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New Disciplinary Themes For Undergraduates Offer A Wider Range Of Educational Experiences
Aug 10, 2022
The Department of Geology and Geophysics is expanding educational opportunities for students, updating the B.A. in Geology.
Anglers Invited to Provide Critical Input on How Offshore Energy Affects Recreational Angling
Aug 3, 2022
Results of the citizen science data will help determine the fate of oil rigs in the Gulf.
Three 2023 Finalists Selected for the John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Program
Jul 28, 2022
These Knauss finalists are among 86 finalists across the United States nominated by their respective Sea Grant programs.
Yue Zhang Co-Leading New EPA-Funded Air Quality Study
Jul 21, 2022
The research team will study per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in outdoor air.
Changing Course For The Best Fit: Meet Recent Graduate Jose Martinez ’22
Jul 6, 2022
Recent oceanography graduate Jose Martinez reflects on his time at Texas A&M with his eyes on the future.
Texas Sea Grant to Fund Nearly $20 Thousand to 10 Graduate Students
Jul 6, 2022
Texas Sea Grant’s Grants-In-Aid of Graduate Research Program provides grants to students conducting marine or coastal research
New Community Engaged Intern Joins Texas Sea Grant
Jul 5, 2022
Peter Gibson will be mentored and gain valuable field experience through the Texas Sea Grant Community Engaged Internship Program.
New Environmental And Engineering Geology Certificate Now Available
Jun 29, 2022
The Department of Geology and Geophysics is expanding educational opportunities for students, providing new certificate program.
Texas Sea Grant Welcomes New Coastal Resilience Program Manager
Jun 8, 2022
Dr. Debalina Sengupta will lend her expertise to extension activities associated with the Resilient Communities and Economies.
Texas Sea Grant Receives Two Awards at Its 50th Anniversary Gala
Jun 7, 2022
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and U.S. Congressman Michael T. McCaul presented awards to Texas Sea Grant.
NOAA Predicts Another Year of Above-Normal Activity for 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Jun 2, 2022
Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center are predicting above-average hurricane activity this year, giving 2022 the seventh consecutive above-average hurricane season.
Imperial Barrel Award Team Competes In 8-Week International Competition
May 31, 2022
The team of Texas A&M students was assigned an evaluation area in the eastern deep-water Gulf of Mexico.
Christina Belanger Receives NSF CAREER Award
May 23, 2022
With the prestigious award, Belanger will provide first-generation students the opportunity to participate in research aimed at building global benthic foraminiferal database
Mysterious Dunes on Jupiter's Moon Explained By Scientists' New Model
May 23, 2022
New research co-authored by Texas A&M’s Dr. Ryan Ewing shows how dunes on Jupiter’s volcanically active moon, lo, were formed.
Texas Sea Grant Revitalizes Weighmaster Training Program
May 11, 2022
The program will train Texans interested in becoming weighmasters at sportfishing tournaments.
Chrissy Wiederwohl Awarded Provost Teaching Excellence Award
May 2, 2022
The Texas A&M Oceanography professor was awarded the 2022 Provost Academic Track Faculty Teaching Excellence Award by the Center for Teaching Excellence.
Scientists Find Gaps In Global River And Stream Monitoring
Apr 25, 2022
New research co-authored by a Texas A&M scientist analyzed placement of stream gauges that inform important global water datasets.
Weather Forecasters Nationwide Use Texas A&M’s Online Weather Data Platforms
Apr 15, 2022
Developed by faculty and staff in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences and College of Geosciences, the Weather Data Interface and High-Definition Weather platforms provide free access to useful weather forecasting data for meteorologists.
Atmospheric Data From India’s 2020 Lockdown Reveals How Black Carbon Affects Climate
Apr 14, 2022
Co-authored by Texas A&M scientists, new research on atmospheric conditions in India in 2020 shows how levels of black carbon and dust are related to climate and monsoons.
Geology And Geophysics Students Experience Carbonates Up Close On Field Study Trip To The Bahamas
Apr 11, 2022
Dr. Juan Carlos Laya and undergraduate students spent an extended spring break in The Bahamas to investigate a modern carbonate platform
NSF-Funded Deep Ocean Drilling Expeditions Will Be Led By Texas A&M Scientists
Apr 11, 2022
Sailing aboard the world-renowned JOIDES Resolution research drill ship, Dr. Julia Reece and Dr. Jason Sylvan will each co-lead a 2-month South Atlantic research expedition this year.
Yue Zhang Leading DOE-Funded Secondary Organic Aerosols Research
Apr 4, 2022
The research will answer key questions about the physicochemical properties of aerosol particles, and aerosol-cloud interactions.
Yige Zhang Honored With F.W. Clarke Award
Mar 30, 2022
The Geochemical Society bestows the honor on one scientist per year.
Oceanography Graduate Students Receive Society For Underwater Technology Scholarships
Mar 29, 2022
Two Texas A&M Oceanography graduate students received $2000 scholarships to further their research and studies.
Ping Yang Named Texas Distinguished Scientist, van de Hulst Light Scattering Award Honoree
Mar 25, 2022
Both awards recognize extraordinary scientific contributions.
Texas A&M Awarded $5.4 Million From National Academies Gulf Research Program
Mar 22, 2022
Texas A&M oceanographer Dr. Steven DiMarco will lead the new research consortium.
Knauss Marine Policy Finalists Receive Official Host Office Placements
Mar 8, 2022
Executive and Legislative Host Office placements mark the beginning of the Knauss fellowship for Lauren Howe-Kerr and Ed Higgins
Grants-In-Aid of Graduate Research Program Competition is Now Open
Mar 1, 2022
Texas Sea Grant is seeking applications, due April 1
Texas A&M Scientist Witnessed Record-Setting Megaflash Lightning Strike
Mar 1, 2022
Dr. Timothy Logan was part of a team of scientists who observed an April 2020 lightning strike that is now a WMO-certified record-holder.
Sediment Cores From Ocean Floor Could Contain 23-Million-Year-Old Climate Change Clues
Feb 18, 2022
Texas A&M oceanographers are examining ancient methane gas ocean cores that reveal clues about global and environmental changes.
Texas Sea Grant Awards $1.8 Million In Research Funding
Feb 18, 2022
These grants support research that can positively impact Texas and its citizens.
From First-Generation Student To Texas A&M Donor
Feb 2, 2022
Joanne and Lee Billingsley reflect on their fond Texas A&M memories and their inspiration for giving to the Department of Geology and Geophysics.
Wendy Jepson Named American Association of Geographers Fellow, Chancellor’s EDGES Fellow
Jan 28, 2022
Jepson is an internationally recognized water security researcher.
Tonga Eruption Is One For The Record Books
Jan 26, 2022
Department of Geology and Geophysics Professor Dr. Andreas Kronenberg explains why the recent Tonga eruption was one of the strongest ever recorded.
Texas A&M Expert: Intense Texas Tornadoes Are Rare In Winter
Jan 19, 2022
Storm specialist Dr. Christopher Nowotarski says tornadoes can occur in winter months in Texas, but they are rarely intense.
December 2021 In Texas Hottest On Record In More Than 130 Years
Jan 4, 2022
The state climatologist says last month was the warmest December since 1889.
Texas A&M Graduate Student Spends Fifty-one Days At Sea Studying Hydrothermal Vents
Dec 17, 2021
Oceanography graduate student Nathan Lanning, joined the NSF-funded Plume Raiders Cruise to the Southern East Pacific Rise to investigate the chemistry of hydrothermal vent fluids in the area.
How Do Aerosols Impact Cloud Formation?
Dec 14, 2021
New NSF-funded research led by Texas A&M’s Dr. Yue Zhang will examine aerosol and cloud interactions, which have major implications for climate models and predictions.
Graduating Senior Talks Adventure, Equestrian And Jumping Into The Workforce
Dec 13, 2021
Geography graduating senior Alexandra King is excited to begin her geospatial career after commencement in December.
Geosciences Professor Hosts Texas A&M Exploration Space Sciences Workshop
Dec 13, 2021
Texas A&M Professors hold a Space Exploration Workshop to discuss the diversity of research required for space exploration and the future of Texas A&M’s aptitude of space research.
Thirteen LAUNCH Undergraduate Research Scholars Designated as Texas Sea Grant Scholars
Dec 7, 2021
Texas Sea Grant to fund 13 undergraduate research scholars at Texas A&M University and Texas A&M University at Galveston
Mobile Storm Science Comes To Houston: Texas A&M Scientists Join TRACER Campaign
Nov 24, 2021
Professors in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences will be conducting mobile field research for the new TRACER campaign, studying deep convection systems in the Houston area.
Texas A&M Geosciences Announces 2021 Distinguished Achievement Awards
Nov 23, 2021
Three outstanding geoscientists will receive the awards during the Distinguished Achievement Awards Gala Jan. 14, 2022.
New Research Shows The Importance Of Upper Ocean Temperature Structure To Hurricane Intensity
Nov 16, 2021
Texas A&M scientist finds late season storms to have greater potential for intensifying than early season storms.
