Texas A&M University
Department of Oceanography
NSF-RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR UNDERGRADUATES
The Department of Oceanography and the Geochemical and Environmental Research Group (GERG) are proud to announce an NSF- Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program that will focus on "Observing the Ocean: hypoxia, harmful algae, oil spills, and ocean acidification." The REU program is open to undergraduate students from across the US. Find more information, requirements, and the application at the link below.
Oceanography Spotlights
Tyler Winkler
“Take advantage of every opportunity that you can to learn something new. There is so much amazing science being done by Texas A&M Oceanographers, and the opportunities to grow as an early career scientist are limitless if you are willing to collaborate and learn from those around you!” - Tyler Winkler
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Charlotte Miller
“At Texas A&M Oceanography department, you will never take a class where the professor isn’t incredibly passionate about what they are teaching. It’s infectious.” – Charlotte Miller '20
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Dr. Lei Hu
“Texas A&M OCNG has nourished my passion in environmental sciences” – Dr. Lei Hu '12 (Ph.D.)
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Faculty in the Department of Oceanography and KAMU-FM have created an oceanic science podcast, On the Ocean, that shares important facts about the ocean, marine creatures, and oceanographic research.
KAMU-FM airs On the Ocean Tuesdays at 8:30 AM CT. Podcasts, text, and links will be uploaded on this site shortly after.
News
New Study: Hurricane Harvey Impacted Colored Dissolved Organic Matter In Galveston Bay
Texas A&M Oceanography researchers have published new research results that show how large storms can impact colored dissolved organic matter in a subtropical estuary.
Alyssa Alsante Named A Texas A&M CIRTL Teaching As Research Fellow
Oceanography graduate student Alyssa Alsante was awarded a fellowship from the Texas A&M Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning.
Makeda Mills to Receive Ralph Rayburn Scholarship from Texas Sea Grant
This scholarship is named in honor of Ralph Rayburn ’69, former Texas Sea Grant Associate Director and Extension Program Leader.
Oceanography Students Experience Life At Sea During Four-Day Cruise
Texas A&M Oceanography undergraduates spent four days in the Gulf of Mexico on a research cruise generously funded by Hal Schade ’67.
Hurricane Experts Guide: Geosciences Faculty And Researchers Available To Media
Texas A&M geoscientists are available to offer scientific analysis and expertise to media during the 2021 hurricane season.
Ancient Deepsea Shells Reveal 66 Million Years Of Carbon Dioxide Levels
Co-authored by two Texas A&M scientists, a new analysis using ancient marine organisms provides important new past climate data and context to modern carbon emissions.
