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If anyone is listening, Where did you grow up as a child? My sister Shilpa and I grew up largely in Saudi Arabia and Qatar. We moved around a lot so there were periods in India and Canada in there also.
This photo was taken in Jubail, Saudi Arabia. Many expatriates lived in 'camps' there, run by multinational companies like Bechtel, and this is an example of the suburban style of them. Yes, I grew up on oil money. My dad always wanted to work in petroleum engineering.
The other two kids in the photo were our neighbors. Pam, the one flying, often flew into our house to make chapatis with my mom. She loved doing that! The great thing about living there was the friends and the shared cultures, in the neighborhood and in our school. As children, we were supremely happy.
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May 5, 2010: Houston, Texas : University of Houston baseball players and mechanical engineering student Tom Wertz , #1 (left) and petroleum engineering student Erik Pesek , #44 in the outfield at Cougar Baseball Field in Houston, Texas. Copyright 2010 *****Photo by Thomas Shea / UH Engineering******
strobist : beauty dish in front, light strip left and right back to the side of the players. strobes fired with pocket wizards
Title: Petroleum Engineering Inc.
Creator: Robert Yarnall Richie
Date: June 1940
Place: Agua Dulce, Nueces County, Texas
Part Of: Robert Yarnall Richie Photograph Collection
Physical Description: 1 negative: film, black and white; 12.5 x 10.1 cm.
File: ag1982_0234_2151_28_petroengineering_sm_opt.jpg
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Title: Petroleum Engineering Building - 1
Digital Publisher: Digital: Cushing Memorial Library and Archives, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
Physical Publisher: Physical: Graphic Services, Texas A&M University
Date Issued: 2011-08-17
Date Created: 1950
Dimensions: 4 x 5 inches
Format Medium: Photographic negative
Type: image
Identifier: Photograph Location: Graphic Services Photos, Box 34, File 34-371
Rights: It is the users responsibility to secure permission from the copyright holders for publication of any materials. Permission must be obtained in writing prior to publication. Please contact the Cushing Memorial Library for further information
More than 300 ChE students, alumni and friends tailgated with beloved Professor Emeritus John McKetta on the front lawn of the Chemical & Petroleum Engineering Building Saturday, September 21 before the Texas vs. Kansas State football game.
When shooting in Marietta, Ohio a month ago with Flickr friends Tim Hoeflich (thoeflich) and Pat Rodgers (WVJazzman), Tim pointed out this mural, noting, with justifiable pride, that it was painted a few years ago by his daughter-in-law, who has a degree in art from Marietta College; her signature (Stajah Lee) is in the lower left corner. Other photos of Marietta College are in my Marietta, OH album. Perhaps giving some insight into the mural's subject, it is on the Geology Annex and the building beside it on the west is the Brown Petroleum Building, which houses the departments of petroleum engineering and geology. Note the object falling into the scene at the lower left corner of the windows on the left; these dinosaurs may be doomed.
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Texas A&M University (A&M or TAMU) is a coeducational public research university located in College Station, Texas in Brazos County. It is the flagship institution of the Texas A&M University System, the fourth-largest university in the United States and the largest university in Texas. Texas A&M's designation as a land, sea, and space grant institution reflects a range of research with ongoing projects funded by agencies such as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and the Office of Naval Research. The school ranks in the top 20 American research institutes in terms of funding and has made contributions to such fields as animal cloning and petroleum engineering.
The first public institution of higher education in Texas, though not the first general university in the state, the school opened on October 4, 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas under the provisions of the Morrill Land-Grant Acts. Originally, the college taught no classes in agriculture, instead concentrating on classical studies, languages, literature, and applied mathematics. After four years, students could attain degrees in scientific agriculture, civil and mining engineering, and language and literature. Under the leadership of President James Earl Rudder, in the 1960s A&M desegregated, became coeducational, and dropped the requirement for participation in the Corps of Cadets. To reflect the institution's expanded roles and academic offerings, the Texas Legislature renamed the school to Texas A&M University in 1963. The letters "A&M", originally short for "Agricultural and Mechanical", are retained only as a link to the university's past. The school's students, alumni, and sports teams are known as "Aggies."
