Research and Graduate Studies Office

April 25, 2024: 19th Annual Student Research Symposium

The Student Research Symposium had 60 total entries across all classifications and categories this year. The Research & Graduate Studies Office is appreciative of all the participants - student presenters, judges, and advisors alike. Together we have produced another successful event full of fascinating research from our TAMUG students!

April 25, 2024: Congratulations to PhD candidate Nick Diaz and his coauthors

Congratulations to PhD candidate Nick Diaz and his coauthors on getting their paper entitled Mapping flood vulnerability of residential structures: Cases from the Netherlands, Puerto Rico, and the United States accepted into a special issue of the Journal Geosciences. This publication is even more special because it is the final product of his participation in our National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) program on flood risk reduction. Nick’s acceptance is a great testament to how successful this program has become. Special thank you to Yoon for directing the program and all the coauthors/mentors for their support: Yoonjeong Lee, Baukje L.M. Kothuis, Ismael, Pagán-Trinidad, S.N. “Bas” Jonkman, and Sam Brody. NSF will be very pleased with our outcome! Read this paper here.

April 23, 2024: Announcement of PhD Defense for Emily Summers

Modelling transport and pathways of microplastics in estuarine and coastal waters, 1:00pm May 8, 2024 Main 218. Unable to attend? Click here for the ZOOM LINK

April 22, 2024: Graduate student Spotlights!

April 19, 2024: Graduate Student Spotlights!

April 2, 2024:

March 22, 2024: Looking for a Summer Internship?

TPWD Coastal Fisheries is excited to offer eight sponsored summer internships to students at Texas A&M University at Galveston. Click here for more details!

Summer Internship

March 20, 2024: Women in Coastal Science Featuring Sea Life Facility Manager Katie St. Clair!

March 18, 2024: Announcement of Doctoral Defense
Brooke Z. Torjman

Proposal Defense Announcement: Facilitative interactions between flora and infauna in coastal wetlands in Galveston Bay March 19 1:00pm-4:00pm Main 410. Unable to attend? Click here to join by Zoom.

March 18, 2024: Former Student Making Waves In Conservation with Moody Gardens

Former student Jake Emmert '12, '15 sat down with bldg. 311 to talk about conservation, community, education and his role in the return of the Moody Gardens' conference Dive into The Gulf: An Exposition. The event united scuba divers, scientists, conservationists, artists, educators and more in Galveston to bring their work to the public. Click here to read more.

Former Student Making Waves In Conservation With Moody Gardens

March 7, 2024: Student Research Symposium-Important Dates to Remember!

Student Research Symposium-Important Dates

February 22, 2024: Announcement of Doctoral Defense
Yu Umeki

Motion Control Analysis of Hydrofoil-Based Autonomous Surface Vehicle: An Integrated Approach Utilizing Moving-Mass-Actuated Stabilizer and Variable RPM Propeller Modeled with Computational Fluid Dynamics and Auto-Control Algorithm.

2pm (CST) on Wednesday, February 28th PMEC 232, TAMUG

February 20, 2024: Announcement of Doctoral Defense Yuchen Shang

Hepatic Biotransformation Capability and Emerging Contaminant Levels in Juvenile American Alligators (Alligator mississippiensis).

Thursday, February 29th at 2:30 PM (CST)Texas A&M University Galveston, MAIN 410. Unable to attend? Click here to join by ZOOM of Doctoral Defense Yuchen Shang

January 22, 2024: The Climate Impact of Avoiding the Panama and Suez Canals

Jean-Paul Rodrigue, a professor of maritime business administration at Texas A&M University-Galveston, is featured in this article in Time Magazine about the Rea Sea/ Suez crisis and its impacts on shipping routes. To read more on this article click HERE!

January 18, 2024: REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! The Student Research Symposium at Texas A&M Galveston is FREE!

Texas A&M University at Galveston (TAMUG) presents an Annual Student Research Symposium, April 16-18, 2024. The Symposium is open to all TAMUG students. Participants are encouraged to present preliminary findings or results from their current research projects. 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. Register Here!

December 21, 2023: Dr. Abbey Hotard Becomes the First Marine and Coastal Management and Science Doctoral Graduate!

December 6, 2023: REGISTER NOW! The FREE Blue Economy Conference is Coming to Texas A&M Galveston!

The Blue Economy Conference and Workshop will be held at the Texas A&M Galveston Waterfront Pavillion January 8 - 9, 2024. JOIN US! IT IS FREE!

What is the Purpose of this Workshop?

