Why choose Earth Sciences?!
Interested in pursuing an academic career in Earth Sciences? Hear from two current students about why they choose Earth Sciences and what they like about our program!
A special thank you to the CSE communications team for putting together this beautiful video. To learn more about CSE you can go to: cse.umn.edu
Interested in donating to the scholarship and fellowship funds to help support our wonderful students? You can do so here!
New Undergraduate Degree Option in Environmental Geoscience
The Department of Earth Sciences is pleased to announce that we will be offering a new degree option for our undergraduate students in Environmental Geosciences. Students may choose to pursue a Bachelors of Science (B.S.) or a Bachelors of Arts (B.A.) in Environmental Geosciences. We hope that this new degree option will open various opportunities for our students in a growing career field, preparing them to work in various areas including environmental consulting firms, as well as, federal, state, and nonprofit agencies.
For more information, please contact Dr. Joshua Feinberg at: feinberg@umn.edu.
Also, check out this great spotlight by CSE: Environmental Geosciences.
QMA 2019, Quantitative Microanalysis 2019
The Department of Earth Sciences and the Microanalysis Society are pleased to announce the topical conference QMA 2019, Quantitative Microanalysis 2019. QMA 2019 will be held June 24-27, 2019. Topics covered include, but are not limited to, quantitative analysis by SEM/EDS and EPMA, compositional mapping, sample preparation, microanalysis education, and reference materials.
Visit the QMA 2019 website for more information!
Upcoming Graduate Defenses
Max Longchamp, M.S. Candidate
TItle: Pseudotachylyte remanence confirms generation along low-angle normal fault planes
Wednesday, May 8th
1:00pm- 2:00pm
Room 401-20 Tate Hall
Advisor: Dr. Joshua Feinberg
Interested in Working with the Department of Earth Sciences?
If you are interested in applying for any positions available here in the Department of Earth Sciences, check out the current positions available for more information.
