Texas A&M professor says methane levels on Mars could signal life on the planet
Dec 26, 2014
Texas A&M atmospheric sciences professor Mark Lemmon says the idea of life on Mars is more plausible than ever, now that the rover Curiosity has found elevated levels of methane gas in the planet's atmosphere.
State Climatologist: Good Chance Our Drought Will End in 2015
Dec 23, 2014
Texas State Climatologist John Nielsen-Gammon says chances are good that our four year long drought, which began in devastating fashion back in the summer of 2011, could end in 2015, News Radio 1200 WOAI reports.
Geosciences Advisor Receives President’s Award for Academic Advising
Dec 11, 2014
Emily Dykes ’08, program coordinator for Environmental Programs in Geosciences, was selected as one of four campus-wide recipients of the 2014 President’s Award for Academic Advising.
Geosciences student wins Astronaut Scholarship for second year in a row
Dec 11, 2014
Amélie Berger, junior environmental geosciences student from Paris, France, is one of 30 students nationwide to be awarded a prestigious scholarship from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. This is the second year in a row that a student in the College of Geosciences has received the award.
Junior Geosciences Student Earns Texas A&M and National Honors
Dec 11, 2014
Amélie Berger, junior environmental geosciences major from Paris, France, has been honored with national, university, and college-level awards and nominations.
Former White House Advisor Assesses Challenges for U.S. Science and Technology
Dec 11, 2014
Neal Lane, former director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, will present “Giving Science Advice to the President — and Why It’s Getting Harder” at 4 p.m., Thursday,
The Student Geosciences’ Council tackles its first student-run career fair
Dec 11, 2014
The Student Geosciences’ Council (SGC) hosted their first Geosciences Career Fair on Feb. 10 in the Bethancourt Ballroom of the Memorial Student Center.
Seven New Faculty Members Join Geosciences
Dec 11, 2014
The College of Geosciences welcomes seven new faculty members to Aggieland. Four are in the Department of Geology and Geophysics, two are in Oceanography, and one is in Atmospheric Sciences.
Carlos Dengo is Named Director of Berg Hughes Center
Dec 11, 2014
Dr. Carlos Dengo, a former student and ExxonMobil executive, has been named director of Texas A&M’s Berg-Hughes Center for Petroleum and Sedimentary Systems. He also holds the Dudley J. Hughes Endowed Chair in Geophysics and is executive professor of Geology and Geophysics.
Asian Air Pollution Affecting World’s Weather
Dec 11, 2014
Extreme air pollution in Asia is affecting the world’s weather and climate patterns, according to a study by Texas A&M University and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory researchers.
Texas A&M Prof Hoping To Unlock Secrets Of Alcatraz
Dec 11, 2014
A Texas A&M University researcher is part of a team trying to uncover long-lost secrets in one of the country’s most infamous sites – Alcatraz Island.
Texas Sea Grant's Jacob receives 2014 Regional Excellence in Extension Award
Nov 30, 2014
Texas Sea Grant's Dr. John Jacob was honored with the Excellence in Extension Award for the Southern Region at the annual meeting of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) earlier this month.
Texas A&M meteorology researchers part of Beijing pollution study
Nov 25, 2014
While traffic and industry emissions in China are the leading suspect of environmental and health problems, meteorology has played a key role in Beijing's air pollution, according to a team of researchers that includes a distinguished professor at Texas A&M University.
Endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle focus of Brownsville conference Nov. 18-19
Nov 14, 2014
An international symposium to showcase the latest research and the status of the world's rarest sea turtle, the endangered Kemp's ridley, will be held November 18-19, 2014, at the Brownsville Events Center in Brownsville, Texas.
Study Examines Iceberg Shifts In North Atlantic
Nov 5, 2014
Some Heinrich events – periodic massive iceberg surges into the North Atlantic that were previously thought to have weakened the global ocean conveyor belt circulation and sent Earth’s climate into the deep freeze – may actually have been caused by changes in atmospheric circulation patterns, say a team of researchers that includes two Texas A&M University professors.
Texas A&M program merges art and science to address climate issues
Oct 27, 2014
Two Texas A&M University programs have partnered to help explain climate change issues facing the state.
An Elephant's ‘Radar’ Can Detect Rain 150 Miles Away
Oct 27, 2014
They say elephants never forget – and evidently they can vividly remember the sound of rain, so much so that they can tell when a storm is approaching even if it’s 150 miles away, and their ability to do so might one day save them from being killed by the thousands by poachers, according to research that includes a Texas A&M University professor.
