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What sparked ±«Óãtv student Libby Royer’s passion for storm-proofing coastlines

Geosciences doctoral student shares bold story about their passion for coastal geology.

March 7, 2025Department News, Research

±«Óãtv: A Preeminent Research University

Hiring for an Assistant Professor in GIS / Remote Sensing

The School of Geosciences at the ±«Óãtv seeks to fill a 9 month, full-time and tenure-earning, Assistant Professor position, with a start date of August 7, 2025.

December 11, 2024Department News

±«Óãtv: A Preeminent Research University

±«Óãtv to confer nearly 4,000 degrees during fall commencement ceremonies Dec. 13-14

Leilani Paxton, a Fall 2024 Doctoral graduate in geography and environmental science and policy was featured as a Boundless Bull.

December 9, 2024Department News

±«Óãtv: A Preeminent Research University

New field station in Idaho enriches student experiences in geosciences

The School of Geosciences has broken new ground in offering students hands-on learning experiences at its recently opened field site in Idaho, made possible through donor funding.

September 20, 2024Community Engagement, Department News, Research

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School of geosciences field station construction update

In a momentous stride toward enhancing the educational landscape for geology students, construction is well underway at the new ±«Óãtv Geosciences Field Station nestled in Idaho. The groundbreaking commenced on August 2023, marking the inception of a project aimed at establishing a fully operational field station in the western United States.

January 25, 2024Department News

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Welcome New Academic Program Specialist: Angelika Kirkham!

Letter of Introduction from Osvaldo Meireles: Please join me in welcoming Angelika Kirkham as the new Academic Program Specialist for the School of Geosciences!

November 29, 2023Department News

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Welcome Lab Manager for the Center for Geochemical Analysis (CGA)/ICP lab, Shannon Letscher!

Letter of Introduction from Dr. Joni Downs Firat: I want to formally introduce you to our new teaching and lab manager for the Center for Geochemical Analysis (CGA)/ICP lab, Shannon Letscher.

November 9, 2023Department News

The environmental field methods course at ±«Óãtv is designed to give aspiring scientists real-world experience collecting samples in the field and analyzing data in the lab.

April 21, 2023Department News

Mark Rains, professor and director of the ±«Óãtv School of Geosciences

Gov. Ron DeSantis appoints ±«Óãtv geoscientist as state’s chief science officer

Mark Rains, professor and director of the ±«Óãtv School of Geosciences, has been appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to be the state’s chief science officer.

March 31, 2021Department News

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