Texas A&M University
Department of Geology & Geophysics

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New! Certificate in Environmental and Engineering Geology

The Department of Geology and Geophysics is expanding educational opportunities for students by providing a new certificate program.

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Faculty Focus

Dr. Christina Belanger

Dr. Christina Belanger

Dr. Christina Belanger, assistant professor in the Department of Geology and Geophysics, was awarded a prestigious CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

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Nick Perez

Dr. Nick Perez

Dr. Nick Perez, assistant professor in the Department of Geology and Geophysics, was awarded a prestigious CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

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Dr. David Bapst

Dr. David Bapst, instructional assistant professor in the Department of Geology and Geophysics, was named a 2021 ConocoPhillips Data Science Faculty Fellow for his help creating the Undergraduate Certificate in Data Analytics for the Petroleum Industry (CERT-DAPI).

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News

Texas A&M Arts and Sciences Geology & Geophysics News Stories

Reid "Zeke" Buskirk '21 and Dirk van de Laar '18 are among 14 recipients of the 2024 National Association of Geoscience Teachers Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award recognizing demonstrated excellence in geoscience-related teaching and learning...Read More→

The Department of Geology and Geophysics is celebrating two of its own, along with an exceptionally rare occurrence — a Ph.D. student and their advisor simultaneously receiving major awards from the American Geophysical Union...Read More→

Angela ‘85 and Kerry Stein ’85 carry on the Aggie value of selfless service by establishing a scholarship. ..Read More→

Join Texas A&M Geology and Geophysics for an Aug. 30 reception to kick off the 2023-24 academic year and the department's 100th anniversary celebration!..Read More→

A team of geologists and chemists in the College of Arts and Sciences has taken the quest to more accurately measure ancient ocean temperatures to the atomic level — findings with critical application in reconstructing past climates and the thermal history of sedimentary basins essential for oil and gas exploration...Read More→

The Department of Geology and Geophysics is accepting applications through May 28 for its second annual Geology & Geophysics Undergraduate Summer School, set for August 14-18 in Aggieland...Read More→

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