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“This was probably the most impactful thing that I have ever done. I can say that I was able to improve a hurricane model.”
Quinton Lawton '19, Meteorology
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Faculty & Student Focus
Ariana Castillo ’19
Graduating meteorology senior Ariana Castillo ’19 worked as a NASA intern for two consecutive summers while completing her degree.
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Andrew Dessler
Dr. Andrew Dessler, professor in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at Texas A&M University and the holder of the Reta A. Haynes Chair in Geosciences, has been named an American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fellow.
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Lucero Marquez ‘19
After Lucero Marquez ‘19, graduated from the Department of Atmospheric Sciences in May of 2019, she headed to Washington, D.C. and spent the summer interning with the Office of Water in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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Texas A&M Expert: Intense Texas Tornadoes Are Rare In Winter
Storm specialist Dr. Christopher Nowotarski says tornadoes can occur in winter months in Texas, but they are rarely intense.
December 2021 In Texas Hottest On Record In More Than 130 Years
The state climatologist says last month was the warmest December since 1889.
How Do Aerosols Impact Cloud Formation?
New NSF-funded research led by Texas A&M’s Dr. Yue Zhang will examine aerosol and cloud interactions, which have major implications for climate models and predictions.
Mobile Storm Science Comes To Houston: Texas A&M Scientists Join TRACER Campaign
Professors in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences will be conducting mobile field research for the new TRACER campaign, studying deep convection systems in the Houston area.
Texas A&M Geosciences Announces 2021 Distinguished Achievement Awards
Three outstanding geoscientists will receive the awards during the Distinguished Achievement Awards Gala Jan. 14, 2022.
Geosciences Celebrates First-Generation Students
About one out of four Aggies are first-generation college students, and this week the university is celebrating their accomplishments and determination.
