Waco Reporter

Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) announced today that Baylor University's Materials Science and Engineering Program has secured federal funding under the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024. The funding, which Congressman Sessions sponsored as a Congressional Community Project, will support the acquisition of materials testing and characterization equipment for installation at the Baylor Materials Testing and Characterization Core Facility (MTAC).

The new equipment will facilitate the development of measurement science, standards, and technology at Baylor University. This advancement is expected to enhance research in various high-technology fields such as aerospace, automotive, and boating.

“As the lead sponsor in the House of Representatives, I am proud to have played a pivotal role in achieving funding to improve the scientific endeavors of Baylor University,” stated Congressman Sessions. “These funds will allow researchers at Baylor’s MTAC to acquire an X-ray diffraction system and a Flash Thermographer testing system. This will support research not only at Baylor University but will also provide for engagement with local educational research and industrial partnerships.”

Provost Nancy Brickhouse expressed gratitude for the efforts made by Congressman Sessions: “We appreciate the hard work of Congressman Sessions and his staff in supporting the impactful research being conducted at Baylor University as a Research 1 institution. The field of materials science is advancing exponentially, and it is important for our state and country to remain at the forefront.”