In just a month’s time, one of the greatest modern mysteries could finally be solved – the disappearance of Amelia Earhart. A professor emeritus at UT is playing a key role in the search to uncover what happened to Amelia Earhart. Newsweek, “Is This Amelia Earhart’s Plane? CBS News, “Amelia Earhart’s long-lost plane likely located in lagoon, expedition team claims, citing ‘very strong’ evidence,” CBS News, 2026. Grunge, “Why Aerial Footage From 1938 Might Be Final Clue In Solving The Amelia Earhart Plane Mystery,” Grunge, 2026.