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Research

Research

Texas A&M University at Galveston (TAMUG) is the ocean-oriented branch campus of Texas A&M University offering numerous opportunities in Research and Graduate Studies.

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  • Spotlight Link 2 Research Resources
  • Spotlight Link 3 Research Faculty
  • Spotlight Link 4 Research Facilities
  • Spotlight Link 5 Research Development
  • Spotlight Link 6 Outreach Toolbox
  • Spotlight Link 7 Symposium
  • Spotlight Link 8 Research Updates
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Research Welcome   

With more than 100 active research projects encompassing the areas of marine sciences, marine/maritime engineering, maritime business administration, law, policy and management, Texas A&M University at Galveston is the largest ocean-oriented campus in the United States.  Located near the Gulf of Mexico, Texas A&M Galveston its surrounded by unique ecosystems, important industries and an active economic market in tourism, oil and gas and transportation, providing immense opportunities for interdisciplinary research.  Our internationally known faculty also conduct research worldwide in areas such as the Artic, the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans and countries such as New Zealand, Brazil, the Netherlands, Israel, Sweden, Italy, Japan, South Korea and China.

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research welcome

Research Resources    

Undergraduate
Research

Start your research career and learn about the possibilities of hands-on applications towards solving ocean-centered “real world” problems.

 Visit website of the Undergraduate Research Program

Graduate
Research

The University offers a wide range of resources to help you succeed in your research endeavors and apply them to real world problems.

 Visit website of the Graduate Research Program

Faculty
Research

The Research and Graduate Studies Office supports faculty in proposal creation and project management with diverse tools and resources. 

 Visit website of the The Research and Graduate Studies Office

Outreach Toolbox    

The Outreach Toolbox is an overview of some programs, campus organizations and affiliates, and community partners that could be used in grant writing to fulfill  the outreach, broader impacts, and workforce development requirements. It is intended to be used to jumpstart thought processes not as the complete list. Research Operations will gladly set a meeting with researchers or partners to discuss all outreach opportunities. Email Dr. Diego Gil at diegogil@tamug.edu to set a time.

Learn more about Outreach Toolbox

Research Faculty    

With more than 140 faculty, Texas A&M University at Galveston has active research initiatives in areas of marine  sciences, marine business administration, marine/maritime engineering and marine transportation.

Marine Biology
Marine and Coastal Environmental Science
Maritime Business Administration
Maritime Transportation
Ocean Engineering
Foundational Sciences
Liberal Studies
Marine Engineering Technology

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Research Centers, Institutes & Labs    



  • Center for Texas Beaches & Shores
  • Clean And Resilient Energy Systems (CARES) Research Lab
  • Coastal Geoscience Group
  • Coastal and Wetlands Ecology Laboratory
  • Coastal Zone Laboratory
  • Ecological Morphology & Comparative Physiology Lab
  • Fisheries Ecology Laboratory
  • Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research
  • Laboratory for Oceanographic & Environmental Research (LOER)
  • Marine Biospeleology Laboratory
  • Marine Invertebrate Laboratory
  • Molecular Ecology & Fisheries Genetics Laboratory
  • Phytoplankton Dynamics Laboratory
  • Seafood Safety Laboratory
  • Sea Life Facility
  • Shark Biology & Fisheries Science Laboratory
  • Texas Institute of Oceanography (TIO)

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Research Development    

Texas Institute of Oceanography 

TIO

Provide the research and technology base for the development of marine-related businesses in the State of Texas and the Gulf of Mexico.

Visit the TIO Website

TAMUG Comprehensive Research Funds

TCRF

Funds provided by the Texas Legislature to TAMUG to increase research capacity and should be considered to be a departmental/campus resource.

 Visit the TCRF Website

Research Advisory Council 

RAC

Advises the Associate Vice President on the development of the TAMUG research program, allocation of resources and development of research plans.

Visit the RAC Website

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Research Symposium    

Texas A&M University at Galveston (TAMUG) presents its 18th Annual Student Research Symposium on April 18-20, 2022. The Symposium is open to all TAMUG students. Participants are encouraged to present results from their current research projects, or preliminary findings. Presentations will provide students the opportunity to share their research with other participants, staff, and faculty.  In addition, the Symposium provides a venue for the exposure of student research to the broader TAMUG community. 

Learn More about Research Symposium

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Contact Us      


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Dr. Antonietta Quigg
Senior Associate Vice-President for Research & Graduate Studies

quigga@tamug.edu
+1 (409) 740-4990

Main Building #3034, Suite 409


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Patty Gonzales
Director of Research Operations

gonzalepa@tamug.edu
+1 (409) 740-4748

Main Building #3034, Suite 409




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