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educational outreach event at rock prairie elementarymar 7 2017graduate students from the department of oceanography at texas a&m university traveled to rock prairie elementary on thursday february 23rd for an educational outreach event on ocean acidification students had a unique opportunity to participate in a hands-on activity illustrating the negative effects of additional co2 in the oceans we conducted an ocean acidification experiment that visually shows them how carbon dioxide decreases the ph of the ocean and subsequently harms marine organisms that form calcium carbonate what is amazing is that even at such a young age they seem to fully grasp the concept of oa which can be a complicated topic said graduate student andrea kealoha when asked about the event the activity included students blowing air (co2) into a cup of cabbage juice that acted as a ph indicator as more bubbles were blown into the juice the acidity increased and changed the color of the juice visually showing how the addition of atmospheric co2 to the ocean affects the ph students further discussed how this change to the ocean potentially effect the marine organisms that live there and brainstormed what changes they could make in their daily lives to reduce their carbon footprint graduate student katherine crabill an active participant in educational outreach for the department of oceanography said the main take-away from doing the oceanography outreach for me is getting kids excited about science and the ocean its fun to make them think and test their thoughts with our experiments i want them to realize there are different avenues of science that they can explore and learn about ones that are potentially different than what they are currently aware of community outreach continues to be an important avenue for spreading awareness about different environmental issues and to encourage the next generation of scientist to consider a career in geoscience the department of oceanography at texas a&m university schedules multiple educational outreach events each semester and is always looking to add more opportunities please contact dr chrissy wiederwohl (chrissyw@tamuedu) for more information on how to bring educational events to you! by: natalie zielinski graduate student veronica ruiz xomchuk teaches about ocean acidification at rock prairie elementary
graduate student veronica ruiz xomchuk teaches about ocean acidification at rock prairie elementary
gift from ben vaughn ‘74 establishes the patty holyfield ‘74 foundation excellence awardfeb 28 2017planned gift will support female graduates in geology & geophysics from the college of geoscienceswhat does it mean to leave behind a legacy how does that impact the people around you what can you do to help others after youre gone when elliott b ben vaughn 74 began asking himself these questions he knew that part of his legacy would be to honor the memory of patty holyfield 74 graduating from texas a&m with a degree in geology mr vaughn spent a good part of his career overseas but is now happy to be retired from exxonmobil in houston tx in 2016 mr vaughn designated a planned gift from his life insurance policy to the texas a&m foundation to establish the patty holyfield 74 foundation excellence award this endowed scholarship will support in perpetuity undergraduate women seeking degrees in geology & geophysics at the college of geosciences patty holyfield 74 lived out a legacy of her own from blazing a trail for women at texas a&m sharing her passion for geology with prospective and current students to her entrepreneurial spirit – the example she set helped pave the way for others she graduated from texas a&m in 1974 summa cum laude in geology she was one of only three women to graduate from the college of geosciences that year remaining in aggieland ms holyfield received her ms in geology in 1976 her thesis work in wyoming was something that gave her a love for studying the geology of the western us explained vaughn she started her career with hunt energy and before starting a family joined supron ms holyfield continued working in various areas of the oil industry for many years and after her children were in school she found her way back to her love for geology doing consulting work in 1990 she started an education program for teachers called rocks in your head which gave students in grades 3-12 the basic tools for understanding and appreciating geology the program included an oil exploration simulation designed to teach students real-world skills about drilling negotiating and figuring profits and losses for a company this program was an important part in introducing students to geology and creating excitement for the field at such a young age she was also very active in church cub scouts and various charitable organizations but her true love was geology added vaughn she passed away in march of 2002 from cancer but leaves a legacy of profound work in the field of geology that exemplified her aggie spirit its that spirit and legacy which inspired vaughn to give back because of that future generations of aggie geologists will have the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of people like patty holyfield by: andrew vernon '06 for more information on giving to the college of geosciences contact cara milligan:cmilligan@txamfoundationcom (979) 862-4944 patty holyfield graduated from texas a&m in 1974 she was one of only three women to graduate from the college of geosciences that year
patty holyfield graduated from texas a&m in 1974 she was one of only three women to graduate from the college of geosciences that year
