Media Releases
December 14, 2006
Sediment stress states and fluid dynamics: Matthew Hornbach’s research applies to methane hydrates, submarine landslides, and life at hydrothermal vents on the seafloor
Matthew Hornbach came to the Institute for Geophysics as a post-doctoral fellow in 2005 and then became a research scientist in June 2006. He received…
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December 13, 2006
Seismic interpretation, sequence stratigraphy and seismic facies analysis: Angela McDonnell’s research has focused largely on the Gulf of Mexico and its deep gas play potential
Angela McDonnell joined the Bureau of Economic Geology as a research associate in March 2005. Her principal interests include seismic interpretation, sequence stratigraphy and seismic…
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December 1, 2006
Going with the Flow: David Mohrig studies the changing face of our planet
David Mohrig keeps a flat, palm-sized rock on his desk that he’s had since he was six years old. He found it on a fossil-hunting…
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October 30, 2006
Sentinels of the Sea: Fossil corals help predict severity of global warming
Terry Quinn searches for just the right kinds of coral. “We look for big Volkswagen-sized corals,” he said. “Branching corals and big sea fans are…
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January 6, 2006
Sedimentological and Stratigraphic Studies: Wayne Wright’s regional research has focused on the greater Permian and Fort Worth Basins
Regional Sedimentological and Stratigraphic Studies Wayne Wright came to the Bureau of Economic Geology as a consultant geologist in 2005 and became a research…
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August 31, 2005
University of Texas at Austin officially creates Jackson School of Geosciences, appoints dean
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has approved The University of Texas at Austin’s recommendation to establish the John A. and Katherine G. Jackson School…
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September 25, 2003
Gifts contributed by oilman John A. Jackson to The University of Texas at Austin total $272 million
The transfer of the estate of the late Dallas oilman and geologist John A. Jackson to The University of Texas at Austin is nearing completion…
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December 14, 2006
Sediment stress states and fluid dynamics: Matthew Hornbach’s research applies to methane hydrates, submarine landslides, and life at hydrothermal vents on the seafloor
Matthew Hornbach came to the Institute for Geophysics as a post-doctoral fellow in 2005 and then became a research scientist in June 2006. He received…
Read MoreDecember 13, 2006
Seismic interpretation, sequence stratigraphy and seismic facies analysis: Angela McDonnell’s research has focused largely on the Gulf of Mexico and its deep gas play potential
Angela McDonnell joined the Bureau of Economic Geology as a research associate in March 2005. Her principal interests include seismic interpretation, sequence stratigraphy and seismic…
Read MoreDecember 1, 2006
Going with the Flow: David Mohrig studies the changing face of our planet
David Mohrig keeps a flat, palm-sized rock on his desk that he’s had since he was six years old. He found it on a fossil-hunting…
Read MoreOctober 30, 2006
Sentinels of the Sea: Fossil corals help predict severity of global warming
Terry Quinn searches for just the right kinds of coral. “We look for big Volkswagen-sized corals,” he said. “Branching corals and big sea fans are…
Read MoreJanuary 6, 2006
Sedimentological and Stratigraphic Studies: Wayne Wright’s regional research has focused on the greater Permian and Fort Worth Basins
Regional Sedimentological and Stratigraphic Studies Wayne Wright came to the Bureau of Economic Geology as a consultant geologist in 2005 and became a research…
Read MoreAugust 31, 2005
University of Texas at Austin officially creates Jackson School of Geosciences, appoints dean
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has approved The University of Texas at Austin’s recommendation to establish the John A. and Katherine G. Jackson School…
Read MoreSeptember 25, 2003
Gifts contributed by oilman John A. Jackson to The University of Texas at Austin total $272 million
The transfer of the estate of the late Dallas oilman and geologist John A. Jackson to The University of Texas at Austin is nearing completion…
Read More