Geochemistry: This includes petrology, geochemistry, geochronology, convergent-margin tectonics, and other related disciplines.
Mineralogy: This includes mineralogy, planetary geology, geology of Mars, impact cratering, and remote sensing.
Earth & Environmental Geosciences Department
Earth and Environmental Geosciences Department
Geology students learn how to solve problems related to energy, resources and the environment. They fill important roles during this important phase of human history, using the earth sciences to show how modern observations can be extended into deep time.
Most Earth and Environmental Geosciences graduates land jobs or go on to seek advanced degrees.
Almost All
Graduate students land jobs before graduation or go on to doctoral programs.
Clean Water
is a focus for environmental geologists, who also correct groundwater pollution.
Energy & Minerals
Modern technology would quickly cease to exist if geologists stopped finding new deposits.
Solving Problems in Energy, Resources & the Environment
Earth and Environmental Geosciences provides students with an introduction to problem solving, critical thinking, and basic concepts using the earth sciences to show how modern observations can be extended into deep time.
Throughout the years, the department has worked in fulfilling the societal need for specialists in the different fields of geology in the areas of natural resources, energy and the environment.
Research Areas We Focus On
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Solid Earth and Planetary Dynamics
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Environmental and Surficial Processes
Environmental Processes: This includes hydrogeology, contaminant hydrology, groundwater and surface water remediation, low-temperature geochemistry, acid mine drainage, environmental isotope hydrology, or greenhouse gas dynamics in critical zones.
Surficial Processes: This includes fluvial and karst geomorphology, paleoclimate and geomorphic response to climate change, rivers and flooding, and bedrock stream processes.
Advisory Board Member Named GSA Named 2025 Halbouty Distinguished Lecturer
'Young specializes in research at the intersection of energy, environment and economics.'
Alumni Spotlight: EPA's Andreana Madera Martorell Works to Ensure Drinking Water Safety
She paired a GIS & Cartography Certificate with her master's degree.
Research: Dr. Damian Nance Deduced Cycle of Supercontinents
When he retired, colleagues from all over the world came together to pay tribute to his many contributions to geology.
Earth and Environmental Geosciences Student Experiences — Here and Abroad
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Conduct Undergraduate Research with a ProfessorGain hands-on experience with research equipment and analysis techniques. Broaden your perspective as you interact with faculty, graduate, and fellow undergraduate students while earning credit for research.
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Get Involved with Geology Student OrganizationsThe Geology Club brings together majors and non-majors alike to further promote the field of geology. And the Society of Sigma Gamma Epsilon is the national honor society for the earth sciences.
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Get Real-World Experience with an InternshipDeepen your knowledge in an area of interest and learn more about various career pathways by working in the field with public agencies or corporations.
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