The Department of Geological Sciences has research strengths in several areas, including the following:
- Structural Geology & Geomechanics
- Volcanology & Igneous Petrology
- Hydrogeologic Modeling & Site Characterization
- Planetary Geology
- Stratigraphy, Paleogeography & Paleoclimatology
- Optical Mineralogy, Mineral Dusts and Human Health
- Environmental Geophysics
- High-Temperature Geochemistry
- Geomorphology
Our externally-funded research programs involve collaborations with local and international researchers, and provide graduate students with the opportunity to address research problems around the world as well as on other planets.