A study of rainfall patterns in a highly urbanized coastal city over 3 decades analyzed 63 gauges using Mann-Kendall, Sen's slope, Simple Linear Regression, and GIS. Results show increase in annual rainfall totals and change in daily rainfall patterns. Heavier rainfall likely attributable to hydrometeorological and land cover changes. Read More

Land cover change takes many forms: the construction of new roadways and the removal of forested area are two examples. On a larger scale, it can take place through urbanization, which occurrs when large populations settle in small areas. When cities form, their landscapes morph into a conglomeration of society's wants and needs, and rural land becomes more developed over time. Read More

Each year, Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) student volunteers organize and plan the annual EAS Student Research Conference at the University of Houston. Read More

Five University of Houston Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) students were recognized for research and presentation excellence by a panel of volunteer judges from the EAS faculty and the Houson oil and environmental industry. The Robert E. Sheriff lecture was held on November 1, 2021. Read More

Madeline Statkewicz credits her Ph.D. in atmospheric sciences for having a hand in saving her life. Specifically, she thanks the late Bob Talbot for being her advisor. Read More

Sixty-three rain gauges collected precipitation data for 30 years around Harris County. The research did not paint a positive picture for the City of Houston. We are a bayou city at sea level and we chose to build an immense metropolis on what is essentially a swamp. Read More