Texas A&M Geochemist Deduces Sources Of Lead Poisoning In Children
Nov 15, 2021
Dr. Franco Marcantonio has successfully used isotope geochemistry to help identify sources of lead poisoning in children with high blood lead levels
Geology And Geophysics Research Team Wins GCAGS And GCSSEPM Grover E. Murray Award
Nov 15, 2021
Their research focuses on TOC-rich zones in the Eagle Ford Shale.
Raquel Bryant Receives New NSF Grant And Inaugural NAGT JEDI Award
Nov 15, 2021
Geology and Geophysics Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Raquel Bryant is leading many efforts to promote diversity within geosciences and recently received NSF funding to support that work.
My First-Gen Story: Leslie Vallecillo ’21
Nov 12, 2021
After nearly dropping out of Texas A&M two years ago, Leslie Vallecillo ’21 will graduate this December with a degree in geographic information science and technology, and minors in meteorology and geography.
Geosciences Celebrates First-Generation Students
Nov 11, 2021
About one out of four Aggies are first-generation college students, and this week the university is celebrating their accomplishments and determination.
Texas Earthquakes: Not Uncommon, But Rarely Damaging
Nov 5, 2021
Two recent quakes near the Odessa area are nothing to worry about, Texas A&M experts say, because the state is a "safe zone."
Meteorology Freshman Produces Post-Hurricane NWS Safety Video
Nov 5, 2021
Ella Murphy '25 interned for the National Weather Service Austin-San Antonio office in the summer of 2021.
Texas A&M Scientist At COP26 Shows The World Peatlands Are Key To Climate Resilience
Nov 4, 2021
Texas A&M Geography's Dr. Julie Loisel says that preserving and restoring peatlands can help the world tackle the climate crisis.
AGU Awards Andrew Dessler 2021 Climate Communication Prize
Nov 4, 2021
The prestigious award recognizes Dessler’s renowned work in publicly communicating climate change science and impacts.
Sustaining The Blue Economy: NSF Funds Texas A&M Research On West Coast Fisheries Management
Oct 25, 2021
Led by a Texas A&M oceanographer and funded by NSF’s Convergence Accelerator, a multi-disciplinary team of scientists will develop an intelligent spatial decision support system for U.S. West Coast fisheries communities threatened by climate change.
Dr. Yina Liu Awarded Early Career Research Fellowship By NASEM
Oct 18, 2021
Texas A&M Oceanography’s Dr. Yina Liu recently received a 2021 Early Career Research Fellowship from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.
Texas Sea Grant Launches Oyster Mariculture Website
Oct 14, 2021
Texans interested in oyster farming can learn about techniques, regulations, permitting, and more at oyster.texasseagrant.org.
State Climatologist: Texas’ Future Depends On Extreme Weather Preparedness
Oct 7, 2021
New research from Texas A&M shows that Texas will experience more urban flooding, higher temperatures, and more intense droughts over the next 15 years.
La Niña Developing In Pacific Could Affect Texas
Sep 30, 2021
State Climatologist John Nielsen-Gammon says the weather event usually means warmer and drier conditions but might only last a few months.
The Next Generation Of Geoscientists: GeoX Camp Completes 11th Summer
Sep 30, 2021
The 2021 virtual GeoX camp invited more than 100 high school students to step into every field of study within the College of Geosciences.
GIST Student Kendahl Hejl '22 Reflects On Her Summer Internship At NASA
Sep 29, 2021
Hejl interned in NASA’s Space Communication and Navigation Program this summer.
Meet Senior Yell Leader And Geosciences Student Woods Johnson ’22
Sep 29, 2021
Johnson is looking forward to representing Texas A&M and completing his GIST degree in the Department of Geography.
Autonomous Glider Withstands Two Hurricanes While Transmitting Continuous Ocean Data
Sep 27, 2021
A Texas A&M Liquid Robotics WaveGlider is collecting and transmitting water quality data from above the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary.
To Reef or Not Reef? Newly Funded Research Will Inform Decisions on the Fate of Gulf Oil Rigs
Sep 23, 2021
Sea Grant-supported researchers will produce data allowing decision makers to see the ecological and economic impacts of removing oil rigs or creating artificial reefs.
New Study: Hurricane Harvey Impacted Colored Dissolved Organic Matter In Galveston Bay
Sep 21, 2021
Texas A&M Oceanography researchers have published new research results that show how large storms can impact colored dissolved organic matter in a subtropical estuary.
Sep 20, 2021
From an old Kyle Field scoreboard in their backyard to the scholarships they created, Angela ’85 and Kerry Stein ’85 root for Aggieland.
Montana Etten-Bohm Recognized With Texas A&M CIRTL Bednarz Award
Sep 17, 2021
Atmospheric Sciences Ph.D. candidate Montana Etten-Bohm was recognized with prestigious award for her teaching and research contributions.
Texas Sea Grant Celebrates 50 Years of Science and Stewardship on Sept. 17
Sep 14, 2021
Texas A&M University achieved formal designation as a sea grant college 50 years ago.
Sep 14, 2021
Return 'Em Right, a new program launching this September, will tackle release mortality due to barotrauma in Gulf of Mexico (GOM) reef fish. This program will offer GOM anglers an opportunity to sharpen their release skills when targeting reef species.
Texas Sea Grant to Fund Over $49 Thousand to 20 Texas A&M Graduate Students
Aug 12, 2021
Texas Sea Grant’s Grants-In-Aid of Graduate Research Program provides small two-year grants to students enrolled at Texas A&M University (TAMU), Texas A&M University at Galveston (TAMUG) or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMUCC). Funded projects must be marine- or coastal-related research and relevant to Texas.
Alyssa Alsante Named A Texas A&M CIRTL Teaching As Research Fellow
Aug 4, 2021
Oceanography graduate student Alyssa Alsante was awarded a fellowship from the Texas A&M Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning.
Now At Texas A&M, Southern Regional Climate Center Continues Key Services
Aug 4, 2021
The center is now led by Texas State Climatologist Dr. John Nielsen Gammon, professor in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences.
Fires, Drought Slamming Much Of Western U.S.
Aug 2, 2021
Texas A&M climate expert Andrew Dessler says climate change is playing a big role in the Western fires, and Texas itself is getting much hotter.
Study: Earth’s Snow And Ice Cover Shrinking By 33,000 Square Miles Per Year
Jul 26, 2021
Co-authored by a Texas A&M geographer, the first ever global assessment of the Earth’s cryosphere has major implications for climate science.
Jul 22, 2021
Knauss finalists are chosen through a competitive process that includes several rounds of review at both the state Sea Grant program and national levels. Howe-Kerr and Higgins are among 74 finalists across the United States nominated by their respective Sea Grant programs.
Jul 20, 2021
The Aggie Doppler Radar helps students and the National Weather Service track severe weather.
Geography Doctoral Student Receives Two AAG Awards
Jul 15, 2021
Anna Van de Grift recently received the AAG research award and a Society of Woman Geographers Evelyn L. Pruitt National Fellowship for Dissertation Research Grant for 2021-2022.
Texas Sea Grant Welcomes New Fisheries Bycatch Reduction Project Manager
Jul 9, 2021
Matthew Kammann will work with the Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture team to lend support and expertise to the NOAA Better Bycatch Reduction Device project.
Makeda Mills to Receive Ralph Rayburn Scholarship from Texas Sea Grant
Jul 7, 2021
This scholarship is named in honor of Ralph Rayburn ’69, former Texas Sea Grant Associate Director and Extension Program Leader.
Jun 30, 2021
The Bush Library and Museum announces 50 Years of Science and Stewardship exhibit from Texas Sea Grant
Two Weeks Of Chasing: Aggies Complete Multi-State Convective Storms Field Study
Jun 30, 2021
Texas A&M Meteorology students recently completed a two-week long field experience studying severe weather, forecasting storms, and safely storm chasing.
Changing Majors, Staying The Course: Meet Recent Graduate Isaac Breedlove
Jun 29, 2021
Isaac Breedlove ’21 graduated in May and credits the College of Geosciences’ Environmental Programs and his support system with helping him achieve his goals.
Oceanography Students Experience Life At Sea During Four-Day Cruise
Jun 28, 2021
Texas A&M Oceanography undergraduates spent four days in the Gulf of Mexico on a research cruise generously funded by Hal Schade ’67.
Hurricane Experts Guide: Geosciences Faculty And Researchers Available To Media
Jun 28, 2021
Texas A&M geoscientists are available to offer scientific analysis and expertise to media during the 2021 hurricane season.
Texas A&M Postdoctoral Researcher Co-Authors Anti-Racism Plan
Jun 28, 2021
Geology and Geophysics postdoctoral researcher Dr. Julia Cisneros and scientists from throughout the U.S. contributed to the recently published paper.
Texas Sea Grant Welcomes New Community Engaged Interns
Jun 21, 2021
Alexis Guidroz and Shadrach Villafranca will be mentored by TXSG professionals and gain valuable field experience through the new Texas Sea Grant Community Engaged Internship Program (TXSG-CEI).
Study: More Intense And Frequent Thunderstorms Linked To Global Climate Variability
Jun 18, 2021
Using isotopes from Texas cave stalactites, scientists in Texas A&M’s College Of Geosciences studied thunderstorm changes in the Southern Great Plains.
