Dec 17, 2018
Congratulations to all the students who graduated this December 2018 from the Department of Geology & Geophysics!
Dec 14, 2018
Learn more about one of the department's paleontologists and statistical analysts, Dr. David W. Bapst.
Dec 13, 2018
Luz Romero serves as the Technical Laboratory Coordinator for the Radiogenic Isotope Geosciences Facility in the Department of Geology & Geophysics.
Meteorology Student Contributed To Hurricane Forecast Model Improvements
Nov 30, 2018
Meet Quinton Lawton, whose life-long interest in meteorology, undergraduate research opportunities at Texas A&M, and NOAA internship have shaped his career path.
Dr. Lisa Campbell and Dr. Antonietta Quigg Named Regents Professors
Nov 28, 2018
The Texas A&M University System has named oceanography faculty members Dr. Lisa Campbell and Dr. Antonietta Quigg as Regents Professors.
Aggie Oceanographer Sailed On The Lost City Hydrothermal Expedition
Nov 20, 2018
Graduate student Shu Ying Wee joined a research cruise aboard the R/V Atlantis visiting the Lost City Hydrothermal Field to study a microbial community in the deep sea, from Sep 08 to Oct 01.
Texas A&M Geography research: Enormous urban growth poses huge problems
Nov 13, 2018
A study co-led by Dr. Burak Güneralp predicts over 70,000 square miles of natural habitat could be lost to urban expansion between 2000 and 2030.
Aggie Meteorologists Launching NOAA-Funded Severe Weather Research Balloon Project
Nov 1, 2018
The project will span Nov. 1, 2018 to April 30, 2019.
O’Reilly named a 2018 Texas A&M Presidential Impact Fellow
Oct 25, 2018
Honor comes with $75,000 stipend to accelerate faculty teaching, research and service.
Inaugural Ions At Work Symposium Brings Together Mass Spectrometry Researchers at Texas A&M
Oct 24, 2018
Dr. Ethan Grossman continues to do research in mass spectrometry and helped organize the first Mass Spectrometry Symposium at Texas A&M.
Summer Ocean Prediction Center Internship Gives Geography Grad Student Invaluable Experience
Oct 24, 2018
Nicole Casamassina was one of just 17 students selected nationally for the program.
Meet The First Freshman Oceanography Majors At Texas A&M
Oct 22, 2018
The Department of Oceanography’s new undergraduate degree welcomed freshman students for the first time this Fall semester.
Texas A&M And Harvard Team Up On High-Flying, NASA-Funded Atmospheric Research
Oct 22, 2018
Dr. Kenneth Bowman will lead the $30 million research project.
From Grand Junction To Moab, Geophysics Grad Students Journey On Unforgettable Trip
Oct 19, 2018
Funded in-part by Chevron, the 6-day field trip immersed Texas A&M and University of Houston graduate students in world-class geological experiences.
The Geology and Geophysics Fall 2018 Open House
Oct 18, 2018
The Department of Geology and Geophysics held their Open House this October that concluded of faculty talks and dinner being served.
Ewing Leading $1.1 Million NASA-Funded Study Of Mars-Like Icelandic Environments
Oct 11, 2018
The Texas A&M team will conduct research in Iceland that will inform the 2020 rover mission to Mars.
Texas A&M Oceanography and Atmospheric Sciences Welcome New Academic Advisor
Oct 2, 2018
Meet Madeleine Denison, new academic advisor in the College of Geosciences.
Sep 28, 2018
Be sure to mark the following department of Geology & Geophysics events down in your calendar!
Sep 27, 2018
Learn more about the department of Geology and Geophysics newest paleontologist who joined last year, Dr. Christina Belanger
Aggies At The End Of The World: Frigid Expedition Collects ‘Time Capsule’ Peat Samples
Sep 24, 2018
Led by Dr. Julie Loisel, these geography undergraduates’ unforgettable summer trip was actually quite cold.
College of Geosciences Gives 2018 Highest Honors To Four Exemplary Recipients
Sep 11, 2018
Distinguished Achievement Awards will be presented Oct. 5.
Under The Tundra: Texas A&M Geographer Leading New NSF-funded Arctic Research Project
Sep 7, 2018
Dr. Julie Loisel will lead project funded by NSF’s MacroSystems Biology program.
AAPG 2018-2019 Grants-in-Aid Award
Aug 22, 2018
Congratulations to Geology & Geophysics graduate students that were awarded 2018 AAPG Grants-In-Aid!
