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Graduate student analyzes a poisonous chemical in groundwater

Texas and Taiwan may seem worlds apart, but they share a history of a toxic substance in their groundwater.

Both places have areas with high concentrations of naturally occurring arsenic, a subject Texas A&M graduate student Lauren Holder plans to characterize this summer in Taiwan.

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In Memoriam: David Wiltschko

David Wiltschko, professor of Geology and Geophysics in the College of Geosciences, passed away on March 2, 2012. Dave was 62.

"David was one of those unique combinations of scholar and gentleman who had a positive influence on all who came in contact with him. We will no longer have the chance to discuss geological problems with Dave nor experience his humor, nevertheless, his professional legacy will live on through the outstanding students Dave mentored throughout his career. Dave was a highly regarded member of the geology and geophysics family at Texas A&M and his humor, gentleness and sage advice will be missed by all," said Rick Giardino, department head of Geology and Geophysics.

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Geology student wins video contest

Texas A&M geology graduate student Tyler Depke turned chemistry into cash by winning the American Chemistry Council’s “From Chemistry to Energy” video contest.

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Celebration of Life Service for TAMU Professor Wayne Ahr

Wayne Ahr in his officeDr. Wayne M. Ahr, one of the world's leading experts in the study of carbonate rocks, passed away at his home on Nov. 3, 2011. Friends, former students, and colleagues of Wayne's are invited to a Celebration of Wayne's Life at 11 a.m., Dec. 7, 2011 in Halbouty 101 on the Texas A&M campus. Light refreshments will be served after the service.

If you cannot make this celebration but would like to send a photograph for the slide show, or write a remembrance of Wayne for his family that will be greatly appreciated. Please send photographs, images or remembrances to Dr. Mike Pope, 51 Halbouty Hall, Department of Geology and Geophysics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3115 or email them to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

An endowed fellowship was established in Wayne's honor to provide support to graduate students and the Berg-Hughes Center at Texas A&M University. Contributions can be made to the Wayne Ahr Fellowship at Texas A&M Foundation, 401 George Bush Drive, College Station, Texas 77840, or contact Diane Barron, 979.862.4944 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 
Geologists studying how bacteria shaped the Earth

Texas A&M geologist Mike Tice and his students are studying bacteria in the lab to better understand how they affected the landscape and evolution of life on Earth.

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