Ancient Deepsea Shells Reveal 66 Million Years Of Carbon Dioxide Levels
Jun 11, 2021
Co-authored by two Texas A&M scientists, a new analysis using ancient marine organisms provides important new past climate data and context to modern carbon emissions.
Oceanography Cruises Return for Undergraduate Students
Jun 7, 2021
Undergraduate students at Texas A&M University Oceanography learned valuable lab and field methods on their first cruise since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Study: Galveston Bay’s Lead Levels Are Low, 25% Human-Sourced
Jun 4, 2021
Researchers recently found that despite low lead levels in Galveston Bay, approximately 25 percent is estimated to be anthropogenic.
NOAA Predicts Above-Average 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Jun 2, 2021
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s Climate Prediction Center announced in their May 20, 2021 briefing that they are expecting another highly active hurricane season this year.
May 2021 Graduates Recognized With Awards And Honors
May 27, 2021
The College of Geosciences virtual graduation celebration was May 18, and commencement was held May 19 in Reed Arena.
Meet Raquel Bryant, Geology And Geophysics Postdoctoral Research Associate
May 21, 2021
Dr. Raquel Bryant is one of the first recipients of the Geosciences Future Faculty (GFF) Postdoctoral Fellowship.
From Pre-Dawn Balloon Launches To Costa Rica: Meet Graduating Senior Erin Sherman
May 19, 2021
The meteorology senior reflects on all of the extraordinary opportunities she’s pursued while a student in Texas A&M’s College of Geosciences.
Meet The Texas A&M Students Who Conducted Mars Perseverance Research In Iceland
May 19, 2021
Emily Champion and Kashauna Mason were part of a 2019 research project that helped ensure the success of the rover and helicopter operating on Mars today.
Tangled Sea Turtle Rescued During IODP Expedition
May 7, 2021
Currently working in the South Atlantic, the NSF-funded International Ocean Discovery Program expedition saved a turtle while completing their engineering efforts.
Jason Sylvan Receives Simons Early Career Investigator Award
May 7, 2021
The Texas A&M oceanographer was recently honored by the Simons Foundation.
iSeaTurtle App Expands to Track Turtles Over the Entire Texas Coast
May 3, 2021
Following a successful period of tracking sea turtles in Matagorda Bay, the turtle sighting app is expanding to cover the Texas coast thanks to a partnership between Texas Sea Grant and Turtle Island Restoration Network.
New Oceanography Undergraduate Scholarship Endowed by Hal Schade
Apr 27, 2021
The Peni M. Basse Memorial Scholarship in Oceanography will help support students for decades to come.
Texas A&M Former Students And Scientists Contribute To First Flight On Mars
Apr 26, 2021
Aggie geoscientists played a crucial role in the development of the Mars rover Perseverance and its helicopter companion Ingenuity.
Apr 23, 2021
The Black Voices in Geoscience virtual event was hosted by the new Texas A&M chapter of NABG on April 20.
GeoX 2021 Will Be Free, Virtual And Open To All High School Students
Apr 22, 2021
Applications are due June 10 for the College of Geosciences' Exploration Summer Program to be held virtually June 21-July 2.
What If Humans Could Communicate With Whales?
Apr 22, 2021
A new research project involving Texas A&M University scientists and Project CETI will study the vocalizations of sperm whales.
Oceanography Graduate Student Awarded Schlanger Ocean Drilling Fellowship
Apr 21, 2021
Texas A&M oceanography graduate student Ronnakrit Rattanasriampaipong was selected as a recipient of IODP’s Schlanger Ocean Drilling Fellowship.
Student Forecasters Keep Aggieland Weather-Aware
Apr 21, 2021
Meteorology students gain unique experience providing broadcasted forecasts to local radio and TV stations.
Students On The Water: Oceanography Students Assist Quarterly Research Cruises
Apr 20, 2021
Oceanography students joined faculty on a quarterly research cruise in Galveston Bay to assist in sample collection and gain valuable experience in the field.
Texas A&M Students Delivered Water And Filters To Texans In Crisis
Apr 12, 2021
Students in the College of Geosciences and the Texas A&M chapter of Wine To Water provided water filters to Texans still facing household water crises after February’s winter storms.
Non-Traditional Path Brings Geography Ph.D. Student Manuel Salgado To Snow Research
Apr 9, 2021
Meet Manuel Salgado, a Ph.D. student in geography.
Pollution From Hurricane Harvey Traveled 100 Miles Off Texas Coast
Apr 9, 2021
A Texas A&M study shows weather events carried contaminated water to the Flower Garden Banks sanctuary off the Galveston Coast, much farther than expected.
Two Geography Faculty Receive Los Alamos National Lab Fellowships
Mar 29, 2021
The fellowships support the development of long-term collaborative ties between Texas A&M and LANL researchers.
Study: Bahamas Were Settled Earlier Than Believed
Mar 10, 2021
It’s believed early settlers to the islands eventually changed the landscape of the Bahamas.
Louisiana, Texas Sea Grants Helping Develop Better BRDs
Mar 1, 2021
This three-year, $2.48 million project will develop better bycatch reduction devices (BRDs) for the commercial shrimp industry in the Gulf of Mexico.
Career Panel Recap: Renowned Geoscientists Coach Aggies On Career Success
Feb 25, 2021
The Feb. 3 event covered experts' advice on internships, skill sets, industry opportunities and more.
Remembering Curtis Samford ’83
Feb 25, 2021
“My heart is with the Samford family,” said Geosciences Dean Dr. Debbie Thomas.
How Can Declining Sea Ice Thickness Affect Our World?
Feb 24, 2021
Texas A&M Geography doctoral student Victoria Ford recently published new findings in Climate Dynamics.
Perseverance Rover Looks For Ancient Life On Mars With Help From Aggies
Feb 22, 2021
Two scientists in Texas A&M’s Department of Geology and Geophysics are part of the Perseverance team.
Gulf of Mexico Experiencing Record Low Water Temperatures
Feb 22, 2021
After days of freezing weather, Texas A&M-operated buoys near Galveston and Corpus Christi are reporting the lowest temperatures recorded since their installation.
Unprecedented High-Resolution Climate Simulation Developed By Texas A&M Scientist
Feb 10, 2021
Texas A&M University researchers and international collaborators recently published an unprecedented set of long-term, high-resolution climate simulations.
A Perfect Storm: Aggies And Weather
Feb 10, 2021
Texas A&M’s meteorology program is one of the country’s best, and it’s likely your local weatherperson proves it almost daily.
Erol And Barbara Morey Designate Planned Endowment To Geosciences
Jan 27, 2021
The gift will provide fellowships for geosciences graduate students.
National Cemeteries To Be Mapped By Texas A&M Multidisciplinary Team
Jan 26, 2021
The Department of Geography’s Dr. Stacey Lyle is leading the team, which will develop a digitized national cemetery experience.
New Wildfire Smoke Research Improves Climate Modeling Accuracy
Jan 25, 2021
Co-authored by a Texas A&M scientist, a new study shows that wildfire smoke cools the climate more than current climate computer models assume.
New Geographic Monitoring Technique Detects Early COVID-19 Cases
Jan 22, 2021
A Texas A&M geography professor is part of a research team that found efficient ways to track the virus and pinpoint spreading clusters.
Paying For Emissions We’ve Already Released
Jan 5, 2021
Global warming in excess of 2 degrees Celsius has already been committed by past emissions, says Texas A&M scientist and team of researchers.
College Of Geosciences New Year’s Resolutions
Dec 18, 2020
Dean Dr. Debbie Thomas discusses two of the college’s ambitions for 2021.
Geosciences Honors Faculty And Staff With 2020 Awards
Dec 17, 2020
The recipients will be formally recognized at an online event Jan. 15, 2021.
December 2020 Graduates Recognized With Awards And Honors
Dec 17, 2020
The College of Geosciences graduation celebration was held Dec. 9.
Geology And Geophysics Student Awarded Houston Geological Society Top Scholarship
Dec 17, 2020
Geology and Geophysics Fast Track Degree student Rachel Schroeder recently received the top undergraduate scholarship awarded by the Houston Geological Society.
Atmospheric Sciences Doctoral Candidate Wins Prestigious NASA Fellowship
Dec 17, 2020
Adam Bell was chosen as the quarterly winner of the NPP Award.
Geology And Geophysics Students Honored With Department Awards
Dec 16, 2020
The Department of Geology and Geophysics recently presented awards for teaching, research, and best research paper.
Steve DiMarco Named Marine Technology Society Fellow
Dec 16, 2020
Dr. Steve DiMarco was recently awarded the prestigious title of Marine Technology Society Fellow for his outstanding contributions to the advancement of ocean science and innovation.
Playground Designs Can Help Protect Children As Climate Warms, Experts Say
Dec 14, 2020
Texas A&M Geography doctoral student Daniel Vecellio is part of a team of experts providing the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) with data to help keep playgrounds comfortable and safe.
Texas Sea Grant Releases Request for Proposals for 2022-2024 Research Competition
Dec 14, 2020
Now seeking pre-proposals, due Jan. 15
Texas A&M Oceanographer Joins Deep-Sea Mining Environmental Impact Assessment
Dec 10, 2020
Dr. Jessica Fitzsimmons will join researchers from the University of Hawaii School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology and the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology to assess the potential impacts of deep-sea mining in one of the largest studies of its kind to date.
