Peter Knappett published in Nature Communications
Jan 30, 2017
The current issue of Nature Communications features an article about the work of Dr. Peter Knappett, a Texas A&M assistant professor of hydrogeology.
Angela And Kerry Stein Establish Scholarship Endowments
Dec 19, 2016
The giving Spirit of Aggieland is alive and well with Angela M. ’85 and Kerry W. Stein ’85. When the opportunity came along for the couple to continue the kindness that was once given to them from other fellow Aggies, they didn’t hesitate.
Dec 16, 2016
We would like to take the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the contributions from our faculty and staff that have been made throughout this momentous year.
Texas A&M Expert: Polar Vortex Has Cold Air, But What Does It Really Mean?
Dec 6, 2016
With a major cold air mass expected to cover most of the U.S. this week – as much as 75 percent of the country could experience temperatures below freezing — it’s the time of year when the term “polar vortex” creeps into the news. But it might be a good time to set the record straight on what exactly a polar vortex is, says a Texas A&M University weather expert.
Laboratory Sharing To Improve Rock Deformation Research
Dec 6, 2016
An ever-growing group of scientists seeks to integrate rock deformation labs from across the United States into one shared national facility.
6,000 Years Ago The Sahara Desert Was Tropical, So What Happened?
Dec 1, 2016
As little as 6,000 years ago, the vast Sahara Desert was covered in grassland that received plenty of rainfall, but shifts in the world’s weather patterns abruptly transformed the vegetated region into some of the driest land on Earth. A Texas A&M university researcher is trying to uncover the clues responsible for this enormous climate transformation – and the findings could lead to better rainfall predictions worldwide.
Texas A&M To Establish Premier Stable Isotope Capabilities
Nov 28, 2016
$1 million grant enables purchase of two highly technical instruments
Texas A&M Team Examines Role Of Dispersants In 2010 Gulf Oil Spill
Nov 23, 2016
Following the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, dispersants were used to keep the oil from coming ashore by dispersing and diluting it. According to a new study led by a Texas A&M University at Galveston researcher, “marine oil snow formation” – a natural process whereby sticky materials excreted by plankton and bacteria can help to enhance dispersing effects by providing a microhabitat for oil degradation – was observed for the first time.
Renyi Zhang Recognized As 2016 AAAS Fellow
Nov 22, 2016
Dr. Renyi Zhang, University Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Sciences in the College of Geosciences at Texas A&M University, has been recognized as a 2016 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
Kaytan Kelkar wins 2016 AGU Data Visualization Storytelling Competition
Nov 21, 2016
Congratulations to Geology Graduate student, Kaytan Kelkar, Grand Prize Winner at the 2016 AGU Data Visualization Storytelling Competition.
G&G Fall 2016 Picnic/Open House
Nov 18, 2016
October 7th, the Geology & Geophysics department held its Fall Picnic/Open House where faculty, staff, current and former students were invited to join in seminars as well as an evening of food and fun!
Researchers Solve Mystery of Historic 1952 London Fog and Current Chinese Haze
Nov 16, 2016
Few Americans may be aware of it, but in 1952 a killer fog that contained pollutants covered London for five days, causing breathing problems and killing thousands of residents. The exact cause and nature of the fog has remained mostly unknown for decades, but an international team of scientists that includes several Texas A&M University-affiliated researchers believes that the mystery has been solved and that the same air chemistry also happens in China and other locales.
GIS Day Aggie Accessibility Contest This Week, iPad Mini First Prize
Nov 15, 2016
Come and take a group "selfie from space" in the field across from the O&M Building at 11am on Wednesday, November 16.
Geoffrey Roest Awarded Science Policy Fellowship
Nov 15, 2016
Congratulations to Atmospheric Sciences PhD student Geoffrey Roest on receiving the Science Policy Fellow of the Gulf Research Program.
Students Measure Methane Leaks From Pipelines In Bryan/College Station
Nov 9, 2016
Fifteen students in the College of Geosciences participated in projects on atmospheric methane, the second most important emitted greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide.
Nov 7, 2016
This past October, Dr. Mike Pope led a Carbonate Rocks class (GEOL 623) composed of graduate students on a trip to Southeastern New Mexico and West Texas.
IODP Drilling Project Studies Fault Behind Devastating Japanese Earthquake
Nov 4, 2016
Research from Dr. Patrick Fulton of Geology & Geophysics, along with Emily Brodsky of the University of California, Santa Cruz, reveals that earthquakes redistribute fluid pressures within fault zones – possibly leading to triggering other earthquakes.