To strengthen and advance Texas A&M University at Galveston’s current efforts in the blue economy arena and position the university to advance societal impact, submit winning proposals to the state, federal agencies, and the private sector, and garner support from foundations interested in supporting oceans and the environment. Create opportunities for workforce development and contribute to the economic growth and well-being of those on the island and its surrounding communities. Click here to Register!

November 1, 2023: Hagler Institute Symposium: The art of Collaboration in Research Nov 7!

The Hagler Institute for Advanced Study invites you to attend the “Art of Collaboration in Academic Research” Symposium to be held on November 7, 2023 in Rudder Forum. The symposium promises to be a powerful and inspiring event, where some of the most accomplished researchers in science and engineering discuss the importance of collaboration, with specific examples from their own careers. Speakers will include Hagler Fellows Drs. John Rogers and Yonggang Huang in addition to other collaborators from Texas A&M and universities across the country.

October 30, 2023: Join VISION GALVESTON Thursday, November 9 at 6:00pm-8:30pm at the Grand 1894 Opera House! FREE! FREE! FREE!

Philanthropitch+ Vision Galveston was conducted in 2022 as a new program to the Island to support Galveston based nonprofits or nonprofits that were looking to scale to Galveston. In 2023, Vision Galveston will be proudly conducting the program PhilanthroVision Galveston as an all-local event. The PhilanthroVision Galveston program rallies together nonprofit organizations, corporations, foundations and business leaders to support out-of-the-box solutions to some of Galveston’s toughest problems. We are proud to work alongside nonprofit organizations, corporations, foundations, and business leaders on our Island or those who wish to bring programs to Galveston to create sustainable and scalable impact.

October 26, 2023: SAVE THE DATE! SRS will be at TAMUG November 2 & 3!

October 26, 2023: Ecological Integration Symposium 2024 April 4th - 5th.

October 26, 2023: SAVE THE DATE! 9th Annual Texas Symposium on Women, Peace, and Security November 10.

October 20, 2023: Christian Pryor from TAMUG to receive the prestigious CERF Rising Tides award!

Rising TIDES (Toward an Inclusive, Diverse, and Enriched Society) supports students from backgrounds underrepresented in coastal and estuarine disciplines with the goal of inspiring and motivating them to pursue careers in coastal and estuarine science and management. CERF is proud to welcome the recipients of the 2023 Rising TIDES Conference Program to the 27th Biennial CERF Conference. To find out more click on the picture below.

October 18, 2023: Faculty Lunch Focus Regional Collaborations RSVP DUE Friday10/20!

Join Texas A&M University at Galveston and UTMB for a faculty luncheon Tuesday October 24, 11:30-1:00pm located on TAMUG campus at the Waterfront Pavilion, RSVP by Friday 10/20.

October 16, 2023: SAVE THE DATE!! The 19th annual Student Research Symposium will be here soon!

Texas A&M University at Galveston (TAMUG) presents the 19th Annual Student Research Symposium, in April 2024. 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. More information coming soon!

October 12, 2023: Announcement of Doctoral Defense Jemerson P. James

Exploration of Short-term Variability of Sea States Friday, October 13 at 2 PM (CST) PMEC 145, Texas A&M University at Galveston. Unable to attend? Click here: Zoom : Doctoral Defense Jemerson P. James

October 11, 2023: Announcement of Doctoral Defense Alwin Jose

A Meteotsunamis characterization for Gulf of Mexico and development of a low power autonomous surface vehicle using a moving-mass-actuated stabilizer hydrofoil concept. 8:00 am CST on Friday, October 13^th PEMC 226, Texas A&M University at Galveston. Unable to attend? Click here: Zoom : Doctoral Defense Alwin Jose

October 3, 2023: Announcement of Masters Thesis Defense Noah Claflin

A seven year analysis into the phytoplankton community of Galveston Bay using IFCB imagery. Friday October 13 at 1:00pm Main 202. Unable to attend in person? Click here: Zoom: Masters Thesis Defense Noah Claflin

September 20, 2023: Announcement of Doctoral Defense Abbey Hotard

Rethinking Relocation and Resilience: Household Hazard Adaptation in the Greater Houston and New Orleans Regions. Monday, October 2 at 12 PM (CST) OCSB 340C. Unable to attend? Click here: Zoom: Doctoral Defense Abbey Hotard

19, 2023: Announcement of Doctoral Defense Xi Chen

Gas Perfusion through Porous Non hydrophobic and Hydrophobic Surfaces for Friction Drag Reduction in Turbulent Channel Flows. 8:30 AM (CST) on Friday, September 29th PMEC 226, Texas A&M University at Galveston. Unable to attend? Click here: Zoom: Doctoral Defense Xi Chen

September 1, 2023: SAVE THE DATE! The Blue Economy Conference is Coming to Texas A&M Galveston!