Carbon-Loaded Peatlands Can’t Be Ignored, Texas A&M Scientist Says
Dec 7, 2020
Led by Texas A&M’s Dr. Julie Loisel and the University of Exeter, scientists from over 50 institutions agree: peatland carbon stocks are more vulnerable than previously thought, and preserving peatlands is essential to limiting climate warming.
Seven LAUNCH Undergraduate Research Scholars Designated as Texas Sea Grant Scholars
Dec 1, 2020
Texas Sea Grant has funded seven undergraduate research scholars at Texas A&M University and Texas A&M University at Galveston
New Fisheries Specialist Joins Texas Sea Grant
Nov 24, 2020
Texas Sea Grant has hired Alexis Sabine as the program’s new fisheries specialist.
David Cairns Named AAAS Fellow
Nov 24, 2020
The honor recognizes distinguished leaders in science for their extraordinary achievements.
Construction Update: Traci ’11 And Curtis Samford ‘83 Geosciences Career Center
Nov 24, 2020
Located in the O&M Building, the center’s renovation has made major progress this fall.
Colonel David Bacot ’90 Named Geosciences Senior Director Of Development
Nov 24, 2020
Bacot served a distinguished career in the U.S. Air Force.
Gerald North Honored With 2020 AGU Ambassador Award
Nov 23, 2020
Texas A&M University Distinguished Professor Emeritus Dr. Gerald North was honored for his tremendous contributions to science.
Memorial Gifts Honor Gary Reynolds
Nov 23, 2020
Former students, colleagues and friends honor Gary Reynolds ’88 ’92 and continue his legacy of serving others.
Texas A&M Expert: Drought Has Returned To Texas
Nov 20, 2020
State Climatologist Dr. John Nielsen-Gammon says drier and warmer conditions over much of the state could last until spring.
Texas A&M Students Produce "Our Earth Rising" Podcast In The College Of Geosciences
Nov 16, 2020
Gaining hands-on science communication experience, Texas A&M students led by Dr. Lindsay Sansom have released the first episode of an educational podcast this fall.
Meet Alexa Wood, New Geography Postdoctoral Research Associate
Nov 14, 2020
Dr. Alexa Wood is one of the first holders of the Geosciences Future Faculty (GFF) Postdoctoral Fellowship.
Luis Martinez Named 2020 Pat Tillman Scholar
Nov 9, 2020
The geography Ph.D. student is one of 60 veterans to receive the honor nation-wide this year.
Study: How We Look At Our Climate Records Needs To Change
Nov 9, 2020
An international team including a Texas A&M researcher concluded that to predict future climate trends, more attention is needed regarding historical records from millions of years ago.
Meet Elizabeth Kenderes, New Geology And Geophysics Instructional Assistant Professor
Oct 30, 2020
Dr. Kenderes joined the Department of Geology and Geophysics this past summer.
Donald Hood Wins Award At Texas A&M Postdoctoral Research Symposium
Oct 30, 2020
The Department of Geology and Geophysics postdoctoral research associate received 2nd Place in the Flash-Talk Presentation competition at Texas A&M University’s Fourth Annual Postdoctoral Research Symposium.
Texas A&M Geosciences Announces 2020 Distinguished Achievement Awards
Oct 26, 2020
Four outstanding geoscientists will receive the awards during the virtual Distinguished Achievement Awards Gala Nov. 6.
Free Film Screening And Discussions Of “Picture A Scientist” Open To Texas A&M Community
Oct 21, 2020
The film will be screened for free Oct. 27, and Geosciences Dean Dr. Debbie Thomas will co-lead a panel discussion of the film Oct. 28, followed by a fieldwork panel discussion Oct. 29 co-organized by the International Ocean Discovery Program.
Oct 21, 2020
Researchers share an inside look at the impact of the R. Ken Williams ’45 Radiogenic Isotope Geosciences Laboratory.
Texas A&M Oceanographer Co-Leading NOAA Research Task Force
Oct 21, 2020
Awarded nearly $800,000 in research funding, Texas A&M’s Dr. Colleen Petrik will co-lead a NOAA task force studying global fish populations in changing ocean environments.
Geography Ph.D. Student Selected For National Academies Science Policy Fellowship
Oct 20, 2020
John Schiff is one of nine recipients from throughout the country who received this prestigious fellowship.
Q&A: How Field Camp Adapted To Summer 2020
Oct 20, 2020
Dr. Brent Miller discusses how this summer’s Department of Geology and Geophysics field camp course adapted to COVID-19 safety precautions and transformed the field experience by going totally online.
Berg-Hughes Center Awarded More Than $1 Million For Multidisciplinary Research
Oct 12, 2020
Faculty in the Colleges of Geosciences, Agriculture and Life Sciences, Engineering, and Science will contribute to the two large research projects, both managed by the Berg-Hughes Center.
Feed the Fleet Event Gives Back to Fishermen Affected by Recent Storms
Oct 9, 2020
Texas Sea Grant joined other Texas and Louisiana groups to provide supplies and food to fishermen of Cameron Parish, Louisiana at the Feed the Fleet event.
Raquel Bryant To Lead Geological Society Of America Pardee Symposium
Oct 2, 2020
Dr. Raquel Bryant, Geology and Geophysics postdoctoral research associate, will lead the Geological Society Of America Pardee Symposium, titled The Next Generation Of Geoscience Leaders: Strategies For Excellence In Diversity And Inclusion.
Texas A&M Expert: La Niña In Pacific May Affect Texas Weather
Sep 25, 2020
Cooler ocean waters tend to make drier and warmer conditions throughout the Southwest.
New Research Quantifies Mississippi River Floodwaters Diverted Into Lake Pontchartrain
Sep 25, 2020
Research by Texas A&M Oceanography graduate student Robert Iles tracks diverted Mississippi floodwaters throughout Lake Pontchartrain with satellite imagery.
Graduate Students Awarded SIPES And Houston Geological Society Scholarships
Sep 21, 2020
Five Geology and Geophysics Graduate students recently received scholarships from the Houston Geological Society and the Society of Independent Professional Earth Scientists Foundation.
Sea Grant Program Event Celebrates a Decade of Investment in Oil Spill Science Research
Sep 21, 2020
The event, hosted by Sea Grant’s Oil Spill Science Outreach Program, will showcase the accomplishments of the Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative in Texas.
Two Texas students begin NOAA Ocean Acidification Graduate Research Fellowship
Sep 14, 2020
The fellowship program was created to develop ocean acidification researchers in the Gulf of Mexico, a region expected to experience increased ocean acidification in the future.
Texas Sea Grant Aquaculture Specialist Can Assist in Oyster Farming Permitting Process
Aug 26, 2020
Mario Marquez is ready to help oyster farmers build their businesses.
A Letter From Dean Debbie Thomas
Aug 26, 2020
"Sustainability requires a society that trusts science and embraces the talent of each and every member of our society," writes Dr. Debbie Thomas.
New Major Gift From Traci And Curtis Samford Establishes Geosciences Career Center
Aug 26, 2020
Turning dreams into reality for Texas A&M Geosciences, a gift from Traci ’11 and Curtis Samford ’83 will impact generations of geosciences students.
Remembering Gary Reynolds '88 '92
Aug 26, 2020
“Our thoughts are with his beloved family as we cherish his memory," said Geosciences Dean Dr. Debbie Thomas.
Texas A&M Storm Expert Says Texas At Peak Of Hurricane Season
Aug 26, 2020
Some experts believe storms are forming later in the season as the Earth continues to get hotter.
Aug 24, 2020
Get an in-depth look at the history and future of the Aggie Doppler Radar.
Kathryn Shamberger Named Montague-Center for Teaching Excellence Scholar
Aug 19, 2020
The prestigious honor was awarded to the oceanography assistant professor for her innovative teaching.
Oceanography Graduate Students Receive Awards
Aug 19, 2020
The Department of Oceanography recently presented awards for teaching and research.
New 5-Year Degree Available From Geology And Geophysics Department
Aug 7, 2020
Fast Track Programs allow Texas A&M students to graduate with both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in just 5 years.
Anne Raymond Named Geological Society of America Fellow
Aug 7, 2020
Dr. Anne Raymond has been named a Geological Society of America Fellow.
Hurricane Experts Guide: Geosciences Faculty And Researchers Available To Media
Jul 30, 2020
Texas A&M geoscientists are available to offer scientific analysis and expertise to media during the 2020 hurricane season.
Nick Weber to be awarded NMFS-Sea Grant joint fellowship
Jul 29, 2020
Fellows selected are trained to be ‘the fisheries scientists of the future’
Oceanography Study Says Carbon Dioxide Levels Rising In Gulf Of Mexico
Jul 28, 2020
Texas A&M Oceanography team finds Gulf waters becoming harmful to marine life, commercial fishing could be threatened.
Noura Randle selected as 2021 Finalist for the John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Program
Jul 23, 2020
Knauss finalists are chosen through a competitive process that includes several rounds of review at both the state Sea Grant program and national levels. Randle is one of 74 finalists across the United States nominated by their respective Sea Grant programs.
