John Snedden, a senior research scientist at the University of Texas Institute for Geophysics (UTIG), has been awarded the Don R. Boyd Medal for Excellence in Gulf Coast geology, the highest honor awarded by the Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies. The medal recognizes Snedden’s contributions to the study of the Gulf of Mexico and… Continue Reading Top Gulf Coast Geology Medal Goes to UTIG’s John Snedden
UTIG Admins Take on Coral Coring in the Texas Hill Country
Most weekdays, Rosalind Gamble is found at her desk running business operations for over a hundred researchers and students at the University of Texas Institute for Geophysics. But today she’s in a field in the Texas Hill Country, cranking a 14-foot coring drill with an enormous wrench. In a few moments, the rig will come… Continue Reading UTIG Admins Take on Coral Coring in the Texas Hill Country
UTIG Talent Among Jackson School Walter Awardees
University of Texas Institute for Geophysics personnel were among the recipients of this year’s Jackson School of Geosciences Walter Awards. Peter Flemings (senior research scientist), Krista Soderlund (research scientist), and Marcy Davis (engineering scientist) were all honored with awards. The Walter Awards recognize top talent among the school’s faculty, researchers and staff. Award winners received… Continue Reading UTIG Talent Among Jackson School Walter Awardees
Study of Saturn’s Moon Adds to Evidence of Strong Ocean Currents on Enceladus
Beneath the frozen surface of Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus lies a vast ocean where, according to a new study, turbulent waters carry nutrients and minerals from hot hydrothermal vents to the icy surface. There, the particles are forced through cracks in the ice and ejected into space within great gassy plumes. Such particles were detected… Continue Reading Study of Saturn’s Moon Adds to Evidence of Strong Ocean Currents on Enceladus
Jackson School Students Win AGU Outstanding Student Presentation Awards
Jackson School of Geosciences students were once again among the top student presenters at the American Geophysical Union’s (AGU) Fall Meeting. Although the AGU Fall Meeting took place in December 2022, the awards are announced throughout the spring. The winners are selected based on research quality and a student’s ability to effectively communicate their research.… Continue Reading Jackson School Students Win AGU Outstanding Student Presentation Awards
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