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UH AAPG Wildcatters  AAPG

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 

2025 - 2026 Officers 

Estefani Ruiz Toro - President - edruizto@cougarnet.uh.edu 
Jameson Hampton - Vice President -  jhampto2@cougarnet.uh.edu  
Amberlee Enger - Treasurer - ajenger@cougarnet.uh.edu 
Javid Abdolrazzagh - Secretary - ajavid@cougarnet.uh.edu  
Basil Nwafor - Industry Outreach Coordinator - bonwafor@cougarnet.uh.edu 
Breno Goldenberg Araujo - Social Media Coordinator - bgolden2@cougarnet.uh.edu    

Membership coordinators:

 
UH AEG/AIPG AEG

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: AEGatUH2@gmail.com 
Club Website: www.aeg.uh.edu
Official Organization Website:

Contact for all officers: aegatuh2@gmail.com  

2025-2026 Officers: 

Yanixa Salazar: President - ysalaza7@cougarnet.uh.edu  
Allyson Diaz: Vice President - aadiaz9@cougarnet.uh.edu  
Zoe-Ann McKie: Secretary - zamckie@cougarnet.uh.edu  
Lisbeth Sales: Treasurer - lsales@cougarnet.uh.edu  
Alyssa Armuehle: Event Coordinator - armuehele@cougarnet.uh.edu  
Marsay Mahaley: Social Media Coordinator - mjmahale@cougarnet.uh.edu 

 
UH American Meteorological Society AMS

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: https://cams.nsm.uh.edu  
Official organization website: www.ametsoc.org 

2025-2026 Officers:

Ashish Bhattarai: President -  abhatt21@cougarnet.uh.edu  
Fnu Anshika: Vice President - fanshika@cougarnet.uh.edu  
Raymond Oware: Financial officer -   roware@cougarnet.uh.edu 

 

UH EAGE EAGE

The University of Houston EAGE Student Chapter is the first chapter of the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE) established in the United States, reflecting both EAGE's expanding global presence and Houston's role in geoscience and energy research. The chapter aims to build an inclusive, internationally connected community that promotes technical learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional development for MSc and PhD students in geology and geophysics. Members engage in a wide range of research areas, including seismic imaging, machine learning applications, structural geology and tectonics, subsurface fluid flow, basin analysis, and reservoir characterization, encouraging the integration of geological and geophysical approaches. Through technical talks, workshops, webinars, and career development events, the chapter provides hands-on learning opportunities and exposure to real-world geoscience applications, while strengthening connections between academia and industry.

Advisors: Dr. Jose Gorosabel Araus, Dr. Paul Mann
Contact: eageuofh@gmail.com 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eage-uhstudentchapter/ 
Club Website: TBD
Official Organization Website: https://EAGE.org 

2025 - 2026 Officers

Ella Claxton: President - erclaxto@cougarnet.uh.edu 
Melania Maqway: Vice President - mdmaqway@cougarnet.uh.edu 
Conor Cahill: Treasurer - ctcahill@cougarnet.uh.edu 
Matthew McAllen: Secretary - mamcalle@cougarnet.uh.edu  


UH GeoSociety 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 
Club Website: https://sites.google.com/nsm.uh.edu/geosociety/home 

2025-2026 Officers:

Rebekah Wells-Mourre: President - rtwells-mourre@uh.edu
Daniel Duran: Vice President - daduran5@uh.edu  
Anson Chen: Financial Officer - aychen7@uh.edu  
Emilio Gomez: Rock Garden Officer - eegomez2@uh.edu  
Michelle Lecompte: Social Media Manager - mlecompte@uh.edu  
Jayla Braddock: Winter Trip Officer - jsbraddock@uh.edu


SEG Wavelets 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 

2025-2026 Officers:

Johanna Villagomez: President - jvillag5@cougarnet.uh.edu 
Oluwaseun D. Akinyemi: Vice President - odakinye@cougarnet.uh.edu  
Bilge Sasmaz: Treasurer - bsasmaz@cougarnet.uh.edu 
Zoonash Arshad: Secretary - zarshad@cougarnet.uh.edu  
Juan Cruz: Social Media Coordinator - jacruz27@cougarnet.uh.edu 
Kenneth Shipper: Event Coordinator - kwshippe@cougarnet.uh.edu

 

Student Body Committee

The Student Body Committee represents the student body at the University of Houston in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EAS). The main purpose of the committee is to relay information to and from the EAS faculty members and the EAS student body. The committee is also responsible for presenting student concerns to the faculty at the monthly faculty meeting. In addition, the Student Body Committee organizes the annual EAS Student Research Day.

Advisor: Dr. William Struble
Contact: easgradcommittee@gmail.com 

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