David Sparks Awarded University Professorship In Undergraduate Teaching Excellence
Jul 23, 2020
Sparks was awarded the Thaman Professorship in Undergraduate Teaching Excellence.
Geology and Geophysics Honors Graduate Students With Awards
Jul 22, 2020
During its May 2020 online Graduation Celebration May 7, the department honored award winners and graduating students.
151 High Schoolers Experienced The Geosciences For Free This Summer, Thanks To Virtual GeoX
Jul 14, 2020
The 10th anniversary edition of GeoX was led by Judy Nuñez and made possible by faculty presenters and Texas A&M student volunteers.
Meet Yina Liu, New Oceanography Assistant Professor
Jul 13, 2020
Liu will also lead a research team at the Texas A&M Geochemical and Environmental Research Group.
Geography’s George Allen To Lead New X-Grant Project
Jul 13, 2020
Texas A&M’s X-Grant program funds interdisciplinary research.
Atmospheric Sciences Graduate Students Receive NASA FINESST Project Funding
Jul 10, 2020
Li-Wei Vivian Chao and Nancy Okeudo have both been awarded research project funding.
Texas A&M Study: Texas Will Face Driest Conditions Of The Last 1,000 Years
Jul 10, 2020
Dr. John Nielsen-Gammon led the study, which says the state will be facing hotter and drier conditions for decades to come, especially in West Texas.
Jacob Arnold ’19 to receive Ralph Rayburn Scholarship from Texas Sea Grant
Jul 2, 2020
This scholarship is named in honor of Ralph Rayburn ’69, former Texas Sea Grant Associate Director and Extension Program Leader.
Grossman Leading NSF-Funded Study Of Clumped Isotopes In Carbonate Minerals
Jun 25, 2020
Dr. Ethan Grossman will lead the project analyzing rare isotopes to study ancient ocean and sediment temperatures.
Aquaculture Specialist Joins Texas Sea Grant
Jun 24, 2020
Texas Sea Grant has hired Mario Marquez as the program’s new aquaculture specialist to meet the needs of the recent legalization of the oyster aquaculture industry in Texas.
Water-Insecurity Increases COVID-19 Risks
Jun 22, 2020
Texas A&M’s Dr. Wendy Jepson and researchers analyze how water insecurity can hinder strategies to combat the coronavirus.
Texas A&M Study: Face Masks Critical In Preventing Spread Of COVID-19
Jun 15, 2020
A study led by Dr. Renyi Zhang estimates that the measure prevented more than 66,000 infections in New York City in less than a month.
With Texas Beaches Empty, Did Water Quality Improve?
Jun 4, 2020
Texas Sea Grant has awarded a rapid response grant to researchers at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi to examine water quality data collected during the COVID-19 quarantine.
New Groundwater Research: Clay Layers Exacerbate Arsenic Problems In Bangladesh
May 28, 2020
Co-authored by Texas A&M’s Dr. Peter Knappett, the recently published study examined causes of arsenic contamination in Bangladesh aquifers.
Geography Student And Mascot Corporal Joins Reveille IX On Disney+ Show
May 28, 2020
Texas A&M Mascot Reveille, accompanied by Colton Ray ’22, will be featured in the third episode of the show 'It's A Dog's Life' on Disney's streaming channel.
Two Texas Sea Grant-nominated fellows selected for NOAA coastal management fellowships
May 27, 2020
Fellows selected for this competitive program work with NOAA partner organizations on coastal resource management and policy.
When Storms Roll In, Texas A&M Steps Up To Aid Weather Forecasters
May 27, 2020
Texas A&M Atmospheric Sciences helped monitor severe weather as it moved through the Brazos and Trinity Valleys
IODP Travel Team Honored With Texas A&M President's Meritorious Service Award
May 26, 2020
The awards recognize outstanding Texas A&M University staff.
Study Reveals Ancient Ocean Oxygen Levels Associated With Changing Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide
May 19, 2020
The NSF-funded, Texas A&M-led study analyzed Equatorial Pacific Ocean sediment cores to provide new insights into the relationship between deep ocean oxygenation and atmospheric carbon dioxide levels in the 50,000 years before the last ice age.
New Study Explores Andes Tectonics, Co-Authored By Geology Senior
May 13, 2020
With lead author Dr. Nick Perez, undergraduate researcher Kristina Levine was second author of a publication investigating the geologic processes impacting the Andes in southern Peru.
May 2020 Graduates Recognized With Awards And Honors
May 8, 2020
The College of Geosciences’ virtual graduation celebration was held May 7.
Understanding COVID-19 Transmission Routes Key To Curbing Spread
Apr 29, 2020
Texas A&M professor says covering nose and mouth in public is a simple, yet critical habit people should adopt immediately.
Apr 21, 2020
Dean of the College of Geosciences Dr. Debbie Thomas writes to the Aggie Geosciences Family.
South Asia Faces Increased Double-Threat Of Extreme Heat, Extreme Pollution, Study Shows
Apr 21, 2020
Regional study led by Texas A&M professor was first of its kind and produced alarming results.
Atmospheric Sciences Professors Presenting Virtual Earth Month Webinars
Apr 17, 2020
Hosted by the Texas A&M Office of Sustainability, the webinars are open to the campus community.
Julia Reece Receives NSF CAREER Award
Apr 16, 2020
With the prestigious award, Reece will research how microfossils can trigger submarine landslides, and will also provide high-impact learning experiences to students.
COVID-19 Is Hurting Texas Fisheries, But Eating Local Seafood Helps
Apr 16, 2020
Texans can still enjoy gulf seafood while social distancing through curbside and delivery options and cooking at home.
Geology And Geophysics Graduate Student Sailed On Two IODP Cruises In One Semester
Apr 16, 2020
John Sarao completed two scientific cruises in the fall of 2019.
What Not To Wear: Experts Evaluate DIY Mask Materials
Apr 15, 2020
Texas A&M scientists conduct study evaluating household materials for constructing effective face masks.
A Decade After BP Oil Spill, Texas A&M Experts Say It Could Happen Again
Apr 15, 2020
Oceanography professors say the Deepwater Horizon spill in 2010 changed the Gulf of Mexico in ways we are still trying to understand.
Graduate Students Honored By Scouts For Community Outreach
Apr 15, 2020
Geology and Geophysics graduate students Michelle Chrpa and Ali Snell were invited to the local Scouts Annual Blue and Gold Banquet in recognition of their outreach.
Geology And Geophysics SEG Chapter Awarded Outreach Grant
Apr 15, 2020
Texas A&M’s Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) student chapter was recently recognized.
Winter Break Field-Based Courses Take Students To New Geologic Environments
Apr 15, 2020
This winter the Department of Geology and Geophysics field methods and field trip courses brought students to the American Southwest.
Texas A&M Scientists Find Trace Elements Increasing In Rapidly Changing Arctic Ocean
Apr 14, 2020
Oceanographers used data from a pan-Arctic survey of carbon and trace elements to better understand how climate change will affect ecosystems in one of the fastest warming regions of the world.
Texas A&M Research Team Finds Life Deep Beneath Ocean Floor
Mar 19, 2020
The cores show life present at 2,600 feet below the Indian Ocean seafloor. The discovery could lead to similar finds around the world.
Aggie Student Veteran Receives AMS Outstanding Poster Award
Mar 10, 2020
Atmospheric Sciences and Oceanography student, Lance Belobrajdic ’21, was awarded an Outstanding Student Conference Poster Award from the American Meteorological Society (AMS).
Extreme Weather Risks Rising In Texas, Warns New Report
Mar 5, 2020
The new Texas-specific analysis fills a major data gap for policymakers and business leaders — and shows coming climate change impacts, says Texas A&M professor and state climatologist.
New Oil Spill Outreach Specialist Joins Texas Sea Grant
Feb 28, 2020
Dani Bailey will be "an integral addition to both the Oil Spill Science Program" and "provide much-needed services to her community.”
Ping Yang Named Distinguished Professor by Texas A&M University
Feb 28, 2020
Dr. Ping Yang has been named a University Distinguished Professor by Texas A&M University, and appointed Associate Dean for Research by the College of Geosciences.
Extraordinary Ocean Floor Cores Speak To Ancient Climate Shifts, Texas A&M Dean Says
Feb 28, 2020
Dr. Debbie Thomas, Dean of the College of Geosciences at Texas A&M, spent five weeks co-leading International Ocean Discovery Program Expedition 378, which recovered the sediment cores in the South Pacific.
Feb 27, 2020
Tom and Cyd Kelly's impactful giving has endowed two petroleum geosciences scholarships and one graduate student fellowship.
Graduate Students Present Research At Special Atmospheric Sciences Seminar
Feb 26, 2020
Kyle Wodzicki and Brianna Hendrickson, winners of the Atmospheric Science Graduate Student Seminar Series, presented their research.
Geology And Geophysics Graduate Student Receives AGU Outstanding Student Presentation Award
Feb 25, 2020
Texas A&M Geology and Geophysics graduate student, Monica Barbery, was awarded a 2019 Outstanding Presentation Award.
Texas Sea Grant Awards $1.4 Million in Research Funding to Support the Texas Coast
Feb 24, 2020
The grants support research in natural, physical, social, behavioral and economic sciences and engineering that can positively impact Texas and its citizens.
