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
NSF-Funded Texas A&M Study Working To Reduce Flash Flood Fatalities
Texas A&M Geography’s Lei Zou is on the team of scientists analyzing flash flood impacts.
Texas A&M Student Veteran Receives Prestigious Department of Defense Fellowship
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
GIS Day at Texas A&M features a career fair, industry panel, workshops and networking events.
New Honors And New Heroes: Distinguished Geoscientists Inspire Students At Annual Awards
Four remarkable geoscientists were recognized Oct. 11 at the College of Geosciences’ annual awards gala.
New Tornado Casualty Analysis Will Improve Future Predictions
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.
Aggie Professor Completes His 18th Antarctic Expedition
Dr. Andrew Klein Takes Part In An NSF-funded Research Excursion.