Aug 22, 2018
Anna Johnson holds the Business Associate II position for the Department of Geology & Geophysics.
The Dudley J. Hughes '51 Teaching Microscopy Lab
Aug 21, 2018
The generous gift by Mrs. Hughes will play a key part in preparing the next generation's geoscientists.
Local Children Learn Ocean Science Through ‘Under the Sea’ Summer Camp
Aug 17, 2018
Texas A&M Oceanography faculty partnered with local children’s museum to host camp.
Department of Geography Creates New Feature of Aggie Map: Move-In Day Parking Map
Aug 17, 2018
With more than 11,000 students moving in to the residence halls across the Texas A&M University campus, navigating the complex drive-in, move-in logistics can be a challenge, especially for those with disabilities.
Aug 13, 2018
Congratulations to all the students who graduated this August 2018 from the Department of Geology & Geophysics!
Aug 10, 2018
Two field camps occurred this past summer, the traveling field camp and the Montana field camp.
Texas A&M To Lead NSF-Funded Water Insecurity Research Network
Aug 9, 2018
Dr. Wendy Jepson will lead international, interdisciplinary network of water insecurity experts.
Geography Graduate Student Awarded Glasscock Research Fellowship
Jul 31, 2018
Aaron Lira’s graduate research focuses on Oregon farmers and water.
Tune In To “On the Ocean,” the Aggie Oceanography Podcast
Jul 24, 2018
Ph.D. student James Fiorendino hosts the Department of Oceanography’s podcast on KAMU-FM.
Jepson and Loisel Receive Inaugural Texas A&M X-Grants
Jul 20, 2018
Research project proposals led by geography faculty Dr. Wendy Jepson and Dr. Julie Loisel were each chosen for funding.
Reece Visits Preschool to Teach About Volcanoes
Jul 16, 2018
Dr. Bobby Reece visited the Preschool at St. Michael's Episcopal School to teach children ages 2-5 about how volcanoes work and scientific exploration and discovery in the ocean.
Lance Belobrajdic Named Tillman Scholar
Jul 11, 2018
Meteorology and oceanography student is one of only three Aggies given honor in 2018.
Texas A&M Researchers Collaborate With Oceanographers in Naples, Italy
Jul 6, 2018
SEAWATER undergraduate researcher Victoria Scriven visited Stazione Zoologica, with Dr. Lisa Campbell, to learn diatom isolating technique for future study in the Gulf of Mexico.
Jun 22, 2018
REU Houston was launched in 2011 the simple goal of bringing reservoir engineering leaders together to share technical and strategic insights for optimizing their reserves estimation practices. Read about what Dr. Bhatia talked about in his keynote address.
Accessible Aggieland: GIS Team’s Award-Winning Work Improves Texas A&M's Aggie Map
Jun 20, 2018
An interdisciplinary team of faculty, staff and students has added helpful accessibility features to the campus map.
Aggie Scientists Reflect On The North Atlantic Aerosols And Marine Ecosystem Study
Jun 19, 2018
Ph.D. students Brianna Hendrickson and Alyssa Alsante sailed on the NASA-funded cruise from March 20 - April 13.
Meteorology Student Researches Solar Cooker Efficiencies And Possibilities
Jun 14, 2018
Conducting multiple undergraduate research projects gave Ethan Williams a better understanding of the meteorology field.
Geosciences Hurricane Experts Guide
Jun 12, 2018
Aggie geoscientists are available to the media for scientific analysis and expertise as the 2018 hurricane season begins.
Jun 10, 2018
Congratulations to all the students who graduated this Spring 2018 from the Department of Geology & Geophysics!
Jun 9, 2018
Check out the following trips hosted by the Department of Geology and Geophysics
STEM Teachers Journey On “A Life-Changing Experience,” Thanks To Saudi Aramco
Jun 8, 2018
G-Camp has hosted more than 300 teachers over the last decade, impacting more than 100,000 students.
Texas A&M 2018 Imperial Barrel Award Team
Jun 1, 2018
Congratulations to the Texas A&M University Imperial Barrel Award (IBA) team for winning second place in their division at the Gulf Coast Section of the IBA Competition!
Jun 1, 2018
Learn about Patricia Fike, the Graduate Academic Advisor for the Department of Geology & Geophysics
Thanks To Aggie GIS Partnership, Esri Experts Provide Free Courses At Texas A&M
May 30, 2018
Two GIS professionals from Esri spent April 23-24 teaching Texas A&M students.