Texas A&M program merges art and science to address climate issues
Oct 27, 2014
Two Texas A&M University programs have partnered to help explain climate change issues facing the state.
New endowment establishes a scholarship in Oceanography
Sep 26, 2014
A gift from a former TAMU doctoral student in biochemistry has established the Donald and Melba Ross Graduate Scholarship in the Department of Oceanography.
Hurricane Odile helps bring rain chances back to Brazos Valley
Sep 26, 2014
After a wet Friday evening that brought lots of heavy rain to the Brazos Valley (3.96 inches measured at Easterwood Airport), we are beginning to see our rain chances tapering off as we start the work week.
Deepwater Fracking Could Become Next Offshore Drilling Frontier
Sep 26, 2014
Energy companies are taking their controversial fracking operations from the land to the sea—to deep waters off the U.S., South American and African coasts.
Panel: Legacies of Texas A&M, oil industry tied together
Sep 26, 2014
It might power the cars and cool the campus, but oil and A&M have a deeper relationship, according to A&M professors at a panel Thursday night at the George Bush Library.
El Nino forecast to help Texas out of drought
Sep 24, 2014
The long-awaited weather pattern that brings rain to Texas is forecast to arrive next month, National Weather Service meteorologist Victor Murphy in Fort Worth said. El Nino raises the chances in many parts of the state for abundant rain through February, which would raise lake levels statewide and improve soil moisture, he said.
The People of Weather-Ready Nation: Heather Wade, Coastal Planning Specialist
Sep 8, 2014
As Texas Sea Grant’s Coastal Planning Specialist, Heather Wade helps communities on the Texas coast plan for the future. With a toolkit that includes the Coastal Resilience Index, weTable and Community Health and Resources Management (CHARM) model, she leads community leaders through workshops that help them determine their readiness and plan for future needs with respect to coastal hazards, green infrastructure, water quality impairment and other issues related to sustainable development.
From Finding Nemo to Dating Geology Style
Aug 15, 2014
Geosciences seminars help students explore the world through multiple perspectives.
Uncovering Unconventional Resources
Jul 30, 2014
Berg-Hughes Center receives funding to develop research and analysis for unconventional drilling.
Center for Teaching Excellence Names Montague Scholar
Jul 29, 2014
Michael C. Ewers, assistant professor of geography, has been selected as the Montague-Center for Teaching Excellence Scholar from the College of Geosciences.
Dr. Andrew Dessler receives 2014 AFS Teaching Award
Jul 28, 2014
Dr. Andrew Dessler, a professor in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences, has received the Texas A&M Association of Former Students’ teaching award for the College of Geosciences.
Dr. Brendan Roark receives 2014 AFS Teaching Award
Jul 28, 2014
Dr. Brendan Roark, an assistant professor in the Department of Geography, has received the Texas A&M Association of Former Students’ teaching award for the College of Geosciences.
GeoX 2014: A Week of Discovery for Future Aggies
Jul 24, 2014
Twenty-five students from around the state and as far away as Ohio were on campus from June 8-14 for an introduction to the geosciences. This marks the fourth year for GeoX, a weeklong program for high-achieving high school juniors and seniors funded by BP, Marathon Oil and Eddie V. Gray ’57.
Jul 14, 2014
A Texas A&M researcher measures water security in the Rio Grande Valley
Texas A&M Oceanographer Advocates Ocean Observing Before Presidential Panel
Jul 10, 2014
Anthony H. Knap, director of the Geochemical and Environmental Research Group and the James R. Whatley Professor of Geosciences, will speak Friday morning (July 11) before the President’s Council of Advisors for Science and Technology (PCAST) about the need for a global ocean observing system to monitor changes in the world’s oceans.
Geosciences Advisor Receives President’s Award for Academic Advising
Jun 12, 2014
Emily Dykes ’08, program coordinator for Environmental Programs in Geosciences, was selected as one of four campus-wide recipients of the 2014 President’s Award for Academic Advising.
Geosciences student wins Astronaut Scholarship for second year in a row
Jun 9, 2014
Amélie Berger, junior environmental geosciences student from Paris, France, is one of 30 students nationwide to be awarded a prestigious scholarship from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation.
Texas Sea Grant Director honored as 2014 ‘Harte’s Hero’
Jun 6, 2014
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Dr. Pamela Plotkin, Director of the Texas Sea Grant College Program at Texas A&M University, was recognized Thursday (June 5, 2014) by the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies (HRI) for her work with endangered sea turtles on the Texas coast.
