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CIAC Newsletter

Spring 2026

In This Edition

COSC Update

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Dr. Zofia K. Rybkowski Appointed Interim Head of Construction Science

Dr. Zofia K. Rybkowski has been named interim head of the Department of Construction Science at Texas A&M University, effective July 1. Rybkowski is an endowed professor in the department and serves as coordinator of its Master of Science in Construction Management program. She will serve as interim head as the search for a permanent department head begins.

Minutes

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Board Meeting Minutes

An overview of leadership updates, program momentum and committee outcomes from the spring 2026 CIAC Board Meeting.

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Endowments

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Donors & Scholarship Endowments

Celebrating the supporters and endowments that fuel student success and strengthen the future of Construction Science.

View donors and endowments

Photos

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Spring at a Glance

A look back at spring 2026 through photos from department celebrations, student internships, company visits, and more.

Browse the photo gallery

Family

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Built Into the Family

Childhood jobsite memories, family influence and Aggie tradition reveal how construction careers often begin long before college.

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Awards

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Larry Fickel Earns Top Teaching Award

The senior lecturer combines decades of real-world construction experience with a focus on preparing students for their careers — and for life.

Learn about his impact

Research

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MEP Learning at Virtual Francis Hall

Virtual Francis Hall gives construction science students on-demand access to explore the building’s hidden MEP systems when in-person tours aren’t possible.

Explore the project

Students

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COSC Teams Compete

Across 11 teams, Aggies put their technical knowledge and problem-solving abilities to the test while working under real-world project deadlines and competitive conditions.

Read about the teams in action

Innovation

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Undergraduate Innovators

The Innovation Ideas Competition and Research Program (I2CRP) pairs undergraduates with faculty to develop practical innovations in two semesters.

Discover the program

Calendar

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Upcoming Events

Preview the upcoming events, competitions, networking opportunities and milestone celebrations shaping CIAC and Construction Science.

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Membership

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CIAC Members

See the community of companies and individuals investing in Texas A&M Construction Science through CIAC membership and engagement.

Meet the members

Meeting Minutes

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