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Can AI and Smart Agriculture Create a New Economy for Post-Coal Regions? Our Summer School Explored This in Greece

This past summer, the Texas A&M Energy Institute, in collaboration with the Agricultural University of Athens, launched its first-ever Summer School program: “Artificial Intelligence for Next-Generation Agriculture at the Nexus of Energy Security and Rural Transformation: A Policy and Ethical Analysis in Post-Lignite Greece.” This was not a conventional study abroad opportunity; it was a rigorous, on-the-ground research initiative designed to tackle one of Greece’s most pressing challenges: developing a viable new economic model for regions transitioning away from a monoculture of lignite.

Texas A&M Energy Institute Hosts 2024-2025 Distinguished Lecture Series in Energy

The Texas A&M Energy Institute was proud to host its 2024-2025 Distinguished Lecture Series in Energy, which included prominent energy leaders from various energy disciplines and topics. Running from September 2024 through March 2025, this cohort of experts presented the latest innovations, concepts, and topics in the Energy Transition.

Bridging Continents for a Sustainable Future: METAVASIS Workshop in Athens

A pivotal step towards a greener tomorrow unfolded in Athens on June 20-21, 2024, as the Agricultural University of Athens hosted the METAVASIS Program Workshop, Bridging Continents for Sustainable Solutions. This event marked a significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration between Texas A&M University and its Greek counterpart.