Title: Petroleum Engineering Building - 2
Digital Publisher: Digital: Cushing Memorial Library and Archives, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
Physical Publisher: Physical: Graphic Services, Texas A&M University
Date Issued: 2011-08-17
Date Created: 1959
Dimensions: 4 x 5 inches
Format Medium: Photographic negative
Type: image
Identifier: Photograph Location: Graphic Services Photos, Box 34, File 34-354
Rights: It is the users responsibility to secure permission from the copyright holders for publication of any materials. Permission must be obtained in writing prior to publication. Please contact the Cushing Memorial Library for further information
Texas A&M University (A&M or TAMU) is a coeducational public research university located in College Station, Texas in Brazos County. It is the flagship institution of the Texas A&M University System, the fourth-largest university in the United States and the largest university in Texas. Texas A&M's designation as a land, sea, and space grant institution reflects a range of research with ongoing projects funded by agencies such as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and the Office of Naval Research. The school ranks in the top 20 American research institutes in terms of funding and has made contributions to such fields as animal cloning and petroleum engineering.
The first public institution of higher education in Texas, though not the first general university in the state, the school opened on October 4, 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas under the provisions of the Morrill Land-Grant Acts. Originally, the college taught no classes in agriculture, instead concentrating on classical studies, languages, literature, and applied mathematics. After four years, students could attain degrees in scientific agriculture, civil and mining engineering, and language and literature. Under the leadership of President James Earl Rudder, in the 1960s A&M desegregated, became coeducational, and dropped the requirement for participation in the Corps of Cadets. To reflect the institution's expanded roles and academic offerings, the Texas Legislature renamed the school to Texas A&M University in 1963. The letters "A&M", originally short for "Agricultural and Mechanical", are retained only as a link to the university's past. The school's students, alumni, and sports teams are known as "Aggies."
Texas A&M University (A&M or TAMU) is a coeducational public research university located in College Station, Texas in Brazos County. It is the flagship institution of the Texas A&M University System, the fourth-largest university in the United States and the largest university in Texas. Texas A&M's designation as a land, sea, and space grant institution reflects a range of research with ongoing projects funded by agencies such as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and the Office of Naval Research. The school ranks in the top 20 American research institutes in terms of funding and has made contributions to such fields as animal cloning and petroleum engineering.
The first public institution of higher education in Texas, though not the first general university in the state, the school opened on October 4, 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas under the provisions of the Morrill Land-Grant Acts. Originally, the college taught no classes in agriculture, instead concentrating on classical studies, languages, literature, and applied mathematics. After four years, students could attain degrees in scientific agriculture, civil and mining engineering, and language and literature. Under the leadership of President James Earl Rudder, in the 1960s A&M desegregated, became coeducational, and dropped the requirement for participation in the Corps of Cadets. To reflect the institution's expanded roles and academic offerings, the Texas Legislature renamed the school to Texas A&M University in 1963. The letters "A&M", originally short for "Agricultural and Mechanical", are retained only as a link to the university's past. The school's students, alumni, and sports teams are known as "Aggies."
The University of Tulsa (TU) is a private university located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The university is historically affiliated with the Presbyterian Church and offers programs in petroleum engineering, English, computer science, natural sciences, Clinical and Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and engineering disciplines. The campus's design is predominantly English Gothic, and the university manages the Gilcrease Museum, which includes one of the largest collections of American Western art in the world.
TU's athletic teams are collectively known as the Tulsa Golden Hurricane.
Texas A&M University (A&M or TAMU) is a coeducational public research university located in College Station, Texas in Brazos County. It is the flagship institution of the Texas A&M University System, the fourth-largest university in the United States and the largest university in Texas. Texas A&M's designation as a land, sea, and space grant institution reflects a range of research with ongoing projects funded by agencies such as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and the Office of Naval Research. The school ranks in the top 20 American research institutes in terms of funding and has made contributions to such fields as animal cloning and petroleum engineering.
