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Texas A&M Department of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution As part of the Texas A&M College of Engineering, we prepare students to solve real-world challenges through innovation and hands-on learning.

Our graduates are tomorrow’s leaders in fields such as mechatronics, electronics, distribution and manufacturing. "Engineering Technology" is the profession in which knowledge of the applied mathematical and natural sciences gained by higher education, practical experience, and competence developed in a specific field is devoted to application of engineering principles and the implementation of technological advances for the benefit of humanity through its focus on product improvement, manufacturing, and automation of technological processes and operational functions. - Engineering Technology Council of the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE). "Industrial Distribution" applies mathematics, science, engineering technology, business, data processing, communications, quality, and Supply Chain Management to the wholesaling and distribution of technological products. As an industrial distribution specialist, you may work directly for electronic systems manufacturers, petrochemical corporations, materials processors, large construction contractors, large industrial product consumers or the wholesale distributors that service these industries. Please read the Texas A&M University Facebook Usage Policy at tx.ag/FBUsagePolicy.

📣 Big news for our department! Texas A&M College of Engineering has announced plans to establish the School of Engineeri...
10/16/2026

📣 Big news for our department! Texas A&M College of Engineering has announced plans to establish the School of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution. Pending approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the school will launch in August 2027.

“We are excited that the school structure will elevate the visibility of our programs and benefit our students, faculty and industry partners while preserving the collaboration that makes ETID strong," said Department Head Dr. Bimal Nepal. “This development builds on the dedication and shared vision of the ETID community.”

🔗 Read more: tx.ag/ETIDSchoolNews

🌎 Texas A&M Industrial Distribution students gain global perspective in ParisID students explored how international comp...
10/15/2026

🌎 Texas A&M Industrial Distribution students gain global perspective in Paris

ID students explored how international companies approach distribution, manufacturing, and business operations during an immersive study abroad experience in France.

Accompanied by ETID faculty Evan Vestal and Dr. Maria Rouziou, the group visited leading global companies such as Saint-Gobain, BETC, Schneider Electric and STATION F, as well as top-tier educational institutions Grenoble Ecole de Management, HEC Paris and Arts et Métiers - École Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et Métiers.

The trip even included a surprise meet-up with Texas A&M University College of Engineering leadership, including Vice Chancellor and Dean Robert H. Bishop, where students learned how Texas A&M Engineering connects with institutions and industries around the world.

The students returned with new insights into how industrial distribution operates in different markets and a deeper appreciation for international collaboration.

📖 READ the Full Story: tx.ag/IDParis2026

🔗 Learn more about our ID program: tx.ag/TAMUIDIS

We are pleased to recognize Dr. Rainer Fink and Dr. Kiju Lee as they take on new leadership responsibilities within ETID...
10/07/2026

We are pleased to recognize Dr. Rainer Fink and Dr. Kiju Lee as they take on new leadership responsibilities within ETID.

Dr. Lee will serve as the Program Coordinator for the Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology program, while Dr. Fink will serve in that role for the Electronic Systems Engineering Technology program.

Dr. Lee earned her Ph.D. and M.S.E. from Johns Hopkins University and her B.S.E. from Chung-Ang University. She spent 11 years on the faculty at Case Western Reserve University before joining Texas A&M in 2019. She is currently an associate professor in both ETID and the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Dr. Fink earned his Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. from Texas A&M University. (Whoop! 👍) He has served on faculty for 31 years and holds the title of professor.

Dr. Malini Natarajarathinam will continue as Program Coordinator for the Industrial Distribution program and Dr. Wayne Hung for the Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology program.

We greatly appreciate the leadership and dedication of all four of our ETID Program Coordinators. 👏 Send them a Thank You!

📸 The ID Anniversary Celebration photos are in! Familiar faces, lasting connections and 70 years of Industrial Distribut...
10/06/2026

📸 The ID Anniversary Celebration photos are in! Familiar faces, lasting connections and 70 years of Industrial Distribution.

Take a look back at the dinner & showcase through the photo gallery and download your favorites: 🔗 tx.ag/ID70Photos

🎥 Also, visit the anniversary website at tx.ag/ID70Website to view our video featuring friends of the program sharing what makes ID special.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this milestone so memorable!

