Texas A&M University
Department of Geography

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 StoryKathleen 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
December 2020 Graduates Recognized With Awards And Honors
The College of Geosciences graduation celebration was held Dec. 9.
Playground Designs Can Help Protect Children As Climate Warms, Experts Say
Texas A&M Geography doctoral student Daniel Vecellio is part of a team of experts providing the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) with data to help keep playgrounds comfortable and safe.
Carbon-Loaded Peatlands Can’t Be Ignored, Texas A&M Scientist Says
Led by Texas A&M’s Dr. Julie Loisel and the University of Exeter, scientists from over 50 institutions agree: peatland carbon stocks are more vulnerable than previously thought, and preserving peatlands is essential to limiting climate warming.
David Cairns Named AAAS Fellow
The honor recognizes distinguished leaders in science for their extraordinary achievements.
Construction Update: Traci ’11 And Curtis Samford ‘83 Geosciences Career Center
Located in the O&M Building, the center’s renovation has made major progress this fall.
Texas A&M Students Produce "Our Earth Rising" Podcast In The College Of Geosciences
Gaining hands-on science communication experience, Texas A&M students led by Dr. Lindsay Sansom have released the first episode of an educational podcast this fall.