suzanne rosser receives presidents meritorious service awardfeb 22 2017congratulations to suzanne rosser on receiving the presidents meritorious service awardsuzanne serves as senior academic advisor i in the department of geology & geophysics the presidents meritorious service awards recognizes texas a&m staff for their commendable service recipients of this highly prestigious award have demonstrated their commitment to the aggie core values of excellence integrity leadership loyalty respect and selfless service this award is sponsored by the office of the president and the association of former students and coordinated by the division of human resources and organizational effectiveness visit employeestamuedu/pmsa for additional information suzanne serves as senior academic advisor i in the department of geology & geophysics
suzanne serves as senior academic advisor i in the department of geology & geophysics
iron particles in pacific ocean can be carried 2 500 milesfeb 20 2017iron particles coming from hydrothermal vents along volcanic mountain ridges deep in the ocean persist for more than 2 500 miles across the pacific according to a study led by a texas a&m university researcherjessica fitzsimmons assistant professor in the department of oceanography at texas a&m and colleagues from rutgers university the university of south carolina the university of minnesota and the woods hole oceanographic institute have had their work published in the current issue of nature geoscience the team examined a 2 500-mile-long deep hydrothermal plume of water in the central pacific ocean specifically studying the iron transformations as the heated water mixes with cold deep pacific water iron is important in the ocean because iron concentrations are generally low and microscopic organisms called phytoplankton – a key part of the marine food chain – need iron to survive phytoplankton serve as food for the fish that feed people all over the world no one ever knew how far these metal particles which are 7 000 to 8 000 feet deep in the ocean could travel away from their source vents explains fitzsimmons so we couldnt understand what effect they had on the overall chemistry of the worlds oceans by measuring hundreds of seawater samples along the track of the plume the team found that iron particles persisted for thousands of miles the biggest surprise was that through exchange between hydrothermal iron particles and the iron dissolved in seawater the slowly sinking particles caused the dissolved iron to sink by 1 000 feet while it was carried west this iron exchange facilitated by the natural organic compounds to which iron is bound controls where the eventually upwelled to the surface ocean this is critical since it is this supply of iron to phytoplankton at the surface that affects carbon dioxide sequestration from the atmosphere fitzsimmons teams conclusions suggest that the supply of iron by hydrothermal vents and subsequent transformations when mixing with seawater are important for scientists to understand in order to predict how the oceans could help to reduce the carbon dioxide levels emitted by fossil fuels that are leading to climate change today the project was funded by the national science foundation chemical oceanography and was associated with the international geotraces program for more about the study go to http://wwwgeotracesorg by: keith randall texas a&m marketing and communications ### contact: jessica fitzsimmons at (979) 845-5137 or jessfitz@tamuedu or robyn blackmon communications manager college of geosciences at (979) 845-6324 or robynblackmon@tamuedu or keith randall news & information services at (979) 845-4644or keith-randall@tamuedu deepwater plumes in the pacific ocean can carry iron particles 2 500 miles
deepwater plumes in the pacific ocean can carry iron particles 2 500 miles
new oceanography degree prepares students to tackle challenges facing the worlds oceansfeb 17 2017responding to new challenges impacting the earths oceans texas a&m universitys department of oceanography will offer a new undergraduate degree in oceanographythe new bachelor of science degree in oceanography is necessary for several reasons officials say the exploration and exploitation of energy resources in deeper waters offshore the continued growth of human populations along the coast and growing efforts to predict and mitigate coastal hazards such as hurricanes tsunamis oil spills and harmful algal blooms are driving an increase in the need and opportunities for well-trained ocean scientists says shari yvon-lewis acting department head of oceanography we are extremely excited to offer the new bachelor of science degree in oceanography this new degree is tailored to providing skills for new oceanography-related jobs emerging as we tap further into the resources provided by the ocean as well as skills that are transferable to a wide array of technical careers this new degree will provide students with the skills they need to go directly into the workforce as well as provide a strong stem (science technology engineering and math) foundation for students wanting to pursue an advanced degree we have built professional development opportunities into the curriculum and provide opportunities for study abroad and internships the new major will provide education and training in one of three areas of concentration: ocean observing systems and technology; ocean climate and marine ecosystem science and health some experts say geosciences could be the defining scientific discipline of the 21st century noting that human society of the future depends more on innovation and application of discovery in the geosciences than on any other discipline the field is essential to solving societys critical challenges – global climate change air and water quality and adequate energy and food supplies for more information about the new degree go to http://oceantamuedu/academics/degrees/indexhtml by: keith randall ##### contact: robyn blackmon communications manager college of geosciences at (979) 845-6324 or robynblackmon@tamuedu or keith randall news & information services at (979) 845-4644 or keith-randall@tamuedu the new major will provide education and training in one of three areas of concentration: ocean observing systems and technology; ocean climate and marine ecosystem science and health
