News
Stay up to date with the latest from GeoFORCE Texas! Here you will find articles that highlight the program, students, alumni, and sponsors. From our exciting summer academies to alumni achievements, our news covers it all. If you would like to be added to the mailing list, click here.
April 29, 2026
GeoFORCE Longhorn Events End of Year Wrap-Up
What a year it has been for our GeoFORCE Longhorn Alumni at UT Austin. From welcoming new students in the fall to celebrating graduating seniors in the…
Read MoreApril 16, 2026
Coordinator Spotlight: Akeem Todd
We are excited to introduce the newest member of our team, Akeem Todd! Akeem is a Hilbert College graduate, traveler, and self-proclaimed foodie who enjoys exploring…
Read MoreMarch 30, 2026
Alumni Highlight: Solara Rosales and the Partnership with GEAR UP
GeoFORCE and GEAR UP alumna Solara Rosales’s pathway from student to professional is a full-circle story that highlights the partnership between two programs. GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness…
Read MoreFebruary 4, 2026
Reconnecting with GeoFORCE Alaska
It’s a sunny morning at Glen Canyon Dam. I’m sitting on the grass while half of the GeoFORCE group listens as our instructor explains hydroelectric…
Read MoreJanuary 30, 2026
GeoFORCE at AGU 2025
This past December, a couple dozen students from the GeoFORCE 12th Grade Research Academy were selected to attend the annual American Geophysical Union (AGU) National…
Read MoreNovember 11, 2025
Fall 2025: First-Year Geo Majors
This fall, we saw a record number of students pursuing degrees in geosciences! Recent data shows that 44 freshmen GeoFORCE alumni are currently enrolled in…
Read MoreNovember 7, 2025
GeoFORCE Speakers and Presenters at GSA Connects 2025
GeoFORCE Texas staff and alumni had the pleasure of attending, presenting, and supporting our peers throughout GSA Connects 2025, the flagship meeting of The Geological…
Read MoreSeptember 21, 2025
Summer 2025 Wrap Up
This summer marked the 21st summer of the GeoFORCE Texas Program—and what a season it was! With 470 students participating across 10 academies, our summer…
Read MoreApril 17, 2025
Coordinator Spotlight: Jasmine “Jas” Atobajeun
We are excited to introduce the newest member of our team, Jasmine “Jas” Atobajeun! Jas is a Texas native, UT graduate, sports fan, and world…
Read MoreFebruary 19, 2025
Introducing Dr. Jessica Bent, GeoFORCE Director
GeoFORCE would like to extend a warm welcome to our new director, Dr. Jessica Bent! In her own words, “I am an educator and researcher…
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