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Geological Sciences is closely tied to the other three departments and the interdisciplinary programs within the School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences. In GS, fields of research and education encompass the entire planet from its deep interior to the surface, throughout the long span of geological time up to the human timescale. The scale of view ranges from global to atomic. Physical, chemical, and biological processes as well as the unique history of the Earth are within our broad scope.

Graduate Program

Graduate Studies in the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences (GES) involve academic course work and independent research. Students are prepared for careers as professional scientists in research, education, or the application of the earth sciences to mineral, energy, and water resources. Programs lead to the M.S., Engineer, and Ph.D. degrees.

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Undergraduate Program

The purpose of the undergraduate program in Geological and Environmental Sciences is to provide students with (1) a broad background in the fundamentals of the Earth sciences and (2) the quantitative, analytical, and communications skills necessary to conduct research and think critically about questions involving the Earth.

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Research Facilities

Our researchers have access to a wide variety of laboratories and equipment, either within our department or in associated departments.

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Congratulations Glenn Sharman!

We'd like to recognize Glenn Sharman, who completed his PhD under Steve in 2014, for receiving the Pacific Section-SEPM, John C. Crowell Award for best Ph.D. dissertation, 2015.

Graduate Program

Graduate Studies in the Department of Geological Sciences (GS) involve academic course work and independent research. Students are prepared for careers as professional scientists in research, education, or the application of the earth sciences to mineral, energy, and water resources. Programs lead to the M.S., Engineer, and Ph.D. degrees.

Undergraduate Program

The purpose of the undergraduate program in Geological Sciences is to provide students with (1) a broad background in the fundamentals of the Earth sciences and (2) the quantitative, analytical, and communications skills necessary to conduct research and think critically about questions involving the Earth.

Research Facilities

Our researchers have access to a wide variety of laboratories and equipment, either within our department or in associated departments.

News

Jon Payne Receives Charles Schuchert Award

Stanford School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences

The award is presented by the Paleontological Society each year to a scientist under 40 whose early work reflects excellence and promise in the science of paleontology.

November 2, 2015

Rodney Ewing Awarded Campbell, Roebling and IMA Medals

Freeman Spogli Institute

Rod Ewing has been honored with three prestigious awards in the geological and mineralogical sciences.

October 28, 2015

Stanford Conference Tackles Growing U.S. Nuclear Waste Problem

Stanford Center for International Security and Cooperation

Stanford Earth's Rod Ewing joined other nuclear experts from around the country to discuss strategies to deal with the growing amount of spent nuclear fuel.

October 20, 2015

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Congratulations Glenn Sharman!

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Jon Payne Receives Charles Schuchert Award

Rodney Ewing Awarded Campbell, Roebling and IMA Medals

Stanford Conference Tackles Growing U.S. Nuclear Waste Problem

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