EAGE Student Webinar
Richard Rosas grew up in a small town in Maryland (USA) with a strong passion for science. In
high school, he became acquainted with aquaculture systems and was immediately fascinated
by scientific research. During his senior year, he conducted brief experiments on nutrient cycling
by introducing aquatic plants into filtration systems to improve water quality parameters.
He continued pursuing this interest in college, attending the University of Delaware and
majoring in Marine Science. Richard interned in several laboratories, where he investigated
coastal resilience to storm impacts, nutrient dynamics and modeling in the Delaware Bay, and
deep-sea chemistry at hydrothermal vents. His research interests evolved primarily toward
geology and chemistry.
When he began graduate school at Texas A&M University, his main projects focused on
seawater pH dynamics, though he also gained substantial experience in geological techniques,
including participating in a seismic geologic research cruise off the coast of Argentina.
As he concludes his dissertation, Richard is reflecting on his future career. After teaching three
oceanography courses at Texas A&M, he has discovered a passion for education. He hopes to
inspire the next generation of scientists and help students grow beyond the level at which they
first entered his classroom.