Research & Impact
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Earth and Planetary Sciences focuses on the history and structure of the Earth and other planets, the physics and chemistry of planetary materials, the processes that cycle those materials on a global scale, and the interaction of human activities with geological processes and resources.
Research Areas
Learn more about the multidisciplinary research we conduct in Earth and Planetary Sciences.
Geobiology
Geochemistry & Environmental Chemistry
Geochronology & Thermochronology
Geomorphology, hydrology, and surface processes
Geostatistics & Uncertainty Quantification
Mineralogy, Materials Science, and Mineral Physics
Structural Geology & Tectonics, Geomechanics
Rock Physics & Geomaterials
Industrial Affiliate Programs
Shared Analytical Facilities and Research Resources
More about our school funded and supported research and lab facilities.
Computing Resources
Our students have access to a wide range of advanced computing facilities.