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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.
Feature Story
At Chimney Bluffs, a shifting landscape raises questions about climate and change
On a recent Sunday morning, Rachel Glade was leading her Earth surface processes class on a field trip to Chimney Bluffs State Park in Wayne County when the group encountered a fresh collapse along the shoreline.
Photo by Veronica Volk / WXXI.
Continue ReadingSeminars
Interested in geology and environmental sciences?
The department sponsors several seminars throughout the year, bringing notable speakers from around the country. Check out the seminar schedule for this year’s presentations.
Spotlight
Mariya Cyriac
What do you enjoy most about U of R?
I really enjoy the facilities in U of R, especially the libraries (Rush Rhees Library).
