Texas A&M University
Department of Geography
"Two years ago, I was on academic probation and feeling lost, but now I’m here, celebrating my first-generation accomplishments and about to graduate" - Leslie Vallecillo '21
Faculty and Student Focus
Dr. Julie Loisel
Texas A&M Geography's Dr. Julie Loisel says that preserving and restoring peatlands can help the world tackle the climate crisis.
Read Dr. Loisel's Story
Grad Student Manuel Salgado
Manuel Salgado, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Geography, has led a non-traditional journey to higher-education. Today he’s an experienced field researcher and teaching assistant, and reflects on some of the challenges he’s faced in his career.
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Yell Leader Woods Johnson '22
Senior Woods Johnson is looking forward to representing Texas A&M and completing his GIST degree in the Department of Geography.
Read Woods' 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
Texas A&M Arts and Sciences Geography News Stories
Hagler Institute Unveils 2023-24 Fellows, Including Four Working With Texas A&M Arts & Sciences
Four of the 14 Hagler Institute for Advanced Study Fellows for 2023-24 will be hosted by or affiliated with Texas A&M Arts and Sciences, including a Nobel physicist and a Nobel economist...Read More→
Five Arts & Sciences Faculty Elected As 2022 AAAS Fellows
Each of the five is being honored for scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advance science or its applications...Read More→
NSF Civic Innovation Challenge Program Funds Texas A&M System-Led Stormwater Project
Texas A&M Geography’s Wendy Jepson is leading a partnership with AgriLife Research and Extension and the University of North Texas to advance sustainable stormwater management...Read More→
Four College Of Arts And Sciences Faculty Receive Fulbright Scholarships
Two-thirds of the Texas A&M University faculty members selected this year for Fulbright Scholarships reside in the College of Arts and Sciences...Read More→
Scientists Find Gaps In Global River And Stream Monitoring
New research co-authored by a Texas A&M scientist analyzed placement of stream gauges that inform important global water datasets...Read More→
Wendy Jepson Named American Association of Geographers Fellow, Chancellor's EDGES Fellow
Jepson is an internationally recognized water security researcher...Read More→
