Texas A&M University
Geology & Geophysics
Undergraduate Summer School
August 12-16, 2024
About Summer School
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.
Each student will select one specific research topic from the list below, and learn that topic through group projects during the summer school week.
- Geophysics - Earthquakes and Volcanoes (hosted by Dr. Xiaowei Chen)
- Marine Geology - Sediment Properties and Submarine Landslides (hosted by Dr. Julia Reece)
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).
Tentative Schedule
August 11 (Sun)
August 12 (Mon) - 16 (Fri)
August 17 (Sat)
Students arrive in town
Introduction to Department of Geology & Geophysics
Tours of Texas A&M University campus, laboratories in the Department of Geology & Geophysics, and the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP)
Group activities
Project presentations
Students departure
Location
Department of Geology & Geophysics
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
Nearby airports:
Easterwood Airport (CLL) in College Station
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) - 90 miles away
Hobby Airport (HOU) - 100 miles away
Austin-Bergstom Airport (AUS) - 100 miles away
Shuttle between IAH and College Station: https://groundshuttle.com
Organizers
Julia Reece, Xiaowei Chen, and Julie Newman
Please apply by May 31!
Questions? Email either
Julia Reece (jreece@tamu.edu) or
Xiaowei Chen (xiaowei.chen@tamu.edu)