Texas A&M University

 Geology & Geophysics

Undergraduate Summer School

August 12-16, 2024

Deadline: May 31, 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.


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:

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)