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Majors and Programs

Explore the majors and programs offered by the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences below.

Please note: We have launched our Earth and Planetary Sciences major, our new undergraduate degree program. The Geology major is no longer accepting new students. The archived Geology page remains available through the menu.

Department News

Check out the latest news, research, and announcements from the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences below.

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Tessa Hill Selected for AGU Local Science Partners 2026 Cohort

Professor Tessa Hill has been selected to join the 2026 cohort of the American Geophysical Union’s (AGU) Local Science Partners Program, a national initiative that strengthens the role of science in public decision-making. Chosen from a highly competitive applicant pool...READ MORE

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Investigating Carbon Cycling in Tropical Mangrove Estuaries

Anchored in Cameroon’s Wouri Estuary, where rivers, tides, and ships converge, Claris Sunjo leans over the side of her boat. She’s twenty-four hours into collecting water from a tidal creek, a narrow channel connected to the Wouri Estuary system, asking a question scientists...READ MORE

Methane and Climate Change: Why This Greenhouse Gas Matters More Than You Think

When oceanographer Tessa Hill was asked to join the Climate Crisis Advisory Group (CCAG) as an advisor, she was surprised by the reason. The global group, formed in 2021 with the vision of acting as a bridge between the latest climate science and policymakers, was interested...READ MORE

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