Texas A&M University
Department of Geography
“All of the high impact learning experiences at Texas A&M helped me get my dream job.”
Paul Barth, Geography
Faculty and Student Focus
Aaron Lira
Geography graduate student Aaron Lira was awarded a Glasscock Research Fellowship, which will support his graduate research focused on Oregon farmers and water.
Read Aaron's Story
Kathleen O’Reilly
Geography Professor Dr. Kathleen O’Reilly was named a Presidential Impact Fellow, one of the most prestigious recognitions for scholarly impact presented to Texas A&M faculty.
Read Dr. O’Reilly’s Story
Ennis Rios
Ennis Rios’ hard work and dedication took him from being a high school dropout, to serving in the U.S. Navy, to graduating from Texas A&M with a GIST degree.
Read Ennis’ Story“Geographic information science and technology (GIST) is one of the cornerstones of modern data-driven applications, modeling and decision-making. The GIS job market is booming. In science and technology fields, GIS skills give Aggies a leg-up on the competition.”
Dr. Dan Goldberg, Associate Professor in Geography
News
Texas A&M Geosciences Announces 2019 Distinguished Achievement Awards
The awards will be presented to four outstanding geoscientists at the Distinguished Achievement Awards Gala Oct. 11.
Geography Researchers Analyze The Past With Cave Stalagmites
Undergraduate students have helped study calcite in caves to evaluate Southern Great Plains climatology.
National Academy of Sciences President Marcia McNutt Receives Honorary Degree From Texas A&M
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
Researchers examined particulate organic matter and how it affects declining coral reefs in Hawaii.
Tailgate With Geosciences Oct. 12
Don’t miss our annual all-college tailgate in Aggieland!
My GeoX Story: One Aggie’s Transformational Experiences At GeoX
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.
