Bobcat Stream Team (BST)
Bobcat Stream Team is an interdisciplinary student organization that aims to promote environmental stewardship through outreach and water quality monitoring. We are affiliated with the Texas Stream Team.
BST Officers
Felix Menke
President
Asher Lamb, gjz19@txstate.edu & Eddie Rosales, zwo31@txstate.edu
Training Assistants
John Cox
Vice-President
Charley Meyer
Outreach and Communications
Heath Ratterman
Secretary and Treasurer
Events
Mission and Goals
Bobcat Stream Team (BST) is an interdisciplinary, registered student organization at Texas State University, founded in August 2016. We offer training in water quality monitoring to help protect and maintain the health of Texas waterways, including those in the Texas State University and San Marcos community.
BST works to advance student interest in watershed awareness by educational outreach about the importance of water resource protection, provide students with hands-on professional experience that may further their future careers, and help students build necessary professional skills such as organization, leadership, teamwork and communication. Please contact BobcatStreamTeam@txstate.edu for any questions about BST!
Advisors
Dr. Jason Julian
Faculty Advisor
Aspen Navarro
Staff Advisor, M.S., CPM
Environmental Conservation Organization
ECO was formally known as the National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP). NAEP was the group that was the key proponent of installing the environmental service fee ($1 per semester out of tuition toward environmental projects) in 2003.
ECO strives to carry on this legacy by coordinating with the ESC through our organization and providing the resources for our members to make proposals of their own or with the group.
Eco Officers
President: Theresa Fulton txstecopresident@gmail.com
Vice President: Zoe Dunham txstecovp@gmail.com
Educational Coordinator: Audrey Wendle txstecoeducation@gmail.com
Secretary: Grayce Mezoe txstecosec@gmail.com
Social Event Planner: Lorena Ropa txstecosep@gmail.com
Sustainability Researcher: Dawson Fehr txstecosustain@gmail.com
Treasurer: Anna Krueger txstecotreasurer@gmail.com
Service Event Planner: Valerie Reyes txstecoep@gmail.com
Public Relations: Justin Strother txstecopr@gmail.com
Outreach Coordinator: Corynn Barnes txstecooutreach@gmail.com
Events
Mission and Goals
The Environmental Conservation Organization, or ECO, is a diverse group of students who all share a common appreciation for the environment. Through our intentions and our actions we encourage progress and growth towards a global sustainable future.
Our mission is to promote sustainability in all forms and to focus on minimizing local and environmental degradation to the best of our ability through education, activism, and community service. We want ECO’s presence in San Marcos to bring about positive changes that aim to protect and preserve our natural environment."
We seek to facilitate environmental awareness among Texas State Students through outreach, field trips, and guest speakers from environmentally focused fields. We also offer various service opportunities to provide a large range of fun and hands-on ways to get into the local community and make a difference. Past service events include: Past service events include Adopt-a-Spot, Kayak river clean ups, Rasmey's Gardening, Bobcat Build, Great Texas River Clean up, Earth Day, and many more!
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Kimberly Meitzen
Gamma Theta Upsilon
Gamma Theta Upsilon (GTU) is an international honor society in geography, and Texas State is the Kappa Upsilon chapter. GTU is a group that fosters community among rising geographers through academic excellence and fellowship. GTU holds meetings with guest speakers in the field of geography, volunteers in the community, and hosts social events. Members of GTU have met academic requirements of having completed 3 semesters of college coursework and at least 3 geography classes with a geography GPA of at least 3.3. Members of GTU share a background and interest in geography, and once initiated, they are members for life. Benefits include a personalized membership card, GTU honors cords, exclusive scholarship opportunities, and professional networking opportunities. Please note that regular members do not have to be geography majors. Visit https://www.gammathetaupsilon.org/ for more detailed information on the parent organization.
Events
GTU Officers
President: Megan Flannery (meganflannery@txstate.edu)
Vice President: Zoe Cooper
Secretary: Emmaleigh Toto (emmaleigh.toto@txstate.edu)
Treasurer: Harry Bowers
Historian: Jenna Eastham
Mission and Goals
Kappa Upsilon chapter's members are committed to excellence in academics and service for their university and community.
GTU is a student organization of undergraduate and graduate students in the Department of Geography. GTU was developed:
- To further professional interest in geography by affording a common organization for those interested in the field
- To strengthen student and professional training through academic experiences in addition to those of the classroom
- To advance the status of Geography as a cultural and practical discipline for study and investigation
- To encourage student research of high quality, and to promote an outlet for publication
- To create and administer funds for furthering graduate study and/or research in the field of Geography
Membership Eligibility:
Minimum of 3 geography courses completed
Cumulative GPA pf 3.3
Completed at least 3 semesters of coursework
Pay dues (one-time fee of $50)
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Christi Townsend
Texas State Geology Club
The Geology Club is a student-led organization at Texas State University within the Department of Geography & Environmental Studies.
ECO strives to carry on this legacy by coordinating with the ESC through our organization and providing the resources for our members to make proposals of their own or with the group.
Geology Club Officers
President: Elizabeth Kagay, zxz8@txstate.edu
Vice President: Jack Pape, uev28@txstate.edu
Treasurer: Ava Winiewicz, pdy15@txstate.edu
Secretary: Sam Corrigan, uyq13@txstate.edu
Events
Mission and Goals
Kappa Upsilon chapter's members are committed to excellence in academics and service for their university and community.