the new digital database will provide the university with a better understanding of the networks capabilities and weaknesses this is critical for maintaining and installing fiber lines
zielinski received her bachelors degree in environmental science from the university of delaware and completed her masters degree in oceanography at texas a&m in 2016
peter hugill named professor emeritusfeb 8 2017congratulations to dr peter hugill on being named professor emeritus of geographypeter hugill has been a stalwart of the geography program and the texas a&m community since 1978 when he joined the geography department we were a small teaching-oriented program since then we have tripled in size and diversified both in both our teaching and research said geography department head dr david cairns dr hugill has worked to build ties between the college of geosciences and the bush school of government and public service becoming a fellow at the scowcroft institute he was president of the texas conference of the aaup from 2008-2012 in addition to having served as president of the tamu chapter of aaup he also served as president of the texas association of college teachers from 2010-2013 at texas a&m he has served in the faculty senate dr hugills primary interest is the historical relationship between people and their environment as mediated through technology he also has an ongoing interest in the role played by agricultural commodities in defining world trade flows industrial development and consumer markets he recently completed a book on cotton in the global economy since 1771 and is currently working on another book on the transformation from british to american hegemony in the world-system peter has been a great source of institutional memory in geography and also in the college of geosciences hell be missed around the geography department but we all wish him the best as he transitions into the next phase of his life in san antonio and virginia added dr cairns congratulations to dr peter hugill on being named professor emeritus of geography
congratulations to dr peter hugill on being named professor emeritus of geography
geology & geophysics 2016 holiday partyjan 31 2017faculty graduate students and staff enjoyed the 2016 holiday party hosted by the department of geology & geophysics click here to view pictures from the event graduate students enjoy the 2016 holiday party
departments field camp endowment goaljan 31 2017the department of geology & geophysics is educating the leaders of tomorrow through high impact learning opportunities such as field camp in summer 2015 tim powell 79 made a significant contribution toward the departments field camp endowment goal of $5 million whether you make an impact by supporting the annual fund a major gift for academic or high impact learning programs or by establishing an endowment through a planned giving strategy your support is critical geosciencestamuedu/give for more information about supporting field camp experiences please contact: dr michael pope at mcpope@tamuedu or (979) 845-4376 or cathy bruton at bruton@geotamuedu or (979) 845-2400 students taking notes during field camp summer 2016
dr hongbin zhan receives dean's distinguished achievement award for faculty excellence in researchjan 31 2017congratulations to geology & geophysics professor dr hongbin zhan on being awarded the deans distinguished achievement award for faculty excellence in researchdavid sparks professor & associate department head of geology & geophysics stated: dr zhan is an amazingly prolific scientist [his] impressive research record has been compiled while he was also making significant contributions to our departments missions in teaching and service hongbin zhan has been an inspiration to a generation of students and colleagues his amazing stretch of research productivity over the last several years does not actually appear to be a peak but part of a continuing upward trend that will continue for years thank you for your dedication and hard work! click here to read more about the college's faculty awards dr hongbin zhan
alumni meeting at aapg conference in houstonjan 31 2017we invite you to join dr mike pope and other representatives from the department as we celebrate 100 years of aapg and our aggie spiritmonday april 3rd from 5:30pm-7:30pm in the hilton americas hotel 600 lamar st houston tx 77010 further details will be announced at a later date refreshments will be provided if you have any questions please contact rachel rodriguez at rrodriguez@geostamuedu or (979) 862-1730 g&g roadshow 2017 alumni meeting at aapg conference in houston
meet dawn spencerjan 31 2017dawn joined the berg-hughes center in february 2014 before that she was with texas a&m forest service for 14 years with administrative duties as program coordinator for the berg-hughes center and crisman institute duties involve project coordination with industry faculty and students financial reporting and operating budgets contracts amendments invoices organizing and planning the annual research symposium as well as industry review quarterly meetings prepares and analyzes spreadsheets reports compilations presentations agendas publications as well as communications between departments colleges and the public/private sector takes care of requirements for projects and interfacing with program faculty and students with regards for program support plans works and assists berg hughes and crisman directors in determination of work priorities attends meetings or committees on behalf of the supervisor/director logistical and administrative support on-site and off-site develops and oversees project timelines analyzes and develops administrative support operations prepares presentation and communication materials works proactively with college web designer to keep relevant websites updated not to mention the day to day administrative functions of running an office dawn came to work here for additional professional development and experiences her spare time is often spent two-stepping (dancing) she also likes to visit historic dancehalls tent camp read and jigsaw puzzles dawn spencer cap-om