The first public institution of higher education in Texas, though not the first general university in the state, the school opened on October 4, 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas under the provisions of the Morrill Land-Grant Acts. Originally, the college taught no classes in agriculture, instead concentrating on classical studies, languages, literature, and applied mathematics. After four years, students could attain degrees in scientific agriculture, civil and mining engineering, and language and literature. Under the leadership of President James Earl Rudder, in the 1960s A&M desegregated, became coeducational, and dropped the requirement for participation in the Corps of Cadets. To reflect the institution's expanded roles and academic offerings, the Texas Legislature renamed the school to Texas A&M University in 1963. The letters "A&M", originally short for "Agricultural and Mechanical", are retained only as a link to the university's past. The school's students, alumni, and sports teams are known as "Aggies."
Texas A&M University (A&M or TAMU) is a coeducational public research university located in College Station, Texas in Brazos County. It is the flagship institution of the Texas A&M University System, the fourth-largest university in the United States and the largest university in Texas. Texas A&M's designation as a land, sea, and space grant institution reflects a range of research with ongoing projects funded by agencies such as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and the Office of Naval Research. The school ranks in the top 20 American research institutes in terms of funding and has made contributions to such fields as animal cloning and petroleum engineering.
The first public institution of higher education in Texas, though not the first general university in the state, the school opened on October 4, 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas under the provisions of the Morrill Land-Grant Acts. Originally, the college taught no classes in agriculture, instead concentrating on classical studies, languages, literature, and applied mathematics. After four years, students could attain degrees in scientific agriculture, civil and mining engineering, and language and literature. Under the leadership of President James Earl Rudder, in the 1960s A&M desegregated, became coeducational, and dropped the requirement for participation in the Corps of Cadets. To reflect the institution's expanded roles and academic offerings, the Texas Legislature renamed the school to Texas A&M University in 1963. The letters "A&M", originally short for "Agricultural and Mechanical", are retained only as a link to the university's past. The school's students, alumni, and sports teams are known as "Aggies."
UT petroleum engineering alumna Michelle Winslow Norman with Martin Sheen, Allison Janney and others on the set of "The West Wing."
More than 300 ChE students, alumni and friends tailgated with beloved Professor Emeritus John McKetta on the front lawn of the Chemical & Petroleum Engineering Building Saturday, September 21 before the Texas vs. Kansas State football game.
HOUSTON –BSEE’s Mike Conner will be honored by the Offshore Technology Conference Awards Committee with the Heritage Award May 2, in recognition of his outstanding, significant and unique achievements and extensive contributions to the offshore oil and gas industry, specifically his balanced and logical approach to deepwater and subsea technology. Each year, the OTC Awards Committee recognizes major technological, humanitarian, environmental, and leadership contributions to the industry. The Heritage Award will be presented to Conner during an awards luncheon May 2, 12:00-2:00 CST at NRG Center.
“When I think of someone who epitomizes BSEE’s philosophy of ensuring the safety of offshore oil and gas operations, I think of Mike Conner,” said Lars Herbst, BSEE’s Gulf of Mexico Region director. “From an idea’s inception to its final design and usage, he engages industry with consistent, analytical and thorough feedback.”
His achievement is demonstrated through his leadership and partnership with industry centered on the common goals of safety and environmental protection and his approach to regulating firsts in deepwater and subsea technology with reasonable and repeatable processes.
Conner has accumulated an immense catalog of direct impact on approval of deepwater projects in the Gulf of Mexico. Throughout his career, he has had a major contribution to more than 300 - Deepwater Projects and Deepwater Operations Plans (DWOPs) for 33New Deepwater Production Facilities.
Conner has been with the bureau 25 years, starting his federal career as a Pipeline Engineer in 1992. He was appointed Section Chief of the Technical Assessment and Operations Support Section, Field Operations, Gulf of Mexico Region on January 15, 2005.
