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Choose from geology, environmental science, environmental studies, and geomechanics.
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A variety of research choices allows students to specialize in one area, or explore a vast array of interdisciplinary studies.
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We specialize in geochemistry, environmental sciences, palaeomagnetism, geodynamics, geological structure and tectonics.
Feature Video
What Tiny Fossils Tell Us About Earth’s Changing Oceans
For paleoceanographer Chiara Borrelli, microscopic fossils buried beneath the seafloor are a window into the oceans of the past—and a changing planet.
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Spotlight
Three Alums Awarded Geological Society of America's 50 under 50
The 50 Under 50 Award is a joint initiative of the Geological Society of America (GSA), the Geological Association of Canada (GAC-AGC), and the Sociedad Geológica Mexicana (SGM) that honors outstanding mid-career geoscientists across North America. These scientists are making significant contributions through research, service, and mentorship.
Up to 50 geoscientists under the age of 50 are recognized each year; our department is proud to have three named to this year's list.
Congratulations, Sara Pruss (BS, '99), Peter Lippert, (BS, '02) and Thomas Darrah (BS, '04; PhD, '09) for your outstanding service to the geoscience community!
