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Gordon P. Eaton Chosen to Receive the 2016 Michel T. Halbouty Medal

The College of Geosciences at Texas A&M University is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2016 Michel T. Halbouty Geosciences Medal, Dr. Gordon P. Eaton.

Howdy!

I am truly honored to write to you as Interim Dean of the College of Geosciences, and absolutely thrilled to share with you our vision to lead the nation in transforming the education and training of the future workforce.

Our college is unique in the interdisciplinary combination of disciplines that we bring together – we are truly the nexus of social and physical science. It is this very combination of disciplines that equips our graduates with the ability to alleviate energy poverty, improve water security for those who need it most, monitor and enhance air quality, and mitigate the impacts of natural disasters -- just to name a few! But, the workforce of our state, nation, and world needs many, many more brilliant minds working on these critical challenges.

To this end, we are embarking on a highly ambitious mission to meet the needs of the present and future workforce by 1) identifying and recruiting the brightest young minds from communities directly impacted by these challenges, 2) transforming the educational and training experience while they are here in Aggieland, and 3) placing them directly in professionally and personally rewarding careers where they will have an immediate, positive impact on their world. Along the way toward achieving our mission, we will lead the nation in elevating the geosciences programs to become the destination majors of choice.

I hope you can join us for our upcoming events but in the meantime I would love to hear your thoughts by email – thank you for all you do in support of future, current, and former Aggie Geosciences Students!

Take care,
Debbie

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ON THE LEADING EDGE

The College of Geosciences Launches Two High Frequency Radars in the Gulf of Mexico

Texas A&M University’s College of Geosciences has successfully launched two new High Frequency (HF) radars as the first phase of the highly collaborative “Smart Gulf” initiative that will provide instant oceanic and atmospheric conditions in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Wine to Water Texas A&M goes to Costa Rica

Students investigate water shortage and conduct their own Big Event in Costa Rica

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Meteorology major, Cecille Sorio ‘17, is selected as second female Corps Commander in Texas A&M history

Meteorology major, Cecille Sorio, is leaving her mark on this university as the second female corps commander in Texas A&M history.

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Student weather balloon launches impact forecasts

For quite some time now, Texas A&M and the College of Geosciences have worked in conjunction with the National Weather Service (NWS) in gathering local forecast data.

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ACHIEVEMENTS

Raquel Granados-Aguilar becomes only the 2nd TAMU student to receive the P.E.O. Peace Fellowship

Congratulations to Geology & Geophysics Ph.D student Raquel Granados-Aguilar on being awarded the P.E.O. Peace Fellowship.

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Trey Murphy wins Earl Cook Award

Congratulations to Trey Murphy (’14) of Aledo, TX on winning the Earl Cook award for best graduate student paper for the Energy and Environment Specialty Group of the American Association of Geographers.

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David Cairns receives Barry Bishop Career Achievement Award

Congratulations to Dr. David M. Cairns on receiving the Barry Bishop Career Achievement Award from the Mountain Geography Specialty Group of the Association of American Geographers (AAG).

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Robert and Sarah Bednarz receive appointments

Congratulations to Dr. Robert S. Bednarz on being appointed Professor Emeritus (effective June 2), and Dr. Sarah W. Bednarz on being appointed Professor Emerita (effective September 2).

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Bobby Reece selected as Montague-CTE Scholar

Congratulations to Dr. Bobby Reece on being selected as the 2016-2017 Montague-CTE Scholar for the College of Geosciences!

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David Eller ’59 receives Distinguished Alumnus Award

Congratulations to David Eller ’59 on receiving the Distinguished Alumnus Award.

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GIVING BACK

Estate gift from Bill and Barbara Barnes will support newly endowed professorship and scholarships

Bill and his wife Barbara have made a contribution to establish the endowed Barbara S. and Bill S. Barnes ’76 Professorship in Geology & Geophysics for the College of Geosciences with an estate gift.

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Powells contribute $100,000 to College of Geosciences

Couple supports field camp experiences for geology and geophysics majors.

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