Dr. Chrissy Wiederwohl

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Chrissy Wiederwohl is an Instructional Professor and Associate Department Head in the Department of Oceanography at Texas A&M University. She holds a Ph.D. in Oceanography from Texas A&M University, completed in 2012, along with a Master’s degree in Oceanography in 2006 and a Bachelor’s degree in Marine Science from Coastal Carolina University in 2002. With a robust background in oceanography, her research interests include ocean currents, water mass structures, and the Southern Ocean’s decadal variability, particularly its role in climate change. Additionally, she has a vested interest in STEM education and student retention within higher education. Wiederwohl has received several awards for her teaching excellence, including the University-Level Distinguished Achievement Award in Teaching and the Faculty Excellence Award from the College of Arts and Sciences. Her professional journey includes various appointments at Texas A&M University—from Graduate Research Assistant to her current role as an Instructional Professor. She also has led and participated in several funded research projects with significant grant amounts aimed at enhancing STEM education and understanding marine environments.

Research Interests

Ocean Currents Water Mass Structures Southern Ocean Decadal Variability Southern Ocean's Role in Climate Change STEM Education Student Retention

Experience

Instructional Professor

2025-09-01 — Present

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

Currently serving as Instructional Professor and Associate Department Head in the Department of Oceanography.

Instructional Associate Professor

2018-09-01 — 2025-08-31

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

Served as Instructional Associate Professor in the Department of Oceanography.

Instructional Assistant Professor

2013-10-01 — 2018-08-31

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

Held the position of Instructional Assistant Professor in the Department of Oceanography.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

2012-12-01 — 2013-10-31

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

Conducted postdoctoral research in the Department of Oceanography.

Graduate Research Assistant

2004-09-01 — 2012-12-31

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

Worked as a Graduate Research Assistant in the Department of Oceanography.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

2003-09-01 — 2010-12-31

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

Served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Department of Oceanography.

Awards

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University-Level Distinguished Achievement Award Teaching

2024-01-01
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Faculty Excellence Award, College of Arts and Sciences

2023-01-01
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Provost Academic Professional Track Teaching Excellence Award

2022-01-01
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College of Geosciences Innovative Educator Award

2021-01-01
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College Level Distinguished Achievement Award Teaching

2019-01-01
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Dean’s Distinguished Achievement Award Faculty Teaching

2017-01-01

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.