Prior to beginning his work in the petroleum industry, Conner served in the U.S. Army and achieved the rank of First Lieutenant as an Infantry Platoon Leader in Viet Nam. He has worked in the petroleum industry since 1970 serving in various positions such as Production Engineer, manager of various research projects, and owner and president of a small land based drilling company. Conner holds a Bachelor of Science degree Petroleum Engineering from Louisiana State University.
Historic Haynes Engineering Building on the campus of Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. The Classical Revival style building was constructed in 1932 as the Veterinary Hospital Building. Atop the main entrance is a shield with a veterinary symbol topped by animal heads and a star. Above the entrance doors is an elaborate cast stone saddle and animal heads.
This building was later known as the Civil Engineering Building. Today it is now officially named the H.J. (Bill) and Reta Haynes Engineering Building and houses the Department of Ocean Engineering.
This old Veterinary Hospital Building is the only remaining of the six buildings that made up the original School of Veterinary Medicine. It was one of ten buildings constructed during a five-year period from 1928 to 1933 for the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas (renamed Texas A&M in 1963). The others included the 1929 Chemistry Building, 1930 Cushing Memorial Library, 1930 Hart Hall, 1931 Alton Hall, 1932 Administration Building (now Jack K. Williams Administration Building), 1932 Agricultural Engineering Building (now Scoates Hall), 1932 Animal Industries Building, 1932 Petroleum Engineering & Geology Building (now the Michel T. Halbouty Geosciences Building), and the now demolished 1933 Horse Barn (also known as the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station Annex Building).
May 5, 2010: Houston, Texas : University of Houston baseball player petroleum engineering student Erik Pesek , #44 in the dugout at Cougar Baseball Field in Houston, Texas. Copyright 2010 *****Photo by Thomas Shea / UH Engineering******
strobist: Large octabank camera left. strobe fired with pocket wizard
Dr. Kamy Sepehrnoori receives the W.A. "Monty" Moncrief Centennial Chair in Petroleum Engineering from Dean Fenves
UT petroleum engineering alumna Michelle Winslow Norman with Martin Sheen, Allison Janney and others on the set of "The West Wing."
Texas A&M University (A&M or TAMU) is a coeducational public research university located in College Station, Texas in Brazos County. It is the flagship institution of the Texas A&M University System, the fourth-largest university in the United States and the largest university in Texas. Texas A&M's designation as a land, sea, and space grant institution reflects a range of research with ongoing projects funded by agencies such as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and the Office of Naval Research. The school ranks in the top 20 American research institutes in terms of funding and has made contributions to such fields as animal cloning and petroleum engineering.
The first public institution of higher education in Texas, though not the first general university in the state, the school opened on October 4, 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas under the provisions of the Morrill Land-Grant Acts. Originally, the college taught no classes in agriculture, instead concentrating on classical studies, languages, literature, and applied mathematics. After four years, students could attain degrees in scientific agriculture, civil and mining engineering, and language and literature. Under the leadership of President James Earl Rudder, in the 1960s A&M desegregated, became coeducational, and dropped the requirement for participation in the Corps of Cadets. To reflect the institution's expanded roles and academic offerings, the Texas Legislature renamed the school to Texas A&M University in 1963. The letters "A&M", originally short for "Agricultural and Mechanical", are retained only as a link to the university's past. The school's students, alumni, and sports teams are known as "Aggies."
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BBC Radio hail him as “…A HUGELY TALENTED ARTISTE FULL OF POTENTIAL” Bennie King, real name Ike Opene is a London based Hip Hop/Dance artist with an international appeal. His music has club and dance influences with a very melodic and sometimes rapid fire rap delivery. King’s lyrics are very poetic, often romantic with sharp production and beats to keep party-goers everywhere happy. Combined with his boyish good looks, talent and charm, KING is officially the new Crown Prince of the present Hip-hop generation.
His first EP titled CLUB was released in January 2010 and received significant mention in the media. KING has since followed his debut with the release of a new free mix tape called SYCHRNICITY on the popular DatPiff.com platform in promotion of his hotly anticipated sophomore album.
