Majors That Matter
Growing populations and expanded economic production have placed increased demands on the Earth's natural resources and environment. The world requires trained environmental professionals and informed citizens to mitigate the issues created by these amplified burdens. Our interdisciplinary majors, Environmental Geosciences and Environmental Studies, provide the necessary preparation for future professionals in the environmental field and cultivate an entrepreneurial, problem solving mindset that seeks solutions for the sustainable future of the Earth.
“Being able to know my professors by their first name, being able to sit on a boat with them and talk to them about my future, and where they think I should go has been very beneficial to me.”
Victoria Scriven, Oceanography
Environmental Careers
The Environmental Programs in Geosciences (ENVP) represent our commitment to interdisciplinary earth science and environmental solutions. Our Environmental Programs include two majors and three minors representing a wide breadth of environmental and earth science. With majors in Environmental Geosciences and Environmental Studies and minors in Climate Change, Earth Science, and Environmental Geosciences, the Environmental Programs curriculum represents a wide range of environmental issues and interests. Environmental Programs draws from Atmospheric Sciences, Geography, Geology and Geophysics, and Oceanography to create an interdisciplinary approach to understanding Earth and its challenges.
“All of the high impact learning experiences at Texas A&M helped me get my dream job.”
Paul Barth, Geography
News
Aglantis Aquarium Finds New Home at Texas A&M University at Galveston
The 300-gallon saltwater aquarium was previously located at Texas A&M’s Memorial Student Center.
Disaster Resilience Workshop, Plenary Discussion to Include City of Bryan Mayor and U.S. Business Council for Sustainable Development
This DIRE-FEWS workshop is slated for Aug. 17, and is sponsored by Texas Sea Grant and Texas Engineering Experimentation Station.
New Disciplinary Themes For Undergraduates Offer A Wider Range Of Educational Experiences
The Department of Geology and Geophysics is expanding educational opportunities for students, updating the B.A. in Geology.
Anglers Invited to Provide Critical Input on How Offshore Energy Affects Recreational Angling
Results of the citizen science data will help determine the fate of oil rigs in the Gulf.
Three 2023 Finalists Selected for the John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Program
These Knauss finalists are among 86 finalists across the United States nominated by their respective Sea Grant programs.
Yue Zhang Co-Leading New EPA-Funded Air Quality Study
The research team will study per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in outdoor air.
