Majors & Minors
Choose from geology, environmental science, environmental studies, and geomechanics.
Graduate Studies
A variety of research choices allows students to specialize in one area, or explore a vast array of interdisciplinary studies.
Research
We specialize in geochemistry, environmental sciences, palaeomagnetism, geodynamics, geological structure and tectonics.
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Unearthing climate clues buried in ice
The Meliora flag flies over the Law Dome research station in Antarctica, where Rochester scientists are battling some of the toughest field conditions ever in their effort to understand humans’ impact on climate.
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Alternative Energy
Combining researchers and resources, the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) works to improve energy systems and to understand the impacts of energy technologies on the environment and human health.
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Earthquakes andVolcanoes
Climate andOcean Science
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