Hurricanes From 3 Million Years Ago Give Clues About Present Storms
Nov 3, 2016
Studying hurricane and tropical storm development from three million years ago might give today’s forecasters a good blueprint for 21st century storms, says a team of international researchers that includes a Texas A&M University atmospheric sciences professor.
October Goes Down As 4th Warmest Ever, Says Texas A&M State Climatologist
Nov 2, 2016
Warm temperatures in Texas dominated the month of October, so much so that the month will go down as the fourth warmest October in the state’s history, according to figures from the State Climatologist at Texas A&M University.
Texas A&M Launches New Zika-Fighting App
Oct 31, 2016
How Texas A&M is adding a tool to the mosquito control arsenal, encouraging communities to clean up their yards to prevent standing water
Texas A&M Chooses Faculty And Administrators For SEC Leadership Program
Oct 26, 2016
Texas A&M University has selected four faculty and administrators to participate in the 2016-17 Southeastern Conference Academic Leadership Development Program (SEC ALDP), a professional growth initiative that seeks to identify, prepare and advance academic leaders for roles within SEC institutions and beyond.
Texas A&M Program Stresses Research Experience For Undergraduates
Oct 25, 2016
Bright undergraduate students who are interested in marine science and oceanography are getting hooked into a program that may be the catch of the day – a new Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program at Texas A&M University that is attracting students from across the country.
13 Geosciences cadets awarded stars for academic excellence
Oct 21, 2016
Every semester, the Office of the Commandant of the Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M recognizes current cadets who achieve academic excellence.
Seventh Annual Berg-Hughes Research Symposium takes place at Annenberg
Oct 13, 2016
The Seventh Annual Berg-Hughes Research Symposium took place at the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center on October 11, 2016 with great success.
Carria Collins, Diana Mills, and Jessica Radnitzer awarded EOD certificates
Oct 13, 2016
Congratulations to Carria Collins, Diana Mills, and Jessica Radnitzer on completing Employee & Organizational Development Certificate Programs!
Fall Department Open House/Picnic
Oct 7, 2016
Join the Department of Geology and Geophysics at our Fall Open House/Picnic!
Oct 7, 2016
Please join our official Texas A&M Geology & Geophysics Alumni Facebook Group to learn about future events and job opportunities, as well as to stay connected to our department!
Oct 7, 2016
Elizabeth is the lead office assistant for the Department of Geology & Geophysics’ business office
Introduction to Geology & Geophysics Course
Oct 7, 2016
For the past three years the department’s academic advisor, Suzanne Rosser, has conducted a course specifically designed to introduce new students into the geology & geophysics program
Oct 7, 2016
The department would like to congratulate all those that graduated this past August!
Oct 7, 2016
The department has recently submitted its new curriculum to the University for approval and will be in effect starting this upcoming fall 2017.
Oct 7, 2016
Every Texas A&M Home game the department has a tailgate with food and water provided, as well as some games. Join us at our next tailgate!
Oct 7, 2016
Every year, recruiters attend Texas A&M University’s Career Fair to seek out potential employees. There was a networking event held the night before the career fair at the Hilton hotel, where students are given the opportunity to socialize with recruiters in a social setting.
Oct 7, 2016
Ryan’s research aims to understand the evolution of landscapes and the sedimentary record through physical processes operating at the surface-atmosphere interface of Earth, Mars and Titan (a moon of Saturn).
Texas A&M researcher: Matthew’s latest tracking models potentially bad scenario for Florida
Oct 6, 2016
Updated models have Hurricane Matthew affecting 9 million along the Southeastern coast.
Kristen Thyng authors paper on the importance of colormap accuracy
Sep 26, 2016
A research team from across the state of Texas recently joined Dr. Kristen Thyng in publishing a research paper – True Colors of Oceanography: Guidelines for Effective and Accurate Colormap Selection.
UAV flyovers survey South Texas red tide
Sep 26, 2016
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas – As the red tide continues to linger off the South Texas coast, the Texas Sea Grant College Program at Texas A&M University is collaborating with two other Texas universities to test the effectiveness of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to monitor these harmful algal blooms.
Gordon P. Eaton Chosen to Receive the 2016 Michel T. Halbouty Medal
Sep 14, 2016
The College of Geosciences at Texas A&M University is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2016 Michel T. Halbouty Geosciences Medal, Dr. Gordon P. Eaton.
