Objectives of the GESA Program
- Foster non-traditional interdisciplinary approaches to the application of geochemistry to areas such as environmental and Earth-system sciences
- Promote graduate student recruitment and enhance geochemistry education
- Integrate and establish collaborative research capabilities
- Promote multi-user analytical facilities
- Explore shared support staff
- Enhance communications and collaboration among the College´s students and faculty in geochemistry
- Seek and ensure interdisciplinary funding opportunities
- Expand the visibility of the extensive geochemistry facilities and research programs in the College of Geosciences at Texas A&M University
- Foster campus-wide interaction and collaboration with geochemical researchers and programs in other Colleges
- Provide for effective interactions with University-level initiatives in environmental sustainability