Atmospheric Sciences
The Department of Atmospheric Sciences at Texas A&M University
Coming Fall 2022
The Department of Atmospheric Sciences is becoming part of the College of Arts and Sciences in Fall 2022.
Events
“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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Weather Forecasters Nationwide Use Texas A&M’s Online Weather Data Platforms
Developed by faculty and staff in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences and College of Geosciences, the Weather Data Interface and High-Definition Weather platforms provide free access to useful weather forecasting data for meteorologists.
Atmospheric Data From India’s 2020 Lockdown Reveals How Black Carbon Affects Climate
Co-authored by Texas A&M scientists, new research on atmospheric conditions in India in 2020 shows how levels of black carbon and dust are related to climate and monsoons.
Yue Zhang Leading DOE-Funded Secondary Organic Aerosols Research
The research will answer key questions about the physicochemical properties of aerosol particles, and aerosol-cloud interactions.
Ping Yang Named Texas Distinguished Scientist, van de Hulst Light Scattering Award Honoree
Both awards recognize extraordinary scientific contributions.
Texas A&M Scientist Witnessed Record-Setting Megaflash Lightning Strike
Dr. Timothy Logan was part of a team of scientists who observed an April 2020 lightning strike that is now a WMO-certified record-holder.
