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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 91ÊÓƵ’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:   
Official Organization Website:   

2026 - 2027 Officers 
 
Matthew McAllen - President - mamcalle@cougarnet.uh.edu
Conor Cahill - Vice President -  ctcahill@cougarnet.uh.edu
Bilge Sasmaz - Treasurer - bsasmaz@cougarnet.uh.edu
Ella Claxton - Secretary - erclaxto@cougarnet.uh.edu
Daniel Akinyemi - Social Media Coordinator - odakinye@cougarnet.uh.edu

Membership coordinators:

• Jose Gorosabel - jmgorosa@central.uh.edu
• Javid Abdolrazzagh - ajavid@cougarnet.uh.edu 

The 91ÊÓƵ 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:

• AEG:  
• AIPG:  

Contact for all officers: aegatuh2@gmail.com  

2025-2027 Officers: 

Yanixa Salazar: President - ysalaza7@cougarnet.uh.edu  
 Alicia Godoy: Vice President - amgodoy@cougarnet.uh.edu 
Adrian Naranjo: Secretary - alnaranj@cougarnet.uh.edu 
Lisbeth Sales: Treasurer - lsales@cougarnet.uh.edu  
Alyssa Armuehle: Event Coordinator - armuehele@cougarnet.uh.edu  
Vania Wang: Social Media Manager- vwang8@cougarnet.uh.edu 

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:   
Official organization website:  

2026-2027 Officers:

President: FNU Anshika - fanshika@cougarnet.uh.edu 
Vice- President: Malinda Millangoda  - msmillan@cougarnet.uh.edu 
Financial Officer: Raymond Oware - ROWARE@COUGARNET.UH.EDU 
Event Management: Kenadi Burnett - kburnet4@cougarnet.uh.edu 
Undergraduate Council Rep: May Pyae Sone - mpsone@cougarnet.uh.edu 

UH EAGE 

The 91ÊÓƵ 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:  
Club Website: TBD
Official Organization Website:  

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  

The Geological Society at the 91ÊÓƵ is dedicated to providing geoscience students with opportunities for further education, networking, and fellowship. We are also a platform from which 91ÊÓƵ 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:  

2025-2026 Officers:

Alexander Pham: President - avpham8@cougarnet.uh.edu
Riziki Kimani: Vice President - rwkimani@cougarnet.uh.edu  
Alyssa Muehlemon: Financial Officer - armuehle@cougarnet.uh.edu  
Noah Monreal: Rock Garden Officer - ngmonrea@cougarnet.uh.edu  
Maddy Van Handel: Social Media Manager - mavanhan@cougarnet.uh.edu  
Pam Crawford: Winter Trip Officer - pjcrawfo@cougarnet.uh.edu

SEG Wavelets is the 91ÊÓƵ's Society of Exploration Geophysicists student chapter. It devoted to promoting education in geophysics. We work with professional organizations, industry professionals, 91ÊÓƵ faculty, and other EAS student organizations to bring those students educational, social, and possible future employment opportunities.

Advisor: Dr. Yingcai Zheng
Contact: segwavelets@gmail.com 
Club Website:  
Facebook Page:  
LinkedIn Page:  
Official Organization Website:  

2026-2027 Officers:

Bilge Sasmaz: President - bsasmaz@cougarnet.uh.edu 
Oluwaseun D. Akinyemi: Vice President - odakinye@cougarnet.uh.edu  
Johanna Villagomez: Treasurer - jvillag5@cougarnet.uh.edu  
Zhixiang Zhang: Secretary - zzhang87@CougarNet.UH.EDU  
Zoonash Arshad: Social Media Coordinator - zarshad@CougarNet.UH.EDU  

Student Body Committee

The Student Body Committee represents the student body at the 91ÊÓƵ 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 

Other Geoscience Organizations

• (co-sponsor of annual UH Robert E. Sheriff Lecture, fall semester)
• (co-sponsor of annual UH Milton Dobrin Lecture, spring semester)
• (sponsor of the UH SEG Wavelets)
• (sponsor of the UH AAPG Wildcatters)
• (sponsor of UH AEG group)
•  (sponsor of UH AMS group)