materials science and geographic information systems (GIS) to semiconductors and wildlife habitat management.
Texas Woman’s University (TWU)
TWU excels in health sciences and STEM education, offering dual-degree programs and national Science Foundation (NSF)-funded scholarships to support students in engineering and science.
University of North Texas (Regional Affiliate)
In their region of the state, North Texas advances innovation by blending traditional sciences with interdisciplinary research in environmental, information, and materials sciences.
West Texas A&M University
West Texas A&M University uses cutting-edge facilities and community-focused innovation to serve the Texas Panhandle region with research in wind energy, nanotechnology, rural health and environmental science.