UA Department of Geosciences

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The Department of Geosciences at the University of Arizona focuses on research and education dealing with the nature, genesis, and history of the Earth and its crust, and with the evolution of the environment and biota at the Earth's surface.

Our faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students are active in biogeochemistry; climate dynamics; geoarchaeology; geochemistry; geochronology; geomorphology; geophysics; mineral resources; mineralogy; paleolimnology; palynology; paleontology; petrology; sedimentology and stratigraphy; structure; tectonics.

We encourage interdisciplinary approaches to research in the geosciences, both within the department and through interdepartmental programs.

See how the Department compares to other academic institutions across the United States, according to new 2006 rankings published in the US News and World Report.

For more understanding about our physical setting here in southern Arizona, see our location information and check the current temperature.

For more information, about a career in Geosciences, see our resources guide.

If you are interested in working for the Department of Geosciences, please see the job listings on the new positions page.

If you are interested in seeing an organizational chart of office staff and their responsibilities:

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Geosciences is able to maintain its outstanding teaching, research, field programs, and student scholarships through contributions from our alumni and organizations. Your financial support can make a difference!