Understanding Japanese Current Could Help Weather Predictions
Aug 9, 2016
The Kuroshio Current off the east coast of Japan is one of the world’s strongest currents, and like the Gulf Stream current in the Atlantic Ocean, is comprised of warm water. A team of international scientists, led by five researchers from Texas A&M University, have completed a detailed study of the Kuroshio Current and their findings could have an impact on predicting future weather patterns in the North Pacific sector and beyond.
Aug 9, 2016
A Marine Fisheries Specialist at Texas A&M University’s Texas Sea Grant College Program has been named to an international committee to improve fishing techniques to protect the most endangered marine mammal in the world.
Estate gift from Bill and Barbara Barnes will support newly endowed professorship and scholarships
Aug 4, 2016
Selfless Service: The desire and ability to put others before self, making personal sacrifices to better our Corps, university, state, and nation – this is one of the Corps Values for members of the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets, and those values are embodied in its members like Bill Barnes (’76).
Dr. Kristen Thyng's Research on the Texas City "Y" Oil Spill
Aug 2, 2016
In March 2014, a massive oil spill occurred in the Galveston Bay near the Texas City “Y” when an inbound cargo ship had collided with an oil tank-barge.
The College of Geosciences Launches Two High Frequency Radars in the Gulf of Mexico
Jul 25, 2016
Texas A&M University’s College of Geosciences has successfully launched two new High Frequency (HF) radars as the first phase of the highly collaborative “Smart Gulf” initiative that will provide instant oceanic and atmospheric conditions in the Gulf of Mexico. This data will impact the lives of thousands of commercial fishermen, oil and gas workers, shipping and recreational boaters, coastal residents and others who are in and around the Gulf at any moment of the day.
Jason Sylvan named Ocean Discovery Distinguished Lecturer
Jul 21, 2016
Congratulations to Dr. Jason Sylvan on being named to the 2016-2017 class of Ocean Discovery Distinguished Lecturers!
Jul 19, 2016
Dr. Reece was born in Bremen, a city in Northern Germany, known to many geoscientists because of the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) core repository that is located at the University of Bremen.
Jul 19, 2016
An update into what some of our alumni are up to and where they have gone since graduating from Texas A&M University.
Jul 18, 2016
Modern carbonates is a graduate course led by Dr. Juan Carlos Laya that travels to Andros Island, Bahamas.
Study Uses Gulf Science Data to Analyze Water Chemistry near Deepwater Horizon
Jul 13, 2016
Texas A&M University scientists analyzed data made publically-available by BP for 20,000+ water samples collected from 13,000 stations during and after the 2010 spill. They found that oil occurrence was patchy with only about 20% of the samples having hydrocarbon levels above pre-spill background conditions.
Elissa Smith and Drew Koeritzer awarded NOAA scholarships
Jul 8, 2016
Congratulations to meteorology majors Elissa Smith ’19 and Drew Koeritzer ’18 on being selected to the NOAA Class of 2016 Hollings Scholars.
Ph.D. student Andrea Kealoha ‘18 receives Nancy Foster scholarship
Jun 27, 2016
Congratulations to Oceanography Ph.D. student Andrea Kealoha ’18 on being awarded the 2016 NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship.
Ernest Mancini ’74 receives 2016 Marcus Milling Legendary Geoscientist Medal
Jun 27, 2016
Congratulations to former professor and Ph.D. student Dr. Ernest A. Mancini ‘74 on being selected as the recipient of the 2016 Marcus Milling Legendary Geoscientist Medal.
GeoX Introduces the World of Geosciences to Student Scholars
Jun 16, 2016
This past week, the College of Geosciences hosted their annual GeoX conference, a six day conference for high school students who are interested in pursuing futures in the world of Geosciences. Through the school, faculty and staff were able to introduce the students to the subjects of Environmental Geosciences, Environmental Studies, Geographic Information Science and Technology (GIST), Geography, Geology, Geophysics, and Meteorology.
Oceanography launches new REU program
Jun 14, 2016
The Department of Oceanography and the Geochemical & Environmental Research Group (GERG) at Texas A&M University has launched a new REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) program that focuses on "Observing the Ocean: hypoxia, harmful algae, oil spills and ocean acidification."
Grad students place 2nd at Global EAGE competition
Jun 13, 2016
A team of graduate students from Texas A&M University’s Departments of Geology & Geophysics and Petroleum Engineering competed against six other schools in the global European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers 2016 Field Challenge in Vienna, Austria.