Former model and university trained engineer BENNIE KING, born Ike Opene is poised to take the new generation of Hip Hoppers and the urban music scene in general by storm. Full of poetry, lyrical aesthetics and top-notch production with a sprinkling of urban credibility, King admitted on a live radio interview with BBC s’ Paul Moss that his music though often romantic can be quite political in its content.
Ike left the shores of Nigeria with a degree in petroleum engineering and went ahead to study music technology and audio engineering in world-famous IMW, London, there he further honed his production palette, acoustic repertoire and lyrical appetite.
“I call my music Truth music because it is Hip Hop according to Bennie King. I grew up in Lagos, Nigeria and acquired a certain type of cultural software from that environment, living in Europe and subsequently traveling round the world has helped my music find a universal voice, so you will find a lot of influences in my music from retro 90s Hip-hop and R and B to uber modern dance, pop, soul, jazz, afro beat and classical music.
I think music is the most sacred thing there is and this is what separates us from the beasts of the field. I am definitely political and I would like to think spiritual, and this reflects in the music “.
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Robert Parker, Sr. (BSPE '44) poses outside the old petroleum engineering building at UT. Mr. Parker played a vital role in WWII, ensuring petroleum products from the U.S. were delivered directly to General Patton.
The Hedco Chemical Engineering (HED) building is headquarters for USC Viterbi's departments of chemical and petroleum engineering.
Nazirah Mohd, sophomore in petroleum engineering and geology
Nazirah Mohd’s decision to stay in Lawrence over spring break prompted a day of exploration. Mohd and her friend were adventuring through campus and walked into a building they had never visited before — the Kenneth Spencer Research Library.
“I've never seen a beautiful library like this,” says Mohd, who shot a panorama of the scene. “The bookshelves and the glass that’s facing the campanile are just tremendously beautiful.”
UT petroleum engineering alumna Michelle Winslow Norman with Martin Sheen, Allison Janney and others on the set of "The West Wing."
The Hedco Chemical Engineering (HED) building is headquarters for USC Viterbi's departments of chemical and petroleum engineering.
The Hedco Chemical Engineering (HED) building is headquarters for USC Viterbi's departments of chemical and petroleum engineering.
The Hedco Chemical Engineering (HED) building is headquarters for USC Viterbi's departments of chemical and petroleum engineering.
More than 300 ChE students, alumni and friends tailgated with beloved Professor Emeritus John McKetta on the front lawn of the Chemical & Petroleum Engineering Building Saturday, September 21 before the Texas vs. Kansas State football game.
More than 300 ChE students, alumni and friends tailgated with beloved Professor Emeritus John McKetta on the front lawn of the Chemical & Petroleum Engineering Building Saturday, September 21 before the Texas vs. Kansas State football game.
The Hedco Chemical Engineering (HED) building is headquarters for USC Viterbi's departments of chemical and petroleum engineering.
Historic Scoates Hall on the campus of Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. The Classical Revival style building was constructed in 1932 as the Agricultural Engineering Building. The building has a two-stored entryway with elaborate cast iron and stone ornamentation. Animal motifs around the building include goat heads and owls.
In 1945, the Texas A&M University Board of Directors named the building in honor of Daniels Scoates, professor and head of the Department of Agricultural Engineering from 1919 to 1939. The building was designated as a Historic Landmark of Agricultural Engineering in 1978 by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers.
The old Agricultural Engineering Building was one of ten buildings constructed during a five-year period from 1928 to 1933 for the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas (renamed Texas A&M in 1963). The others included the 1929 Chemistry Building, 1930 Cushing Memorial Library, 1930 Hart Hall, 1931 Alton Hall, 1932 Administration Building (now Jack K. Williams Administration Building), 1932 Animal Industries Building, 1932 Veterinary Hospital Building (now Haynes Engineering Building), 1932 Petroleum Engineering & Geology Building (now the Michel T. Halbouty Geosciences Building), and the now demolished 1933 Horse Barn (also known as the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station Annex Building).