Investigating Past Ocean Circulation, Slowey Led NSF-Funded Southern Argentine Margin Expedition
Feb 21, 2020
Dr. Niall Slowey led an NSF-funded expedition to the Southern Argentine Margin, with three oceanography graduate students also onboard.
Texas A&M Scientists: Record Antarctic Heat Reflects Current, Future Climate Trends
Feb 17, 2020
Because Earth’s poles hold massive amounts of ice, recent high temperatures in Antarctica are indicative of a trend of global concern and a changing Antarctic region, according to experts.
Judith Chester Named AGU Section Awardee
Feb 12, 2020
The Geology and Geophysics professor was honored at the 2019 AGU Fall Meeting.
Study Details How Auto Emissions Pose Human Health Problems Worldwide
Feb 10, 2020
Texas A&M researchers are part of a team that analyzed how auto exhaust in large cities, especially in China, is linked to air quality and health problems.
Two Oceanography Graduate Students Receive AGU’s Outstanding Presentation Award
Feb 5, 2020
Texas A&M Oceanography graduate students, Daianne Höfig and Tyler Winkler, were both awarded 2019 Outstanding Student Presentation Awards.
Outstanding Faculty And Staff Honored At Geosciences Awards Ceremony
Jan 31, 2020
The Jan. 10 holiday luncheon and ceremony honored award-winning faculty and staff in the college.
Swath Of Natural Habitat Larger Than The UK Will Be Urbanized By 2030, Global Study Predicts
Jan 29, 2020
Critical knowledge gaps on habitat loss in lower-income countries were also revealed by the research study, co-authored by a Texas A&M geographer.
Texas Oyster Mariculture Stakeholder Meeting Slated For Jan. 25
Jan 21, 2020
A meeting for stakeholders in the Lower Laguna Madre will facilitate discussion on oyster mariculture in the area.
Epic South Pacific Expedition Is Special For Texas A&M Geosciences Dean
Jan 16, 2020
Dr. Debbie Thomas is co-leading an elite international team of scientists aboard a world-class research drillship.
Explanation Found For Die-Off Of Coral Reefs In Gulf Of Mexico
Jan 16, 2020
A Texas A&M Oceanography research team found that processes leading to hypoxia led to the death of parts of the reefs in the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary.
Study Shows Earth’s River Ice Is Rapidly Declining
Jan 16, 2020
Texas A&M Geography’s Dr. George Allen co-authored research showing river ice has dramatically decreased over the past 30 years.
Co-Led By Geosciences Dean, IODP Expedition Studies Ancient Warm Climate Clues In South Pacific
Jan 14, 2020
Dr. Debbie Thomas is serving as co-chief scientist of the international expedition.
Julie Massey Honored With Distinguished Agent Title
Jan 10, 2020
In recognition of her longstanding service, Texas Sea Grant Extension Agent Julie Massey has earned the prestigious title of distinguished agent.
Follow Geosciences Dean Debbie Thomas On IODP Expedition 378
Dec 19, 2019
The NSF-funded expedition sails Jan. 3 - March 4, 2020.
December 2019 Graduates Recognized With Awards And Honors
Dec 19, 2019
The College of Geosciences graduation celebration was held Dec. 13.
Six LAUNCH Undergraduate Research Scholars Designated as Texas Sea Grant Scholars
Dec 19, 2019
Texas Sea Grant has funded six undergraduate research scholars at Texas A&M University and Texas A&M University at Galveston.
Oyster Fishery First To Receive Sustainability Certification With Texas Sea Grant Support
Dec 19, 2019
With the help of Texas Sea Grant, Prestige Oyster's Inc. became the first private oyster fishery in the America to achieve certification from the Marine Stewardship Council.
Geography Graduate Student Wins Award In 3-Minute Thesis Competition
Dec 19, 2019
After competing against graduate students from across campus, Crockett Walter won the People’s Choice Award.
Geology Graduate Attributes Success to Faculty and High-Impact Experiences
Dec 16, 2019
When Michael Martinez ’19 arrived at the Texas A&M campus in the fall of 2018, he had no idea that three semesters later he would be graduating with hands-on research experience from both the lab and the field.
From Airborne Research To Mapping Fires, Graduating Aggie Reflects On Her NASA Summers
Dec 12, 2019
Graduating meteorology senior Ariana Castillo ’19 worked as a NASA intern for two consecutive summers while completing her degree.
Applications Open For Summer 2020 Observing The Ocean REU Program
Dec 12, 2019
The application deadline for the 2020 Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program is Feb. 17, 2020.
Geography Graduate Student Selected For AAG-UCGIS Summer Program
Dec 10, 2019
Funded by NSF, Andong Ma was one of 35 participants selected to attend a week-long summer program focused on the latest advances in cyber GIS and geospatial data science.
High-School Rover Drivers: Students Completed Simulated Mars Mission, Thanks To Texas A&M
Dec 10, 2019
A rover-driving learning experience for students at Houston's Waltrip High School was made possible by Texas A&M Geology and Geophysics, along with Mission Control, Inc., NASA, and the Canadian Space Agency.
Korty And NSF-Funded Team Studying Hurricane Risk Prediction In A Changing Climate
Dec 9, 2019
Texas A&M and Texas A&M Galveston researchers will be part of a team using historical and long-term reconstructions of hurricane activity in the western North Atlantic to ultimately improve hurricane preparedness and resilience.
2020 Coastal Management and Digital Coast Fellowship Now Open
Dec 5, 2019
Applications to the 2020 Coastal Management and Digital Coast Fellowship are due Jan. 17, 2020. The nine fellowship positions start in Aug. 2020 at various host offices across the United States.
Ping Yang Selected As AAAS Fellow
Nov 26, 2019
Texas A&M Geosciences Interim Associate Dean for Research and atmospheric scientist Dr. Ping Yang will receive the 2019 honor from AAAS for his extraordinary achievements.
Life On ‘Mars’: Ewing Leads Aggie Team In Iceland, Conducting Research For NASA
Nov 26, 2019
Dr. Ryan Ewing, two Texas A&M students and one postdoctoral researcher conducted research for three weeks on Mars-like terrain in Iceland to test rover technology for NASA’s Mars 2020 mission and to study how the planet evolved over time.
Nov 25, 2019
Learn about a familiar annual sight on the Texas A&M campus: the Geography 213 blimp.
Graduate Students Receive Geological Society of America’s Medlin Award
Nov 25, 2019
Michelle Chrpa and Samuel Neely make Department of Geology and Geophysics history, as this is the first time that both Antoinette Lierman Medlin Research Awards have been awarded to students in the same department.
Berg-Hughes Center Hosts 10th Anniversary Celebration and Research Symposium
Nov 25, 2019
The Berg-Hughes Center for Petroleum and Sedimentary Systems recently celebrated a decade of cutting-edge research.
Undergraduates Gain Valuable Experience In Summer Research Course
Nov 19, 2019
Julia Reece provided geology and geophysics undergraduate students valuable, hands-on laboratory experience in her summer research class.
Meteorology Undergraduates Maintain NASA Research Instrument
Nov 18, 2019
The NASA disdrometer will be used to investigate rainfall in the region.
College Of Geosciences At Texas A&M Establishes Trimble Technology Lab
Nov 14, 2019
Officially opened Nov. 14, the state-of-the-art Trimble Technology Lab was made possible by a significant gift from Trimble to the College of Geosciences.
Now Accepting Applications To Sea Grant Marine Policy Fellowship
Nov 7, 2019
The application is open for the National Sea Grant College Program 2021 John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship, a yearlong paid fellowship in the Washington, D.C. area.
Oceanography Graduate Students Attended the International GEOTRACES Summer School
Nov 5, 2019
Oceanography graduate students Nathan Lanning and Janelle Steffen attended the week-long International GEOTRACES Summer School held in Cadiz, Spain.
NSF-Funded Texas A&M Study Working To Reduce Flash Flood Fatalities
Nov 5, 2019
Texas A&M Geography’s Lei Zou is on the team of scientists analyzing flash flood impacts.
Cynthia Lyle Appointed As Texas Sea Grant Senior Associate Director And Extension Leader
Nov 4, 2019
The new senior associate director and extension leader is "eager to build upon the organization's successes."
Texas A&M Student Veteran Receives Prestigious Department of Defense Fellowship
Nov 4, 2019
With the support of a DoD Fellowship, graduate student Luis Martinez will supervise a team of undergraduates and graduates from around the university, as they develop the technology needed for mapping dangerous, subterranean environments.
Texas A&M GIS Day Promotes Geospatial Skills And Careers Nov. 11-13
Nov 1, 2019
GIS Day at Texas A&M features a career fair, industry panel, workshops and networking events.
Graduate Student Attended Urbino Summer School In Paleoclimatology
Oct 30, 2019
Danielle Schimmenti traveled to Italy for the 3-week intensive course.
New Honors And New Heroes: Distinguished Geoscientists Inspire Students At Annual Awards
Oct 29, 2019
Four remarkable geoscientists were recognized Oct. 11 at the College of Geosciences’ annual awards gala.