The Blue Economy Conference and Workshop will be held at the Texas A&M Galveston Waterfront Pavillion January 8 - 9, 2024. More information and details coming soon!

August 7, 2023: Save The Date for the Texas Semiconductor Summit!

The Texas Semiconductor Summit will be held October 4-5, 2023 at Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center College Station, Texas.

August 1, 2023: Thesis Defense Announcement for Marissa Palmer.

Patterns of Reproduction at the Black Mangrove (Avicennia germinans) Range Edge after a Freeze Event Wednesday, August 9th at 1:00 PM (CST) MAIN 410. Unable to attend? Zoom LinkMaster Thesis Defense by Marissa Palmer

July 31, 2023: Thesis Defense Announcement for Daniel Declan Fanning.

PHYLOGENY AND BIOGEOGRAPHY OF PALAEMON SPECIES (CRUSTACEA, DECAPODA, PALAEMONIDAE) IN THE NORTHERN GULF OF MEXICO. Friday, August 11th at 1PM (CST) Texas A&M University at Galveston, MAIN 410. Unable to attend? Zoom LinkThesis Defense by Daniel Declan Fanning

July 28, 2023: Vision Galveston 3rd Annual Hackathon - Registration LIVE

What is a hackathon? A hackathon is a social design sprint that brings together the community to work in teams creating innovative solutions. Basically, it’s a party, and a 48-hour race between teams competing to develop solutions to problem-sets for cash prizes. Participants will work in small teams that have a collection of experts, entrepreneurs, students, and community members to tackle identified challenges.

We encourage all participants to use their creative thinking to develop innovative new concepts, ideas, or prototypes. Please make sure to complete our PARTICIPANT INFORMATION FORM PRIOR to the Hackathon. This helps us understand, roughly, how many individuals we will have per team.

Friday, October 13th 2:00 PM- 4:30 PM| Kick Off, Welcome Remarks, Problem Set Presentation, and Tips and Tricks Presentation, snacks provided at the Marmo. 4:30 PM| Happy Hour and Formation of teams. Let the hacking begin!

Saturday, October 14th 9:30 AM- 6:00 PM| Hacking, food, snacks, and mentorship provided on-site at the Marmo. Participants must check in by 10:00 AM and are free to work at the Marmo or in the surrounding community. Snacks will be available at the Marmo cafe for purchase. Participants must check out in the 5:00 - 6:00 PM window, showing their pitch deck in order to check out for the day.

Sunday, October 15th 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM| Final Pitch Presentation at the Marmo. Participants must report by 9:30 AM.

Tickets can be reserved here.

July 26, 2023: The Announcement of Doctoral Defense Emily Waddell.

The importance of sound in fish ecology: call trends and anthropogenic noise impacts on behavior and physiology. Tuesday, August 1 at 10 AM (CST) Texas A&M University at Galveston, MAIN 410. Unable to attend? Zoom Link

July 24, 2023: The 6th Annual REU: OCEANUS & Undergraduate Research Symposium Friday August 4th 2:00pm-5:00pm MAIN 117.

Please join the undergraduate cohort as they showcase their research projects at the 6^th annual REU: OCEANUS Symposium Friday, August 4^th from 2 - 5 PM in MAIN 117. Help celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of the students. If you are unable to attend in person join by clicking this zoom link: Zoom of OCEANUS & Undergraduate Research Symposium passcode: 500202

OCEANUS

July 12, 2023: TAMUG rehabilitation hospital manager at the Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research chosen as one of the 40 Under 40 2023 honorees.

The Daily News' 40 Under 40 Program recognizes men and women across all industries who have demonstrated personal and professional success and a commitment to the community. Our very own Aggie, Theresa Morris, has been chosen by The Daily News' as one of the 2023 honorees.

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June 30, 2023: Innovation in Life Sciences Summer Camp

Students from across Texas gathered in Galveston to attend the Innovation in Life Sciences Summer Camp to encourage entrepreneurial solutions to social problems. For more information on this camp, see below.

June 29, 2023: Join us in preparation and celebration of Plastic Bag Free Day!