Junior Geosciences Student Earns Texas A&M and National Honors
May 8, 2014
Amélie Berger, junior environmental geosciences major from Paris, France, has been honored with national, university, and college-level awards and nominations.
Aggie Geoscientists place second in Gulf Coast AAPG IBA Competition
Apr 22, 2014
A team from Texas A&M won second place in the Gulf Coast Section of the Imperial Barrel Award (IBA) competition, held March 19-20 at BP Headquarters in Houston.
Former White House Advisor Assesses Challenges for U.S. Science and Technology
Mar 31, 2014
Neal Lane, former director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, will present “Giving Science Advice to the President — and Why It’s Getting Harder” at 4 p.m., Thursday, April 10, in Room 215 of the Animal Industries Building.
Geosciences' Programs Respond to Spill
Mar 26, 2014
A group of Texas A&M-Galveston marine biology researchers was on standby Monday waiting for clearance to head into Galveston Bay to begin sampling areas affected by Saturday's oil spill.
Soltis Center Celebrates 5th Anniversary
Mar 26, 2014
Well-worn foot paths cut through the lush forest, rolling emerald hills lead to jagged mountain peaks and towering waterfalls crash into the rivers below.
The Student Geosciences’ Council tackles its first student-run career fair
Mar 26, 2014
The Student Geosciences’ Council (SGC) hosted their first Geosciences Career Fair on Feb. 10 in the Bethancourt Ballroom of the Memorial Student Center.
Renowned Geoscientist Makes His Mark at Texas A&M
Mar 24, 2014
How oceans and the atmosphere interact is an ongoing learning process, and that learning process is being enhanced at Texas A&M University with expertise provided by one of the world’s foremost authorities on the subject, British professor Peter Liss.
Aggie Geoscientists place second in Gulf Coast AAPG IBA Competition
Mar 19, 2014
A team from Texas A&M won second place in the Gulf Coast Section of the Imperial Barrel Award (IBA) competition, held March 19-20 at BP Headquarters in Houston.
Workshop held to share current science and future effects of climate change
Mar 10, 2014
Texas A&M faculty from the College of Geosciences will present two sessions on the current state of climate science, March 10 and 17.
Texas A&M honors prominent geosciences researcher
Feb 28, 2014
Texas A&M University has designated Renyi Zhang, professor of atmospheric sciences, as a University Distinguished Professor, one of its highest honors. Zhang holds a joint appointment in the College of Science as professor of chemistry.
Workshop held to share current science and future effects of climate change
Feb 28, 2014
Texas A&M faculty from the College of Geosciences will present two sessions on the current state of climate science, March 10 and 17.
Geoscientists discuss global ocean and society issues
Feb 23, 2014
Honolulu, Hawaii, Texas A&M geoscientists are attending the 17th biennial Ocean Sciences Meeting, the largest international assembly of ocean scientists, engineers, students, educators, policy makers, and other stake holders,
Carlos Dengo is Named Director of Berg Hughes Center
Jan 31, 2014
Dr. Carlos Dengo, a former student and ExxonMobil executive, has been named director of Texas A&M’s Berg-Hughes Center for Petroleum and Sedimentary Systems.
Seven New Faculty Members Join Geosciences
Jan 31, 2014
The College of Geosciences welcomes seven new faculty members to Aggieland. Four are in the Department of Geology and Geophysics, two are in Oceanography, and one is in Atmospheric Sciences.
Study Examines Iceberg Shifts In North Atlantic
Jan 29, 2014
Some Heinrich events – periodic massive iceberg surges into the North Atlantic that were previously thought to have weakened the global ocean conveyor belt circulation and sent Earth’s climate into the deep freeze – may actually have been caused by changes in atmospheric circulation patterns, say a team of researchers that includes two Texas A&M University professors.
Asian Air Pollution Affecting World’s Weather
Jan 25, 2014
Extreme air pollution in Asia is affecting the world’s weather and climate patterns, according to a study by Texas A&M University and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory researchers.
Texas A&M Prof Hoping To Unlock Secrets Of Alcatraz
Jan 8, 2014
A Texas A&M University researcher is part of a team trying to uncover long-lost secrets in one of the country’s most infamous sites – Alcatraz Island.
Faculty and Staff Receive Awards
Jan 6, 2014
The College of Geosciences honored outstanding faculty and staff members for their achievements in 2013.
Jan 3, 2014
The College of Geosciences honored outstanding faculty and staff members for their achievements in 2013.
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