Atmospheric Sciences
The Department of Atmospheric Sciences at Texas A&M University
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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 Former Students And Scientists Contribute To First Flight On Mars
Aggie geoscientists played a crucial role in the development of the Mars rover Perseverance and its helicopter companion Ingenuity.
GeoX 2021 Will Be Free, Virtual And Open To All High School Students
Applications are due June 10 for the College of Geosciences' Exploration Summer Program to be held virtually June 21-July 2.
Student Forecasters Keep Aggieland Weather-Aware
Meteorology students gain unique experience providing broadcasted forecasts to local radio and TV stations.
Career Panel Recap: Renowned Geoscientists Coach Aggies On Career Success
The Feb. 3 event covered experts' advice on internships, skill sets, industry opportunities and more.
A Perfect Storm: Aggies And Weather
Texas A&M’s meteorology program is one of the country’s best, and it’s likely your local weatherperson proves it almost daily.
New Wildfire Smoke Research Improves Climate Modeling Accuracy
Co-authored by a Texas A&M scientist, a new study shows that wildfire smoke cools the climate more than current climate computer models assume.