50th anniversary of the center for tectonophysicsjan 31 2017this year 2017 marks the 50th anniversary for the center for tectonophysics the center for tectonophysics is an interdisciplinary research group initiated in 1967 for dual purposes: to undertake basic and applied research of both natural and induced rock deformation processes and the broad range of geologic structures formed and to provide research support training and mentoring of graduate students and post-doctoral fellows pursuing advanced studies in the area of tectonophysics the john w handin laboratory for experimental rock deformation is the centerpiece of the research program and provides a variety of experimental systems allowing study of deformation and transport behavior of rock at physical and chemical states simulating surface to upper mantle conditions the laboratory is equipped with more than a dozen testing machines to deform rock and measure physical properties controlled environment chambers sensors and digital data acquisition systems a rock repository sample preparation equipment and a machine shop graduate students visiting scientists research scientists and faculty use the laboratory for research and teaching activities the center also manages the mel friedman petrofabrics laboratory and sowers library to support teaching and research activities the friedman laboratory is dedicated to the study of deformation textures of naturally and experimentally deformed rocks currently faculty from the center are working towards creating a shared national facility through deform deformation experimentation at the frontier of rock and mineral research the vision of deform is that participating scientists and member institutions will work together to enhance communication and technology exchange within the rock mechanics community provide experimental facilities for early-career scientists and promote broader collaboration across the geosciences and engineering click here to read more about their efforts towards a national facility reference: kronenberg a g hirth n lapusta j chester a freed c marone and t tullis (2016) laboratory sharing to improve rock deformation research eos 97 doi:101029/2016eo063465 published on 29 november 2016 visiting postdoc preps a high-pressure experiment in texas a&m's john w handin laboratory for experimental rock deformation
visiting postdoc preps a high-pressure experiment in texas a&m's john w handin laboratory for experimental rock deformation
new computers for computational seismology labjan 31 2017halbouty room 65 serves as the computational seismology lab for the department of geology and geophysics the lab is currently used to teach graduate courses in seismic data interpretation and processingwith the use of internal funds and key assistance from the college of geosciences it group and various texas a&m services the seismic lab was renovated in summer 2016 the renovation included the purchasing of 16 new dell t7810 dual monitor workstations and reconfiguring of power cooling and networking the new workstations are configured with a linux operating system and connect to a network virtual server to run the newest paradigm seismic software the department gave the new lab configuration a solid stress test in the fall 2016 semester with both seismic processing and interpretation courses being taught in the lab the department hopes to expand use of the lab to other courses and high demand software in the near future the computers formerly in the computational seismology lab are being moved upstairs to support research efforts in a student computing lab student working in the computational seismology lab
fall 2016 agu meetingjan 31 2017the fall 2016 agu was held december 16th in san francisco california in agus 97th year texas a&ms department of geology & geophysics sent a record-breaking number of undergraduates graduate students and faculty attended agu as well as presented their research the departments undergraduate academic advisor suzanne rosser attended as well and presented a poster on her first-semester seminar class for geology and geophysics students photo credit: melissa altobelli
capable of measuring millions to billions of years in geologic time the thermoscientific triton thermal ionization mass spectrometer is one of the high-precision geochemical instruments in the r ken williams '45 isotope geosciences laboratory located in the department of geology & geophysics
first-semester seminar classjan 31 2017a new component of our undergraduate curriculum is the first-semester seminar class created and organized by our undergraduate advisor suzanne rosser this class focuses on creating a welcoming environment for both transfer students and freshmen this course uses team building exercises introduces faculty to students through presentations about their research or through faculty mentors this course has created an increase in the number of students that undertake undergraduate research has given students the chance to form study groups and the confidence to reach out to professors the new undergraduate curriculum starts fall of 2017 click here to view pictures students sit with their faculty mentor dr nick perez
december 2018 g&g graduation congratulations to all the students who graduated this december 2018 from the department of geology & geophysics!dec 17 2018congratulations to all the undergraduate and graduate students who graduated december 14 2018 at 2pm from the department of geology and geophysics! special congratulations to the following students who received these awards:geology and geophysics outstanding senior awardscatherine elizabeth hobartivanakbar purwamaskacollege of geosciences medallion milestone scholars program goldjulio garciakyle groverjaime laws silvernatali arzolaalexander ferrellgayle guthriemaria hruskajessica jowettadrian rangel bronzecatherine elizabeth hobartjacob tallown undergraduate students graduate studentsview photos from the graduation brunch and graduation here: txag/ca9abre