Texas A&M University
Department of Geology & Geophysics

Geology & Geophysics 

Undergraduate Summer School 

August 12-16, 2024

Please apply by May 31

This summer school will provide undergraduate students, at no cost, with a unique opportunity to learn through hands-on activities about research in the Department of Geology & Geophysics. The department will cover travel expenses, including transportation, lodging, and meals during the week. 
We anticipate accepting 10-15 students for this summer school. Students who can meet ALL criteria below are eligible to apply. 
(1) Students reside in the United States.
(2) Students have completed at least a freshman year and are in good academic standing.
(3) Students are not admitted to any graduate program starting in Fall 2024. 
There are no major- or coursework-related prerequisites to participate in this summer school.
Please submit an application form no later than May 31, 2024. The application outcome will be notified by June 14. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Xiaowei Chen (xiaowei.chen@tamu.edu) and Dr. Julia Reece (jreece@tamu.edu).
Three students in forest with geophysics equipment

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).

Read about her award
Dr. Brandi Lenz

Dr. Brandi Lenz

Dr. Brandi Lenz's passion for geology began during childhood, rooted in her fear of natural disasters, which she now teaches about at Texas A&M in what she describes as her dream job.

Read Dr. Lenz's Story
Dr. Lucien Nana Yobo

Dr. Lucien Nana Yobo

The Drilling Dispatch, associated with the U.S. Science Support Program, recently posted an enlightening look at Assistant Professor Dr. Lucien Nana Yobo. There may be no one better equipped to tell the story of Earth’s history than Dr. Nana Yobo.

Read Dr. Nana Yobo's Story

News

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

Each of the eight is being honored for scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advance science or its applications...Read More→

Dr. Brandi Lenz's passion for geology began during childhood, rooted in her fear of natural disasters, which she now teaches about at Texas A&M in what she describes as her dream job...Read More→

Texas A&M is one of six universities collaborating with NASA to teach dog-like robots to navigate on challenging planetary surfaces while teaming up with humans to better prepare for planetary exploration...Read More→

Debra '79 and Michael Dishberger '79 met in their first days as students at Texas A&M in fall 1975. Nearly five decades and 44 years of marriage later, they have created their third endowment in the College of Arts and Sciences to help future undergraduate and graduate students pursue their own education-related dreams...Read More→

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→

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