The monumental sculpture "Clock Knot " (2007) by Mark di Suvero (born 1933) is located in front of the Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Building on the UT campus. It is 41 feet tall.
Pripadnici Inženjerijske pukovnije Hrvatske kopnene vojske u petak, 17. travnja 2020. godine sudjelovali su u provedbi radova na sanaciji sjevernog tornja zagrebačke katedrale | Foto: MORH / F. Klen
Texas A&M University (A&M or TAMU) is a coeducational public research university located in College Station, Texas in Brazos County. It is the flagship institution of the Texas A&M University System, the fourth-largest university in the United States and the largest university in Texas. Texas A&M's designation as a land, sea, and space grant institution reflects a range of research with ongoing projects funded by agencies such as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and the Office of Naval Research. The school ranks in the top 20 American research institutes in terms of funding and has made contributions to such fields as animal cloning and petroleum engineering.
The first public institution of higher education in Texas, though not the first general university in the state, the school opened on October 4, 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas under the provisions of the Morrill Land-Grant Acts. Originally, the college taught no classes in agriculture, instead concentrating on classical studies, languages, literature, and applied mathematics. After four years, students could attain degrees in scientific agriculture, civil and mining engineering, and language and literature. Under the leadership of President James Earl Rudder, in the 1960s A&M desegregated, became coeducational, and dropped the requirement for participation in the Corps of Cadets. To reflect the institution's expanded roles and academic offerings, the Texas Legislature renamed the school to Texas A&M University in 1963. The letters "A&M", originally short for "Agricultural and Mechanical", are retained only as a link to the university's past. The school's students, alumni, and sports teams are known as "Aggies."
Historic Halbouty Geosciences Building on the campus of Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. The Beaux Arts style building was constructed in 1932 as the Petroleum Engineering, Geology, and Engineering Experiment Station Building. The eclectic building also has some Art Deco elements. It originally had a large stone tower above the main entrance to cover a water tower. The tower was removed in the 1970s.
The building was named the Michael T. Halbouty Geosciences Building in 1977 and it now houses the Department of Geology and Geophysics.
The Petroleum Engineering & Geology Building was one of ten buildings constructed during a five-year period from 1928 to 1933 for the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas (renamed Texas A&M in 1963). The others included the 1929 Chemistry Building, 1930 Cushing Memorial Library, 1930 Hart Hall, 1931 Alton Hall, 1932 Administration Building (now Jack K. Williams Administration Building), 1932 Agricultural Engineering Building (now Scoates Hall), 1932 Animal Industries Building, 1932 Veterinary Hospital Building (now Haynes Engineering Building), and the now demolished 1933 Horse Barn (also known as the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station Annex Building).
Texas A&M University (A&M or TAMU) is a coeducational public research university located in College Station, Texas in Brazos County. It is the flagship institution of the Texas A&M University System, the fourth-largest university in the United States and the largest university in Texas. Texas A&M's designation as a land, sea, and space grant institution reflects a range of research with ongoing projects funded by agencies such as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and the Office of Naval Research. The school ranks in the top 20 American research institutes in terms of funding and has made contributions to such fields as animal cloning and petroleum engineering.
The first public institution of higher education in Texas, though not the first general university in the state, the school opened on October 4, 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas under the provisions of the Morrill Land-Grant Acts. Originally, the college taught no classes in agriculture, instead concentrating on classical studies, languages, literature, and applied mathematics. After four years, students could attain degrees in scientific agriculture, civil and mining engineering, and language and literature. Under the leadership of President James Earl Rudder, in the 1960s A&M desegregated, became coeducational, and dropped the requirement for participation in the Corps of Cadets. To reflect the institution's expanded roles and academic offerings, the Texas Legislature renamed the school to Texas A&M University in 1963. The letters "A&M", originally short for "Agricultural and Mechanical", are retained only as a link to the university's past. The school's students, alumni, and sports teams are known as "Aggies."