GTU is a student organization of undergraduate and graduate students in the Department of Geography. GTU was developed:
- To further professional interest in geography by affording a common organization for those interested in the field
- To strengthen student and professional training through academic experiences in addition to those of the classroom
- To advance the status of Geography as a cultural and practical discipline for study and investigation
- To encourage student research of high quality, and to promote an outlet for publication
- To create and administer funds for furthering graduate study and/or research in the field of Geography
Membership Eligibility:
Minimum of 3 geography courses completed
Cumulative GPA pf 3.3
Completed at least 3 semesters of coursework
Pay dues (one-time fee of $50)
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Brandon Radoman-Shaw
Graduate Student Forum
The Graduate Student Forum is a group for all master's and Ph.D. students in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Texas State University. It's a social group and an open forum to meet others, exchange ideas and research topics, get advice on navigating grad school, organize outings, and keep each other (relatively) sane through the degree process.
GSF Officers
Brock Burford – PhD President
Elizabeth Kubacki - PhD Vice President
Avery Bouskila - Masters President and masters faculty rep
Adriana Montoya - grad forum faculty meeting representative
Brenna Eliaz - treasurer
Audra Garcia - community organizer
Luisa Caye - graduate committee representative
Fatema Tarin - Colloquium representative
Mission and Goals
Be a community resource to our graduate students! Focusing on community building, service, faculty involvement, and increase visibility for our program.
- Celebrate us as people and create visibility
- Be an active resource for our grad students
- Foster relationships and community through mentorship
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Injeong Jo
Allison Glass-Smith
Staff co-advisor
Student Urban Planning Organization
Student-driven gateway to the diverse world of planning.
Events
Mission and Goals
Our mission at SUPO is to create an environment for anyone who is interested in urban planning to learn more about the career through hands-on experience. By going on trips, inviting guest speakers, and volunteer events, SUPO aims to go beyond the reaches of the classroom to provide a glimpse into what the field of urban geography has to offer.
SUPO Officers
President: Elizabeth Esposito, nvw18@txstate.edu
Vice President: Madi Roberts, xui14@txstate.edu
Treasurer: Abby Richardson, ibd20@txstate.edu
Secretary: Jaime Reyes, jfr64@txstate.edu
Events Coordinator: Jake Decker, dwr66@txstate.edu
Public Relations: Gale Velasco, gbh51@txstate.edu
Research Coordinator: Katie Johnstone, yhm12@txstate.edu
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Bradley W. Lane
Society For Geography Information Science (SOGIS)
The Society for Geographic Information Science is a member of the Geography Organizations Council (GOC), which includes Gamma Theta Upsilon (GTU), River Inspired Student Effort (RINSE), Environmental Conservation Organization (ECO), Supporting Women in Geography (SWIG), Student Urban Planners Organization (SUPO), Geology Club, and the Graduate Student Forum.
SOGIS promotes GIS geography, networks with GIS professionals in a wide range of fields, shares internship and job opportunities on various forums, and designs projects. SOGIS organizes and hosts TXST GIS Day annually in November.
If you have an idea for an ecological enhancement project on campus or if you or your organization would like to participate in one, please contact SOGIS at sogis@txstate.edu or sogistxstate@gmail.com.
SOGIS Officers
President: Jyotsana Kandel, rxf16@txstate.edu
Vice President: Moomtahina Rahman, pat112@txstate.edu
Project Coordinator: Wesley Kimeli, bxy21@txstate.edu
Events Coordinator: Anupa Bhatta, noi19@txstate.edu
Treasurer: Fatema Tarin, fatema.tarin@txstate.edu
Webmaster: Naim Bonham, eiq1@txstate.edu
Communications Officer: Shuvo Malik, kgf56@txstate.edu
Mission and Goals
SOGIS is a student organization at Texas State University that seeks to educate students about the importance and many uses of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and geographic awareness as well as provide GIS services to benefit our community.
Goals:
- To promote awareness of the importance, usefulness, and versatility of GIS
- To provide GIS services to the campus and local communities for a mutual benefit
- To provide opportunities for acquiring professional network contacts for organization members
- To provide a forum for members to showcase their work and receive objective feedback from peers and advisors
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Nate Currit
Supporting Women In Geography (SWIG)
Events
SWIG Officers
Supporting Women in Geography (SWIG) is a professional education and development organization centered around aiding Geography and Environmental Studies majors or adjacent students in exploring all facets of geography so they may discover their professional and academic interests. We provide students with the ability to connect with other professionals and gain insights on our futures while getting involved in the community. We create an understanding and supporting environment for all walks of life and we welcome any interested Texas State students to join us for our meetings.
President: Audra Garcia, kvl18@txstate.edu
Vice President: Avery Bouskila, exm7@txstate.edu
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Communication’s Officer:
Events Coordinator:
Mission and Goals
Supporting Women in Geography (SWIG) is a professional education and development organization centered around aiding Geography and Environmental Studies majors or adjacent students in exploring all facets of geography so they may discover their professional and academic interests. We provide students with the ability to connect with other professionals and gain insights on our futures while getting involved in the community. We create an understanding and supporting environment for all walks of life and we welcome any interested Texas State students to join us for our meetings.
Faculty Advisor
