CMES Earth - The University of Utah

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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Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of young students while gaining valuable experience in science education? We’re excited to announce that applications are now open for the Williamson Assistantship Program for Spring 2025!

Learn more about the program and how to apply here! Applciations are due December 20, 2024.

Thure Cerling

Save the Date: You are invited to a celebration of Thure Cerling’s career: Isotopes, Elephants, Lewis Carroll and More: A Thure Cerling Retrospective.

This event will take place on Saturday, May 10, 2025 on the campus of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Full program details will be announced in January, 2025.

Veterans Day - Humans of the U: Chad Ostrander

After my job as a pipe-layer and a stint as an old-West reenactor in Tombstone, I moved back to Oregon in the summer of 2007 to work as a dock hand at Crater Lake National Park. It was from here that I decided to join the military.

Peter Roth