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We specialize in geochemistry, environmental sciences, palaeomagnetism, geodynamics, geological structure and tectonics.
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Gautam Mitra receives Career Contribution Award
Gautam Mitra, Professor of Geology and current Graduate Studies Director of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, was presented the “Geology and Tectonics Career Contribution Award” at this year's Geological Society of America 2019 Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona.
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