Dean’s
Distinguished
Lecture Series
Timely Talks from Renowned Researchers
Each year, the College of Engineering dean invites an esteemed leader from engineering, industry, or academia to generously share their expertise, experiences, and inspiring stories with our faculty, staff, students, and the wider community.
Join us for thought-provoking talks on cutting-edge research and the future of engineering. Whether you're a seasoned professional, a curious student, or simply interested in the latest advancements, our lectures are open to all. It's a unique opportunity to gain insights, network, and be inspired by some of the brightest minds in the field.
2026 Lecture: Sustaining Nuclear Security in a Changing Global Landscape
Hon. Dr. Marvin L. Adams
Senior Advisor, Nuclear Security, Texas A&M University System
Professor Emeritus, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University
Past Lectures
Each year, the College of Engineering dean invites an esteemed leader from engineering, industry, or academia to generously share their expertise, experiences, and inspiring stories with our faculty, staff, students, and the wider community. Examples of past lectures include:
2026 “Sustaining Nuclear Security in a Changing Global Landscape”
Hon. Dr. Marvin L. Adams, Senior Advisor, Nuclear Security, Texas A&M University System; Professor Emeritus, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University
2024 “Klamath Dam Removal”
Mark Bransom, Chief Executive Officer of the Klamath River Renewal Corporation
2021 “The 2020 Haiti Earthquake: A Story of History, Race, Inequities, and Natural Hazards.”
Reginald DesRoches, Ph.D., Provost, Rice University
2018 "Innovating our Energy Future"
José N. Reyes, Ph.D., NuScale Power Co-founder
Henry W. and Janice J. Schuette, Endowed Chair in Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Health Physics
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