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
Geography Graduate Student Selected For AAG-UCGIS Summer Program
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.
Up, Up, And Away
Learn about a familiar annual sight on the Texas A&M campus: the Geography 213 blimp.
College Of Geosciences At Texas A&M Establishes Trimble Technology Lab
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.
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.
