The Integrated Ocean Drilling Program at Texas A&M University is based in the College of Geosciences. We are a member of the JOI Alliance, which serves as the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program U.S. Implementing Organization (IODP-USIO). The other two members of the JOI Alliance are Joint Oceanographic Institutions, Inc., and Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University.

The IODP-USIO is responsible for overseeing the operations of the riserless drilling vessel JOIDES Resolution, archiving the scientific data and samples that are collected, and producing and disseminating program publications. The drillship travels throughout the oceans sampling the sediments and rocks beneath the seafloor. The scientific samples and data are used to study Earth's past history, including plate tectonics, ocean currents, climate changes, evolutionary characteristics and extinctions of marine life, and mineral deposits. Drilling operations are conducted purely for scientific purposes and do not include oil exploration.

The IODP/TAMU staff is divided into Science Operations, Tools & Analytical Services, Information Technology & Data Services, Publication Services, and Administrative Services departments and is overseen by Director Jeff Fox, Deputy Director of Science Services Jack Baldauf, and Deputy Director of Data Services Ann Klaus.

IODP is a central focus for the TAMU Ocean Drilling and Sustainable Earth Science (ODASES) program, which is an interdisciplinary, multi-college research and education program committed to demonstrating its strong dedication to education through research and maximizing the University's participation in IODP. The College of Geosciences leads and directs the program, which encompasses the Colleges of Geosciences, Science, Engineering, and Education, in addition to two major research centers—the Geochemical and Environmental Research Group (GERG) and the Center for Immersive Imagery.

IODP is located at 1000 Discovery Drive in the Texas A&M University Research Park.

We also served as the Science Operator for the Ocean Drilling Program (ODP) from 1985 to 2003.