With the holiday weekend coming up, we want to remind everyone to bring reusable bags with you everywhere you go! Single use plastic bags can be harmful to the environment if not properly disposed of. The best way to ensure safe disposal is to refuse from the start!

Plastic Bag Free Day infographic for July 3

June 23, 2023: Texas Shores article with TAMUG Professor for the Department of Marine Biology, Dr. Anna Armitage

Click on the link below to read the article in the magazine featuring Dr. Anna Armitage.

June 11, 2023: TAMUG Sea Life Facility Manager Katie St. Clair interviewed for a nationwide news article

To read the full article in the Washington Post containing Katie's interview, click on the link below.

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April 8, 2023: Join us in congratulating our Mooney Research Excellence Recipient!
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January 27, 2020: Initial Funding Awarded to the Texas A&M University at Galveston Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research

Dr. Christopher Marshall was awarded a state wildlife grant for TPWD, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, to tag turtles in Galveston Bay. The Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research team plan to attach satellite and acoustic tags turtles in the bay and coastal areas to study population demographics, movements in the system, and habitat needs and uses.

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December 9, 2019: NSF Research team is studying Hurrican Risk Predication in a Changing Climate

Texas A&M and Texas A&M Galveston researchers will be part of a team using historical and long-term reconstructions of hurricane activity in the western North Atlantic to ultimately improve hurricane preparedness and resilience.

Led by Dr. Jeffrey Donnelly of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, the team includes leading researchers in hurricanes, flooding, and coastal geomorphology. Dr. Kerry Emanuel of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dr. Kristopher Karnauskas of the University of Colorado Boulder, Dr. Ning Lin of Princeton University; Dr. Robert Korty, associate professor in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at Texas A&M University; and Dr. Peter van Hengstum, associate professor in the Department of Marine Sciences at Texas A&M University at Galveston, who holds a joint appointment in the Texas A&M Department of Oceanography, make up the research team.

See some quotes from the article below.

“Changes to hurricane activity in the coming century have the potential to substantially impact the entire economic landscape of American coastal regions,” Korty said. “We know that storms in a warming climate carry increased risks of flooding in a general sense, but our ability to predict how quickly these hazards are changing has been hampered by an incomplete understanding of how variability in ocean circulations interacts with the changing climate.”

“Blue holes are collapsed caves that create a perfect trap for sediments in the coastal zone,” Van Hengstum said. “Hurricane passage deposits a distinct sand layer in the blue hole, so the sediments preserved at the bottom of blue holes preserve a library of hurricane events not recorded in any other way."

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Ecological Patterns in Anchialine Caves

Can you imagine being in a dark, narrow cave, thousands of feet from the entrance? Or being in a cavern that is completely flooded? Well, this is what Fernando Calderón-Gutiérrez, a Ph.D. student here at Texas A&M University at Galveston, loves doing. He scuba-dives into anchialine caves (coastal caves flooded with seawater) in his native Mexico to study the creatures living inside; which tell stories of the formation and connectivity of these places.

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Global Engagement Grant

Texas A&M University is on a mission to be a leader globally through its efforts in transformational teaching, discovery, innovation, and impact. In 2017, Texas A&M announced the Abroad: Global Engagement Plan, which outlines their intentions to empower faculty, improve experiential learning, and enhance operations and partnership collaborations through international experiences. As part of the plan, the Global Engagement Grant (GEG) program was established to create innovative initiatives that incorporate a significant international experience for students that includes a high impact experiential learning or research activity. The Maritime Business Administration-Liberal Studies-School of Law Maritime Global Engagement Initiative is one of the four funded proposals.

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Interview with Dr. Philip Matich

Want to know more about Dr. Philip Matich of the Marine Biology Department? Read more about him Click hereto learn more about Dr. Philip Matich.

French Business Delegation Visits TAMUG

Business France is a national agency supporting the international development of the French economy. They are responsible for fostering export growth by French businesses, as well as promoting and facilitating international investment in France. In efforts to promote and expand French companies, business images, and nationwide attractiveness, Business France established a delegation on a partnership mission to North America. One of their partnership locations was Texas A&M University at Galveston.

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Interview with Dr. Ana Sirovic

Want to know more about Dr. Ana Sirovic of the Marine Biology Department? Read more about her Click hereto learn more about Dr. Ana Sirovic.

Student Research: Tom Tinhan

For Tom Tinhan, the opportunity to work with Dr. Wells in the Shark Biology and Fisheries Science Lab, and learn more about the biology and ecology of sharks and bony fishes, were among the deciding factors that led him to choose Texas A&M University at Galveston for his PhD program.

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