Texas A&M University
Department of Geography
Geosciences Quick Admit Graduate Programs
Starting as early as summer 2020, May or August 2020 TAMU graduates can apply to our Quick Admit program to pursue continued education through the College of Geosciences.
With the support of a DoD Fellowship, graduate student Luis Martinez will supervise a team from around the university, as they develop the technology needed for mapping dangerous, subterranean environments.
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
May 2020 Graduates Recognized With Awards And Honors
The College of Geosciences’ virtual graduation celebration was held May 7.
Message From The Dean
Dean of the College of Geosciences Dr. Debbie Thomas writes to the Aggie Geosciences Family.
Texas A&M Scientists: Record Antarctic Heat Reflects Current, Future Climate Trends
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.
Outstanding Faculty And Staff Honored At Geosciences Awards Ceremony
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
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.
Study Shows Earth’s River Ice Is Rapidly Declining
Texas A&M Geography’s Dr. George Allen co-authored research showing river ice has dramatically decreased over the past 30 years.