Summer Field Camps Continue Providing Valuable Experiential Learning Experiences
Oct 29, 2019
This summer the Department of Geology and Geophysics travel and stationary field camp courses provided impactful, real-world experiences for undergraduates.
Texas A&M Professor Collected Unique Data With Mobile LIDAR During Storm Chase
Oct 28, 2019
Tim Logan sought out aerosol interactions with convective thunderstorms using CACE LIDAR.
New Tornado Casualty Analysis Will Improve Future Predictions
Oct 28, 2019
Texas A&M Geography’s Tyler Fricker recently published research providing insights into where tornado casualty rates are highest and how to improve casualty prediction models.
Texas Just Experienced Its Warmest September Ever
Oct 25, 2019
John Nielsen-Gammon, Texas A&M Regents Professor and Texas State Climatologist, discusses the record-breaking Texas temperatures of September 2019.
Learning Environmental Policy First-Hand: Aggie Grad Interned At EPA
Oct 23, 2019
Meteorology graduate Lucero Marquez ’19 spent the summer working for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Oct 22, 2019
This new partnership helps promote local and sustainable seafood.
Watch: The International Laboratory For High-Resolution Earth System Prediction
Oct 18, 2019
The iHESP lab seeks to develop a new advanced modeling framework for high-resolution multiscale Earth System predictions.
Scott Gifford Awarded Society of Independent Professional Earth Scientists Foundation Scholarship
Oct 17, 2019
Gifford is a graduate student in the Department of Geology and Geophysics.
Mars Once Had Salt Lakes Similar To Earth
Oct 16, 2019
Marion Nachon, geology and geophysics postdoctoral research associate, co-authored study finding that Mars has undergone wet and dry periods.
Oct 9, 2019
Jack Baldauf will serve as senior associate vice president for research at Texas A&M, and Ping Yang will serve as the College of Geosciences’ interim associate dean for research.
Aggie Professor Completes His 18th Antarctic Expedition
Oct 7, 2019
Dr. Andrew Klein Takes Part In An NSF-funded Research Excursion.
Graduate Student Conducted Tropical Convection Field Work in Costa Rica For Two Months
Oct 7, 2019
As part of the Organization of Tropical East Pacific Convection 2019 field campaign, Lidia Huaman-Chuquihuaccha spent two months collecting data.
Texas A&M Student Veteran Interned In NASA Pathways Pilot Program
Oct 7, 2019
Atmospheric sciences and oceanography student Lance Belobrajdic ‘21 was one of nine interns selected for the 2019 NASA Pathways Pilot Program.
New Water Insecurity Scale Provides Critical Data
Oct 4, 2019
Texas A&M Geography’s Jepson co-authored new research quantifying experiences of household water insecurity in an equivalent way across low- and middle-income countries.
President Young Tours JOIDES Resolution During Rare IODP Stateside Port Call
Oct 2, 2019
The internationally renowned research drill ship is operated by Texas A&M, for the NSF-funded International Ocean Discovery Program.
Julia Reece Named Montague-Center for Teaching Excellence Scholar
Oct 1, 2019
The Geology and Geophysics assistant professor was awarded the prestigious award for impactful teaching.
Texas A&M Study: Humankind Never Co-Existed With A High-Carbon-Dioxide Atmosphere Until 1965
Sep 25, 2019
Texas A&M Oceanography’s Yige Zhang co-authored a new study that shows Earth’s carbon dioxide atmospheric concentrations averaged 230 parts per million for 2.5 million years; today’s levels are about 410 parts per million.
Texas Sea Grant Welcomes New Extension Agents For Matagorda And Calhoun Counties
Sep 24, 2019
Nicole Pilson and R.J. Shelly are the newest coastal and marine resources extension agents to join Texas Sea Grant.
Casellas Connors Conducting NSF-Funded Human-Wildlife Interaction Research
Sep 18, 2019
The recently awarded NSF grant will fund a research team studying white-tailed deer populations and management.
Texas A&M Geosciences Announces 2019 Distinguished Achievement Awards
Sep 12, 2019
The awards will be presented to four outstanding geoscientists at the Distinguished Achievement Awards Gala Oct. 11.
Three Geosciences Faculty Named Center Directors
Sep 12, 2019
Each of the centers is conducting critical research and is housed within the College of Geosciences.
Julie Newman Appointed Geology And Geophysics Department Head
Sep 10, 2019
She began serving as department head Sept. 1, 2019.
Luckily, Hurricanes Like Dorian Are Very Rare
Sep 4, 2019
Dr. Robert Korty offers analysis on Hurricane Dorian and worldwide trends in hurricane intensities.
Geography Researchers Analyze The Past With Cave Stalagmites
Sep 4, 2019
Undergraduate students have helped study calcite in caves to evaluate Southern Great Plains climatology.
Sep 3, 2019
The Texas A&M Oceanography assistant professor is one of twenty scientists awarded 2019 Early-Career Research Fellowships by the National Academies Gulf Research Program.
National Academy of Sciences President Marcia McNutt Receives Honorary Degree From Texas A&M
Sep 3, 2019
The College of Geosciences hosted McNutt’s visit and Aug. 9 public presentation.
Texas A&M Team Finds New Ways For Coral Reef Ecosystems To Grow
Aug 30, 2019
Researchers examined particulate organic matter and how it affects declining coral reefs in Hawaii.
Tailgate With Geosciences Oct. 12
Aug 29, 2019
Don’t miss our annual all-college tailgate in Aggieland!
AMS Awards Honor Texas A&M Atmospheric Sciences And Oceanography Faculty, Former Students
Aug 29, 2019
The scientists’ major contributions to science and public safety were commended.
$350-Million NSF Agreement Extends Texas A&M Leadership Of IODP Ship Operations
Aug 26, 2019
NSF has awarded management and operations of the research drillship to Texas A&M through 2024.
Andrew Dessler Named 2019 AGU Fellow
Aug 19, 2019
Atmospheric sciences professor and climate change expert honored with prestigious recognition.
Regents Approve Dudley J. Hughes ’51 Microscopy Learning Laboratory Naming
Aug 16, 2019
Aug. 8, The Texas A&M System Board of Regents officially approved naming the lab, which was funded by a generous gift from Mrs. Robbie W. Hughes.
My GeoX Story: One Aggie’s Transformational Experiences At GeoX
Aug 15, 2019
Marissa Rene Castillo ’20 shares how GeoX — the College of Geosciences’ week-long summer camp for high school students — changed her life, gave her a place to belong, and helped her find her passion.
Aug 13, 2019
Dr. Brendan Roark co-authored game-changing research on the Hawaiian-Emperor Seamount Chain.
Howard Trough Named In Honor Of Late Texas A&M Oceanography Researcher Matthew K. Howard
Aug 6, 2019
Underwater feature in the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary has officially been named after Dr. Matthew K. Howard.
Second ‘Under the Sea’ Camp Helps Local Children Learn Ocean Sciences
Aug 4, 2019
Texas A&M Oceanography faculty and other researchers hosted the second annual summer camp.
Jepson Promotes Water Insecurity Education With DEPTH Exhibit
Aug 2, 2019
The 3-month-long exhibit premiered at the Michigan Science Center in June.
New Global Water Map Could Predict Flood Events
Jul 30, 2019
Texas A&M Geography’s Dr. George Allen helped develop the MERIT Hydro global map, using complex algorithms to determine the shape of millions of Earth’s rivers, lakes and canals.
Texas A&M GERG Data Fuels Storm Prediction Efforts In The Gulf
Jul 11, 2019
The TABS off-shore system of buoys run by GERG and funded by the Texas General Land Office provides life-saving data during hurricane season.
GeoX 2019: A Scientific Summer To Remember
Jul 11, 2019
GeoX, the College of Geosciences' Exploration Summer Program, hosts 60 high school students each summer.
Student Success Center Planned For Geosciences
Jun 27, 2019
Beginning Fall 2019, the college is amplifying its student success efforts by launching several new major initiatives.
Hal Schade ’67 Gift Funds 4-Day Research Cruise For Oceanography Students
Jun 26, 2019
Conducting research around the clock, Aggies experienced being on an at-sea science team.
Five Weeks At Sea: Geosciences Junior Conducts Research On Pacific Expedition
Jun 25, 2019
Mia Self dove 2,500 meters deep in HOV ALVIN during a NSF-funded research cruise, led by a Texas A&M Oceanography professor.
Texas Sea Grant Awards Nearly $50 Thousand to 20 Graduate Students for Research
Jun 24, 2019
Graduate students across the Texas A&M University System were awarded funding through the Grants-In-Aid of Graduate Research Program.
Ethan Grossman Named AAAS Fellow
Jun 24, 2019
Geology and geophysics professor was officially inducted as an AAAS Fellow.
Jane and Bill Thomas Give $3 Million, Endow The Field Camp Experience
Jun 19, 2019
Generations of students will benefit from this high-impact learning experience, thanks to Aggies’ gift.
Launching Weather Balloons And Training Future Meteorologists: Meet Montana Etten-Bohm
Jun 18, 2019
The Atmospheric Sciences graduate student was recently awarded a Teaching-As-Research Fellowship from Texas A&M.
Nick Perez Receives NSF CAREER Award
Jun 18, 2019
With prestigious award, Perez will research mountain building and provide students with international high-impact learning experiences.
