Congratulations to Cody Kaecker, for receiving TTI’s Technical Researcher of the Quarter. After the retirement of longtime SEC Lab Operations Manager Derrold Foster, Cody stepped up to take on sponsor communications and test oversight—on top of his regular responsibilities. He’s represented TTI at the International Erosion Control Association Conference, led lab tours, supported nearly 60…
We’re pleased to highlight that Cody and Lee represented the SEC Lab team at the 2025 IECA Annual Conference & Expo, held from February 25 to 28, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia. At this premier gathering in the field of erosion and sediment control and stormwater management, they immersed themselves in a dynamic environment packed with…
Derrold Foster is retiring after 31 years at the Texas A&M University System, of which 22 have been with TTI’s SEC Lab. While he will be missed, we congratulate Derrold on his well-earned retirement and new chapter. Derrold’s last day at TTI is Feb. 7, 2025. As we move forward with the transition, please contact [email protected] for…
The SEC Lab hosted the Texas Vegetation Managers Association Annual Conference on October 1st and 2nd. This was the third year that the SEC Lab hosted the event! The conference featured technology demonstrations at the SEC Lab along with conference meetings and a trade show held at the Texas A&M University Hotel and Conference Center. The participants included…
The Texas Department of Transportation and TTI’s SEC Lab recently designed and built a sediment control device test system. This system was designed to research the most effective way to control sediment and other contaminants in stormwater runoff. For more information, see the project summary.
Article from Texas Transportation Researcher, Volume 51, Number 2 (2015).
Article from Texas Transportation Researcher, Volume 59, Number 2 (2023).
Unintended encounters with cars and trucks are bad news for animals. Not only do creatures face dangers on existing roads, they’re often imperiled from the moment road construction begins. Assistant Research Scientist Jett McFalls talks about why protecting endangered snakes and toads is good for the creatures, and good for keeping road projects on schedule…
Article from Texas Transportation Researcher, Volume 56, Number 3 (2020).
Article from Texas Transportation Researcher, Volume 58, Number 1 (2022).
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