The Engineering Technology Career Fair is this Friday! Don't miss out! Connect with employers and explore your next oppo...
09/30/2026

The Engineering Technology Career Fair is this Friday!
Don't miss out!
Connect with employers and explore your next opportunity.

📆 Friday, October 2, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
📍 MSC Bethancourt Ballroom

Congrats to Dr. John Bosshard of our Electronic Systems Engineering Technology (ESET) program on his promotion to Senior...
09/28/2026

Congrats to Dr. John Bosshard of our Electronic Systems Engineering Technology (ESET) program on his promotion to Senior Lecturer!

A proud Aggie, Dr. Bosshard earned his bachelor’s and doctoral degrees in electrical engineering from Texas A&M.

👍 Please join us in sending a WHOOP! on this well-deserved promotion!

🎉 It’s a wrap on the ID 70th Anniversary celebrations, and what a fabulous week it was!Former and current students, indu...
09/25/2026

🎉 It’s a wrap on the ID 70th Anniversary celebrations, and what a fabulous week it was!

Former and current students, industry partners, faculty, staff and friends of the program came together to reconnect, reflect on ID’s history and look ahead to its future.

At the 70th Anniversary Showcase & Dinner, hundreds gathered to honor the people and partnerships that have shaped the program since 1956.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this milestone memorable, especially the sponsors who made the celebration possible! Special recognition goes to our Legacy Sponsors: SRS Distribution, mSupply, Motion Industries and Century HVAC Distributing.

We also appreciate Elliot Electric Supply, Service Supply, Acme Construction Supply, Ryerson, The Reynolds Company, Evolution Motion Solutions, RS Americas, Innomotics, K|K Foundation, Lonestar Electric Supply, ABB, DXP Enterprises, Inc., Sewell Automotive Companies, Knape Associates and Wisenbaker Builder Services.

Here’s to the next 70 years! 👍

💡 ETID Students Beyond the Classroom: Summer 2026 InternshipsFor Industrial Distribution student Niyant (Neo) Kumar ’26...
09/25/2026

💡 ETID Students Beyond the Classroom: Summer 2026 Internships

For Industrial Distribution student Niyant (Neo) Kumar ’26, his internship at ABB was an invaluable experience in solving operational challenges, improving processes and seeing the impact of lean principles in action.

After being selected as one of only 15 students nationwide for ABB's Sustainable Talent Program in 2025, Neo spent this summer as a Lean Challenge Manufacturing Intern with the global electrification and automation company in Richmond, Virginia.

His internship involved working with third-party logistics partner DHL to improve material flow by reducing picking times and increasing inventory and bin accuracy. His project reduced warehouse production-line picking time by 90.5%, increased throughput tenfold and eliminated nearly 39% of non-value-added process activities across two production lines.

"My internship has been an incredible journey of growth and hands-on learning," Neo said. "It's allowed me to apply DMAIC methodology and lean tools to real-world warehouse optimization. I have learned how to effectively drive root-cause analysis and implement visual management systems that significantly scale throughput and reduce non-value-added activities. I'm thankful for how the ID program set me up for success by providing the technical, analytical mindset and supply chain knowledge needed to thrive in this fast-paced environment."

🔗 Learn more about ID: tx.ag/TAMUIDIS

📖 We are pleased to share the Industrial Distribution program's 2025-2026 Annual Report, highlighting the accomplishmen...
09/22/2026

📖 We are pleased to share the Industrial Distribution program's 2025-2026 Annual Report, highlighting the accomplishments and impact of the past academic year.

🔗 Access here: https://tx.ag/AboutID

Dr. Amir Asadi receives a 2026 DARPA Young Faculty Award! 👏Dr. Asadi, an associate professor in our Manufacturing and Me...
09/21/2026

Dr. Amir Asadi receives a 2026 DARPA Young Faculty Award! 👏

Dr. Asadi, an associate professor in our Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology program, earned the award to support research involving lunar dust, one of the biggest challenges of future Moon missions.

Dr. Asadi and his team are developing technology designed to neutralize lunar dust while capturing its electrostatic charge to generate power. The research could ultimately help protect spacesuits, solar panels, sensors, habitats and other critical infrastructure on the Moon.

🔗 Learn more about the research and how Dr. Asadi is working to turn a lunar hazard into a valuable resource: tx.ag/AsadiDARPA

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