Welcome to the university of utah's
department of geology and geophysics
Welcome to the department of geology & geophysics
As Geoscientists, we apply the principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biology to understand the composition, structure, and history of the Earth and the processes that govern it. Our students use this knowledge to address societal needs and problems, such as locating and characterizing mineral, energy, and groundwater resources, assessing seismic and other geologic hazards, and evaluating and remediating environmental contamination.
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Events
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Sep 02
Monday
Holiday: Labor Day
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Sep 04
Wednesday
10am - 12pmRefreshment Hour for Geology and Geophysics
Sutton Building - Frederick Albert (FASB)
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Sep 05
Thursday
12:30pm - 1:30pmGeology and Geophysics Weekly Distinguished Lecture Series - Guy F. Atkinson Endowed
Sutton Building - Frederick Albert (FASB)
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Sep 06
Friday
8:30am - 4pmUniversity of Utah STEM Safety Day
Alumni House - Eccles (ALUMNI)
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Sep 09
Monday
Fall 2024 - Census deadline
NEWSView all news
Elevating Public Understanding of Geoscience
Marjorie Chan, Distinguished Professor Emerita at the Department of Geology and Geophysics at the University of Utah, is the 2024 recipient of the Outstanding Contribution to the Public Understanding of the Geosciences award.
What Microsopic Fossilized Shells Tell us About Ancient Climate Change.
Highlighting Professor Gabe Bowen, and postdoctoral researcher Dustin Harper, and their latest ancient climate research that links rising CO2 in the ocean 50 million years ago with dramatic climate change.
Decoding Mysterious Seismic Signals
Utah geophysicists, including University of Utah Geology and Geophysics Associate Professor Michael Thorne, find link between seismic waves called PKP precursors and strange anomalies in Earth's mantle.
STEM Safety Day 2024
STEM-focused colleges from around campus are coming together to host the University of Utah STEM Safety Day on Friday, Sept. 6, from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Cleone Peterson Eccles Alumni House. This free event is open to all researchers, staff, students and faculty in U of U Health and the broader campus to brush up on best practices in safety and well-being. Register at the link above.