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
Steve DiMarco Named Marine Technology Society Fellow
Dr. Steve DiMarco was recently awarded the prestigious title of Marine Technology Society Fellow for his outstanding contributions to the advancement of ocean science and innovation.
Texas A&M Oceanographer Joins Deep-Sea Mining Environmental Impact Assessment
Dr. Jessica Fitzsimmons will join researchers from the University of Hawaii School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology and the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology to assess the potential impacts of deep-sea mining in one of the largest studies of its kind to date.
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.
Study: How We Look At Our Climate Records Needs To Change
An international team including a Texas A&M researcher concluded that to predict future climate trends, more attention is needed regarding historical records from millions of years ago.
Texas A&M Geosciences Announces 2020 Distinguished Achievement Awards
Four outstanding geoscientists will receive the awards during the virtual Distinguished Achievement Awards Gala Nov. 6.
Free Film Screening And Discussions Of “Picture A Scientist” Open To Texas A&M Community
The film will be screened for free Oct. 27, and Geosciences Dean Dr. Debbie Thomas will co-lead a panel discussion of the film Oct. 28, followed by a fieldwork panel discussion Oct. 29 co-organized by the International Ocean Discovery Program.
