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
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.
Texas A&M And FSU Researchers Find Depleted Seamounts Near Hawaii Recovering After Decades Of Federal Protection
Dr. Brendan Roark co-authored game-changing research on the Hawaiian-Emperor Seamount Chain.
Jepson Promotes Water Insecurity Education With DEPTH Exhibit
The 3-month-long exhibit premiered at the Michigan Science Center in June.
New Global Water Map Could Predict Flood Events
Texas A&M Geography’s Dr. George Allen helped develop the MERIT Hydro global map, using complex algorithms to determine the shape of millions of Earth’s rivers, lakes and canals.
GeoX 2019: A Scientific Summer To Remember
GeoX, the College of Geosciences' Exploration Summer Program, hosts 60 high school students each summer.
Student Success Center Planned For Geosciences
Beginning Fall 2019, the college is amplifying its student success efforts by launching several new major initiatives.
