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Andrew Klein is a Professor of Geosciences at Texas A&M University, holding the EOG Teaching Professorship. He serves as Director of Distance Education, Faculty Program Leader for the Master of Geoscience program (focusing on GIS in the Energy Industry), and Speaker of the Faculty Senate. His academic roles include advancing GIS education and leading Antarctic environmental monitoring initiatives.
Education: Ph.D. in Geological Sciences (Cornell University, 1997); B.A. in Geology and Environmental Studies (Macalester College, 1990). His research spans cryosphere dynamics, remote sensing applications, and Antarctic environmental science. He co-leads NSF-funded projects on Antarctic benthic communities and Arctic ecosystems using AI-driven satellite analysis.
Research Interests: Synthesizing 15 years of McMurdo Station impact data; Antarctic sea ice effects on macroalgal communities; UAV-based snow depth mapping. Key contributions include MODIS snow-cover algorithm development and Antarctic Treaty compliance studies.
Publications highlight Antarctic environmental remediation, GIS education, and glaciology. His work bridges field studies, satellite analysis, and policy advocacy. Awards include Texas A&M’s Distinguished Teaching Award (2017) and College of Geosciences’ Selfless Service Award (2017).
Advising and Grants: Mentor to Manuel Salgado (UAV snow studies); co-PI on NSF grants (Antarctic benthic ecosystems, Arctic satellite monitoring). Active in curriculum development for GIS programs and university core curriculum reform.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with NASA, US Antarctic Program, and international glaciology societies. Maintains educational outreach via polar expeditions (e.g., Polartrec.com) and social media (Island to Ice Facebook page).
