Student Organizations
UH AAPG Wildcatters
The American Association of Petroleum Geologists is the world’s largest geological group and strives for the advancement in geological technology and research while providing a wide variety of professional opportunities such as conferences, publications, and educational services. The University of Houston’s AAPG Student Chapter bridges the gap between professionals and UH geoscience students interested in careers in oil and gas exploration. UH AAPG hosts monthly meetings, guest lecturers from academia and industry, field trips, and other social activities that are geared toward promoting student involvement in petroleum geology. Meetings are held on campus and are open to students, faculty, and industry professionals.
Advisor: Dr. Paul Mann
Contact: aapg.wildcatters@gmail.com
Club Website: www.aapg. uh.edu
Official Organization Website: www.aapg.org
2022 - 2023 Officers
Daniella Easley - President - dngutier@cougarnet.uh.edu
Juan Pablo Ramos Vargas - Vice President - jramosva@cougarnet.uh.edu
Mohamed Abdelfatah - Treasurer- mabdelfa@cougarnet.uh.edu
Meghana Yella - Secretary - ysaiuday@cougarnet.uh.edu
UH AEG/AIPG
The University of Houston combined student chapter of the Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists (AEG) and American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) is a student organization dedicated to education and advancements in environmental and engineering geology, geophysics, and hydrogeology. The activities of the chapter range from seminar series to field trips and outreach. Both AEG and AIPG memberships are free for students and open to any interested student. AEG/AIPG contributes to its members’ professional success and the public welfare by providing leadership, advocacy, and opportunities to be involved in applied research.
Advisor: Dr. Regina Capuano
Contact: AEGatUH@gmail.com
Club Website: www.aeg.uh.edu
Official Organization Website:
AEG: www.aegweb.org
AIPG: https://aipg.org/
2021 Officers:
Abby Gonzalez - Vice President
Joanne Chavali - Webmaster
Emilio Jamerlan - Social coordinator
Aya Yagi - Secretary
Raisa Akbar - Treasurer
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UH American Meteorological Society
The American Meteorological Society Student Chapter is a student organization designed to foster the academic and professional growth of students pursuing meteorology or other related fields through engagement in community outreach, education, and social events.
Faculty advisor: Dr. Bernhard Rappenglueck
Contact: uhstudentams@gmail.com
Club website: cams.nsm.uh.edu
Official organization website: www.ametsoc.org2019-2020 Officers:
President: Megan Mahanay ( meganmahanay@gmail.com )
Vice President: Zayna Farooqi ( zaynafarooqi@gmail.com )
Financial Officer: Hume Spike ( alexander.hume.spike@gmail.com )
Secretary: Angelica Larombe ( secerwatch@gmail.com )
Faculty Advisor: Bernhard Rappanglueck
UH GeoSociety
The Geological Society at the University of Houston is dedicated to providing geoscience students with opportunities for further education, networking, and fellowship. We are also a platform from which University of Houston students can give back to the local community by volunteering. Every year, GeoSociety volunteers at local geosciences events, hosts social gatherings, and takes members on a winter field trip to a unique geologic location. GeoSociety hosts monthly meetings which are open to all university students and faculty.
Advisors: Dr. Brandee Carlson
Contact: geosocietyatuh@gmail.com
President: Faith Walton/ faith.walton13@gmail.com
VP: Laura Arango/ laurapatriciaarango@gmail.com
Treasurer: Jarely Mendez/ jarely.mendez27@gmail.com
Historian: Gabi Ramirez/ gabiramirez1226@gmail.com
Events Coordinator: Gerardo Canedo/ gerardo.canedo3@gmail.com
SEG Wavelets
SEG Wavelets is the University of Houston's Society of Exploration Geophysicists student chapter. It devoted to promoting education in geophysics. We work with professional organizations, industry professionals, University of Houston faculty, and other EAS student organizations to bring those students educational, social, and possible future employment opportunities.
Advisor: Dr. Jiajia Sun
Contact: segwavelets@gmail.com
Club Website: www.segwavelets.uh.edu
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/segwavelets
LinkedIn Page: www.linkedin.com/segwavelets
Official Organization Website: www.seg.org
SEG Wavelets 2022-2023 Officers:
President: Adam Mattson, Email: agmattso@cougarnet.uh.edu
Vice President: Kenneth Shipper, Email: kwshippe@cougarnet.uh.edu
Treasurer: Sara Rojas, Email: ssrojas@cougarnet.uh.edu
Secretary: Julia Villafranca, Email: javill43@cougarnet.uh.edu
Other Geoscience Organizations Student Organizations - Previous Officers (click to view)
- Houston Geological Society (co-sponsor of annual UH Robert E. Sheriff Lecture, fall semester)
- Geophysical Society of Houston (co-sponsor of annual UH Milton Dobrin Lecture, spring semester)
- Geological Society of America
- American Geophysical Union
- Society of Exploration Geophysicists (sponsor of the UH SEG Wavelets)
- American Association of Petroleum Geologists (sponsor of the UH AAPG Wildcatters)
- Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists (sponsor of UH AEG group)
- American Meteorological Society (sponsor of UH AMS group)