Oceanography Recognizes 2018 Graduate Award Winners And Graduating Students
May 24, 2018
The Department congratulates all graduate award winners and those who graduated on May 11.
Texas A&M Geosciences By The Numbers In 2018
May 23, 2018
Get an overview of the impact and reach of the College of Geosciences.
Atmospheric Sciences Student Nominated For 2018 Astronaut Scholarship
May 15, 2018
Quinton Lawton is one of four Aggie undergraduates nominated.
Selfless Service From 2,000 Miles Away: Aggie’s Facebook Weather Page Helps Trinidad And Tobago
May 14, 2018
Geophysics senior Kalain Hosein ’18 helped get life-saving weather information to the islands.
Geography Department Recognizes Undergraduates’ Achievements
May 9, 2018
Dr. Oliver Frauenfeld, director of geography undergraduate programs, congratulates students on accolades.
Patrick Fulton Leads Sub-Seafloor Observatory Installation On IODP Expedition 375
May 4, 2018
Aggie professors aboard international research drill ship help install two unique observatories.
Undergraduate Research Took This Aggie Everywhere From The Eagle Ford Shale To Mars
Apr 30, 2018
Four undergraduate research projects helped Juan Acevedo prepare for an impactful career.
Geosciences Students Win Student Research Week Awards
Apr 25, 2018
Undergraduate and graduate students were recognized for excellence in research posters and presentations.
Texas A&M Geologist And Team Find First Evidence of Rapid Sea-Level Rise After Snowball Earth Era
Apr 20, 2018
Funded by the National Science Foundation, the project team successfully investigated and analyzed the first geologic evidence of sea-level-rise rates following the Neoproterozoic Snowball Earth.
Congratulations to the Geology & Geophysics Student Winners at the 2018 GGGSC Research Symposium
Apr 20, 2018
Congratulations to all the Geology & Geophysics students who won an award at the 11th Annual GGGSC Research Symposium!
Dr. Julia Reece Named an IODP Ocean Discovery Lecturer
Apr 16, 2018
Congratulations to Dr. Julia Reece, who was selected as an IODP Ocean Discovery Lecturer!
Apr 14, 2018
The department celebrated the end of the year and honored faculty and graduate students for their achievements at the 2018 Geology & Geophysics Department Picnic
Barbara Bayer Honored With President’s Meritorious Service Award
Apr 13, 2018
Bayer was one of only two supervisors awarded from throughout the entire university.
Returning to Galveston Bay, Texas A&M Oceanographers Continue Studying Post-Harvey Coast
Apr 11, 2018
Aggie oceanographers and other collaborative researchers visited Galveston Bay on the R/V Trident to continue studying the effects of Hurricane Harvey on the marine ecosystem.
2018 Geosciences Scholarship Appreciation Celebration
Apr 6, 2018
The 2018 Geosciences Scholarship Appreciation Celebration honored scholarship donors and recipients for the year
After Harvey Flooded This Aggie’s High School, She Stepped Up To Help
Apr 6, 2018
Third-generation Aggie Kaylin Krienke helped organize a Harvey relief benefit concert in her hometown.
Conlee And Dessler Honored With University-Level Distinguished Achievement Awards
Mar 20, 2018
Two College of Geosciences professors have been recognized for their exemplary teaching and research accomplishments.
Texas A&M Experts Reflect On Oceanographic Lessons Learned from Hurricane Harvey
Mar 12, 2018
Oceanography researchers presented new studies on how the unusual ocean condition contributed to Hurricane Harvey at recent Ocean Sciences Meeting.
In CyberHealthGIS REU, Students Connect Public Health Problems With GIS Analysis
Mar 5, 2018
U.S. undergraduate students can apply by March 15 to 10-week summer program.
Aggies And Geospatial Tech Helped Brenham Turn Dead End Into Historic Site
Feb 28, 2018
Camptown Cemetery is the oldest predominantly African American cemetery in Brenham, and Texas A&M Geosciences students helped identify the locations of its unmarked graves.
Two Atmospheric Science Graduate Students Win Seminar Competition
Feb 23, 2018
Collaborative competition helps equip graduate students to communicate their science
Feb 22, 2018
Dr. Juan Carlos Laya joined Texas A&M’s faculty in 2013 as a research professor and in 2015 as an assistant professor.
These Geology and Geophysics Students Learned What it Takes to be a Chief Scientist at Sea
Feb 22, 2018
The National Science Foundation (NSF) funds a cruise ship operated by the University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) that provides Early Career Seismic Chief Scientist Training.
