Highlights
Graduate Student, Craig Connolly, is on a Roll
Craig Connolly travels to the Arctic to collect his research samples. Pictured here on beach runway in Kaktovik, Alaska. Courtesy photo.If you see Craig Connolly in the lab or around town he will probably be smiling. Craig is a graduate student...
Water wise wildlife garden is open for business
The University of Texas Marine Science Institute is pleased to officially open the Water Wise Wildlife Garden to the public. This garden is a unique piece of landscaping that is designed to showcase native plants and their use for conserving water...
Summer is almost here and so are our Saturday programs!
Summer break is upon us and we have many summer programs to keep your children's brains churning! 2016 Summer Sea Stars Program ScheduleSea Stars programs allow families with children aged 3-5 to be inspired by nature through programs at the University...
Student Spotlight: Matt Dzaugis
Congratulations to our new graduate, Matt Dzaugis! Matt just finished his master of science that helps us understand how climate can affect fish populations. Matt Dzaugis just received his master of science in Dr. Bryan Black's laboratory. Courtesy photo.Matt Dzaugis Faculty...2nd Annual Brundrett Research Symposium
8th grader, Tripp Collins, explains how he and his group studied how wind speed and cloud cover were related. Photo credit: Julia Plotkin.Over the course of the academic year, 8th graders from the Brundrett Middle School have been completing environmental sampling...Student Spotlight: Claire Griffin
Congratulations to our newest graduate, Dr. Claire Griffin! Dr. Griffin completed her dissertation defense on Wednesday. We were able to catch up with her to learn more about her research. Claire Griffin Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Jim McClelland Research Area: Biogeochemistry Claire...
Student Spotlight: Shuting Liu
Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Zhanfei LiuCongratulations to our newest graduate, Dr. Shuting Liu! Dr. Liu completed her dissertation defense today. We were able to catch up with her to learn more about her research. Research Area: Organic Geochemistry Please tell us a...
Student Awardees of the Texas Bays and Estuaries Meeting
Congratulations to the student awardees of the 12th Annual Texas Bays and Estuaries Meeting: Oral presentation awardees Victoria Congdon, Nick Reyna, and Meredith Evans with oral presentation award sponsor, Ray Allen from the Coastal Bend Bay & Estuaries Program. (Poster awardees...
Extreme Swimmer takes Citizen Science to a New Level
Tracy Villareal, Brett Baker and Ben Lecomte discuss sampling procedures for collecting phytoplankton and microbes during The Longest Swim.Extreme endurance athlete Ben Lecomte teams up with researchers at The University of Texas Marine Science Institute and others to promote ocean sustainability....
Shore and Beach Meeting
Executive Director, Derek Brockbank from the National American Shore and Beach Association gives the Texas contingent an update about the national priorities and issues. Credit: Sally Palmer, UTMSI. Dr. Jim Gibeaut from Texas A&M University, Harte Research Institute, leads participants on...
Cindy Faulk to Receive President's Outstanding Staff Award
Ms. Cynthia K. Faulk will receive this year’s The University of Texas President's Outstanding Staff Award for her dedication to promoting advances in research and cultivating a learning atmosphere for the students and staff. Credit: Venus Mills, UTMSI.Cindy received both her...
Community lends a helping hand
Smiles were abundant this past Friday, when several local citizens and friends came out to get a little dirty by helping plant shrubs, trees, and grasses in the new Waterwise Wildlife Garden next to the Marine Science Education Center. Volunteers...Check out our latest newsletter
This year began with a bang! Click on the image below to view our newsletter in ISSUU, a digital library or download the pdf version.
Christina Bonsell Awarded University Fellowship
Christina regularly dives in the Arctic for her research, which can be full of animals including the giant isopod on her head, pictured here. Courtesy image.Christina Bonsell, a Ph.D. graduate student, was recently awarded a University of Texas continuing fellowship for...
Around Campus with Ryan Hladyniuk
We sat down with Dr. Ryan Hladyniuk to talk about his penchant for trouble-shooting and why isotopes are important. Dr. Ryan Hladyniuk Position: Core Facilities Laboratory Manager Ryan Hladyniuk making note of sediment core features from an 18-meter long core obtained...
Volunteer Appreciation Event
Volunteer Coordinator, Nicole Pringle, shows off her original art with instructor Marci Voorhees, owner of "The Horses Glass."Last Saturday, The University of Texas Marine Science Institute (UTMSI) and Mission-Aransas Reserve hosted a volunteer appreciation event. The program featured Marci Voorhees, owner...
Dispatches from the Gulf
Dr. Ed Buskey, UTMSI professor and lead scientist for one of the research projects featured in the film "Dispatches From The Gulf," participated in a special screening in Houston this week. Courtesy photo.The 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill occurred 1,500 meters...
Dr. Chris Shank receives appreciation award
Dr. G. Christopher Shank is nominated to receive a University of Texas at Austin services for students with disabilities appreciation award.Dr. G. Christopher Shank was nominated this year to receive an appreciation award from The University of Texas at Austin services...
Students Go Head-to-Head to Battle in the Regional Ocean Sciences Bowl
PORT ARANSAS, Texas – This past Saturday, February 6, 2016 ten teams from seven schools throughout South Texas competed in the Loggerhead Challenge, the Southern Texas Regional competition of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB), which was hosted by Texas Sea...The University of Texas
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