Bobby Reece selected as Montague-CTE Scholar
Jun 8, 2016
Congratulations to Dr. Bobby Reece on being selected as the 2016-2017 Montague-CTE Scholar for the College of Geosciences!
Texas A&M University System graduate students awarded more than $22,000 for research
Jun 6, 2016
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Twelve graduate students from three Texas A&M University System institutions will receive $22,048 in research funding for one-year grants starting June 1 from the Texas Sea Grant College Program at Texas A&M University.
May 31, 2016
Congratulations to our nine faculty who were selected for promotions this year! These promotions will go into effect on September 1, 2016.
Robert and Sarah Bednarz receive appointments
May 27, 2016
Congratulations to Dr. Robert S. Bednarz on being appointed Professor Emeritus (effective June 2), and Dr. Sarah W. Bednarz on being appointed Professor Emerita (effective September 2).
David Cairns receives Barry Bishop Career Achievement Award
May 25, 2016
Congratulations to Dr. David M. Cairns on receiving the Barry Bishop Career Achievement Award from the Mountain Geography Specialty Group of the Association of American Geographers (AAG).
Wine to Water Texas A&M goes to Costa Rica
May 24, 2016
Students investigate water shortage and conduct their own Big Event in Costa Rica
Multidisciplinary initiative yields forecasts of more Houston floods
May 19, 2016
Extreme rainfall events in Houston like the April 18, 2016 deluge will become more frequent in the future according to research conducted by two Texas A&M graduate geography students conducted for the Resilience and Climate Change Cooperative Project, an initiative that is spurring collaboration among Texas A&M College of Architecture researchers and their counterparts in several disciplines.
GEOS 405 students return from research trip to Panama
May 18, 2016
Students take Spring semester data-collecting trip.
Raquel Granados-Aguilar becomes only the 2nd TAMU student to receive the P.E.O. Peace Fellowship
May 13, 2016
Congratulations to Geology & Geophysics Ph.D student Raquel Granados-Aguilar on being awarded the P.E.O. Peace Fellowship.
College of Geosciences Hosts Annual Scholarship Banquet
May 6, 2016
The College of Geosciences held its annual scholarship banquet on Friday March 26th at the College Station Hilton.
As El Niño Fades, Expect Warmer And Drier Weather
May 6, 2016
The current El Niño that has lasted since summer of 2015 is on its way out and after one of the warmest winters on record in Texas, that could change weather patterns in the next few months, says Texas A&M University professor and State Climatologist John Nielsen-Gammon.
Former Ph.D student Renée Heilbronner receives 2016 Stephan Mueller Medal
May 6, 2016
Dr. Renée Heilbronner has been awarded the 2016 Stephan Mueller Medal for outstanding research on the analysis of rock microstructures and textures and the quantification of rock deformation.
May 5, 2016
As the National Sea Grant Program is celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Texas Sea Grant College Program, one of the first four members of the network, will reach its 45th anniversary later this year.
1,000th Oceanography degree to be awarded
May 2, 2016
On Friday May 13th, the Department of Oceanography will hand out its 1,000th degree.
Melodie French, 2014 Geophysics Ph.D., joins Rice Faculty
Apr 29, 2016
Dr. Melodie French ’14 (Ph.D.) has accepted a faculty position in the Department of Earth Sciences at Rice University beginning July 1, 2016.
Michel T. Halbouty '30 Visiting Chair in Geology and Geophysics
Apr 28, 2016
The Department of Geology and Geophysics at Texas A&M University is pleased to announce the Michel T. Halbouty '30 Visiting Chair in Geology and Geophysics.
Geology & Geophysics Student Research Symposium highlights graduate and undergraduate work
Apr 27, 2016
On March 31st, th Department hosted its annual Student Research Symposium.
Dr. Christian Brannstrom receives Bush Excellence Award
Apr 25, 2016
Congratulations to Geography professor and Environmental Programs Director Dr. Christian Brannstrom on receiving the Bush Excellence Award for Faculty in International Teaching.
College of Geosciences celebrates Parents’ Weekend
Apr 21, 2016
The College of Geosciences celebrated the campus-wide annual Parents’ Weekend on April 9th.
Grad students place 3rd at AAPG competition
Apr 20, 2016
A team of five graduate students from Texas A&M University’s Department of Geology and Geophysics competed against 11 other schools in the Gulf Coast Regional for the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) Imperial Barrel Award (IBA).