Feb 22, 2018
Two Texas A&M University geophysics professors, Drs. Masako Tominaga and Patrick Fulton, recently conducted field work on Monarch Mountain in British Columbia, Canada with the accompaniment of undergraduate, Noah Vento, and a science writer, Rebecca Fowler.
Life-long Love Of Weather Brought This Aggie To Texas A&M Meteorology
Feb 20, 2018
Senior Tyler Fenske is a second-generation Aggie who found his perfect fit in Texas A&M University’s meteorology program, in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences, and now he helps high school students find their place, too.
Helping Equip Future Ocean Scientists, Aggie Oceanographers Partner With Eagle Pass School
Feb 19, 2018
Junior high students were eager to learn marine microbiology from Texas A&M Oceanography experts.
Experts To Offer Insights On “Advancing Science In Today’s Political Landscape” At Texas A&M Feb. 22
Feb 16, 2018
The College of Geosciences is hosting the seminar featuring three science and policy experts.
Texas A&M Geography’s Wendy Jepson Named AAAS Leshner Fellow
Feb 15, 2018
The 15 fellows are leaders in food and water security research.
Supporting Geology and Geophysics
Feb 12, 2018
As part of the Lead By Example Campaign, the Department of Geology & Geophysics is redefining the way the world recognizes the critical career fields and the unique skillsets of our graduates. At Texas A&M, we seek to attract the best and the brightest students to our programs by offering competitive scholarships and graduate fellowships. Delivering on the promise of a little to no debt education and delivering unparalleled quality training programs.
Feb 12, 2018
Suzanne Rosser holds the Senior Academic Advisor position in the Department of Geology and Geophysics, where she works with undergraduate students in the program.
Feb 7, 2018
This international team is working to improve water management and public health in Guanajuato, Mexico.
Oceanography REU To Include Glider Research Cruise
Feb 2, 2018
Undergrads can apply by Feb. 16 to get at-sea training and do graduate-level research with Aggie oceanographers.
Aspiring Geoscientists And Families Invited To Aggieland Saturday Feb. 10
Feb 1, 2018
All prospective students and families are welcome at campus-wide event.
Undergraduates Invited To Apply To 2018 Atmospheric Sciences REU Program
Jan 26, 2018
Undergraduates Invited To Apply To 2018 Atmospheric Sciences REU Program
Dec 19, 2017
On Dec. 11-15, 2017 students and faculty attended the American Geophysical Union (AGU) Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Dec 19, 2017
Former Business Associate in the Department of Geology and Geophysics, Debra Stark, has announced her retirement from the College of Geosciences.
Dec 18, 2017
Mark McCann, senior information technology professional, was honored with a 2017 Dean’s Achievement Award for Exemplary Staff Services.
Dec 18, 2017
During the College of Geosciences holiday banquet and awards ceremony, the Dean’s Distinguished Award for Faculty Excellence in Service went to Dr. Dave Sparks, professor of geology and geophysics.
Department of Geology & Geophysics December 2017 Graduation
Dec 15, 2017
Congratulations to all the undergraduate and graduate students who graduated December 15th from the Department of Geology & Geophysics!
Dec 8, 2017
After over 18 years in the Department of Geology and Geophysics, Dr. Michael Heaney announced his retirement.
Dec 6, 2017
The Department of Geology and Geophysics awarded Dr. Rick Carlson an emeritus professor position.
Geology & Geophysics 2017 Department Holiday Party
Dec 6, 2017
The Department of Geology and Geophysics celebrated the holidays and the end to 2017 at the annual Department Holiday party.
The 2017 Berg-Hughes Symposium
Nov 3, 2017
Students from both the Department of Geology & Geophysics and the Department of Petroleum Engineering participated in the eighth annual Berg-Hughes Research Symposium this past November.
Students Attend 2017 GSA Conference
Oct 27, 2017
Oct. 22-25, 2017 students and faculty attended the Geological Society of America (GSA) 129th Annual Meeting in Seattle, Washington.
Oct 23, 2017
Dr. Franco Marcantonio, former Ph.D. student, Matthew Loveley, and former B.S. student, Marilyn Wisler, were published in Nature Geosciences for their article titled “Millennial-scale iron fertilization of the eastern equatorial Pacific over the past 100,000 years.”
Students Participate in 2017 SEG Conference
Oct 2, 2017
This past Sept. 24-29, 2017 students and faculty attended the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) 88th Annual Meeting in Houston, Texas
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