Texas A&M Meteorology Student Captures Unique Campus Photos
Jun 17, 2019
“Ice cream” photo by Stephen Thomas ’22 caught the O&M Building at a rare angle.
Texas A&M Scientists Develop Crucial, Multiscale Oil Spill Model
Jun 13, 2019
Supported by the BP-funded Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative, new computer model covers scales from droplets to oceans, to predict how future oil spills would travel in the Gulf.
Geosciences 2019 Hurricane Experts Guide
Jun 11, 2019
Texas A&M geoscientists are available to offer scientific analysis and expertise to media during the 2019 hurricane season.
Study: Severe Air Pollution Can Cause Birth Defects, Deaths
May 28, 2019
Research co-authored by Dr. Renyi Zhang shows that breathing polluted air can result in numerous problems for pregnant women.
Klein Conducting Antarctic Research Aboard NSF Ship
May 17, 2019
Diving in never-before dived sites, scientists are investigating declining macroalgae communities.
From The Southern Ocean: Tales From Orsi-Led Antarctic Expedition
May 16, 2019
Texas A&M Oceanography’s Dr. Alejandro Orsi has been leading a 40-day, NSF-funded research expedition in the Southern Ocean.
Finding Bigger Shrimp to Fry: Massive Asian Tiger Shrimp Caught
May 13, 2019
This Asian tiger shrimp was caught in the Gulf of Mexico and measures at over a foot long!
Giardino Named A Piper Professor Of 2019
May 13, 2019
The prestigious honor recognizes outstanding educators in Texas universities.
NASA-Funded Research Led By Bowman Using ER-2 Featured In Science
May 12, 2019
NASA’s ER-2 high-altitude research aircraft will be used to investigate the summertime stratosphere during the Dynamics and Chemistry of the Summer Stratosphere project.
Aggie’s Weather Radio Show Helped Local Community Be Weather-Aware
May 10, 2019
Graduating senior Joseph Trujillo ’19 recorded daily weather forecasts for a local Spanish radio station while earning a double degree in meteorology and Spanish.
Trailblazing Oceanography Grad Will Be Ocean Educator In Florida Keys
May 10, 2019
This May, Victoria Scriven ’19 will be one of the first two Aggies to graduate with an undergraduate degree in oceanography.
Texas A&M Oceanography Honors Dr. David Brooks Upon His Retirement
May 9, 2019
After more than 41 years in the Department of Oceanography, Dr. David Brooks announced his retirement.
Leaf Fossils, What Can You Tell Us From The Past?
May 7, 2019
Oceanography’s Dr.Yige Zhang and Daianne Höfig are studying CO2 variations 15 million years ago based on leaf fossils from Clarkia Lake in northwest Idaho.
Graduating Aggie Conquers Adversity: From High School Dropout To Deputy Corps Commander
May 6, 2019
Veteran Ennis Rios’ hard work earned him a coveted leadership position and a geography degree.
From Faults To Fossils, Geology Undergraduates Journey On Unforgettable Trip
May 3, 2019
Geology students participated in a multi-state field trip, obtaining invaluable research skills over Spring Break.
Wendy Jepson Awarded Inaugural University Professorship
May 1, 2019
Geography professor is one of five Texas A&M faculty members to receive this honor.
Brian Balta Honored With Aggies Celebrate Teaching Award
May 1, 2019
Senior student nominated Balta for his transformational teaching in the Department of Geology and Geophysics.
Nowotarski Awarded NOAA Grant To Study Tornadoes
Apr 30, 2019
Dr. Christopher Nowotarski will lead a NOAA-funded study analyzing tornadoes occurring within the outer rainbands of landfalling tropical storms and hurricanes.
Saito Develops New Methodology For Retrieving Microphysical Cloud Properties
Apr 30, 2019
Dr. Masanori Saito’s work was recently featured in Earth and Space Science News.
Meet Samantha Thorpe, New Oceanography And Atmospheric Sciences Academic Advisor
Apr 29, 2019
Texas A&M Geosciences welcomes new advisor to the college.
Hiroko Kitajima Receives NSF CAREER Award
Apr 17, 2019
With prestigious CAREER award, Kitmajima will conduct subduction zone research and continue helping students get hands-on research experiences.
Oceanography Graduate Students Honored With 2019 Awards
Apr 8, 2019
Prajvala Kurtakoti won the ‘John Wormuth Memorial Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching’ and Laramie Jensen won the 'Chapman Award for Graduate Research’.
Kristen Thyng Receives Aggies Celebrate Teaching Award
Apr 8, 2019
The Aggies Celebrate Teaching Award honors Thyng for her excellent and transformational teaching.
Geosciences Students Study Abroad in Costa Rica
Apr 5, 2019
Dr. Oliver Frauenfeld led a study abroad field trip in March 2019 to the Texas A&M Soltis Center as part of a capstone course.
Symposium to Highlight Coastal and Ocean Science
Apr 2, 2019
The Inaugural Texas Sea Grant Research Symposium "Coastal & Ocean Science at Work for Texans" showcases current research. All are invited to attend.
Is The ITC Incident Affecting Galveston Bay? Texas A&M Scientists Analyze Initial Samples
Mar 28, 2019
During regularly-scheduled sampling March 23 at several sites in Galveston Bay, Texas A&M Oceanography researchers observed abnormal water conditions; toxicity data from water samples will be available after April 8.
Mar 28, 2019
Dr. Jason B. Sylvan is serving as chief scientist for the NSF-funded research cruise studying East Pacific Rise hydrothermal vent ecosystems, with three Texas A&M Aggies also aboard.
Mar 12, 2019
The Atmospheric Sciences faculty was awarded a Texas A&M SPRINT grant to conduct a pilot international research project.
Orsi To Serve As Chief Scientist On 40-Day GO-SHIP Antarctic Expedition
Mar 8, 2019
From April 3 to May 12, Dr. Alejandro Orsi will lead an international team of scientists aboard the R/V Thomas G. Thompson to re-occupy the I6S line of the Global Ocean Ship-based Hydrographic Investigation Program (GO-SHIP) from South Africa to Antarctica.
Atmospheric Sciences Graduate Students Win Awards for Best Graduate Student Presentations
Mar 7, 2019
Hedanqui Bai and Matthew Brown won awards for the best graduate student presentations for the 2018 spring and fall semester Graduate Student Seminar Series.
Atmospheric Sciences Graduate Student Wins Poster Award
Mar 1, 2019
Chris Siu won a poster award at the American Meteorological Society 20th annual Middle Atmosphere Conference.
Helping Aggies Jump-Start Careers: Mike And Debbie Dishberger Endow Scholarships
Feb 26, 2019
Former students’ $1 million gift is helping students for generations to come.
JPL And Texas A&M Sign Memorandum Of Understanding
Feb 25, 2019
The College of Geosciences is part of the agreement, which calls for research collaboration, to support goals for NASA and the U.S. in space science and exploration.
Oceanography Graduate Makes Waves In Colloid Research, And Now At Texas Sea Grant
Feb 22, 2019
Kimber De Salvo’s iron colloid research is at “the cutting edge of trace metal oceanography today.”
Two Geography Faculty Awarded Texas A&M Research Grants
Feb 20, 2019
Dr. George Allen and Dr. Inci Güneralp will lead PESCA-supported research projects.
Meteorology And Oceanography Students Awarded 1000 Year Scholarship
Feb 13, 2019
The inaugural scholarships were “a fantastic way to support education in the MetOcean community.”
Atmospheric Sciences Students Win Poster Awards
Feb 8, 2019
Matthew Brown and Montana Etten-Bohm recently won poster awards at two conferences.
Feb 7, 2019
Read about Dr. Debbie Thomas’ vision for the future of the College of Geosciences.
Meet Gary Reynolds ’88, Geosciences Senior Director Of Development
Feb 6, 2019
The College of Geosciences is proud to have Reynolds on its team.
College of Geosciences Invites Aspiring Students And Families To Aggieland Saturday Feb. 9
Feb 1, 2019
All prospective students and families are welcome at this campus-wide event.
Aggie’s Plastic-Reducing Idea Is Taking Him To Super Bowl 53, Thanks To PepsiCo
Jan 31, 2019
Hayden Smith’s innovative idea to reduce plastic waste was chosen in a nationwide competition.
Geology & Geophysics Department Holiday Party January 2019
Jan 30, 2019
The Department of Geology and Geophysics celebrated the holidays and the beginning of 2019 at the annual Department Holiday party.
Jan 24, 2019
The application deadline for the 2019 Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program is Feb. 19.
Debbie Thomas Appointed Dean Of The College Of Geosciences
Jan 15, 2019
“Her scholarship is recognized globally in areas of particular strength and importance” for Texas A&M, says provost.
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.
Texas Sea Grant Welcomes New Extension Agent
Jun 19, 2018
Jointly appointed with Texas Sea Grant and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Nikki Fitzgerald is Chambers and Jefferson counties’ new coastal and marine resources extension agent
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 Sea Grant Welcomes New Planning Research Associate
Jun 5, 2018
Matt Malecha will work with the Community Resilience Collaborative and evaluate how plan documents and policies work together to help improve resilience.
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 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
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.
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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