Texas A&M UniversityThe College of Geosciences

• Atmospheric SciencesAtmospheric Sciences• GeographyGeography• Geology and GeophysicsGeology and Geophysics• OceanographyOceanography• Geochemical and Environmental Geochemical and Environmental

Research GroupResearch Group• The Ocean Drilling ProgramThe Ocean Drilling Program• The Texas Sea Grant College ProgramThe Texas Sea Grant College Program

Disciplines, Departments and UnitsDisciplines, Departments and Units

• Atmospheric chemistry and pollutionAtmospheric chemistry and pollution• Severe weatherSevere weather• ODP data and climate changeODP data and climate change• Hydrology and water resourcesHydrology and water resources• Coastal and offshore ecosystemsCoastal and offshore ecosystems• Natural hazardsNatural hazards• Petroleum geology and geophysicsPetroleum geology and geophysics• Geochemistry/BiogeochemistryGeochemistry/Biogeochemistry• SedimentologySedimentology• Physical oceanography monitoring Physical oceanography monitoring • Offshore oil and gas explorationOffshore oil and gas exploration• Offshore engineering constraintsOffshore engineering constraints• GIS and spatial sciencesGIS and spatial sciences• The Gulf of Mexico “laboratory” The Gulf of Mexico “laboratory” • SynergySynergy

The College of Geosciences

Special Research StrengthsSpecial Research Strengths

Texas A&M UniversityA History of Polar Science

1980’s–Joint US/Russian Bering Sea Expedition–EPA Arctic Contaminants Research Program–Private Industry Surface Prospecting Chukchi and

Bering Seas1990’s

–Exxon Valdez Damage Assessment–RCACs

–North Slope Borough Contamination of Subsistence Foods–Mammal Research (R. Davis, TAMUG)

Dedicated to formulating scientifically sound solutions to critical environmental and developmental challenges faced

by coastal margins while ensuring that human progress does not compromise the resources of future generations.

SCMP Partners• College of Geosciences• College of Architecture• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences• Dwight Look College of Engineering• George Bush School of Government and Public Policy• College of Science• College of Veterinary Medicine

Texas A&M UniversityStatus of Polar Science

• Strong history of research in polar regions.

• Recent emphasis on southern polar regions.

• Continued strong interest in Arctic being organized.

• ARCUS provides a network to the broader community.

Coastal Margins, Oceanographic Modeling, Sustainable Development, Fate and Effect of Contaminants, and Interactions of Natural and Human Built Environments