David Eller ’59 receives Distinguished Alumnus Award
Apr 19, 2016
Congratulations to David Eller ’59)on receiving the Distinguished Alumnus Award.
Halbouty nominations through May 20th
Apr 18, 2016
It is with great pride and anticipation that Dean Kate Miller and the College of Geosciences invite nominations for the 2016 Michel T. Halbouty Medal.
Powells contribute $100,000 to College of Geosciences
Apr 18, 2016
Couple supports field camp experiences for geology and geophysics majors.
Geosciences student selected as Maroon Coat
Apr 15, 2016
Congratulations to Nathalie Simoes (’17) for being selected as a Maroon Coat.
New program funded by National Science Foundation brings multiple TAMU colleges together
Apr 15, 2016
The National Science Foundation has funded a grant on Cyber-HealthGIS (Geographic Information Science) at Texas A&M University (College Station) for the summers of 2016, 2017, and 2018.
Norman Guinasso named Research Professor Emeritus
Apr 15, 2016
Dr. Norman L. Guinasso, Jr. has been named Research Professor Emeritus, approved by the TAMU Board of Regents effective Feb 11, 2016.
Three faculty receive Chairs & Professorship awards
Apr 14, 2016
The College of Geoscience is pleased to announce three new Chairs & Professorship holders: Dr. Lisa Campbell, Dr. Andreas Kronenberg, and Dr. Courtney Schumacher.
Student weather balloon launches impact forecasts
Apr 14, 2016
The saying goes: “If the radar on O&M starts turning, something’s happening.” And typically, that involves Dr. Don Conlee with his team of students.
Service Learning in Geosciences - The Story of Wine to Water Texas A&M
Apr 14, 2016
In the Fall 2015 semester, the College of Geosciences introduced an undergraduate level course that focused on the world water crisis as seen through the eyes of Doc Henley, founder of Wine to Water the NGO. What came out of it was something no one could have predicted.
Trey Murphy wins Earl Cook Award
Apr 13, 2016
Congratulations to Trey Murphy (’14) of Aledo, TX on winning the Earl Cook award for best graduate student paper for the Energy and Environment Specialty Group of the American Association of Geographers.
Apr 13, 2016
Dr. Franco Marcantonio (Robert R. Berg Professor in Geology) recently joined an international team of scientists to study samples taken from the Pacific Ocean that analyzed the impact of iron delivered in dust to the Pacific Ocean thousands of years ago. Their work is published in the journal, Nature.
Faculty named to inaugural class of ASLO Fellows
Apr 13, 2016
Dr. Lisa Campbell has been named to the Inaugural Class of ASLO Sustaining Fellows (Association for the Science of Limnology and Oceanography) for her years of “sustained excellence” in contributions to aquatic science.
Summer 2016 Fellowship Opportunity at the Berg-Hughes Center
Apr 7, 2016
The Berg-Hughes Center is pleased to announce a new fellowship opportunity for the summer of 2016.
Geography professor, Dr. Wendy Jepson Named Fulbright Scholar
Mar 21, 2016
Geography professor, Dr. Wendy Jepson, has recently been named a Fulbright Scholar for her work on urban water provisioning and household water security.
Facilities Director, Maureen Reap, retires from the College of Geosciences
Mar 9, 2016
Facilities coordinator, Maureen Reap, has recently retired from the College of Geosciences. She leaves behind a long list of accomplishments and very large shoes to fill.
Feb 26, 2016
Meteorology major, Cecille Sorio, is leaving her mark on this university as the second female corps commander in Texas A&M history. Following in the footsteps of Alyssa Michalke, Sorio is the second consecutive female to hold this prestigious position.
GIS Goes Far Beyond Geography at Texas A&M
Feb 26, 2016
From its humble beginnings, GIS at TAMU has grown to support research in virtually every college and agency at the university.
Marathon Oil Donates laptops, workstations and monitors to Geology and Geophysics
Feb 23, 2016
The Department of Geology and Geophysics at Texas A&M University would like to thank Marathon Oil for a generous donation of used laptops, workstations and monitors.
Feb 11, 2016
The Crisman Institute for Petroleum Research, Harold Vance Department of Petroleum Engineering, College of Engineering and the Berg-Hughes Center for Petroleum and Sedimentary Systems, Department of Geology & Geophysics, College of Geosciences have initiated a Joint Industry Project “
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